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Total Revenue of $102.1 million, down 1% Year-over-Year; Record Second Quarter Service Revenue of $81.9 million, up 4% Year-over-Year

Q2 Net Income of $0.8 million; Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $30.4 million

Updates 2024 Guidance and Long-Term Targets

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) (“Gogo” or the “Company”), the world’s largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Q2 2024 Highlights

Total revenue of $102.1 million decreased slightly compared to Q2 2023 and decreased 2% compared to Q1 2024.Record service revenue of $81.9 million increased 4% compared to Q2 2023 and increased slightly compared to Q1 2024.Equipment revenue of $20.1 million decreased 17% compared to Q2 2023 and decreased 11% compared to Q1 2024.Total ATG aircraft online (“AOL”) reached 7,031, a slight decrease compared to Q2 2023 and a decrease of 1% compared to Q1 2024.Total AVANCE AOL grew to 4,215, an increase of 17% compared to Q2 2023 and 3% compared to Q1 2024. AVANCE units comprised approximately 60% of total AOL as of June 30, 2024, up from 51% as of June 30, 2023 and up from 58% as of March 31, 2024.AVANCE equipment units shipped totaled 231, a decrease of 17% compared to Q2 2023 and a decrease of 10% compared to Q1 2024.Average Monthly Revenue per ATG aircraft online (“ARPU”) for the second quarter was a record $3,468, an increase of 3% compared to Q2 2023 and a slight increase compared to Q1 2024.Net income of $0.8 million decreased 99% from $89.8 million in Q2 2023, and 97% from $30.5 million in Q1 2024. Net income in the second quarter of 2024 included $11.0 million of an after-tax unrealized loss related to a fair market value adjustment to a convertible note investment compared with a $9.9 million after-tax unrealized gain related to that investment in Q1 2024. Net income in Q2 2023 included a tax benefit of $63.8 million.Diluted earnings per share was $0.01 compared to $0.67 in Q2 2023, of which approximately $0.08 is attributable to an unrealized loss related to a convertible note investment.Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $30.4 million, which includes approximately $2.2 million of operating expenses related to Gogo Galileo, decreased 31% compared to Q2 2023 and 30% compared to Q1 2024.Cash provided by operating activities of $24.9 million in Q2 2024 increased from $15.6 million in the prior year period and decreased from $29.7 million in Q1 2024.Free Cash Flow(1) of $24.9 million in Q2 2024, an increase from $13.3 million in the prior-year period and decrease from $32.1 million in Q1 2024.Cash and cash equivalents totaled $161.6 million as of June 30, 2024 compared to $152.8 million as of March 31, 2024.In Q2 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares for a total cost of approximately $13.0 million. The Company repurchased over 3.1 million shares for approximately $28 million in the last three quarters.

“Channel excitement and momentum continues to build ahead of our expected launches of Gogo Galileo HDX in the fourth quarter of 2024, and Galileo FDX and Gogo 5G in 2025,” said Oakleigh Thorne, Chairman and CEO. “These products will expand our global total addressable market by 60%, provide a step-change improvement in performance for our customers, and reignite Gogo’s growth trajectory.”

“Our second quarter results highlighted record service revenue and strong Free Cash Flow of nearly $25 million,” said Jessi Betjemann, Executive Vice President and CFO. “Per our current guidance, we continue to expect substantial Free Cash Flow growth in 2025 as our current strategic investments decline and we benefit from the projected launches of Gogo Galileo and 5G.”

2024 Financial Guidance and Long-Term Financial Targets

The Company updates its 2024 guidance and long-term financial targets below. The guidance and targets include the impact of the Federal Communications Commission’s Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (“FCC Reimbursement Program”), except for 2025 Free Cash Flow. 

2024 Guidance

Total revenue in the range of $400 million to $410 million versus prior guidance of $410 million to $425 million.Adjusted EBITDA(1) at the high end of the range of $110 million to $125 million, as previously guided, reflecting increased legal expenses and approximately $26 million of operating expenses for strategic and operational initiatives including Gogo 5G and Gogo Galileo.Free Cash Flow(1) in the range of $35 million to $55 million versus prior guidance of $20 million to $40 million, which includes $40 million in reimbursements tied to the FCC Reimbursement Program.Capital expenditures of approximately $35 million including $20 million for strategic initiatives including Gogo 5G, Gogo Galileo and the LTE network build, versus prior guidance of $45 million which included $30 million for strategic initiatives.

Long-term Financial Targets

Free Cash Flow(1) targeting approximately $150 million in 2025, versus prior target of $150 million to $200 million, without the effect of the FCC Reimbursement Program. Reiterate revenue growth at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 15%-17% from 2023 through 2028. The Company continues to expect that Gogo Galileo will contribute revenue beginning in 2025.Reiterate Annual Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) reaching 40% in 2028.

(1)  See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below

Conference Call

The Company will host its second quarter conference call on August 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call, as well as a replay, will be available online on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s investor website at https://ir.gogoair.com.

Participants can also join the call by dialing +1 844-543-0451 (within the United States and Canada).  Please use the below link to retrieve your unique conference ID to use to access the earnings call.

https://register.vevent.com/register/BI817a70bf204a4269a8871d9cac8e8cd8

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We report certain non-GAAP financial measurements, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow in the discussion above. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow for business planning purposes, including managing our business against internally projected results of operations and measuring our performance and liquidity. These supplemental performance measures also provide another basis for comparing period-to-period results by excluding potential differences caused by non-operational and unusual or non-recurring items. These supplemental performance measurements may vary from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow are not recognized measurements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. When analyzing our performance with Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA Margin or liquidity with Free Cash Flow, as applicable, investors should (i) evaluate each adjustment in our reconciliation to the corresponding GAAP measure, and the explanatory footnotes regarding those adjustments, (ii) use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin in addition to, and not as an alternative to, net income (loss) attributable to common stock as a measure of operating results, and (iii) use Free Cash Flow in addition to, and not as an alternative to, consolidated net cash provided by (used in) operating activities when evaluating our liquidity. No reconciliation of the forecasted amounts of Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2024, Adjusted EBITDA Margin for fiscal 2028 or Free Cash Flow for fiscal 2025 is included in this release because we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the corresponding GAAP measure without unreasonable efforts, due to high variability and complexity with respect to estimating certain forward-looking amounts, and we believe such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
Certain disclosures in this press release and related comments by our management include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our business outlook, industry, business strategy, plans, goals and expectations concerning our market position, international expansion, future technologies, future operations, margins, profitability, future efficiencies, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources and other financial and operating information. When used in this discussion, the words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “future” and the negative of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements in this press release. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give you no assurance these expectations will prove to have been correct. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions, data or judgments that prove to be incorrect. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: our ability to continue to generate revenue from the provision of our connectivity services; our reliance on our key OEMs and dealers for equipment sales; the impact of competition; our reliance on third parties for equipment components and services; the impact of global supply chain and logistics issues and inflationary trends; our ability to expand our business outside of the United States; our ability to recruit, train and retain highly skilled employees; the impact of pandemics or other outbreaks of contagious diseases, and the measures implemented to combat them; the impact of adverse economic conditions; our ability to fully utilize portions of our deferred tax assets; the impact of increased attention to climate change, ESG matters and conservation measures; our ability to evaluate or pursue strategic opportunities; our ongoing delay and the risk of future delays in deploying 5G, and our ability to develop and deploy Gogo 5G, Gogo Galileo or other next generation technologies; our ability to maintain our rights to use our licensed 3Mhz of ATG spectrum in the United States and obtain rights to additional spectrum if needed; the impact of service interruptions or delays, technology failures, equipment damage or system disruptions or failures; the impact of assertions by third parties of infringement, misappropriation or other violations; our ability to innovate and provide products and services; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; the impact of our use of open-source software; the impact of equipment failure or material defects or errors in our software; our ability to comply with applicable foreign ownership limitations; the impact of government regulation of communication networks, and the internet; our possession and use of personal information; risks associated with participation in the FCC Reimbursement Program; our ability to comply with anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws; the extent of expenses, liabilities or business disruptions resulting from litigation; the impact of global climate change and legal, regulatory or market responses to it; the impact of our substantial indebtedness; our ability to obtain additional financing to refinance or repay our existing indebtedness; the impact of restrictions and limitations in the agreements and instruments governing our debt; the impact of increases in interest rates; the impact of a substantial portion of our indebtedness being secured by substantially all of our assets; the impact of a downgrade, suspension or withdrawal of the rating assigned by a rating agency; the volatility of our stock price; our ability to fully utilize our tax losses; the dilutive impact of future stock issuances; the impact of our stockholder concentration and of our CEO and Chair of the Board being a significant stockholder; our ability to fulfill our obligations associated with being a public company; and the impact of anti-takeover provisions, ownership provisions and certain other provisions in our charter, our bylaws, Delaware law, and our existing and any future credit facilities.

Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found under the caption “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 28, 2024 and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC.

Any one of these factors or a combination of these factors could materially affect our financial condition or future results of operations and could influence whether any forward-looking statements contained in this report ultimately prove to be accurate. Our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on them. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

About Gogo

Gogo is the world’s largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo’s products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.

As of June 30, 2024, Gogo reported 7,031 business aircraft flying with its broadband ATG systems onboard, 4,215 of which are flying with a Gogo AVANCE L5 or L3 system; and 4,247 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com.

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue:

Service revenue

$

81,929

$

79,062

$

163,602

$

157,561

Equipment revenue

20,130

24,159

42,779

44,257

Total revenue

102,059

103,221

206,381

201,818

Operating expenses:

Cost of service revenue (exclusive of amounts shown below)

18,871

16,819

36,742

33,616

Cost of equipment revenue (exclusive of amounts shown below)

16,432

17,537

32,218

35,663

Engineering, design and development

10,304

9,226

19,520

17,105

Sales and marketing

9,036

7,856

17,319

14,733

General and administrative

21,848

13,199

36,499

27,398

Depreciation and amortization

3,887

4,539

7,728

7,330

Total operating expenses

80,378

69,176

150,026

135,845

Operating income

21,681

34,045

56,355

65,973

Other expense (income):

Interest income

(2,120)

(1,971)

(4,168)

(3,887)

Interest expense

8,113

7,806

16,523

16,782

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2,224

2,224

Other expense (income), net

14,717

(36)

1,618

(5)

Total other expense

20,710

8,023

13,973

15,114

Income before income taxes

971

26,022

42,382

50,859

Income tax provision (benefit)

132

(63,827)

11,053

(59,439)

Net income

$

839

$

89,849

$

31,329

$

110,298

Net income attributable to common stock per share:

Basic

$

0.01

$

0.69

$

0.24

$

0.85

Diluted

$

0.01

$

0.67

$

0.24

$

0.83

Weighted average number of shares:

Basic

128,295

129,814

128,792

129,467

Diluted

131,731

133,228

132,094

133,407

 

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

June 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

161,550

$

139,036

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,418 and $2,091, respectively

53,653

48,233

Inventories

69,058

63,187

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

60,676

64,138

Total current assets

344,937

314,594

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net

94,686

98,129

Intangible assets, net

61,052

55,647

Operating lease right-of-use assets

67,829

70,552

Investment in convertible note

3,438

Other non-current assets, net of allowances of $664 and $591, respectively

23,547

25,979

Deferred income taxes

207,188

216,638

Total non-current assets

457,740

466,945

Total assets

$

802,677

$

781,539

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

25,271

$

16,094

Accrued liabilities

52,982

47,649

Deferred revenue

1,862

1,003

Current portion of long-term debt

7,250

7,250

Total current liabilities

87,365

71,996

Non-current liabilities:

Long-term debt

585,060

587,501

Non-current operating lease liabilities

69,471

73,047

Other non-current liabilities

8,770

8,270

Total non-current liabilities

663,301

668,818

Total liabilities

750,666

740,814

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock

14

14

Additional paid-in capital

1,409,060

1,402,003

Accumulated other comprehensive income

11,991

15,796

Treasury stock, at cost

(186,492)

(163,197)

Accumulated deficit

(1,182,562)

(1,213,891)

Total stockholders’ equity

52,011

40,725

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

802,677

$

781,539

 

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Operating activities:

Net income

$

31,329

$

110,298

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

Depreciation and amortization

7,728

7,330

Loss on asset disposals, abandonments and write-downs

84

235

Provision for expected credit losses

732

565

Deferred income taxes

10,604

(59,686)

Stock-based compensation expense

9,725

10,494

Amortization of deferred financing costs and interest rate caps

2,589

1,533

Accretion of debt discount

203

219

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2,224

Change in fair value of convertible note investment

1,562

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(6,078)

3,070

Inventories

(5,871)

(10,757)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(11,146)

(15,148)

Contract assets

783

(473)

Accounts payable

7,840

4,000

Accrued liabilities

3,929

(7,185)

Deferred revenue

864

(1,534)

Accrued interest

(3)

(9,728)

Other non-current assets and liabilities

(268)

(1,316)

Net cash provided by operating activities

54,606

34,141

Investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(4,837)

(10,406)

Acquisition of intangible assets—capitalized software

(5,861)

(2,956)

Proceeds from FCC Reimbursement Program for property, equipment and intangibles

95

Proceeds from interest rate caps

12,918

12,489

Redemptions of short-term investments

49,524

Purchases of short-term investments

(24,728)

Purchase of convertible note investment

(5,000)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(2,685)

23,923

Financing activities:

Payments on term loan

(3,625)

(103,625)

Repurchases of common stock

(23,157)

Payments on financing leases

(3)

(97)

Stock-based compensation activity

(2,668)

(7,747)

Net cash used in financing activities

(29,453)

(111,469)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

46

55

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

22,514

(53,350)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

139,366

150,880

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

161,880

$

97,530

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

161,880

$

97,530

Less: non-current restricted cash

330

330

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

161,550

$

97,200

Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

$

28,348

$

39,759

Cash paid for taxes

1,148

370

Non-cash investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment in current liabilities

$

7,164

$

6,253

 

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Information – Key Operating Metrics

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Aircraft online (at period end)

ATG AVANCE

4,215

3,598

4,215

3,598

Gogo Biz

2,816

3,466

2,816

3,466

Total ATG

7,031

7,064

7,031

7,064

Narrowband satellite

4,247

4,433

4,247

4,433

Average monthly connectivity service revenue per aircraft online

ATG

$

3,468

$

3,371

$

3,463

$

3,380

Narrowband satellite

335

292

313

298

Units sold

ATG

231

277

489

500

Narrowband satellite

52

43

93

92

Average equipment revenue per unit sold (in thousands)

ATG

$

74

$

73

$

75

$

72

Narrowband satellite

43

50

42

52

ATG AVANCE aircraft online. We define ATG AVANCE aircraft online as the total number of business aircraft equipped with our AVANCE L5 or L3 system for which we provide ATG services as of the last day of each period presented.Gogo Biz aircraft online. We define Gogo Biz aircraft online as the total number of business aircraft not equipped with our AVANCE L5 or L3 system for which we provide ATG services as of the last day of each period presented. This number excludes commercial aircraft operated by Intelsat’s airline customers receiving ATG service.Narrowband satellite aircraft online. We define narrowband satellite aircraft online as the total number of business aircraft for which we provide narrowband satellite services as of the last day of each period presented.Average monthly connectivity service revenue per ATG aircraft online (“ARPU”). We define ARPU as the aggregate ATG connectivity service revenue for the period divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the number of ATG aircraft online during the period (expressed as an average of the month end figures for each month in such period). Revenue share earned from the ATG Network Sharing Agreement with Intelsat is excluded from this calculation.Average monthly connectivity service revenue per narrowband satellite aircraft online. We define average monthly connectivity service revenue per narrowband satellite aircraft online as the aggregate narrowband satellite connectivity service revenue for the period divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the number of narrowband satellite aircraft online during the period (expressed as an average of the month end figures for each month in such period).Units sold. We define units sold as the number of ATG or narrowband satellite units for which we recognized revenue during the period.Average equipment revenue per ATG unit sold. We define average equipment revenue per ATG unit sold as the aggregate equipment revenue from all ATG units sold during the period, divided by the number of ATG units sold.Average equipment revenue per narrowband satellite unit sold. We define average equipment revenue per narrowband satellite unit sold as the aggregate equipment revenue earned from all narrowband satellite units sold during the period, divided by the number of narrowband satellite units sold.

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Information – Revenue and Cost of Revenue

(in thousands, unaudited)

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,

% Change

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

% Change

2024

2023

2024 over
2023

2024

2023

2024 over
2023

Service revenue

$

81,929

$

79,062

3.6

%

$

163,602

$

157,561

3.8

%

Equipment revenue

20,130

24,159

(16.7)

%

42,779

44,257

(3.3)

%

Total revenue

$

102,059

$

103,221

(1.1)

%

$

206,381

$

201,818

2.3

%

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,

% Change

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

% Change

2024

2023

2024 over
2023

2024

2023

2024 over
2023

Cost of service revenue (1)

$

18,871

$

16,819

12.2

%

$

36,742

$

33,616

9.3

%

Cost of equipment revenue (1)

$

16,432

$

17,537

(6.3)

%

$

32,218

$

35,663

(9.7)

%

(1) 

Excludes depreciation and amortization expense.

 

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

(in thousands, unaudited)

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

Adjusted EBITDA:

Net income attributable to common stock (GAAP)

$

839

$

89,849

$

31,329

$

110,298

$

30,490

Interest expense

8,113

7,806

16,523

16,782

8,410

Interest income

(2,120)

(1,971)

(4,168)

(3,887)

(2,048)

Income tax provision (benefit)

132

(63,827)

11,053

(59,439)

10,921

Depreciation and amortization

3,887

4,539

7,728

7,330

3,841

EBITDA

10,851

36,396

62,465

71,084

51,614

Stock-based compensation expense

4,885

5,453

9,725

10,494

4,840

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2,224

2,224

Change in fair value of convertible note investment

14,694

1,562

(13,132)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

30,430

$

44,073

$

73,752

$

83,802

$

43,322

Free Cash Flow:

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) (1)

$

24,949

$

15,627

$

54,606

$

34,141

$

29,657

Consolidated capital expenditures (1)

(6,527)

(8,766)

(10,698)

(13,362)

(4,171)

Proceeds from FCC Reimbursement Program for property,

 equipment and intangibles (1)

67

95

28

Proceeds from interest rate caps (1)

6,379

6,402

12,918

12,489

6,539

Free cash flow

$

24,868

$

13,263

$

56,921

$

33,268

$

32,053

(1) 

See Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Gogo Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Estimated Full-Year GAAP Net Cash

Provided by Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Measures

 (in millions, unaudited)

FY 2024 Range

Low

High

Free Cash Flow:

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$

42

$

62

Consolidated capital expenditures

(35)

(35)

Proceeds from FCC Reimbursement Program for

 property, equipment and intangibles

5

5

Proceeds from interest rate caps

23

23

Free cash flow

$

35

$

55

Definition of Non-GAAP Measures

EBITDA represents net income attributable to common stock before interest expense, interest income, income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense.

Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for (i) stock-based compensation expense, (ii) change in fair value of convertible note investment and (iii) loss on extinguishment of debt. Our management believes that the use of Adjusted EBITDA eliminates items that management believes have less bearing on our operating performance, thereby highlighting trends in our core business which may not otherwise be apparent. It also provides an assessment of controllable expenses, which are indicators management uses to determine whether current spending decisions need to be adjusted in order to meet financial goals and achieve optimal financial performance.

We believe that the exclusion of stock-based compensation expense from Adjusted EBITDA provides a clearer view of the operating performance of our business and is appropriate given that grants made at a certain price and point in time do not necessarily reflect how our business is performing at any particular time. While we believe that investors should have information about any dilutive effect of outstanding options and the cost of that compensation, we also believe that stockholders should have the ability to consider our performance using a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes these costs and that management uses to evaluate our business.

We believe it is useful for an understanding of our operating performance to exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the changes in fair value of convertible note investment because this activity is not related to our operating performance.

We believe it is useful for an understanding of our operating performance to exclude the loss on extinguishment of debt from Adjusted EBITDA because of the infrequently occurring nature of this activity.

We also present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure because we believe that this measure provides investors, securities analysts and other users of our consolidated financial statements with important supplemental information with which to evaluate our performance and to enable them to assess our performance on the same basis as management.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue. We present Adjusted EBITDA Margin as a supplemental performance measure because we believe that it provides meaningful information regarding our operating efficiency.

Free Cash Flow represents net cash provided by operating activities, plus the proceeds received from the FCC Reimbursement Program and the interest rate caps, less purchases of property and equipment and the acquisition of intangible assets. We believe that Free Cash Flow provides meaningful information regarding our liquidity. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is useful for investors because it provides them with an important perspective on the cash available for strategic measures, after making necessary capital investments in property and equipment to support the Company’s ongoing business operations and provides them with the same measures that management uses as the basis of making capital allocation decisions.

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Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin Joins Elementary Students for Live Virtual Q&A and Chapter One Storybook Reading on Sep. 24

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The Honourable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin, the first Indigenous person appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, will join elementary students in a live virtual Q&A on September 24, from 1:00-2:15 pm ET, following a reading of the children’s storybook, “Daanis the Judge.” This event is hosted by Chapter One, a children’s literacy charity, to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Lawyer Victoria Perrie, writer of “Daanis the Judge,” will read aloud the inspiring story, which is based on Justice O’Bonsawin’s remarkable journey. Illustrator EJ Miller-Larson will join Justice O’Bonsawin and Perrie in a moderated Q&A session with over 1900 elementary students.

TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Honourable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin, the first Indigenous person to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, will join elementary students in a live virtual Q&A following a live online reading of the original children’s storybook “Daanis the Judge,” on September 24, from 1:00-2:15 pm ET. The event will be hosted by Chapter One to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Chapter One is a children’s literacy charity that provides 1:1 high-impact reading tutoring and co-creates original storybooks with participating communities nationwide.

“I am very humbled and proud to be a part of the book, “Daanis the Judge.” My hope is that this book will inspire youth to dream big and know that anything is possible. I am evidence of that!” – Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin

Métis-Cree lawyer Victoria Perrie, who wrote “Daanis the Judge,” will lead the live reading. Students will ask questions during a moderated Q&A with Justice O’Bonsawin, Perrie, and illustrator EJ Miller-Larson, of the Fond du Lac Band and Oneida Nation.

“Daanis the Judge” was inspired by Justice O’Bonsawin’s trailblazing career. It tells the story of a young student, Daanis, who dreams of becoming a judge after learning about Justice O’Bonsawin’s achievements.

The story is part of Chapter One’s growing collection of original children’s e-storybooks, co-created with Indigenous writers, illustrators and communities. The e-storybooks celebrate Indigenous experiences and perspectives, and feature audio clips of Elders pronouncing foundational words in their communities’ first languages. All e-storybooks are provided for free through the Global Free Library.

About Chapter One

Chapter One (chapterone.org/ca) is a global nonprofit and registered Canadian charity that provides one-on-one early literacy tutoring programs to 2,300 children in eight provinces and territories across Canada. Its proven “short burst” high-impact tutoring approach—five-minute sessions, three to five times a week—is ideally suited to young children’s attention spans and aligns with the Science of Reading. In one of the largest randomized control trials conducted on early literacy instruction, researchers from Stanford University found that 7 out of 10 students receiving Chapter One high impact tutoring achieved phonics benchmarks by the end of Kindergarten, compared to 32% in the control group.

Children at risk of reading failure receive 1:1 reading support from trained, paid paraprofessional tutors through Chapter One’s online reading platform and custom software. Programs are delivered in-person and virtually in classrooms through agreements with schools and school boards, and at home on families’ smartphones, connecting struggling readers with individualized reading support—regardless of location and circumstance, even in some of the most geographically remote communities in Canada.

In addition to its tutoring programs, Chapter One collaborates with Indigenous communities to co-create children’s stories that represent the communities’ priorities and experiences and advance language revitalization efforts. The e-storybooks are provided for free online, as part of the Global Free Library.

Event details

The Live Virtual Q&A and Reading of “Daanis the Judge” with the Honourable Justice O’Bonsawin takes place on Tuesday, September 24, from 1:00-2:15 pm ET via Zoom. The event is open to elementary classes (Grades 1-6). Teachers/principals must register their classes in advance using this link.

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Denise Orosa, Chapter One Canada, 1 4374224825, denise.orosa@chapterone.org, chapterone.org/ca

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PEAC Institute Launches “24 Hour Pause for Peace: A Global Concert”

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24 Hour Pause for Peace Will Be the Largest Peace Initiative Ever Worldwide, Unifying 96 Countries on Six Continents Through Music

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — On this International Day of Peace, PEAC Institute, part of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize winning team, has launched “24 Hour Pause for Peace: A Global Concert,” the largest peace initiative ever organized worldwide through music.

“Now, we need companies, government entities, other nonprofits and donors who care about our cause for peace to join us in lifting up the biggest event of this generation.”

On October 4, 2025, this ground-breaking program will activate a massive network of youth ensembles that spans 96 countries and territories across six continents and host two 24-hour commercial festivals featuring some of the biggest acts in music and entertainment. This extraordinary day-long event will be live-streamed globally, allowing millions to participate simultaneously.

“It has been 40 years since Live Aid and We Are the World historically unified and changed the world through music,” said Rebecca Irby, president and CEO of PEAC Institute. “With our planet riddled with post-pandemic fatigue, climate chaos, unsettling wars and more, we believe it is time to create a new trajectory for humanity by inviting everyone around the globe to a 24 hour pause for peace to enjoy the sounds of music and feel the transformative power of human connection,” Irby explained.

Additionally, 24 Hour Pause for Peace plans to amass more than 100 million ambassadors to sign an appeal to the United Nations calling for a 24 hour ceasefire during the children’s concerts and commercial music events. All countries are welcome to participate with no exceptions. One of Pause for Peace’s core beliefs is everyone has the right to be equally respected and heard, particularly in collectively calling for peace.

“Achieving this ambitious global endeavor requires the support and participation from the most impactful brands, organizations, and influential leaders, artists and celebrities,” said Jennifer McKenna, 24 Hour Pause for Peace CEO.

Pause for Peace is a $165 million global initiative. Currently, it is in its first phase of raising seed capital through consumer brand-aligned sponsorships and private donors. Funding for the program is tax-deductible through PEAC’s 501(c)(3) status.

“We have assembled an exceptional executive team of change agents in entertainment, production, consumer marketing, charitable development and global security to make this extraordinary, worldwide peace event happen.” McKenna added. “Now, we need companies, government entities, other nonprofits and donors who care about our cause for peace to join us in lifting up the biggest event of this generation.” To become involved in 24 Hour Pause for Peace: A Global Concert as a sponsor, partner or donor, sign up to be an Ambassador, or for more information, go to www.24hourpauseforpeace.org.

About PEAC Institute

PEAC Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. PEAC stands for peace, education, art and communication. It was formed in 2016 through a campaign with partner organization, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which garnered a 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. PEAC now holds special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and has a global presence working with countries and territories worldwide to reach the most marginalized youth through art and communication activities to help them explore and express. For more information on PEAC Institute, go to www.peacinstitute.org.

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Chadwick Boyd, Pause for Peace, 1 4046060611, chadwick@24hourpauseforpeace.org, www.24hourpauseforpeace.org

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Global Times: China opens 12 nuclear research facilities to global scientists

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The involved facilities span areas such as basic nuclear research, isotope production, nuclear environment simulation, equipment testing, and radioactive waste treatment and disposal.

VIENNA, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China will open 12 nuclear research facilities and testing platforms to international scientists and institutions to enhance global cooperation, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.

These include the China Advanced Research Reactor, the new-generation tokamak device Huanliu-3, and the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory, Liu Jing, vice chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), said at a meeting on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) annual general conference.

The facilities span areas such as basic nuclear research, isotope production, nuclear environment simulation, equipment testing, and radioactive waste treatment and disposal.

Monday’s meeting, themed “Share for Development,” was organized by the CAEA to promote international cooperation in nuclear technology research and development, as China marks the 40th anniversary of its accession to the IAEA.

Yu Jianfeng, chairman of China National Nuclear Corporation, said at the event that the company aims to deepen cooperation with the IAEA and expand international collaboration. He expressed hope that opening China’s nuclear research facilities will contribute to advancing nuclear technology globally.

IAEA’s Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov commended China’s remarkable achievements in nuclear energy development and highlighted the long-standing, fruitful relationship between the IAEA and the CAEA.

Welcoming China’s decision to open up more of its nuclear research and development facilities, Chudakov said the move will further strengthen the agency’s technical capacity to support its member states.

On Monday evening, the CAEA and China’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations in Vienna jointly held a reception at the UN headquarters in Vienna to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China’s accession to the IAEA. More than 200 participants, including IAEA representatives and foreign envoys to Vienna, attended the event.

Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, said at the reception that China and the IAEA have expanded practical cooperation and jointly promoted the development of nuclear energy over the past 40 years.

China, he said, will continue to strengthen collaboration with the IAEA and its member states to address emerging challenges in international security, safeguard the global non-proliferation regime, and promote the use of nuclear energy and technology for the benefit of the Global South.

At the reception, Liu, Li and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi jointly unveiled a bronze statue of Qian Sanqiang, a renowned Chinese nuclear physicist and one of the founders of China’s nuclear industry.

The statue, donated by China, will be permanently displayed at the IAEA headquarters, alongside sculptures of Polish-French physicist Marie Curie and other prominent figures who have made significant contributions to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Contact: xutianshu@globaltimes.com.cn

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