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Broadcom Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

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Revenue of $12,487 million for the second quarter, up 43 percent from the prior year periodGAAP net income of $2,121 million for the second quarter; Non-GAAP net income of $5,394 million for the second quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $7,429 million for the second quarter, or 59 percent of revenueGAAP diluted EPS of $4.42 for the second quarter; Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $10.96 for the second quarterCash from operations of $4,580 million for the second quarter, less capital expenditures of $132 million, resulted in $4,448 million of free cash flow, or 36 percent of revenueQuarterly common stock dividend of $5.25 per shareFiscal 2024 annual revenue guidance of approximately $51.0 billion including contribution from VMware, an increase of 42 percent from the prior year periodFiscal 2024 annual Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 61 percent of projected revenue (1)Ten-for-one forward stock split; trading on a split-adjusted basis is expected to commence on July 15, 2024 

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended May 5, 2024, provided guidance for its fiscal year 2024 and announced its quarterly dividend.

“Broadcom’s second quarter results were once again driven by AI demand and VMware. Revenue from our AI products was a record $3.1 billion during the quarter. Infrastructure software revenue accelerated as more enterprises adopted the VMware software stack to build their own private clouds,” said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. “We are raising our fiscal year 2024 guidance for consolidated revenue to $51 billion and adjusted EBITDA to 61% of revenue.” 

“Consolidated revenue grew 43% year-over-year to $12.5 billion, including the contribution from VMware, and was up 12% year-over-year, excluding VMware. Adjusted EBITDA increased 31% year-over-year to $7.4 billion,” said Kirsten Spears, CFO of Broadcom Inc. “Free cash flow, excluding restructuring and integration in the quarter, was $5.3 billion, up 18% year-over-year. Today we are announcing a ten-for-one forward stock split of Broadcom’s common stock, to make ownership of Broadcom stock more accessible to investors and employees.”

The ten-for-one forward stock split will be effected through the filing of an amendment to Broadcom’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation that will proportionately increase the authorized shares of common stock. Our stockholders of record after the close of market on July 11, 2024 will receive an additional nine shares of common stock for each share held after the close of market on July 12, 2024. At market open on July 15, 2024, trading is expected to commence on a split-adjusted basis.

(1) The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of the projected non-GAAP financial information presented to the relevant projected GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

 

Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

GAAP

Non-GAAP

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Q2 24

Q2 23

Change

Q2 24

Q2 23

Change

Net revenue

$

12,487

$

8,733

+43

%

$

12,487

$

8,733

+43

%

Net income

$

2,121

$

3,481

-$

1,360

$

5,394

$

4,489

+$

905

Earnings per common share – diluted

$

4.42

$

8.15

-$

3.73

$

10.96

$

10.32

+$

0.64

(Dollars in millions)

Q2 24

Q2 23

Change

Cash flow from operations

$

4,580

$

4,502

+$

78

Adjusted EBITDA

$

7,429

$

5,686

+$

1,743

Free cash flow

$

4,448

$

4,380

+$

68

Net revenue by segment

(Dollars in millions)

Q2 24

Q2 23

Change

Semiconductor solutions

$

7,202

58

%

$

6,808

78

%

+6

%

Infrastructure software

5,285

42

1,925

22

+175

%

Total net revenue

$

12,487

100

%

$

8,733

100

%

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $9,809 million, compared to $11,864 million at the end of the prior quarter.

During the second fiscal quarter, the Company generated $4,580 million in cash from operations and spent $132 million on capital expenditures. The Company paid $1,548 million of withholding taxes related to net settled equity awards that vested in the quarter (representing approximately 1.2 million shares withheld).

On March 29, 2024, the Company paid a cash dividend of $5.25 per share, totaling $2,443 million.

The differences between the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.

Fiscal Year 2024 Business Outlook

Based on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for continuing operations for fiscal year 2024, ending November 3, 2024, including the contribution from VMware, is expected to be as follows: 

Fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance of approximately $51.0 billion; andFiscal year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 61 percent of projected revenue.

The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Quarterly Dividends

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $5.25 per share. The dividend is payable on June 28, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on June 24, 2024.

Financial Results Conference Call

Broadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 and to discuss the business outlook today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

To Listen via Telephone: Preregistration is required by the conference call operator. Please preregister at https://register.vevent.com/register/BId8ff937a59494fdca3650de7ed2678a1. Upon registering, a link to the dial-in number and unique PIN will be emailed to the registrant.

Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom’s website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company’s on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company’s on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. 

In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company’s underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company’s operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company’s competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom’s non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.

Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom’s free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor, enterprise software and security solutions. Broadcom’s category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including cloud, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, industrial, and enterprise software. Our solutions include service provider and enterprise networking and storage, mobile device and broadband connectivity, mainframe, cybersecurity, and private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, our forward stock split, and other statements identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “aim,” and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom’s management, current information available to Broadcom’s management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and concerns; government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions; our acquisition of VMware, Inc., including employee retention, unexpected costs, charges or expenses, and our ability to successfully integrate VMware’s business and realize the expected benefits; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, including our acquisition of VMware, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to protect against cyber security threats and a breach of security systems; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; our ability to accurately estimate customers’ demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers, as well as the timing of any design wins; prolonged disruptions of our or our contract manufacturers’ manufacturing facilities, warehouses or other significant operations; our ability to improve our manufacturing efficiency and quality; involvement in legal proceedings; demand for our data center virtualization products; ability of our software products to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; ability to manage customer and market acceptance of our products and services; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; availability of third-party software used in our products; use of open source software in our products; sales to government customers; our ability to manage products and services lifecycles; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our competitive performance; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our ability to sell to new types of customers and to keep pace with technological advances; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs, legislation that may impact our overall cash tax costs, our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions and potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; and other events and trends on a national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.

Our filings with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Ji Yoo
Broadcom Inc.
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
investor.relations@broadcom.com

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BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Two Fiscal Quarters Ended  

May 5,

February 4,

April 30,

May 5,

April 30,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net revenue

$

12,487

$

11,961

$

8,733

$

24,448

$

17,648

Cost of revenue:

Cost of revenue

3,142

3,114

2,177

6,256

4,551

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,516

1,380

441

2,896

976

Restructuring charges

53

92

145

2

Total cost of revenue

4,711

4,586

2,618

9,297

5,529

Gross margin

7,776

7,375

6,115

15,151

12,119

Research and development

2,415

2,308

1,312

4,723

2,507

Selling, general and administrative

1,277

1,572

438

2,849

786

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

827

792

348

1,619

696

Restructuring and other charges

292

620

9

912

19

Total operating expenses

4,811

5,292

2,107

10,103

4,008

Operating income

2,965

2,083

4,008

5,048

8,111

Interest expense

(1,047)

(926)

(405)

(1,973)

(811)

Other income, net

87

185

113

272

256

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

2,005

1,342

3,716

3,347

7,556

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(116)

68

235

(48)

301

Income from continuing operations

2,121

1,274

3,481

3,395

7,255

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

51

51

Net income

$

2,121

$

1,325

$

3,481

$

3,446

$

7,255

Basic income per share:

Income per share from continuing operations

$

4.56

$

2.82

$

8.39

$

7.41

$

17.40

Income per share from discontinued operations

0.11

0.11

Net income per share

$

4.56

$

2.93

$

8.39

$

7.52

$

17.40

Diluted income per share:

Income per share from continuing operations

$

4.42

$

2.73

$

8.15

$

7.18

$

16.95

Income per share from discontinued operations

0.11

0.11

Net income per share

$

4.42

$

2.84

$

8.15

$

7.29

$

16.95

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:

Basic

465

452

415

458

417

Diluted

480

467

427

473

428

Stock-based compensation expense included in continuing operations:

Cost of revenue

$

170

$

161

$

50

$

331

$

87

Research and development

881

863

354

1,744

621

Selling, general and administrative

352

548

109

900

196

Total stock-based compensation expense

$

1,403

$

1,572

$

513

$

2,975

$

904

 

BROADCOM INC.

FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Two Fiscal Quarters Ended  

May 5,

February 4,

April 30,

May 5,

April 30,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Gross margin on GAAP basis

$

7,776

$

7,375

$

6,115

$

15,151

$

12,119

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,516

1,380

441

2,896

976

Stock-based compensation expense

170

161

50

331

87

Restructuring charges

53

92

145

2

Acquisition-related costs

3

6

9

Gross margin on non-GAAP basis

$

9,518

$

9,014

$

6,606

$

18,532

$

13,184

Research and development on GAAP basis

$

2,415

$

2,308

$

1,312

$

4,723

$

2,507

Stock-based compensation expense

881

863

354

1,744

621

Acquisition-related costs

1

1

(1)

Research and development on non-GAAP basis

$

1,534

$

1,444

$

958

$

2,978

$

1,887

Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis

$

1,277

$

1,572

$

438

$

2,849

$

786

Stock-based compensation expense

352

548

109

900

196

Acquisition-related costs

87

285

93

372

135

Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis

$

838

$

739

$

236

$

1,577

$

455

Total operating expenses on GAAP basis

$

4,811

$

5,292

$

2,107

$

10,103

$

4,008

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

827

792

348

1,619

696

Stock-based compensation expense

1,233

1,411

463

2,644

817

Restructuring and other charges

292

620

9

912

19

Acquisition-related costs

87

286

93

373

134

Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis

$

2,372

$

2,183

$

1,194

$

4,555

$

2,342

Operating income on GAAP basis

$

2,965

$

2,083

$

4,008

$

5,048

$

8,111

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,343

2,172

789

4,515

1,672

Stock-based compensation expense

1,403

1,572

513

2,975

904

Restructuring and other charges

345

712

9

1,057

21

Acquisition-related costs

90

292

93

382

134

Operating income on non-GAAP basis

$

7,146

$

6,831

$

5,412

$

13,977

$

10,842

Interest expense on GAAP basis

$

(1,047)

$

(926)

$

(405)

$

(1,973)

$

(811)

Loss on debt extinguishment

22

22

Interest expense on non-GAAP basis

$

(1,025)

$

(926)

$

(405)

$

(1,951)

$

(811)

Other income, net on GAAP basis

$

87

$

185

$

113

$

272

$

256

(Gains) losses on investments

9

(33)

11

(24)

(33)

Other income, net on non-GAAP basis

$

96

$

152

$

124

$

248

$

223

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

$

(116)

$

68

$

235

$

(48)

$

301

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

939

735

407

1,674

981

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

$

823

$

803

$

642

$

1,626

$

1,282

Net income on GAAP basis

$

2,121

$

1,325

$

3,481

$

3,446

$

7,255

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,343

2,172

789

4,515

1,672

Stock-based compensation expense

1,403

1,572

513

2,975

904

Restructuring and other charges

345

712

9

1,057

21

Acquisition-related costs

90

292

93

382

134

Loss on debt extinguishment

22

22

(Gains) losses on investments

9

(33)

11

(24)

(33)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

(939)

(735)

(407)

(1,674)

(981)

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(51)

(51)

Net income on non-GAAP basis

$

5,394

$

5,254

$

4,489

$

10,648

$

8,972

Net income on GAAP basis

$

2,121

$

1,325

$

3,481

$

3,446

$

7,255

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,343

2,172

789

4,515

1,672

Stock-based compensation expense

1,403

1,572

513

2,975

904

Restructuring and other charges

345

712

9

1,057

21

Acquisition-related costs

90

292

93

382

134

Loss on debt extinguishment

22

22

(Gains) losses on investments

9

(33)

11

(24)

(33)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

(939)

(735)

(407)

(1,674)

(981)

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(51)

(51)

Other Adjustments:

Interest expense

1,025

926

405

1,951

811

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

823

803

642

1,626

1,282

Depreciation

149

139

129

288

256

Amortization of purchased intangibles and right-of-use assets

38

34

21

72

43

Adjusted EBITDA

$

7,429

$

7,156

$

5,686

$

14,585

$

11,364

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on GAAP basis

480

467

427

473

428

Non-GAAP adjustment (1)

12

11

8

12

7

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on non-GAAP basis      

492

478

435

485

435

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

4,580

$

4,815

$

4,502

$

9,395

$

8,538

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(132)

(122)

(122)

(254)

(225)

Free cash flow

$

4,448

$

4,693

$

4,380

$

9,141

$

8,313

 Fiscal Quarter
Ending 

August 4,

Expected average diluted share count (2): 

2024

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation – diluted on GAAP basis

4,810

Non-GAAP adjustment (1)

110

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation – diluted on non-GAAP basis

4,920

(1) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based
compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be
assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.

(2) Includes the impact of a ten-for-one forward stock split of our common stock. Stockholders of record after the close of market on July
11, 2024 will receive an additional nine shares of common stock for each share held after the close of market on July 12, 2024. At market open on July 15, 2024,
trading is expected to commence on a split-adjusted basis.

 

BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

May 5,

October 29,

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

9,809

$

14,189

Trade accounts receivable, net

5,500

3,154

Inventory

1,842

1,898

Other current assets

8,151

1,606

Total current assets

25,302

20,847

Long-term assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,668

2,154

Goodwill

97,873

43,653

Intangible assets, net

45,407

3,867

Other long-term assets

3,961

2,340

Total assets

$

175,211

$

72,861

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

1,441

$

1,210

Employee compensation and benefits

1,385

935

Current portion of long-term debt

2,426

1,608

Other current liabilities

14,919

3,652

Total current liabilities

20,171

7,405

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

71,590

37,621

Other long-term liabilities

13,489

3,847

Total liabilities

105,250

48,873

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

Additional paid-in capital

69,754

21,099

Retained earnings

2,682

Accumulated other comprehensive income

207

207

Total stockholders’ equity

69,961

23,988

  Total liabilities and equity

$

175,211

$

72,861

 

BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Two Fiscal Quarters Ended  

May 5,

February 4,

April 30,

May 5,

April 30,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

2,121

$

1,325

$

3,481

$

3,446

$

7,255

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

Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets

2,381

2,206

810

4,587

1,715

Depreciation

149

139

129

288

256

Stock-based compensation

1,457

1,582

513

3,039

904

Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

(511)

(294)

(316)

(805)

(889)

Non-cash interest expense

119

102

33

221

65

Other

92

38

21

130

(18)

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:

  Trade accounts receivable, net

(513)

1,756

185

1,243

(91)

  Inventory

82

(14)

13

68

39

  Accounts payable

(93)

(74)

(114)

(167)

(194)

  Employee compensation and benefits

251

(660)

91

(409)

(566)

  Other current assets and current liabilities

(386)

(2,182)

(165)

(2,568)

405

  Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities

(569)

891

(179)

322

(343)

Net cash provided by operating activities

4,580

4,815

4,502

9,395

8,538

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(560)

(25,416)

(25,976)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(132)

(122)

(122)

(254)

(225)

Purchases of investments

(59)

(13)

(197)

(72)

(197)

Sales of investments

42

89

131

Other

3

(15)

1

(12)

1

Net cash used in investing activities

(706)

(25,477)

(318)

(26,183)

(421)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

30,010

30,010

Payments on debt obligations

(2,000)

(934)

(2,934)

(260)

Payments of dividends

(2,443)

(2,435)

(1,914)

(4,878)

(3,840)

Repurchases of common stock – repurchase program

(7,176)

(2,806)

(7,176)

(3,994)

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards

(1,548)

(1,114)

(614)

(2,662)

(947)

Issuance of common stock

64

63

64

63

Other

(2)

(14)

(7)

(16)

(2)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(5,929)

18,337

(5,278)

12,408

(8,980)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(2,055)

(2,325)

(1,094)

(4,380)

(863)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

11,864

14,189

12,647

14,189

12,416

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

9,809

$

11,864

$

11,553

$

9,809

$

11,553

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

$

946

$

750

$

397

$

1,696

$

758

Cash paid for income taxes

$

834

$

904

$

891

$

1,738

$

1,164

 

 

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STARTRADER Launches ‘STAR Trading League,’ an NBA-Inspired Global Trading Tournament

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NBA-inspired tournament challenges traders worldwide through three competitive stages: Toss, Knockout, and Buzzer-Beater.

DUBAI, UAE , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER, an official partner of the NBA, has announced the STAR Trading League, a global team-based tournament uniting traders in a structured, performance-driven environment. Registration runs from 11–28 May, participants select one of 30 teams via the client portal ahead of the 1 June start. The competition runs through 31 July across three stages, concluding with a single winning team, while the top two traders on the team will win tickets to an NBA game along with additional rewards.

Built around the campaign theme ‘Hit the Markets Buzzer Beater,’ the tournament draws inspiration from the decisive final shot in basketball, highlighting how success in both sports and trading often depends on precision and timing at the right moment.

The journey begins with the Toss, the entry stage of the regular season where participants begin competing. Similar to a basketball tip-off, this phase allows traders to position themselves for an early advantage, with performance determining which teams advance and setting the tone for the competition ahead.

The second stage, Knockout, introduces performance-based elimination, requiring teams to demonstrate consistency and strong trading strategies to remain in the tournament. As pressure rises, only teams maintaining strong results advance. This stage begins with the playoff rounds, followed by the quarterfinals.

The final stage, Buzzer-Beater, brings together the top-performing teams for the decisive rounds, beginning with the semifinals, where four teams compete for a place in the next phase. The tournament then advances to the MVP Finals, where the remaining two teams face off for the title. Victory belongs to those who perform with precision and composure in decisive moments.

Participants will compete for rewards throughout each stage of the tournament, with top-performing teams recognized along the way. The winning team of 10 traders may be eligible for tiered rewards, with prizes awarded to qualifying participants. The top two winners will receive premium rewards, including an NBA game ticket, a STARTRADER exclusive basketball, an NBA Store voucher, and a $10,000 cash prize.

“Our partnership with the NBA opened the door to bringing the excitement of sport into trading. With the STAR Trading League, we wanted to build an experience that engages our global community and encourages traders to test their skills in a dynamic, competitive environment.” — Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

Through the STAR Trading League, launched in collaboration with the NBA, STARTRADER brings its global trading community into a competitive environment where discipline, strategy, and decisive action drive success, reflecting its ambition to deliver innovative trading experiences within a trusted and reliable ecosystem.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.

Regulated across five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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Longbridge Names Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Marking a New Chapter for the AI-powered digital Brokerage

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SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Longbridge, the AI-powered digital brokerage, has appointed Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, effective 5 May 2026. Chia brings more than 18 years of experience in financial services and was instrumental in building moomoo Singapore from a startup into one of the country’s leading retail brokerages.

The hire is the most senior local appointment Longbridge has made since and comes as the firm consolidates a series of strategic moves, including obtaining a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and announcing its first physical location — into a coherent push for market leadership in the region.

An Executive Move with Industry Significance

Singapore is one of Asia’s most fiercely competitive digital brokerage markets, with several leading platforms, such as Longbridge, moomoo, Tiger Brokers and Webull. Industry observers are largely in agreement that in the next few years, the landscape will be shaped by AI and technological capability, and the ability to localize and adapt to each country’s local environment.

With Gavin joining Longbridge, this clearly demarcates Longbridge’s dedication towards improving on both fronts.

A Proven Builder for a New Growth Phase

Gavin Chia is one of Singapore’s most experienced digital brokerage executives. As moomoo’s CEO in Singapore, he led the business from inception to become one of the leading digital brokerages in the market. He subsequently served as CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets, deepening his track record of driving growth, product expansion, and market leadership across the region.

His deep familiarity with the MAS regulatory landscape, local retail investor behaviour, and the operational realities of scaling a brokerage in Southeast Asia makes him a highly strategic appointment for Longbridge at this stage of its growth.

At Longbridge, Gavin will have full ownership of operations, regulatory affairs, product localization, and team-building across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

“What attracted me to Longbridge is its strong technology foundation and clear ambition to redefine the brokerage experience through AI. I see a strong alignment between Longbridge’s vision and my own belief that the future of investing lies at the intersection of technology, product innovation, and user experience. The opportunity to build and scale this in the region, together with a forward-looking team, was particularly compelling.”

— Gavin Chia, Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Longbridge

What “AI-First” Means in Practice

For Gavin, an AI-first brokerage goes beyond a product feature, it is a foundational philosophy about how the entire client experience is designed and delivered.

“To me, an AI-first brokerage is one where AI is not just a feature, but embedded across the entire client journey, from onboarding and education, to idea generation, execution, and risk management. AI is fundamentally reshaping how people invest. It lowers the barrier to entry by simplifying complex information, enables more personalised insights at scale, and helps investors make more informed decisions in real time. Over time, we hope to see investing become more intuitive, data-driven, and accessible, where technology augments, rather than replaces, human judgement.”

— Gavin Chia, Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Longbridge

Longbridge is among a small number of digital brokerages globally to have embedded AI at the product architecture level, across investment research, trading assistance, and customer insights. This commitment to innovation extends beyond AI. Longbridge made history in 2025 by launching the world’s first U.S. stock options pre-market trading, a milestone that underscores its position at the frontier of brokerage technology. A central part of Gavin’s mandate will be to bring these capabilities to investors across Southeast Asia, in a form that is locally relevant and meets the regulatory requirements of each market.

“We are delighted to have Gavin on board. Over the past few months, we have laid a great deal of groundwork for this Singapore chapter, including our MAS licence, platform infrastructure, product suite, and the Longbridge Cafe Singapore physical space. But to weave all of that into a business that is truly rooted locally, we needed a leader who both understands Longbridge’s global vision and is deeply familiar with Singapore’s local landscape.”

— Nowa Zhu, Group CEO, Longbridge

Longbridge’s Growing Footprint in Singapore

Gavin’s appointment is the latest milestone in a series of concrete moves Longbridge has made in Singapore over the past six months:

Licensed operations: Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. holds a Capital Markets Services licence (CMS Licence No. CMS101211) issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and operates as an Exempt Financial Adviser.Physical presence: On 30 April 2026, Longbridge announced the launch of Longbridge Cafe Singapore — located above Guoco Tower / Tanjong Pagar MRT station and expected to open in September 2026. It will be Longbridge’s first physical overseas location.Local leadership: On 5 May 2026, Gavin Chia joined as Regional CEO, Southeast Asia.

Taken together, Longbridge has established what observers are calling a complete “localization loop” in Singapore: a licensed entity, a physical space, and a local leader with the mandate and experience to execute. This combination remains uncommon among digital brokerages operating in the market.

About Longbridge Securities Singapore

Longbridge Securities is an AI-Powered online brokerage headquartered in Singapore. By building global trading infrastructure and a trading network, it delivers best-in-class trading experiences to investors worldwide. Founded in March 2019, Longbridge holds 22 financial regulatory licenses or qualifications across the U.S., Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and other markets, and has secured more than US$150 million in strategic investment from leading financial institutions and investment firms. Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. is a licensed entity regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (Capital Markets Services Licence No.: CMS101211), holding a Capital Markets Services Licence and operating under an exempt financial adviser status.

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Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 202111825D) provides an execution-only service. All investments carry risk. Please refer to the Risk Disclosure Statement on our website for details. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

This commitment to innovation extends beyond AI — Longbridge made history in 2025 by launching the world’s first U.S. stock options pre-market trading, a milestone that underscores its position at the frontier of brokerage technology.

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Mobupps Unveils ECHO AI – A Self-Learning Mechanism

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ASHDOD, Israel , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mobupps, a leading global adtech company, today announced the launch of ECHO AI, its next-generation self-learning mechanism designed to bring real-time intelligence to every stage of the advertising process. ECHO AI interprets signals, identifies value, and adapts dynamically to deliver more efficient outcomes with minimal manual input.

Leveraging continuous learning from live campaign data, ECHO AI automatically identifies the most effective channels, audiences, and creatives, enabling advertisers to achieve stronger user lifetime value and lower acquisition costs from day one.

ECHO AI delivers a powerful suite of intelligent capabilities designed to transform campaign performance. Using advanced audience segmentation based on proprietary behavioral data, ECHO AI ensures precise targeting and meaningful user engagement.

The system provides automated recommendations for continuous campaign optimization, enabling advertisers to achieve greater efficiency and a smarter use of their budgets. Purpose-built to acquire high-value users and maximize their long-term revenue potential, ECHO AI empowers brands to scale sustainably and effectively.

Fully integrated with MAFO, ECHO AI operates within a unified ecosystem, delivering seamless automation, accuracy, and performance across all marketing channels.

Yaron Tomchin, Chief Executive Officer at Mobupps, commented: “ECHO AI represents a major leap forward in our mission to empower the Mobupps team with true data intelligence. By embedding self-learning capabilities into our ecosystem, we are enabling marketers to make smarter, faster, and more efficient decisions across every campaign touchpoint.”

Rashid Galimov, Chief Technology Officer at Mobupps, added: “Our engineering vision behind ECHO AI was to create an adaptive framework that constantly evolves. Every impression, click, and conversion becomes a learning input — fueling optimization loops that deliver measurable results at scale.”

ECHO AI is the future of automated performance, built for marketers who need speed, precision, and data-driven growth. Connect Mobupps to see how ECHO AI can transform your next campaign here.

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