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Dolby Laboratories Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.

“We are pleased with the progress we made in fiscal 2024,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “As we enter fiscal 2025, we have strong momentum with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, our imaging patent portfolio has gotten stronger with the GE Licensing acquisition, and we are excited about our opportunity with Dolby.io, which is well positioned to provide real time interactive experiences for sports and entertainment.”

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $305 million, compared to $291 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $59 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter net income was $78 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to $64 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.Dolby repurchased approximately 251,000 shares of its common stock and ended the quarter with approximately $402 million of stock repurchase authorization available going forward.

Full Year Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $1.27 billion, compared to $1.30 billion for the full year of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $262 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $201 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, for the full year of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, full year net income was $369 million, or $3.79 per diluted share, compared to $348 million, or $3.56 per diluted share, for the full year of fiscal 2023.Cash flows from operations were $327 million, compared to $367 million for the full year of fiscal 2023.

A complete listing of Dolby’s non-GAAP measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this release.

Recent Business Highlights

We closed the acquisition of GE Licensing, which we expect to be accretive to margins and earnings on a non-GAAP basis in fiscal 2025, and which gives us a stronger position in imaging patents.We acquired THEO Technologies, expanding Dolby.io’s ability to offer customers the best solutions for real-time streaming experiences that drive fan engagement and interactivity.We added two new automotive partners in Q4; WEY, a Chinese car company that specializes in premium Crossovers and SUVs, and Smart, a JV between Mercedes and Geely. We now have over 20 automotive OEM partners supporting Dolby Atmos, up from 10 partners one year ago.Meta announced support for Dolby Atmos across its MetaQuest headset device lineup.Apple launched the iPhone 16, which supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, and records in Dolby Vision.Xiaomi announced new 4K QLED TVs that support Dolby Vision.Australia selected Dolby AC-4 as part of its new broadcast set-top-box specification.Polytron, an Indonesian TV OEM, launched a new TV that supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.Lenovo’s new Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition supports Dolby Vision, and its Thinkbook 16 Gen7+ and Thinkbook 16 Gen 7 supports Dolby Atmos.Alienware released 27 4K Dual Resolution Gaming Monitor that supports Dolby Atmos.

Upcoming Investor Event

Dolby is hosting an event at CES for the financial community where we will demonstrate a wide array of our technologies. The event will be held at 7:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please send an email to IR@dolby.com for more information.

Dividend

Today, Dolby announced a cash dividend of $0.33 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on December 10, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2024.

Revolving Credit Facility

On November 14, 2024, Dolby entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America for a $250 million revolving credit facility. The facility includes $150 million of uncommitted incremental capacity, has a five-year term and can be terminated early without penalty. Dolby has not drawn on the facility. Further details regarding the Credit Agreement are set out in a Form 8-K filed by Dolby with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024.

Financial Outlook

Dolby’s financial outlook relies, in part, on estimates of royalty-based revenue that take into consideration various factors that are subject to uncertainty, including consumer demand for electronic products. In addition, actual results could differ materially from the estimates Dolby is providing below due in part to uncertainty resulting from the macroeconomic effect of certain conditions, including supply chain constraints, international conflicts, geopolitical instability, and fluctuations in inflation and interest rates. The uncertainty resulting from these factors has greatly reduced its visibility into Dolby’s future outlook. To the extent possible, the estimates Dolby is providing for future periods reflect certain assumptions about the potential impact of certain of these items, based upon a consideration of currently available external and internal data and information. These assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements” in this press release for a description of certain risks that Dolby faces, and the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2024, to be filed on or around the date hereof.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for its first quarter of fiscal 2025:

Total revenue is estimated to range from $330 million to $360 million.Licensing revenue is estimated to range from $305 million to $335 million.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 87% on a GAAP basis and approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $230 million to $240 million on a GAAP basis and from $190 million to $200 million on a non-GAAP basis.Effective tax rate is anticipated to be around 20.5% on a GAAP basis and around 18.5% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $0.53 to $0.68 on a GAAP basis and from $0.96 to $1.11 on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for the full year of fiscal 2025:

Total revenue is expected to range from $1.33 billion to $1.39 billion.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 87% on a GAAP basis and approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $908 million to $918 million on a GAAP basis and from $765 million to $775 million on a non-GAAP basis.Dolby expects operating margins to be roughly 20% on a GAAP basis and to be roughly 33% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $2.43 to $2.58 on a GAAP basis and from $3.99 to $4.14 on a non-GAAP basis.

Conference Call Information

Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 financial results for Dolby Laboratories at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Access to the teleconference will be available at http://investor.dolby.com or by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (+1-646-307-1963 for international callers) and entering confirmation code 5587811.

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, until 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (+1-609-800-9909 for international callers) and entering the confirmation code 5587811. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on the Dolby website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement Dolby’s financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby management uses, and Dolby provides to investors, certain non-GAAP financial measures as an additional tool to evaluate Dolby’s operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby’s management believes to be its ongoing business operations and performance. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are also helpful to investors in enabling comparability of operating performance between periods and among peer companies. Additionally, Dolby’s management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to make operating decisions, for planning and forecasting purposes and determining bonus payouts. Specifically, Dolby excludes the following as adjustments from one or more of its non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation, unlike cash-based compensation, utilizes subjective assumptions in the methodologies used to value the various stock-based award types that Dolby grants. These assumptions may differ from those used by other companies. To facilitate more meaningful comparisons between its underlying operating results and those of other companies, Dolby excludes stock-based compensation expense.

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles: Dolby amortizes intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. These intangible assets consist of patents and technology, customer relationships, and other intangibles. Dolby records amortization charges relating to these intangible assets in its GAAP financial statements, and Dolby views these charges as items arising from pre-acquisition activities that are determined by the timing and valuation of its acquisitions. As these amortization charges do not directly correlate to its operations during any particular period, Dolby excludes these charges to facilitate an evaluation of its current operating performance and comparisons to its past operating results. In addition, while amortization expense of acquisition-related intangible assets is excluded from Non-GAAP Net Income, the revenue generated from those assets is not excluded.

Restructuring charges or credits: Restructuring charges are costs associated with restructuring plans and primarily relate to costs associated with exit or disposal activities, employee severance benefits, and asset impairments. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, we excluded from non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share a restructuring charge of about $30 million comprised of approximately $13 million for severance and related benefits and an impairment loss of approximately $17 million related primarily to internally developed software for projects we are no longer pursuing. Dolby excludes restructuring costs, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods (which may be credits), as Dolby believes that these costs are not representative of its normal operating activities and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison of its past operating performance and to that of other companies.

Income tax adjustments: The income tax effects of the aforementioned non-GAAP adjustments do not directly correlate to its operating performance so Dolby believes that excluding such income tax effects provides a more meaningful view of its underlying operating results to management and investors.

Impact from Tax Reform: The enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform), and any related amendments or revisions, requires certain discrete and infrequent charges that are not representative of current operating results and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison to our past operating performance.

Using the aforementioned adjustments, Dolby provides various non-GAAP financial measures including, but not limited to: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP effective tax rate. Dolby’s management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to assess the performance of Dolby’s business, including as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Dolby’s management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, superior to, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measures. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as detailed above and below. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby’s GAAP financial statements as reported in its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Dolby investor relations website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release and in our earnings calls, including, but not limited to, expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025, Dolby’s ability to expand existing business, navigate challenging periods, pursue its long-term growth opportunities, and advance its other long-term objectives are “forward-looking statements” that inherently involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those provided. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: the potential impacts of economic conditions on Dolby’s business operations, financial results, and financial position (including the impact to Dolby partners and disruption of the supply chain and delays in shipments of consumer products; the level at which Dolby technologies are incorporated into products and the consumer demand for such products; delays in the development and release of new products or services that contain Dolby technologies; delays in royalty reporting or delinquent payment by partners or licensees; lengthening sales cycles; the impact to the overall cinema market including adverse impact to Dolby’s revenue recognized on box-office sales and demand for cinema products and services; and macroeconomic conditions that affect discretionary spending and access to products that contain Dolby technologies); risks associated with geopolitical issues and international conflicts; risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the broadcast, mobile, consumer electronics, PC, and other markets; the loss of, or reduction in sales by, a key customer, partner, or licensee; pricing pressures; risks relating to changing trends in the way that content is distributed and consumed; risks relating to conducting business internationally, including trade restrictions and changes in diplomatic or trade relationships; risks relating to maintaining patent coverage; the timing of Dolby’s receipt of royalty reports and payments from its licensees, including recoveries; changes in tax regulations; timing of revenue recognition under licensing agreements and other contractual arrangements; Dolby’s ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby’s ability to develop and deliver innovative products and technologies in response to new and growing markets; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture and cinema industries generally; Dolby’s ability to increase its revenue streams and to expand its business generally, and to continue to expand its business beyond its current technology offerings; risks associated with acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby’s SEC filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on or around the date hereof. Dolby may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of such statements, and while Dolby believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco, California with offices around the globe. From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. Dolby partners with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, Dolby.io, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Revenue:

Licensing

$                282,705

$                265,203

$             1,181,794

$             1,197,930

Products and services

22,101

25,359

91,927

101,814

Total revenue

304,806

290,562

1,273,721

1,299,744

Cost of revenue:

Cost of licensing

18,764

14,556

67,204

64,890

Cost of products and services

15,232

20,996

73,292

87,676

Total cost of revenue

33,996

35,552

140,496

152,566

Gross profit

270,810

255,010

1,133,225

1,147,178

Operating expenses:

Research and development

68,636

70,426

263,663

271,523

Sales and marketing

87,901

90,870

334,460

354,364

General and administrative

69,209

66,612

270,392

258,477

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(1,290)

30,596

6,384

47,061

Total operating expenses

224,456

258,504

874,899

931,425

Operating income/(loss)

46,354

(3,494)

258,326

215,753

Other income/(expense):

Interest income/(expense), net

6,854

9,280

34,077

28,086

Other income, net

6,526

3,247

20,076

6,214

Total other income

13,380

12,527

54,153

34,300

Income before income taxes

59,734

9,033

312,479

250,053

(Provision for)/benefit from income taxes

(868)

875

(48,163)

(48,409)

Net income including noncontrolling interest

58,866

9,908

264,316

201,644

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(296)

(722)

(2,491)

(988)

Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$                  58,570

$                    9,186

$                261,825

$                200,656

Net income per share:

Basic

$                      0.61

$                      0.10

$                      2.74

$                      2.10

Diluted

$                      0.61

$                      0.09

$                      2.69

$                      2.05

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic

95,395

95,701

95,544

95,771

Diluted

96,593

97,678

97,325

97,733

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands; unaudited)

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                482,047

$                745,364

Restricted cash

95,705

72,602

Short-term investments

139,148

Accounts receivable, net

315,465

262,245

Contract assets, net

197,478

182,130

Inventories, net

33,728

35,623

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

69,994

50,692

Total current assets

1,194,417

1,487,804

Long-term investments

89,267

97,812

Property, plant, and equipment, net

479,109

481,581

Operating lease right-of-use assets

39,046

40,199

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

967,722

575,836

Deferred taxes

219,758

201,860

Other non-current assets

120,609

94,674

Total assets

$             3,109,928

$             2,979,766

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                  17,380

$                  20,925

Accrued liabilities

347,529

351,399

Income taxes payable

9,045

4,769

Contract liabilities

31,644

31,505

Operating lease liabilities

12,238

13,628

Total current liabilities

417,836

422,226

Non-current contract liabilities

34,593

39,997

Non-current operating lease liabilities

34,754

37,020

Other non-current liabilities

135,852

108,339

Total liabilities

623,035

607,582

Stockholders’ equity:

Class A common stock

53

53

Class B common stock

41

41

Retained earnings

2,496,255

2,391,990

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(19,187)

(36,984)

Total stockholders’ equity – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

2,477,162

2,355,100

Noncontrolling interest

9,731

17,084

Total stockholders’ equity

2,486,893

2,372,184

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$             3,109,928

$             2,979,766

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands; unaudited)

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Operating activities:

Net income including noncontrolling interest

$                264,316

$                201,644

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

  Depreciation and amortization

75,559

82,558

  Stock-based compensation

119,825

118,486

  Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

11,768

12,956

  Amortization of premium on investments

(2,919)

(860)

  Benefit from credit losses

(2,256)

(793)

  Deferred income taxes

(21,612)

(18,337)

  Impairment loss on internally developed software

16,225

  Other non-cash items affecting net income

(10,828)

(2,800)

  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(28,967)

47,779

Contract assets, net

(8,707)

347

Inventories

(2,654)

(13,226)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

(8,420)

(8,817)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

10,097

3,868

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(34,554)

(52,315)

Income taxes, net

(4,501)

(8,722)

Contract liabilities

(9,738)

(8,379)

Operating lease liabilities

(5,263)

(5,818)

Other non-current liabilities

(13,894)

3,285

Net cash provided by operating activities

327,252

367,081

Investing activities:

Purchases of marketable securities

(160,198)

(172,955)

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

234,061

54,964

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

157,729

176,833

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

(30,007)

(30,339)

Business combinations, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

(487,877)

25,703

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

(286,292)

54,206

Financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

40,203

47,781

Repurchase of common stock

(160,001)

(149,276)

Payment of cash dividend

(114,579)

(103,407)

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

(5,164)

(266)

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in business combinations

(9,920)

Equity issued in connection with business combination

722

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock

(39,075)

(31,144)

Payment of deferred consideration for prior business combinations

(500)

Net cash used in financing activities

(287,814)

(236,812)

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

6,640

5,120

Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(240,214)

189,595

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

817,966

628,371

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$                577,752

$                817,966

 

Licensing Revenue by Market
(unaudited)

The following table presents the composition of our licensing revenue and percentage of total licensing revenue for all periods presented (in thousands, except percentage amounts):

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

Market

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Broadcast

$     95,779

34 %

$    102,448

39 %

$    409,105

35 %

$      451,719

38 %

Mobile

48,701

17 %

36,122

14 %

235,774

20 %

243,897

20 %

CE

42,024

15 %

41,682

16 %

165,817

14 %

170,197

14 %

PC

34,077

12 %

27,240

10 %

141,300

12 %

124,362

10 %

Other

62,124

22 %

57,711

21 %

229,798

19 %

207,755

18 %

Total licensing revenue

$    282,705

100 %

$    265,203

100 %

$ 1,181,794

100 %

$   1,197,930

100 %

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(unaudited)

The following tables present Dolby’s GAAP financial measures reconciled to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release for the fourth quarter and fiscal years ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023:

Net income:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

(in thousands)

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$             58,570

$            9,186

$            261,825

$        200,656

Stock-based compensation (1)

29,679

28,195

119,825

118,486

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (2)

6,296

3,306

15,552

10,056

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(1,290)

30,596

6,384

47,061

Impact of Tax Reform

(10,042)

(10,042)

Income tax adjustments

(4,777)

(7,339)

(24,528)

(28,249)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$             78,436

$          63,944

$            369,016

$        348,010

(1) Stock-based compensation included in above line items:

Cost of products and services

$                  362

$               388

$               1,501

$            1,697

Research and development

9,703

9,643

38,214

39,472

Sales and marketing

9,994

9,279

40,128

40,038

General and administrative

9,620

8,885

39,982

37,279

(2) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles included in above line items:

Cost of licensing

$               2,789

$                 62

$               2,890

$               248

Cost of products and services

768

650

2,350

3,248

Research and development

253

Sales and marketing

867

721

2,824

3,137

General and administrative

1,872

1,873

7,488

3,170

Diluted earnings per share:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.61

$              0.09

$                 2.69

$              2.05

Stock-based compensation

0.30

0.29

1.23

1.21

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.06

0.03

0.16

0.10

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(0.01)

0.31

0.07

0.48

Impact of Tax Reform

(0.10)

(0.11)

Income tax adjustments

(0.05)

(0.07)

(0.25)

(0.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.81

$              0.65

$                 3.79

$              3.56

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

96,593

97,678

97,325

97,733

The following tables present a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP versions of the estimated financial measures for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025 included in this release:

Gross margin:

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

GAAP gross margin

87.0 %

87.0 %

Stock-based compensation

0.1 %

0.1 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

2.9 %

2.9 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

90.0 %

90.0 %

Operating expenses (in millions):

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$230 – $240

$908 – $918

Stock-based compensation

(37)

(134)

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

(3)

(9)

Non-GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$190 – $200

$765 – $775

Operating margin:

Fiscal 2025

GAAP operating margin

20% +/-

Stock-based compensation

10 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

3 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

33% +/-

Effective tax rate:

Q1 2025

GAAP effective tax rate

20.5 %

Stock-based compensation (low – high end of range)

(2%) – 0%

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (low – high end of range)

(1%) – 0%

Non-GAAP effective tax rate

18.5 %

Diluted earnings per share:

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

Low

High

Low

High

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.53

$              0.68

$                 2.43

$              2.58

Stock-based compensation

0.39

0.39

1.39

1.39

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.12

0.12

0.45

0.45

Income tax adjustments

(0.08)

(0.08)

(0.28)

(0.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.96

$              1.11

$                 3.99

$              4.14

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

97,400

97,400

97,500

97,500

                                                               

Investor Contact:
Peter Goldmacher
415-254-7415
peter.goldmacher@dolby.com

Media Contact:
media@dolby.com

 

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Labbit LIMS Enhances Commitment to Data Security and Privacy with SOC 2 Type II Certification

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VICTORIA, BC, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Semaphore Solutions, creator of Labbit and a leader in laboratory informatics solutions, is excited to announce the successful completion of its System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type II audit. SOC 2 is a standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA). Attainment of certification with SOC 2 Type II indicates Semaphore and Labbit’s rigor in the five SOC 2 trust services criteria: security, privacy, confidentiality, availability, and processing integrity.

Achievement of a successful SOC 2 Type II audit indicates that Semaphore’s internal controls, policies, and procedures conform to standards that demonstrate both the suitability of the design and the operating effectiveness of processes and controls pertaining to the SOC 2 criteria.

SOC 2 audits are performed by an accredited Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) firm which determine that controls are in place to protect internal and customer data and that these protections are fully operational and functional. Semaphore’s audits were conducted by Johanson Group, trusted providers of security and compliance audit services.

“SOC 2 certification is an important part of our commitment to deliver mission-critical solutions to the world’s leading laboratories. Our customers use Labbit to manage processes and data that directly impact individual patient health outcomes, and they need a partner that is committed to security and reliability,” says Peter Smith, CEO at Semaphore Solutions. “We look forward to engaging in regular SOC 2 audits, as they represent an excellent opportunity to evaluate the continuous improvement of our internal security practices.

About Semaphore Solutions and Labbit
Semaphore Solutions is a leading informatics service and SaaS company that provides software solutions to support leading laboratories across a variety of industries including manufacturing, innovative disease research, molecular diagnostics, and drug discovery and development. For more information, please visit www.labbit.com.

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X3 Holdings Announces Share Consolidation

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — X3 Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: XTKG) (the “Company” or “XTKG”), a global provider of digital solutions and technology services spanning diverse industries, today announced that it will effect a share consolidation of its ordinary shares at a ratio of 1-for-20, effective on November 22, 2024 (the “Share Consolidation”). The Company’s ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on a post-consolidation basis at the open of the market session on November 22, 2024. Upon the market opening on November 22, 2024, the Company’s ordinary shares will continue to be traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “XTKG” with the new CUSIP number G72007134.

As a result of the Share Consolidation, every twenty (20) shares of the Company’s ordinary shares will be automatically consolidated into one ordinary share. Outstanding warrants and other outstanding equity rights will be proportionately adjusted to reflect the Share Consolidation. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Share Consolidation, and in the event that a shareholder would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share upon the Share Consolidation, the number of shares to be received by such shareholder will be rounded up to one ordinary share in lieu of the fractional share that would have resulted from the Share Consolidation. Shareholders who are holding their shares in electronic form at brokerage firms do not need to take any action, as the effect of the Share Consolidation will automatically be reflected in their brokerage accounts.

About X3 Holdings

 X3 Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: XTKG) is a global provider of digital solutions and technology services spanning diverse industries. The Company is operating across diversified business segments in digital technologies, cryptomining operations, renewable energy and agriculture technologies. X3 Holdings is headquartered in Singapore with subsidiaries and operations globally. For additional information, please visit www.x3holdings.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements include, among others, statements regarding the Company’s plans to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties. The reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission discuss these and other important factors and risks that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial conditions. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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Evolv expands with acquisition of Future payments

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NEWBURGH, Ind., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Evolv, a leader in payment acceptance solutions serving over 16,000 businesses and processing $6 billion annually, has announced the strategic acquisition of Future Payments, a Nashville-based company. This partnership marks a pivotal milestone, with Future Payments rebranded as Evolv Nashville. The acquisition enhances Evolv’s distribution capabilities and leadership, paving the way for innovative payment solutions and significant growth.

Brad Hollar, COO of Future Payments, emphasized the partnership’s shared vision: “Evolv’s commitment to innovation and support mirrors our goals at Future Payments. Together, we’re set to make an even greater impact in the payments space.” Shay Horseman, CEO of Future Payments, echoed this sentiment, expressing optimism about the collaboration. “Evolv has welcomed us with open arms,” Horseman stated. “The added resources and expertise empower us to grow exponentially while continuing our mission at an incredible pace.”

John Johnson, Chief Development Officer at Evolv, highlighted the partnership’s strategic value, noting, “Our collaboration with Future Payments demonstrates the power of aligned interests. This merger enhances our ability to serve clients in an evolving payments landscape. Culturally, Shay, Brad, and their team are a perfect fit for Evolv, and we are tremendously excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Evolv’s CEO, Allan Noe, emphasized the partnership’s significance in fulfilling the company’s mission of delivering exceptional value to merchants. “Shay, Brad, and their team bring invaluable expertise and a commitment to excellence that aligns with Evolv’s goals,” Noe remarked. “This collaboration enables us to combine our strengths and deliver innovative solutions that help merchants thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace. At Evolv, fostering lasting partnerships is central to our success.”

About Evolv

Founded in 1998, Evolv partners with banks, associations, and sales offices to deliver cutting-edge payment acceptance solutions. Operating as a multi-processor sales office, Evolv offers an extensive range of products, including point-of-sale systems, gateways, and payment terminals. In 2017, the company expanded by investing in VIV, a digital marketing agency, adding services like website development, social media management, and paid advertising to its portfolio. Evolv remains dedicated to increasing sales, reducing costs, and mitigating risks for merchants and partners. For more information, visit poweredbyevolv.com.

About Future Payments

Founded in early 2024 by Shay Horseman and Brad Hollar, Future Payments rapidly established itself in the payments industry. Within just eight months, the company built a strong network of agents across the U.S. and secured key partnerships with banks and ISVs. Horseman reflected on the acquisition: “From day one, the Evolv team felt like family. This merger strengthens Future Payments within the Evolv brand, giving us the resources to scale exponentially and achieve our vision faster.”

The integration of Future Payments into Evolv represents a forward-thinking partnership designed to redefine the payments landscape. Together, the companies are well-positioned to deliver innovative solutions and drive success for their clients.

Contact Information: 
info@poweredbyevolv.com

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