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Marvell Technology, Inc. Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

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Q1 Net Revenue: $1.161 billion, declined by (12)% year-on-yearQ1 Gross Margin: 45.5% GAAP gross margin; 62.4% non-GAAP gross marginQ1 Diluted income (loss) per share: $(0.25) GAAP diluted loss per share; $0.24 non-GAAP diluted income per share

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.161 billion, $11.0 million above the mid-point of the Company’s guidance provided on March 7, 2024. GAAP net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $(215.6) million, or $(0.25) per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $206.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations for the first quarter was $324.5 million.

“Marvell delivered first quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.161 billion, above the mid-point of guidance, driven by stronger than forecasted demand from AI. Our data center revenue grew 87% year over year, with the start of a ramp in our custom AI programs complementing our substantial base of electro-optics revenue,” said Matt Murphy, Marvell’s Chairman and CEO. “For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we are guiding an 8% sequential increase in revenue at the mid-point, fueled by ramping custom AI silicon. We see a favorable setup for the second half of this fiscal year, driven by continued growth in data center and the beginning of a recovery in enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure.”

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook

Net revenue is expected to be $1.250 billion +/- 5%.GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 46.2%.Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 62.0%.GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $688 million.Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $455 million.Basic weighted-average shares outstanding are expected to be 867 million.Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are expected to be 877 million.GAAP diluted loss per share is expected to be $(0.20) +/- $0.05 per share.Non-GAAP diluted income per share is expected to be $0.29 +/- $0.05 per share.

GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using basic weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net loss, and calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net income. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

Conference Call 

Marvell will conduct a conference call on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Interested parties may join the conference call without operator assistance by registering and entering their phone number at https://emportal.ink/4dgLjlZ to receive an instant automated call back. To join the call with operator assistance, please dial 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/. A replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150, passcode 60615# until Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment associated with acquisitions, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition and divestiture-related costs, restructuring and other related charges (including, but not limited to, asset impairment charges, employee severance costs, and facilities related charges), resolution of legal matters, and certain expenses and benefits that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell’s core business. Although Marvell excludes the amortization of all acquired intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase price accounting arising from acquisitions, and that such amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to Marvell’s revenues earned during the periods presented and are expected to contribute to Marvell’s future period revenues as well.

Marvell uses a non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This non-GAAP tax rate is based on Marvell’s estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from Marvell’s non-GAAP income, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items which vary in size and frequency, and excludes tax deductions and benefits from acquired tax loss and credit carryforwards and changes in valuation allowance on acquired deferred tax assets. Marvell’s non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate such as tax law changes; acquisitions; significant changes in Marvell’s geographic mix of revenue and expenses; or changes to Marvell’s corporate structure. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, a non-GAAP tax rate of 7.0% has been applied to the non-GAAP financial results.

Marvell believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Marvell’s financial condition and results of operations. While Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Marvell does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Marvell believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance.

Externally, management believes that investors may find Marvell’s non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Marvell’s operating performance and the valuation of Marvell. Internally, Marvell’s non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas:

Management’s evaluation of Marvell’s operating performance;Management’s establishment of internal operating budgets;Management’s performance comparisons with internal forecasts and targeted business models; andManagement’s determination of the achievement and measurement of certain performance-based equity awards (adjustments may vary from award to award).

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Marvell’s business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Marvell’s results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of the above items from our GAAP financial metrics does not necessarily mean that these costs are unusual or infrequent.

Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “targets,” “may,” “can,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, the statements describing our financial outlook and future period revenues. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks related to changes in general macroeconomic conditions, or expectations of such conditions, such as high or rising interest rates, macroeconomic slowdowns, recessions, inflation, and stagflation; risks related to our ability to estimate customer demand and future sales accurately; our ability to define, design, develop and market products for the Cloud, 5G markets, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) markets; risks related to higher inventory levels; risks related to cancellations, rescheduling or deferrals of significant customer orders or shipments, as well as the ability of our customers to manage inventory; our dependence on a small number of customers;the risk of downturns in the semiconductor industry or our customer end markets; the impact of international conflict (such as the current armed conflicts in the Ukraine and in Israel and the Gaza Strip) and economic volatility in either domestic or foreign markets including risks related to trade conflicts or tensions, regulations, and tariffs, including but not limited to, trade restrictions imposed on our Chinese customers; our ability to retain and hire key personnel; our ability to limit costs related to defective products; risks related to our debt obligations; risks related to the rapid growth of the Company; delays or increased costs related to completing the design, development, production and introduction of our new products due to a variety of issues, including supply chain cross-dependencies, dependencies on EDA and similar tools, dependencies on the use of third-party, business partner or customer intellectual property, collaboration and synchronization requirements with business partners and customers, requirements to establish new manufacturing, testing, assembly and packing processes, and other issues; our reliance on our manufacturing partners for the manufacture, assembly, testing and packaging of our products; risks related to the ASIC business model which requires us to use third-party IP including the risk that we may lose business or experience reputational harm if third parties, including customers, lose confidence in our ability to protect their IP rights; the risks associated with manufacturing and selling products and customers’ products outside of the United States; our ability to secure design wins from our customers and prospective customers; our ability to complete and realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, divestitures and investments; decreases in gross margin and results of operations in the future due to a number of factors, including high or increasing interest rates and volatility in foreign exchange rates; severe financial hardship or bankruptcy of one or more of our major customers; our ability to realize the expected benefits from restructuring activities; the effects of transitioning to smaller geometry process technologies; risks related to use of a hybrid work model; the impact of any change in the income tax laws in jurisdictions where we operate and the loss of any beneficial tax treatment that we currently enjoy; the outcome of pending or future litigation and legal and regulatory proceedings; risk related to our Sustainability program; the impact and costs associated with changes in international financial and regulatory conditions; our ability and the ability of our customers to successfully compete in the markets in which we serve; our ability and our customers’ ability to develop new and enhanced products and the adoption of those products in the market; supply chain disruptions or component shortages that may impact the production of our products including our kitting process or may impact the price of components which in turn may impact our margins on any impacted products and any constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers’ ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers; our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for existing or new products and services; risks associated with acquisition and consolidation activity in the semiconductor industry, including any consolidation of our manufacturing partners; our ability to protect our intellectual property; risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (or future pandemics) which have impacted, and for which lingering effects may continue to impact our business, employees and operations, the transportation and manufacturing of our products, and the operations of our customers, distributors, vendors, suppliers, and partners; our maintenance of an effective system of internal controls; financial institution instability; and other risks detailed in our SEC filings from time to time. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Marvell 

To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we’re building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world’s leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world’s data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers’ current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we’re ultimately changing the way tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.

Marvell® and the Marvell logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. 

 

Marvell Technology, Inc. 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) 
(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

May 4,
2024

February 3,
2024

April 29,
2023

Net revenue

$      1,160.9

$      1,426.5

$      1,321.7

Cost of goods sold

633.1

762.4

764.5

Gross profit

527.8

664.1

557.2

Operating expenses:

Research and development

476.1

459.6

480.7

Selling, general and administrative

199.9

212.0

199.0

Restructuring related charges

4.1

25.8

59.9

Total operating expenses

680.1

697.4

739.6

Operating loss

(152.3)

(33.3)

(182.4)

Interest expense

(48.8)

(52.6)

(52.7)

Interest income and other, net

3.3

(1.4)

2.8

Interest and other loss, net

(45.5)

(54.0)

(49.9)

Loss before income taxes

(197.8)

(87.3)

(232.3)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

17.8

305.4

(63.4)

Net loss

$       (215.6)

$       (392.7)

$       (168.9)

Net loss per share — basic

$         (0.25)

$         (0.45)

$         (0.20)

Net loss per share — diluted

$         (0.25)

$         (0.45)

$         (0.20)

Weighted-average shares:

Basic

865.0

864.7

856.7

Diluted

865.0

864.7

856.7

 

Marvell Technology, Inc. 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) 
(In millions)

May 4,
2024

February 3,
2024

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$              847.7

$              950.8

Accounts receivable, net

881.9

1,121.6

Inventories

826.4

864.4

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

91.7

125.9

Total current assets

2,647.7

3,062.7

Property and equipment, net

758.0

756.0

Goodwill

11,586.9

11,586.9

Acquired intangible assets, net

3,739.2

4,004.1

Deferred tax assets

327.0

311.9

Other non-current assets

1,432.2

1,506.9

Total assets

$        20,491.0

$        21,228.5

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$              320.9

$              411.3

Accrued liabilities

861.0

1,032.9

Accrued employee compensation

167.5

262.7

Short-term debt

118.3

107.3

Total current liabilities

1,467.7

1,814.2

Long-term debt

4,027.6

4,058.6

Other non-current liabilities

517.0

524.3

Total liabilities

6,012.3

6,397.1

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

1.7

1.7

Additional paid-in capital

14,760.7

14,845.3

Accumulated other comprehensive income

0.4

1.1

Accumulated deficit

(284.1)

(16.7)

Total stockholders’ equity

14,478.7

14,831.4

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$        20,491.0

$        21,228.5

 

Marvell Technology, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended

May 4,
2024

April 29,
2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$            (215.6)

$            (168.9)

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

Depreciation and amortization

72.6

78.4

Stock-based compensation

136.5

143.2

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

264.9

270.0

Restructuring related impairment charges

0.7

10.1

Deferred income taxes

(22.2)

(139.1)

Other expense, net

21.8

12.8

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

239.7

191.3

Prepaid expenses and other assets

85.8

7.9

Inventories

38.8

41.2

Accounts payable

(58.3)

(104.8)

Accrued employee compensation

(92.2)

(60.1)

Accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities

(148.0)

(73.6)

Net cash provided by operating activities

324.5

208.4

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of technology licenses

(0.5)

(2.8)

Purchases of property and equipment

(91.5)

(99.8)

Other, net

(9.9)

(0.1)

Net cash used in investing activities

(101.9)

(102.7)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repurchases of common stock

(150.0)

—

Proceeds from employee stock plans

2.3

7.5

Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement

(74.1)

(72.6)

Dividend payments to stockholders

(51.8)

(51.4)

Payments on technology license obligations

(30.2)

(50.0)

Proceeds from borrowings

—

200.0

Principal payments of debt

(21.9)

(21.9)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(325.7)

11.6

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(103.1)

117.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

950.8

911.0

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$              847.7

$          1,028.3

 

Marvell Technology, Inc.

Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

May 4,
2024

February 3,
2024

April 29,
2023

GAAP gross profit

$     527.8

$     664.1

$     557.2

Special items:

Stock-based compensation

9.7

10.4

12.0

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

180.5

194.3

183.7

Other cost of goods sold (a)

6.0

42.3

39.6

Total special items

196.2

247.0

235.3

Non-GAAP gross profit

$     724.0

$     911.1

$     792.5

GAAP gross margin

45.5 %

46.6 %

42.2 %

Stock-based compensation

0.8 %

0.7 %

0.9 %

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

15.5 %

13.6 %

13.9 %

Other cost of goods sold (a)

0.6 %

3.0 %

3.0 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

62.4 %

63.9 %

60.0 %

Total GAAP operating expenses

$     680.1

$     697.4

$     739.6

Special items:

Stock-based compensation

(126.8)

(144.9)

(131.2)

Restructuring related charges (b)

(4.1)

(25.8)

(59.9)

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

(84.4)

(92.0)

(86.3)

Other (c)

(11.0)

(6.2)

(3.6)

Total special items

(226.3)

(268.9)

(281.0)

Total non-GAAP operating expenses

$     453.8

$     428.5

$     458.6

GAAP operating margin

(13.1) %

(2.3) %

(13.8) %

Other cost of goods sold (a)

0.5 %

3.0 %

3.0 %

Stock-based compensation

11.8 %

10.9 %

10.8 %

Restructuring related charges (b)

0.4 %

1.8 %

4.5 %

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

22.8 %

20.1 %

20.4 %

Other (c)

0.9 %

0.3 %

0.3 %

Non-GAAP operating margin 

23.3 %

33.8 %

25.2 %

GAAP interest and other loss, net

$      (45.5)

$      (54.0)

$      (49.9)

Special items:

Other (c)

(2.4)

(1.3)

0.1

Total special items

(2.4)

(1.3)

0.1

Total non-GAAP interest and other loss, net

$      (47.9)

$      (55.3)

$      (49.8)

GAAP net loss

$   (215.6)

$   (392.7)

$   (168.9)

Special items:

Other cost of goods sold (a)

6.0

42.3

39.6

Stock-based compensation

136.5

155.3

143.2

Restructuring related charges (b)

4.1

25.8

59.9

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

264.9

286.3

270.0

Other (c)

8.6

4.9

3.7

Pre-tax total special items

420.1

514.6

516.4

Other income tax effects and adjustments (d)

2.2

279.7

(83.3)

Non-GAAP net income

$     206.7

$     401.6

$     264.2

GAAP weighted-average shares — basic

865.0

864.7

856.7

GAAP weighted-average shares — diluted

865.0

864.7

856.7

Non-GAAP weighted-average shares — diluted (e)

876.0

873.9

861.2

GAAP diluted net loss per share

$      (0.25)

$      (0.45)

$      (0.20)

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share

$        0.24

$        0.46

$        0.31

(a)

Other cost of goods sold includes charges for an intellectual property licensing claim, product claim related
matters that were fully resolved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, and acquisition integration related
inventory costs.

(b)

Restructuring and other related items include employee severance costs, asset impairment charges,
facilities related charges, and other.

(c)

Other costs included in operating expenses and other income, net include charges for an intellectual
property matter, net gains on investments, and asset acquisition related costs.

(d)

Other income tax effects and adjustments relate to tax provision based on a non-GAAP income tax rate of
7.0% for the three months ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023. Other income tax effects and
adjustments relate to tax provision based on a non-GAAP income tax rate of 6.0% for the three months
ended February 3, 2024. In the three months ended February 3, 2024, we excluded $289 million of non-
recurring income tax expense.

(e)

Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares differs from GAAP diluted weighted-average shares due to
the non-GAAP net income reported.

 

 Marvell Technology, Inc.

 Outlook for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited)

 (In millions, except per share amounts)

Outlook for Three Months Ended

August 3, 2024

GAAP net revenue

$1,250 +/- 5%

Special items:

—

Non-GAAP net revenue

$1,250 +/- 5%

GAAP gross margin

~ 46.2%

Special items:

Stock-based compensation

0.8 %

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

15.0 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

~ 62.0%

Total GAAP operating expenses

~ $688

Special items:

Stock-based compensation

149

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

84

Total non-GAAP operating expenses

~ $455

GAAP diluted loss per share

 $(0.20) +/- $0.05

Special items:

Stock-based compensation

0.18

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

0.31

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share

$0.29 +/- $0.05

Quarterly Revenue Trend (Unaudited)

Our product solutions serve five large end markets where our technology is essential: (i) data center, (ii) enterprise networking, (iii) carrier infrastructure, (iv) consumer, and (v) automotive/industrial. These markets and their corresponding customer products and applications are noted in the table below:

End market

Customer products and applications

Data center

•          Cloud and on-premise Artificial intelligence (AI) systems

•          Cloud and on-premise ethernet switching

•          Cloud and on-premise network-attached storage (NAS)

•          Cloud and on-premise AI servers

•          Cloud and on-premise general-purpose servers

•          Cloud and on-premise storage area networks

•          Cloud and on-premise storage systems

•          Data center interconnect (DCI)

Enterprise networking

•          Campus and small medium enterprise routers

•          Campus and small medium enterprise ethernet switches

•          Campus and small medium enterprise wireless access points (WAPs)

•          Network appliances (firewalls, and load balancers)

•          Workstations

Carrier infrastructure

•          Broadband access systems

•          Ethernet switches

•          Optical transport systems

•          Routers

•          Wireless radio access network (RAN) systems

Consumer

•          Broadband gateways and routers

•          Gaming consoles

•          Home data storage

•          Home wireless access points (WAPs)

•          Personal Computers (PCs)

•          Printers

•          Set-top boxes

Automotive/industrial

•          Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)

•          Autonomous vehicles (AV)

•          In-vehicle networking

•          Industrial ethernet switches

•          United States military and government solutions

•          Video surveillance

 

Quarterly Revenue Trend (Unaudited) (Continued) 

Three Months Ended

% Change

Revenue by End Market

(In millions)

May 4,
2024

February 3,
2024

April 29,
2023

YoY

QoQ

Data center

$                             816.4

$                             765.3

$                             435.8

87 %

7 %

Enterprise networking

153.1

265.0

364.6

(58) %

(42) %

Carrier infrastructure

71.8

170.0

289.9

(75) %

(58) %

Consumer

42.0

143.9

142.1

(70) %

(71) %

Automotive/industrial

77.6

82.3

89.3

(13) %

(6) %

Total Net Revenue

$                          1,160.9

$                          1,426.5

$                          1,321.7

(12) %

(19) %

 

Three Months Ended

Revenue by End Market

% of Total

May 4,
2024

February 3,
2024

April 29,
2023

Data center

70 %

54 %

33 %

Enterprise networking

13 %

19 %

27 %

Carrier infrastructure

6 %

12 %

22 %

Consumer

4 %

10 %

11 %

Automotive/industrial

7 %

5 %

7 %

Total Net Revenue

100 %

100 %

100 %

For further information, contact:   
Ashish Saran
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
408-222-0777
ir@marvell.com

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSTS Enterprises (‘CSTS’), a New York-based sports, entertainment, integrated media and travel technology group, today announced the official launch of PremierXTM, its flagship live entertainment brand, with a landmark Halloween Weekend event “AFTER DARK” at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York on October 30, 2026.

Capping off Seaport’s 2026 Summer Season in unforgettable fashion, the grand finale brings a powerhouse lineup of stars to the PremierXTM stage at Pier 17, featuring Lil Xan, Armani White, DJ Soda, Nate Wyatt, and surprise A-list guest headliners. Set against the iconic Manhattan skyline, the landmark eventing unites chart-topping hip-hop and high-octane electronic music for a festival-grade experience as The Rooftop at Pier 17 transforms into the city’s premier live music destination.

Building on the momentum of the PremierXTM After Party for the 2026 World Cup Final that took place in New York on July 19th, “AFTER DARK” signals the official debut of PremierXTM, a proprietary, New York – born global entertainment IP created by CSTS to deliver defining cultural experiences at the intersection of music, sport, art and lifestyle. Centred on the power of cultural crossover, PremierXTM serves as an international bridge connecting East and West, modern innovation and timeless classical, while uniting world-class artists, creators, performers and audiences through the universal language of entertainment and premium live experiences.

The launch also marks the beginning of a promising relationship with Pier 17, providing a world-class stage for PremierXTM to accelerate its growth in the U.S. and engage international audiences over the long term. By combining PremierXTM’s global entertainment vision with Pier 17’s iconic waterfront setting, the partnership aims to create a premier destination for live experiences, empowering both platforms to expand their global reach, deepen audience engagement, and drive sustainable growth.

As a key pillar of CSTS’ integrated ecosystem spanning entertainment, sports, travel, integrated media and marketing solutions, PremierXTM further strengthens the Group’s ability to create high-impact experiences that connect audiences, destinations and brand partners. With the global live entertainment market projected to grow from approximately US$203 billion in 2025 to US$270 billion by 2030[1], PremierXTM is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for premium, experience-led entertainment while creating long-term value to the Group through recurring audience engagement, tourism and brand partnerships.

“PremierX TM represents a significant milestone in CSTS’ evolution from a leading operator of global sports and hospitality platforms into a creator of world-class entertainment experiences,” said Abel Zhao, Group CEO and Executive Director at CSTS Enterprises. “The season finale at Pier17 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for CSTS as we expand our entertainment footprint and introduce a platform designed to deliver iconic live experiences and bring together artists and audiences from across the globe.”

“PremierXTM was built from the ground up as a bespoke platform to champion multicultural talent and visionary creative performers.” said Jason Liu, Regional Director of CSTS USA. “Starting from New York, we are building a scalable global brand that brings iconic live experiences to audiences worldwide while expanding our presence across key entertainment hubs in North America, Asia and Europe.”

Following its New York launch, PremierXTM plans to expand through a broader international rollout across North America, Asia and Europe, with future editions planned as part of a growing network of recurring live entertainment properties and flagship cultural events.

For ticket information on PremierXTM: “AFTER DARK”, visit
https://www.axs.com/events/1644912/after-dark-tickets

About CSTS Enterprises

CSTS Enterprises is an integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group. Headquartered in New York City, the company develops and partners with intellectual properties and brands to deliver compelling experiences that connect with audiences across the world. In addition to its own initiatives, including Generation CTM and PremierXTM, it collaborates with international IPs including FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and Formula 1.

CSTS integrates experiential marketing, travel, data, and technology to deliver seamless end-to-end audience experiences. The company engages consumers across physical events and digital channels, executing at scale worldwide, turning complex activations into co-ordinated, measurable outcomes.

[1] Source: Industry research by Markets and Markets, Live Entertainment Market Size, Share, Latest Trends & Growth Analysis, 2025-2030, Live Entertainment Market Size, Share, Latest Trends & Growth Analysis, 2025-2030.

 

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Swanson Vitamins Launches Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro to Champion Registered Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists at Every Stage of Their Careers

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New network for health and nutrition professionals offers CPEU-accredited continuing education, profession-wide promotion, practicum support and exam scholarships

FARGO, N.D., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Swanson Vitamins today launched Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro, a network for health and nutrition professionals. The new initiative champions registered dietitians and licensed nutritionists through every stage of their careers, from students to providers with decades of experience. Created by nutrition professionals for nutrition professionals, Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro offers educational resources, incentives and investments to support practitioners who share Swanson’s commitment to uncompromising integrity.

Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro offers tailored resources for both practicing professionals and students. For practicing registered dietitians and licensed nutritionists, the program provides CPEU-accredited continuing education, along with profession-wide promotion of the experts who guide consumers’ wellness decisions. For dietetics and nutrition students, Swanson is investing in the next generation of the profession through practicum support and scholarships toward licensing or credentialing exam fees.

As consumers take a more active role in their health, they are increasingly turning to registered dietitians and licensed nutritionists for accurate, science-backed guidance. Through Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro, Swanson aims to help nutrition professionals strengthen their credentials and build expertise in areas where consumers are seeking trusted nutritional support.

“Since 1969, we have been committed to uncompromising integrity in service of everyone’s journey to real wellness, and we believe real wellness starts with the experts who guide it,” said Erin Del Ponte, EVP Brand Marketing at Swanson Vitamins. “Registered dietitians and licensed nutritionists translate nutrition science into practical, personalized guidance that helps people make informed decisions about their health. With Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro, we are proud to support these professionals at every stage of their careers, from students preparing for their credentialing exams to seasoned providers building expertise in the areas that matter most to consumers today.”

Swanson Nexus Pro program highlights

CPEU-accredited continuing education for registered dietitians and licensed nutritionistsProfession-wide promotion of registered dietitians and licensed nutritionistsPracticum support for dietetics and nutrition studentsScholarships to help offset licensing or credentialing exam fees

Applications for Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro are open and can be submitted HERE. Additional details, including scholarship award amounts and practicum support details, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Swanson Vitamins Nexus Pro was introduced at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ annual conference, held Oct. 24-27 in San Antonio. This initiative builds on Swanson’s longstanding commitment to the nutrition and dietetics community and reflects the company’s continued investment in the professionals who help consumers make informed choices on their journey to real wellness.

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About Swanson Vitamins
Since 1969, Swanson Vitamins has offered high-quality, science-backed vitamins and supplements rooted in one simple belief: proof over promise. Nearly six decades before “wellness” became an industry, Swanson was pioneering trustworthy supplement offerings and upholding uncompromising quality standards through intentional sourcing, rigorous in-house and third-party testing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Today, Swanson is a Certified GMP Facility recognized by NSF, backed by an in-house team of nutritionists, dietitians, scientists, chemists and pharmacists with a combined 250-plus years of experience. With more than 1,300 products across 36 categories, Swanson doesn’t chase trends. It sets standards for integrity, quality and clarity in the supplement industry.

Swanson products are available at SwansonVitamins.com, Amazon and iHerb.com. Learn more at SwansonVitamins.com or follow @swansonvitamins on Instagram.

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Technology Drives the Future of Travel: JETOUR Continues to Expand Its “Travel+” Ecosystem

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WUHU, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Expectations for travel are evolving: vehicles are no longer simply a means of reaching a destination, but travel companions that bring people closer to nature, serving as a “mobile third space.”

JETOUR continues to advance its “Travel+” strategy, integrating technological innovation, product development, and ecosystem building into real travel scenarios. From October 20 to 23, the 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day, themed “Future Travel Starts Now,” takes place across Wuhu, Anhui and Moganshan, Zhejiang, featuring technology experiences, on-road driving, outdoor living, and conservation activities.

Technological Innovation: Expanding the Possibilities of Travel

Backed by the Group’s expertise in AI, intelligent driving, smart cabins, and AiMOGA Robotics, JETOUR turns cutting-edge technology into experiences users can genuinely feel. The XWD Fully Automatic Intelligent 4WD, with 7+X one-touch modes, tackles mountain roads, gravel, and water crossings, while the GAIA All-Terrain Intelligent Architecture adapts to diverse terrain and C-DM hybrid technology balances performance with efficiency. On October 21, models with these technologies take on mountain-road test drives at Moganshan.

A Diverse Product Lineup: Enriching the Travel Experience

The G700 combines premium comfort with hardcore off-road capability, while the T1 and T2 suit both urban driving and light off-road adventures. Roof tents, onboard refrigerators, and other ecosystem equipment turn the vehicle into an all-round companion. JETOUR also hosts a camping market and a Starry Night Forum, bringing product features into real travel settings.

Ecosystem: Extending the Value of Travel

Travel is about understanding cultures and protecting nature as well as exploration. Participants visit Xiazhu Lake in Zhejiang for a crested ibis conservation initiative. Globally, JETOUR supports cheetah conservation in Africa, turtle conservation in Malaysia, harpy eagle conservation in Panama, and protection of Pakistan’s national animal, the markhor.

JETOUR has also partnered with Chile’s Colo-Colo, FIBA, and the Malaysia Marathon, broadening engagement with local culture, sport, and communities — giving “Travel+” an ever richer meaning.

JETOUR now joins travelers worldwide across city, mountain, and wetland, exploring new possibilities through the deeper integration of technology and travel.

ABOUT JETOUR

Launched in 2018, JETOUR follows the “Travel+” strategy and has entered over 100 countries and regions, with 2,000+ sales and after-sales outlets. Its lineup includes the T Series for light off-road and the G Series for the premium luxury off-road market, covering urban commuting, family road trips, outdoor camping, and long-distance journeys.

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