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PHOENIX, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE), (“GCE” or the “Company”), is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 22 university partners.  GCE provides a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale.  GCE today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. 

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

For the three months ended June 30, 2024:

Service revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $227.5 million, an increase of $16.9 million, or 8.0%, as compared to service revenue of $210.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase year over year in service revenue was primarily due to an increase in GCU enrollments to 102,676 at June 30, 2024, an increase of 7.0% over enrollments at June 30, 2023, an increase in university partner enrollments at our off-campus classroom and laboratory sites to 4,377 at June 30, 2024, an increase of 12.1% over enrollments at June 30, 2023, which includes 746 and 350 GCU students at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and an increase in revenue per student year over year. The increase in revenue per student between years is primarily due to the service revenue impact of the increased room, board and other ancillary revenues at GCU in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to the prior year period. In addition, service revenue per student for Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (“ABSN”) students at off-campus classroom and laboratory sites generates a significantly higher revenue per student than we earn under our agreement with GCU, as these agreements generally provide us with a higher revenue share percentage, the partners have higher tuition rates than GCU and the majority of their students take more credits on average per semester. The increase in revenue per student in the three months ended June 30, 2024 was lessened somewhat by the timing of the Spring semester for the ground traditional campus. The Spring semester started one day earlier in 2024 than in 2023, which had the effect of shifting $2.1 million in service revenue from the second quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2024 in comparison to the prior year. In addition, contract modifications for some of our university partners in which the revenue share percentage was reduced in exchange for us no longer reimbursing the partner for certain faculty costs and the termination of one university partner contract at the end of the Spring 2024 semester had the effect of reducing revenue per student.

Partner enrollments totaled 106,307 at June 30, 2024 as compared to 99,526 at June 30, 2023. University partner enrollments at our off-campus classroom and laboratory sites were 4,377, an increase of 12.1% over enrollments at June 30, 2023, which includes 746 and 350 GCU students at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We opened five new off-campus classroom and laboratory sites in the year ended December 31, 2023 and four sites in the three months ended June 30, 2024, increasing the total number of these sites to 43 at June 30, 2024. Enrollments for GCU ground students were 7,397 at June 30, 2024 up from 7,327 at June 30, 2023. GCU online enrollments were 95,279 at June 30, 2024, up from 88,645 at June 30, 2023, an increase of 7.5% between years. GCU enrollment declines between March 31 and June 30 of each year as ground enrollment at GCU at June 30 of each year only includes traditional-aged students taking summer school classes, which is a small percentage of GCU’s traditional-aged student body. The Spring semester for GCU’s traditional-aged student body ends near the end of April each year.

Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $42.7 million, an increase of $7.3 million as compared to $35.4 million for the same period in 2023. The operating margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 18.8% and 16.8%, respectively. The second quarter operating margin was negatively impacted on a year over year basis by the timing difference between years in the start of the Spring semester for GCU’s ground traditional campus and $1.1 million in severance costs recorded in the quarter related to an executive that resigned effective June 30, 2024.

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $12.0 million, an increase of $2.9 million, or 32.0%, as compared to income tax expense of $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate was 25.5% during the second quarter of 2024 compared to 23.8% during the second quarter of 2023. The effective tax rate increased year over year due to higher state income taxes.

Net income increased 20.4% to $34.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $29.0 million for the same period in 2023. As adjusted net income was $37.3 million and $30.6 million for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Diluted net income per share was $1.19 and $0.96 for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. As adjusted diluted net income per share was $1.27 and $1.01 for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 22.6% to $58.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $47.7 million for the same period in 2023.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024:

Service revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $502.1 million, an increase of $41.4 million, or 9.0%, as compared to service revenue of $460.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase year over year in service revenue was primarily due to an increase in GCU enrollments to 102,676 at June 30, 2024, an increase of 7.0% over enrollments at June 30, 2023, an increase in university partner enrollments at our off-campus classroom and laboratory sites to 4,377 at June 30, 2024, an increase of 12.1% over enrollments at June 30, 2023, which includes 746 and 350 GCU students at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and an increase in revenue per student year over year. The increase in revenue per student between years is primarily due to the service revenue impact of the increased room, board and other ancillary revenues at GCU in the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year period. In addition, service revenue per student for ABSN students at off-campus classroom and laboratory sites generates a significantly higher revenue per student than we earn under our agreement with GCU, as these agreements generally provide us with a higher revenue share percentage, the partners have higher tuition rates than GCU and the majority of their students take more credits on average per semester. The additional day for leap year in 2024 added additional service revenue of $1.5 million as compared to the prior year. Contract modifications for some of our university partners in which the revenue share percentage was reduced in exchange for us no longer reimbursing the partner for certain faculty costs and the termination of one university partner contract at the end of the Spring 2024 semester had the effect of reducing revenue per student.

Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $127.2 million, an increase of $17.3 million as compared to $109.9 million for the same period in 2023. The operating margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 25.3% and 23.9%, respectively. The six months ended June 30, 2024 operating margin was positively impacted on a year over year basis by an extra day in 2024 for leap year and was negatively impacted by $1.1 million recorded in the second quarter related to an executive that resigned effective June 30, 2024.

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $32.1 million, an increase of $6.0 million, or 23.2%, as compared to income tax expense of $26.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate was 23.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 22.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2023. Although the effective tax rate was favorably impacted in the six months ended June 30, 2024 by excess tax benefits of $1.5 million as compared to $0.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, the effective tax rate increased year over year due to higher state income taxes.

Net income increased 16.2% to $102.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $88.5 million for the same period in 2023. As adjusted net income was $107.0 million and $91.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Diluted net income per share was $3.48 and $2.91 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As adjusted diluted net income per share was $3.62 and $3.02 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.9% to $157.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $134.4 million for the same period in 2023.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our liquidity position, as measured by cash and cash equivalents and investments increased by $97.3 million between December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, which was largely attributable to cash flows from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 exceeding share repurchases, changes in our investment balances and capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2024.  Our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and investments were $341.8 million and $244.5 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results and Full Year Outlook 2024

2024 Outlook

Q3 2024:

Service revenue of between $238.0 million and $240.5 million;Operating margin of between 19.7% and 20.4%;Effective tax rate of 20.8%;Diluted EPS of between $1.37 and $1.43; and29.1 million diluted shares.

The diluted EPS guidance includes non-cash amortization of intangible assets net of taxes of $1.7 million, which equates to a $0.06 impact on diluted EPS. Thus, as adjusted, Non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $1.43 and $1.49.

Q4 2024:

Service revenue of between $286.5 million and $291.5 million;Operating margin of between 34.7% and 35.7%;Effective tax rate of 21.7%;Diluted EPS of between $2.78 and $2.91; and28.9 million diluted shares.

The diluted EPS guidance includes non-cash amortization of intangible assets net of taxes of $1.6 million, which equates to a $0.06 impact on diluted EPS. Thus, as adjusted, Non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $2.84 and $2.97.

Full Year 2024:

Service revenue of between $1,026.6 million and $1,034.1 million;Operating margin of between 26.7% and 27.2%;Effective tax rate of 22.4%;Diluted EPS between $7.63 and $7.81; and29.3 million diluted shares.

The diluted EPS guidance includes non-cash amortization of intangible assets net of taxes of $6.6 million, which equates to a $0.23 impact on diluted EPS. Thus, as adjusted, Non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $7.85 and $8.04.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” which include information relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies expectations, competitive environment, regulation, and availability of resources.  These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: proposed new programs; whether regulatory, economic, or business developments or other matters may or may not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or liquidity; projections, predictions, expectations, estimates, and forecasts as to our business, financial and operating results, and future economic performance; and management’s goals and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.  Words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions, the negative of these expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved.  Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause our actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: legal and regulatory actions taken against our university partners that impact their businesses and that directly or indirectly reduce the service revenue we can earn under our master services agreements; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of any of the key university partner agreements; our ability to properly manage risks and challenges associated with strategic initiatives, including potential acquisitions or divestitures of, or investments in, new businesses, acquisitions of new properties and new university partners, and expansion of services provided to our existing university partners; our failure to comply with the extensive regulatory framework applicable to us either directly as a third-party service provider or indirectly through our university partners, including Title IV of the Higher Education Act and the regulations thereunder, state laws and regulatory requirements, and accrediting commission requirements, and the results of related legal and regulatory actions that arise from such failures; the harm to our business, results of operations, and financial condition, and harm to our university partners resulting from epidemics, pandemics, or public health crises; the harm to our business and our ability to retract and retain students resulting from capacity constraints, system disruptions, or security breaches in our online computer networks and phone systems; the ability of our university partners’ students to obtain federal Title IV funds, state financial aid, and private financing; potential damage to our reputation or other adverse effects as a result of negative publicity in the media, in the industry or in connection with governmental reports or investigations or otherwise, affecting us or other companies in the education services sector; risks associated with changes in applicable federal and state laws and regulations and accrediting commission standards, including pending rulemaking by the United States Department of Education applicable to us directly or indirectly through our university partners; competition from other education service companies in our geographic region and market sector, including competition for students, qualified executives and other personnel; our expected tax payments and tax rate; our ability to hire and train new, and develop and train existing employees; the pace of growth of our university partners’ enrollment and its effect on the pace of our own growth; fluctuations in our revenues due to seasonality; our ability to, on behalf of our university partners, convert prospective students to enrolled students and to retain active students to graduation; our success in updating and expanding the content of existing programs and developing new programs in a cost-effective manner or on a timely basis for our university partners; risks associated with the competitive environment for marketing the programs of our university partners; failure on our part to keep up with advances in technology that could enhance the experience for our university partners’ students; our ability to manage future growth effectively; the impact of any natural disasters or public health emergencies; general adverse economic conditions or other developments that affect the job prospects of our university partners’ students; and other factors discussed in reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including as set forth in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for period ended December 31, 2023, as updated in our subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made.  You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.  If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Conference Call

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. will discuss its second quarter 2024 results and full year 2024 outlook during a conference call scheduled for today, August 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (ET).  

Live Conference Dial-In:

Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session should follow the conference dial-in instructions below.  Participants may register for the call here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call seamlessly. Please dial in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the call.  Journalists are invited to listen only. 

Webcast and Replay:

Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event at: Q2 2024 Grand Canyon Education Inc. Earnings Conference Call. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call at the same link.

About Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (“GCE”), incorporated in 2008, is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 22 university partners.  GCE is uniquely positioned in the education services industry in that its leadership has over 30 years of proven expertise in providing a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale.  GCE provides services that support students, faculty and staff of partner institutions such as marketing, strategic enrollment management, counseling services, financial services, technology, technical support, compliance, human resources, classroom operations, content development, faculty recruitment and training, among others.  For more information about GCE visit the Company’s website at www.gce.com.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc., 2600 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017, www.gce.com.

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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.

Consolidated Income Statements

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

(In thousands, except per share data)

Service revenue

$

227,463

$

210,577

$

502,138

$

460,702

Costs and expenses:

Technology and academic services

41,001

38,957

80,126

76,469

Counseling services and support

78,107

72,392

160,991

145,741

Marketing and communication

52,895

50,806

108,248

103,700

General and administrative

10,636

10,875

21,366

20,663

Amortization of intangible assets

2,105

2,105

4,210

4,210

Total costs and expenses

184,744

175,135

374,941

350,783

Operating income

42,719

35,442

127,197

109,919

Interest expense

(2)

(7)

(4)

(26)

Investment interest and other

4,112

2,590

7,841

4,743

Income before income taxes

46,829

38,025

135,034

114,636

Income tax expense

11,951

9,052

32,146

26,099

Net income

$

34,878

$

28,973

$

102,888

$

88,537

Earnings per share:

Basic income per share

$

1.19

$

0.96

$

3.50

$

2.92

Diluted income per share

$

1.19

$

0.96

$

3.48

$

2.91

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

29,285

30,183

29,372

30,321

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

29,415

30,287

29,527

30,462

 

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 

As of December 31,

(In thousands, except par value)

2024

2023

ASSETS:

(Unaudited)

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

241,317

$

146,475

Investments

100,498

98,031

Accounts receivable, net

29,454

78,811

Income taxes receivable

5,504

1,316

Other current assets

13,052

12,889

Total current assets

389,825

337,522

Property and equipment, net

173,827

169,699

Right-of-use assets

101,893

92,454

Amortizable intangible assets, net

164,171

168,381

Goodwill

160,766

160,766

Other assets

2,209

1,641

Total assets

$

992,691

$

930,463

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

22,466

$

17,676

Accrued compensation and benefits

33,776

31,358

Accrued liabilities

31,935

26,725

Income taxes payable

94

10,250

Deferred revenue

7,216

Current portion of lease liability

11,980

11,024

Total current liabilities

107,467

97,033

Deferred income taxes, noncurrent

26,992

26,749

Other long-term liabilities

1,538

410

Lease liability, less current portion

97,499

88,257

Total liabilities

233,496

212,449

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 54,090 and 53,970 shares issued
and 29,549 and 29,953 shares outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
respectively

541

540

Treasury stock, at cost, 24,541 and 24,017 shares of common stock at June 30, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively

(1,918,810)

(1,849,693)

Additional paid-in capital

329,990

322,512

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(126)

(57)

Retained earnings

2,347,600

2,244,712

Total stockholders’ equity

759,195

718,014

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

992,691

$

930,463

 

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

(In thousands)

2024

2023

Cash flows provided by operating activities:

Net income

$

102,888

$

88,537

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Share-based compensation

7,479

6,622

Depreciation and amortization

13,581

10,939

Amortization of intangible assets

4,210

4,210

Deferred income taxes

266

1,160

Other, including fixed asset disposals

(457)

842

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable from university partners

49,357

52,731

Other assets

(749)

(1,332)

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

759

787

Accounts payable

4,986

2,323

Accrued liabilities

8,334

(460)

Income taxes receivable/payable

(14,344)

(18,341)

Deferred revenue

7,216

9,110

Net cash provided by operating activities

183,526

157,128

Cash flows used in investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(17,933)

(17,599)

Additions of amortizable content

(170)

(488)

Purchases of investments

(48,594)

(73,807)

Proceeds from sale or maturity of investments

46,708

43,837

Net cash used in investing activities

(19,989)

(48,057)

Cash flows used in financing activities:

Repurchase of common shares and shares withheld in lieu of income taxes

(68,695)

(86,555)

Net cash used in financing activities

(68,695)

(86,555)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

94,842

22,516

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

146,475

120,409

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

241,317

$

142,925

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

Cash paid for interest

$

4

$

26

Cash paid for income taxes

$

44,220

$

42,460

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities

Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable

$

1,713

$

1,644

ROU Asset and Liability recognition

$

9,439

$

3,727

Excise tax on treasury stock repurchases

$

422

$

641

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.

Adjusted EBITDA  (Non-GAAP Financial Measure)

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus interest expense, less interest income and other gain (loss) recognized on investments, plus income tax expense, and plus depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), as adjusted for (i)  contributions to private Arizona school tuition organizations in lieu of the payment of state income taxes; (ii) share-based compensation, and (iii) unusual charges or gains, such as litigation and regulatory reserves, impairment charges and asset write-offs, severance costs, and exit or lease termination costs.  We present Adjusted EBITDA because we consider it to be an important supplemental measure of our operating performance.  We also make certain compensation decisions based, in part, on our operating performance, as measured by Adjusted EBITDA.  All of the adjustments made in our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA are adjustments to items that management does not consider to be reflective of our core operating performance.  Management considers our core operating performance to be that which can be affected by our managers in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations during that period and does not consider the items for which we make adjustments (as listed above) to be reflective of our core performance.

We believe Adjusted EBITDA allows us to compare our current operating results with corresponding historical periods and with the operational performance of other companies in our industry because it does not give effect to potential differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting relative interest expense, including the impact of write-offs of deferred financing costs when companies refinance their indebtedness), tax positions (such as the impact on periods or companies of changes in effective tax rates or net operating losses), the book amortization of intangibles (affecting relative amortization expense), and other items that we do not consider reflective of underlying operating performance.  We also present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties as a measure of performance.

In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, investors should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments described above.  Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by expenses that are unusual, non-routine, or non-recurring.  Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool in that, among other things it does not reflect:

cash expenditures for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital requirements;interest expense, or the cash required to replace assets that are being depreciated or amortized; andthe impact on our reported results of earnings or charges resulting from the items for which we make adjustments to our EBITDA, as described above and set forth in the table below.

In addition, other companies, including other companies in our industry, may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure.  Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for net income, operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with and reported under GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of our liquidity.  We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and only use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited, in thousands)

(Unaudited, in thousands)

Net income

$

34,878

$

28,973

$

102,888

$

88,537

Plus: interest expense

2

7

4

26

Less: investment interest and other

(4,112)

(2,590)

(7,841)

(4,743)

Plus: income tax expense

11,951

9,052

32,146

26,099

Plus: amortization of intangible assets

2,105

2,105

4,210

4,210

Plus: depreciation and amortization

6,928

5,402

13,581

10,939

EBITDA

51,752

42,949

144,988

125,068

Plus: loss on fixed asset disposal

44

54

44

135

Plus: litigation and regulatory reserves

1,601

1,474

3,471

2,547

Plus: severance costs

1,133

1,133

Plus: share-based compensation

3,996

3,253

7,479

6,622

Adjusted EBITDA

$

58,526

$

47,730

$

157,115

$

134,372

Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Diluted Income Per Share

The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted income per share information that excludes amortization of intangible assets, loss on disposal of fixed assets and severance costs allows investors to develop a more meaningful understanding of the Company’s performance over time.  Accordingly, for the six-months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the table below provides reconciliations of these non-GAAP items to GAAP net income and GAAP diluted income per share, respectively:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited, in thousands except per share data)

GAAP Net income

$

34,878

$

28,973

$

102,888

$

88,537

Amortization of intangible assets

2,105

2,105

4,210

4,210

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

44

54

44

135

Severance costs

1,133

1,133

Income tax effects of adjustments(1)

(837)

(515)

(1,282)

(989)

As Adjusted, Non-GAAP Net income

$

37,323

$

30,617

$

106,993

$

91,893

GAAP Diluted income per share

$

1.19

$

0.96

$

3.48

$

2.91

Amortization of intangible assets (2)

0.05

0.05

0.11

0.11

Loss on disposal of fixed assets (3)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Severance costs (4)

0.03

0.03

As Adjusted, Non-GAAP Diluted income per share

$

1.27

$

1.01

$

3.62

$

3.02

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(1)

The income tax effects of adjustments are based on the effective income tax rate applicable to adjusted (non-GAAP) results. 

(2)

The amortization of acquired intangible assets per diluted share is net of an income tax benefit of $0.02 for both of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and net of an income tax benefit of $0.03 for both of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

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The loss on disposal of fixed assets per diluted share is net of an income tax benefit of nil for both of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and net of an income tax benefit of nil for both of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

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The severance costs per diluted share is net of an income tax benefit of $0.01 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and net of an income tax benefit of $0.01 for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

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Ansys and Synopsys Announce Agreement with Keysight Technologies for Sale of Ansys PowerArtist

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Ansys PowerArtist is a comprehensive register-transfer-level (RTL) design-for-power platform used for early-stage power analysis and reduction of semiconductor designs, across a wide range of end industry applications.The tool will complement and broaden Keysight’s existing design engineering software portfolio.The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including review by regulatory authorities, and the closing of Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of Ansys, which is currently pending regulatory approvals and expected to close in the first half of 2025.

PITTSBURGH and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced that Ansys has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its PowerArtist™ business to Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a global leader in design and simulation software for semiconductors, electronics and high-performance systems. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including review by regulatory authorities, and the closing of Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of Ansys, which is pending regulatory approvals and expected to close in the first half of 2025. Ansys and Synopsys determined that the sale of PowerArtist was necessary to obtain regulatory approval for Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of Ansys.

PowerArtist is a comprehensive RTL design-for-power platform used by semiconductor companies for early-stage power analysis, profiling and reduction. Compared to traditional gate-level methodologies, PowerArtist provides rapid turnaround on multimillion instance designs—enabling power-related design decisions at an earlier stage of the design process.

“We are proud of the role PowerArtist has played to advance low power innovation across semiconductor design applications,” said John Lee, vice president and general manager, electronics semiconductor and optics business unit at Ansys. “PowerArtist will continue to flourish as part of Keysight’s portfolio as a leading, independent RTL power product agnostic of vendor-specific design implementation flows.”

Keysight is a major supplier to semiconductor and electronics companies worldwide. Its planned acquisition of the PowerArtist business furthers its strategy to expand its position in the high-performance system design and simulation software sector.

“Our acquisition of the RTL design-for-power solution from Ansys will further expand our portfolio of design engineering software solutions,” said Niels Faché, vice president and general manager, Keysight Design Engineering Software. “We look forward to strengthening our offering in digital systems and welcoming the PowerArtist team to Keysight.”

The sale of PowerArtist is not material to Ansys’ financials, and terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The parties are committed to having a seamless transition for the Ansys PowerArtist team, customers and partners. During the interim period until the transaction closes, Ansys will continue to offer Ansys PowerArtist as part of its product line, and is committed to providing the same high-quality service its customers have come to expect.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Ansys’ and Synopsys’ current expectations, estimates and projections about the expected date of the closing of the proposed transaction with Synopsys and the proposed divestiture of PowerArtist and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by Ansys and Synopsys, all of which are subject to change. 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There are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the completion of the proposed transactions on anticipated terms and timing, including obtaining regulatory approvals, anticipated tax treatment, unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies for the management, expansion and growth of Ansys’ business and other conditions to the completion of the transactions; (ii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, including as a result of delay in completing the transactions or integrating the businesses of Ansys and Synopsys; (iii) Ansys’ ability to implement its business strategy; (iv) pricing trends, including Ansys’ and Synopsys’ ability to achieve economies of scale; (v) potential litigation relating to the proposed transactions that could be instituted against Ansys, Synopsys or their respective directors; (vi) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transactions will harm Ansys’ or Synopsys’ business, including current plans and operations; (vii) the ability of Ansys or Synopsys to retain and hire key personnel; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transactions; (ix)  legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting Ansys’ and Synopsys’ businesses; (x) general economic and market developments and conditions; (xi) the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which Ansys and Synopsys operate; (xii) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transactions that could affect Ansys’ or Synopsys’ financial performance; and (xiii) restrictions on Ansys’ or Synopsys’ operations during the pendency of the proposed transactions that may impact Ansys’ or Synopsys’ ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions, as well as Ansys’ and Synopsys’ response to any of the aforementioned factors. The risks associated with the proposed Synopsys transaction are more fully discussed in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the proposed Synopsys transaction. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the proxy statement/prospectus are, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Ansys’ or Synopsys’ consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. Neither Ansys nor Synopsys assumes any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

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Our Mission: Powering Innovation that Drives Human Advancement™

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

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Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) delivers trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. We partner closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

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LG UNVEILS A DAY IN A LIFE WITH “AFFECTIONATE INTELLIGENCE” AT LG WORLD PREMIERE

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its vision for AI-powered customer experiences themed “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence” at the LG World Premiere event in Las Vegas on January 6, the eve of CES 2025, widely regarded as the world’s most influential tech event.

Over 1,000 attendees, including global media and partners, were present at the press conference, which was also livestreamed online. To showcase the full scope of LG’s Affectionate Intelligence-powered customer experience, the event stage was divided into three areas representing the various spaces in people’s lives, from the home to mobility and commercial spaces. The company, through engaging demonstrations highlighting real-life scenarios, made clear how its advanced AI will transform daily life for the better.

LG “Affectionate Intelligence” is redefining the conventional, technical understanding of AI by focusing on its potential to revolutionize the customer experience paradigm. This concept leverages AI technology to better understand and empathize with customers, delivering more personalized and differentiated experiences.

The LG World Premiere kicked off with a video titled “Less Artificial, More Human,” followed by a keynote speech delivered by LG CEO William Cho.

“At LG, we’re seamlessly integrating AI into physical living spaces around us. We see space not merely as a physical location but as an environment where holistic experiences come to life – across the Home, Mobility, Commercial and even Virtual spaces,” said CEO Cho. “In these spaces, devices and services will harmonize to create entirely new customer value. This is where our Affectionate Intelligence truly shines, clearly standing out from the others.”

Cho then highlighted three fundamental elements to realize this vision: connected devices, capable AI agents and integrated services.

Connected devices, which serve as the customer touchpoint for AI, are one of LG’s greatest assets. Not only are there hundreds of millions of LG smart products already in use worldwide, but with last year’s acquisition of smart home solutions provider Athom, LG now offers seamless connectivity with IoT devices from over 170 global brands.

As for AI agents, LG is set to advance its AI agent, LG FURON, which combines the power of generative AI built on large language models with real-time spatial sensing and insights into customer lifestyle patterns. This innovative AI agent can understand customer situations and contexts in real-time, effortlessly coordinating devices and services to provide a more tailored and responsive user experience, all while protecting personal data.

Empowering AI-Based Integrated Services with Microsoft
To support his vision of providing compelling integrated services, CEO Cho announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. The plan is to lead innovation by combining LG’s products and customer insights from various spaces, such as the home, mobility and commercial areas, with Microsoft’s AI technology to implement empathetic AI integrated services.

Judson Althoff, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Microsoft, shared, “At Microsoft, we believe AI will fundamentally change the way we live and work, and we could not be more excited to partner with LG Electronics – the pioneers of smart, connected spaces – to integrate AI into life’s everyday experiences.”

The two companies are working on enhancing AI agents for various spaces, including homes, vehicles, hotels and offices. LG has been applying Microsoft’s voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies to its Self-Driving AI Home Hub, enabling it to understand diverse accents, pronunciations and colloquial expressions. Plans also include developing AI agents that not only understand and interact with customers but also predict their needs and preferences.

Althoff also announced further Microsoft collaboration with LG in the rapidly growing field of AI data centers. With LG’s thermal management systems and advanced chiller technologies optimized for AI data centers, the partnership aims to enhance energy efficiency in these critical backbones of AI infrastructure. Together, the companies plan to create next-generation data centers that are more efficient and sustainable.

Bringing AI Vision to Life
Illustrating Cho’s Affectionate Intelligence vision, LG captivated the audience with a short play about a family’s day from morning to night. Departing from the traditional product presentation speech format, this vivid portrayal demonstrated how LG’s AI innovations unveiled at CES 2025 and driven by the vision of “Better Life for All,” seamlessly enhance everyday life across various spaces.

In the morning scene, LG’s AI agent, FURON, highlights its personalized capabilities: “I noticed some coughing last night, so I adjusted the room temperature for your comfort.” Beyond environmental adjustments, FURON demonstrates thoughtful assistance, suggesting, “You don’t have any plans this afternoon – why not accompany your mother to her scheduled health check-up?”

The morning commute further highlights the convenience of AI integration. In the car, LG’s AI-powered in-cabin sensing solution detects when the driver forgets their coffee tumbler, asking, “Would you like to stop by a café two minutes away for coffee?” It also monitors biometric signals, responding to an elevated heart rate before an afternoon meeting by playing soothing music to help the driver relax. The system also proactively suggests rerouting to avoid accidents and recommends holding a video conference inside the vehicle if traffic delays risk causing the driver to miss an important meeting. Upon arriving at the office, the AI adds a personal touch, such as displaying previously recorded family vacation footage on the car’s internal and external cameras.

After work, the living room TV equipped with AI technology enhances the home entertainment experience. It analyzes the viewing environment, patterns and history to recommend tailored content. If the customer mentions difficulty hearing dialogue in a video, the AI adjusts the audio, enhancing voice clarity by isolating it from background noise and making it sound as though it’s coming naturally from the center of the TV screen.

Seamless and Holistic Customer Experiences Anytime, Anywhere, Seen or Unseen
Concluding his keynote address, CEO Cho emphasized AI’s role in driving transformative change across both B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business) sectors.

He highlighted innovative initiatives like the LG Smart Cottage, a compact modular home that integrates AI-powered appliances, HVAC systems and other advanced technologies to redefine residential living. Similarly, LG envisions the automobile as a “personalized digital cave,” featuring software-defined vehicle solutions and AI technologies that understand and adapt to both the internal and external vehicle environment, delivering groundbreaking mobility experiences.

In smart factory solutions, LG leverages over 60 years of world-class manufacturing expertise, offering next-generation manufacturing systems powered by AI and robotics. Additionally, LG’s AI-based thermal management systems and advanced chiller technologies are optimizing energy efficiency in AI data centers worldwide.

“Our ultimate goal is simple yet profound: to leverage AI as a means to create holistic customer value, no matter where you are,” said CEO Cho. “Irrespective of how AI transforms our lives, one thing will never change: our promise of Life’s Good. With this unwavering commitment, we will strive to deliver differentiated customer experiences – seen or unseen – to everyone, everywhere, every time.”

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $68 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its “Life’s Good” marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people’s happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.LG.com.

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Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for December and Full Year 2024

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CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today reported December and full year 2024 trading volume statistics across its global business lines and provided guidance for selected revenue per contract/net revenue capture metrics for the fourth quarter of 2024.

The data sheet “Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report” contains an overview of certain December and full year 2024 trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.

Average Daily Trading Volume (ADV) by Month

Year-To-Date

Dec

2024

Dec

2023

%

Chg

Nov
 2024

%  
 Chg

Dec

2024

Dec

2023

%  
 Chg

Multiply-listed options (contracts, k)

11,864

10,472

13.3 %

12,355

-4.0 %

10,853

10,814

0.4 %

Index options (contracts, k)

4,014

3,984

0.8 %

4,141

-3.0 %

4,094

3,800

7.7 %

Futures (contracts, k)

213

201

6.0 %

222

-3.8 %

239

223

6.9 %

U.S. Equities – On-Exchange (matched shares, mn)

1,515

1,654

-8.4 %

1,601

-5.4 %

1,392

1,413

-1.4 %

U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange (matched shares,
mn)1

70

71

-1.9 %

94

-25.7 %

79

79

-0.6 %

Canadian Equities (matched shares, k)

154,344

151,854

1.6 %

159,068

-3.0 %

147,576

136,110

8.4 %

European Equities (€, mn)

9,291

8,816

5.4 %

11,262

-17.5 %

9,780

9,398

4.1 %

Cboe Clear Europe Cleared Trades2 (k)

96,747

83,648

15.7 %

114,701

-15.7 %

1,229,203

1,172,028

4.9 %

Cboe Clear Europe Net Settlements2 (k)

926

770

20.2 %

995

-6.9 %

11,199

10,045

11.5 %

Australian Equities (AUD, mn)

772

777

-0.7 %

822

-6.1 %

790

704

12.2 %

Japanese Equities (JPY, bn)

250

192

30.0 %

251

-0.5 %

304

177

72.3 %

Global FX ($, mn)

43,122

45,600

-5.4 %

49,565

-13.0 %

46,731

44,706

4.5 %

1 U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange ATS Block metrics restated to incorporate a tier of sell-side activity from July 2023 and forward, previously excluded from reporting.

2 Cboe Clear Europe figures are totals (not ADV) for the months and years-to-date. As of April 2023, data has been restated to reflect both On-Book and Off-Book cleared trades.

December and Full Year 2024 Trading Volume Highlights   

U.S. Options

Total volume across Cboe’s four options exchanges was 3.8 billion contracts in 2024, with an ADV of 14.95 million contracts traded, the fifth consecutive record-breaking year.Cboe’s proprietary product suite set several volume records for the year, including:Overall proprietary index options product suite traded a total of 1.03 billion contracts, with an ADV of 4.1 million contractsS&P 500 Index (SPX) options traded a total of 784.2 million contracts, with an ADV of 3.1 million contractsCboe Volatility Index (VIX) options traded a total of 209.2 million contracts, with an ADV of 830 thousand contractsXSP (Mini-SPX) options traded a total of 17.6 million contracts, with an ADV of 69 thousand contractsIn the fourth quarter, zero days to expiry trading in SPX comprised of 51% of overall SPX volumes, a quarterly record.

Global FX

Global FX reported a record full year spot average daily notional volume (ADNV) of $45.4 billion, eclipsing last year’s record of $43.6 billion.

Fourth-Quarter 2024 RPC/Net Revenue Capture Guidance

The projected RPC/net capture metrics for the fourth quarter of 2024 are estimated, preliminary and may change. There can be no assurance that our final RPC for the three months ended December 31, 2024, will not differ materially from these projections.

(In USD unless stated otherwise) 

Three-Months Ended 

 Product: 

4Q Projection

Nov-24

Oct-24

Sept-24

Multiply-Listed Options (per contract)

$0.065

$0.067

$0.066

$0.063

Index Options

$0.905

$0.895

$0.894

$0.892

Total Options

$0.281

$0.288

$0.300

$0.298

Futures (per contract)

$1.767

$1.753

$1.760

$1.767

U.S. Equities – Exchange (per 100 touched shares)

$0.018

$0.020

$0.022

$0.024

U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange (per 100 touched shares)

$0.128

$0.129

$0.130

$0.135

Canadian Equities (per 10,000 touched shares)

CAD 4.057

CAD 4.158

CAD 4.192

CAD 4.240

European Equities (per matched notional value)

0.260

0.260

0.257

0.257

Australian Equities (per matched notional value)

0.153

0.156

0.155

0.156

Japanese Equities (per matched notional value)

0.234

0.228

0.219

0.221

Global FX (per one million dollars traded)

$2.742

$2.687

$2.680

$2.665

Cboe Clear Europe Fee per Trade Cleared

€ 0.009

€ 0.008

€ 0.008

€ 0.008

Cboe Clear Europe Net Fee per Settlement

€ 0.976

€ 0.979

€ 1.001

€ 1.026

The above represents average revenue per contract (RPC) or net capture is based on a three-month rolling average, reported on a one-month lag. Average transaction fees per contract can be affected by various factors, including exchange fee rates, volume-based discounts and transaction mix by contract type and product type.

For Options and Futures, the average RPC represents total net transaction fees recognized for the period divided by total contracts traded during the period for options exchanges: BZX Options, Cboe Options, C2 Options and EDGX Options; futures include contracts traded on Cboe Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE).For U.S. Equities, “net capture per 100 touched shares” refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments and routing and clearing costs divided by the product of one-hundredth ADV of touched shares on BZX, BYX, EDGX and EDGA and the number of trading days for the period.For U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange, “net capture per 100 touched shares” refers to transaction fees less OMS/EMS costs and clearing costs divided by the product of one-hundredth ADV of touched shares on BIDS Trading and the number of trading days for the period.For Canadian Equities, “net capture per 10,000 touched shares” refers to transaction fees divided by the product of one-ten thousandth ADV of shares for Cboe Canada and the number of trading days for the period and includes revenue.For European Equities, “net capture per matched notional value” refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments in British pounds divided by the product of ADNV in British pounds of shares matched on Cboe Europe Equities and the number of trading days.For Australian Equities, “net capture per matched notional value” refers to transaction fees less trading fee relief in Australian Dollars divided by the product of ADNV in Australian Dollars of shares matched on Cboe Australia and the number of trading days.For Japanese Equities, “net capture per matched notional value” refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments in Japanese Yen divided by the product of ADNV in Japanese Yen of shares matched on Cboe Japan and the number of trading days.For Global FX, “net capture per one million dollars traded” refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments, if any, divided by the Spot and SEF products of one-thousandth of ADNV traded on the Cboe FX Markets and the number of trading days, divided by two, which represents the buyer and seller that are both charged on the transaction.For Cboe Clear Europe, “Fee per Trade Cleared” refers to clearing fees divided by number of non-interoperable trades cleared and “Net Fee per Settlement” refers to settlement fees less direct costs incurred to settle divided by the number of settlements executed after netting.

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

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

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

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

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SOURCE Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

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