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Sinch AB : Year-end report January – December 2023

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STOCKHOLM, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — October – December 2023

Net sales increased by 2 percent to SEK 7,532m (7,361).Gross profit increased by 5 percent to SEK 2,526m (2,416).EBITDA rose by 3 percent to SEK 818m (791).Adjusted EBITDA1 increased by 4 percent to SEK 996m (960).Profit after tax for the quarter amounted to SEK 145m (-226).Basic earnings per share were SEK 0.17 (-0.27) and diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.17 (-0.27).Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 727m (973).

January – December 2023

Net sales increased by 4 percent to SEK 28,745m (27,722).Gross profit increased by 8 percent to SEK 9,542m (8,810).EBITDA rose by 11 percent to SEK 3,074m (2,774).Adjusted EBITDA increased by 16 percent to SEK 3,637m (3,124).Profit after tax for the year was SEK 42m (-4,943).Basic earnings per share were SEK 0.05 (-6.03) and diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.05 (-6.03).Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1,788m (2,508).

“The fourth quarter marks a robust end to the year with consistently healthy margins, strong cash generation and improved growth in revenue and gross profit.”  – Laurinda Pang, CEO

Significant events during the quarter

Sinch announced a new operating model to accelerate its organic growth. See the press release for more information.Research firm Omdia named Sinch a Leader in the Omdia Universe: CPaaS Platform Providers.Sinch has committed to short-term and long-term emission reductions in line with science-based net zero and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By joining SBTi, Sinch will ensure that its climate action is aligned with the latest science aimed at limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 °C.Credit facilities of SEK 1,500m were extended in December by one year. The new maturity date is February 2025.

Significant events earlier this year

In January 2023, credit facilities of SEK 6,500m and USD 110m were extended by one year and will mature in February 2026.Sinch launched “Operator Connect for Partners” on 23 March, which makes it possible for service providers and other partners to offer voice calling services via Microsoft Teams.Laurinda Pang took the helm as the new CEO on 17 April.Sinch was positioned as a leading CPaaS provider during the year in the IDC MarketScape report and in Gartner’s first Magic Quadrant report for CPaaS.The cost reduction program announced in mid-2022 achieved the stated savings targets in Q2 2023 and was completed in Q3.

Important events after the end of the year

The new organization and management team went operational on 1 January 2024.In January, credit facilities that amounted to SEK 6,500m and USD 110m at the end of the year were extended by one year. The new maturity date is February 2027.

1) Adjusted EBITDA is reported to clarify performance in underlying operations. See Note 2

Invitation to webcast and phone conference

Sinch will present the interim report in a webcast and phone conference on Thursday, 15 February at 14:00 CET. Watch the presentation at investors.sinch.com/webcast.
Follow the link below to register to participate via phone conference: https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=5009898.
After you register, you will be given a phone number and conference ID to log into the conference.

For additional information, please contact:

Ola Elmeland, Investor Relations
+46 72 143 34 59
investors@sinch.com

Thomas Heath, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Investor Relations
+46 72 245 50 55
investors@sinch.com

Roshan Saldanha, Chief Financial Officer
+46 73 660 24 19
investors@sinch.com

About Sinch

Sinch helps businesses engage with their customers through cloud services for customer communications. More than 150,000 customers, including many of the biggest tech companies in the world, use the Sinch Customer Communications Cloud and the secure and reliable Sinch Supernet for messaging, voice calls and email. Sinch has delivered profitable growth since the company was founded in 2008. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and its stock is traded on Nasdaq Stockholm: XSTO:SINCH.

Note: Sinch AB (publ) is required to publish the information in this interim report pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was released for publication by the contact person above on 15 February 2024 at 07:30 CET.

This report is published in Swedish and English. In case of any differences between the English version and the Swedish original text, the Swedish version shall apply.

The following files are available for download:

https://mb.cision.com/Main/22250/3928960/2605935.pdf

Year end report_Sinch_2023Q4_ENG

 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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