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FARO Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
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Revenue of $82.1 millionGross margin of 54.6%; Non-GAAP gross margin 55.0%, above guidance rangeLoss per share of $(0.03); Non-GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.18, above guidance rangeCash flow from operations of $4.2 million
LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“As I reflect on the completion of my first year at FARO, I am pleased with the execution of the first phase of our journey to drive operational excellence and we are pacing well ahead of our expectations,” said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer. “By continuing to build a strong base of financial performance, marked by consistent EBITDA and free cash flow generation, we are investing in several multi-year value creation activities. Against the backdrop of a difficult macroeconomic environment, FARO delivered GAAP net loss of $0.5 million and $8.4 million of adjusted EBITDA, or 10.3% of revenue, concluding a first half of 2024 adjusted EBITDA that exceeded full year fiscal 2023 adjusted EBITDA. Looking forward, we are excited about the next phase in our journey, as we communicated in March, to deliver on the key organic growth plans which our operational improvements has enabled.”
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary
Total sales of $82.1 million, down 7% year over yearGross margin of 54.6%, compared to 37.8% in the prior year periodNon-GAAP gross margin of 55.0%, compared to 38.7% in the prior year periodOperating expenses of $43.0 million, compared to $58.7 million in the prior year periodNon-GAAP operating expenses of $40.0 million, compared to $44.1 million in the prior year periodNet loss of $0.5 million, or $(0.03) per share compared to net loss of $28.2 million, or $(1.49) per share in the prior year periodNon-GAAP net income of $3.4 million, or $0.18 per share compared to non-GAAP net loss of $10.8 million, or $(0.57) per share in the prior year periodAdjusted EBITDA of $8.4 million, or 10.3% of total sales compared to $(7.2) million, or (1.0%) of total sales in the prior year periodCash, cash equivalents & short-term investments of $97.9 million compared to $96.3 million as of December 31, 2023
* A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the financial schedules portion at the end of this press release. An additional explanation of these measures is included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.
Outlook for the Third Quarter 2024
For the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, FARO currently expects:
Revenue in the range of $76 to $84 millionGross margin in the range of 53.0% to 54.5%. Non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 53.5% to 55.0%Operating expenses in the range of $45 to $47 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $40 to $42 millionNet loss per share in the range of ($0.32) to ($0.12). Non-GAAP net loss to net income per share in the range of $(0.01) to $0.19.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 267-6316 (U.S.) or +1 (203) 518-9783 (International) and using the passcode FARO. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO’s website at: https://www.faro.com/en/About-Us/Investor-Relations/Financial-Events-and-Presentations
A replay webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.
About FARO
For over 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about our financial results that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, exclude the impact of purchase accounting intangible amortization expense, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, and other tax adjustments, and are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our historical operations and financial performance.
In addition, we present EBITDA, which is calculated as net income (loss) before interest (income) expense, net, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as EBITDA, excluding other (income) expense, net, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other charges, as measures of our operating profitability. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). We also present Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of total sales.
We have included non-GAAP total sales on a constant currency basis. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to total sales on a constant currency basis is total sales. We believe constant currency information is useful in analyzing underlying trends in our business and the commercial performance of our products by eliminating the impact of highly volatile fluctuations in foreign currency markets and allows for period-to-period comparisons of our performance. For simplicity, we may elect to omit this information in future periods if we determine a lack of material impact. To present this information, current period performance for entities reporting in currencies other than U.S. dollars are converted to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with relevant period-to-period comparisons of our core operations using the same methodology that management employs in its review of the Company’s operating results. These financial measures are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations that should be considered before using these measures to evaluate a company’s financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to varying methods of calculation. The financial statement tables that accompany this press release include a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about the outlook for the third quarter of 2024, demand for and customer acceptance of FARO’s products, FARO’s product development and product launches, FARO’s growth, strategic and restructuring plans and initiatives, including but not limited to the additional restructuring charges expected to be incurred in connection with our restructuring and integration plans and the timing and amount of cost savings and other benefits expected to be realized from the restructuring and integration plans and other strategic initiatives, and FARO’s growth potential and profitability. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Company’s plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assumptions, strategies, or goals are forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as “is,” “will” and similar expressions or discussions of FARO’s plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
the Company’s ability to realize the intended benefits of its undertaking to transition to a company that is reorganized around functions to improve the efficiency of its sales organization and to improve operational effectiveness;the Company’s inability to successfully execute its strategic plan, restructuring plan and integration plan, including but not limited to additional impairment charges and/or higher than expected severance costs and exit costs, and its inability to realize the expected benefits of such plans;the changes in our executive management team in 2023 and 2024 and the loss of any of our executive officers or other key personnel, which may be impacted by factors such as our inability to competitively address inflationary pressures on employee compensation and flexibility in employee work arrangements;the outcome of any litigation to which the Company is or may become a party;loss of future government sales;potential impacts on customer and supplier relationships and the Company’s reputation;development by others of new or improved products, processes or technologies that make the Company’s products less competitive or obsolete;the Company’s inability to maintain its technological advantage by developing new products and enhancing its existing products;declines or other adverse changes, or lack of improvement, in industries that the Company serves or the domestic and international economies in the regions of the world where the Company operates and other general economic, business, and financial conditions;the effect of general economic and financial market conditions, including in response to public health concerns;assumptions regarding the Company’s financial condition or future financial performance may be incorrect;the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and inflation rates; andother risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2024, as supplemented by the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other SEC filings.
Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company’s judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
Sales
Product
$ 61,312
$ 67,603
$ 124,848
$ 132,843
Service
20,773
20,608
41,481
40,335
Total sales
82,085
88,211
166,329
173,178
Cost of sales
Product
26,119
44,094
56,571
78,051
Service
11,177
10,794
21,662
22,088
Total cost of sales
37,296
54,888
78,233
100,139
Gross profit
44,789
33,323
88,096
73,039
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
32,590
38,561
72,183
79,937
Research and development
9,833
11,662
18,857
24,380
Restructuring costs
616
8,450
616
12,688
Total operating expenses
43,039
58,673
91,656
117,005
Income (loss) from operations
1,750
(25,350)
(3,560)
(43,966)
Other (income) expense
Interest expense
761
1,003
1,592
1,838
Other income (expense), net
(43)
476
(18)
256
Income (loss) before income tax
1,032
(26,829)
(5,134)
(46,060)
Income tax expense
1,556
1,416
2,657
3,349
Net loss
$ (524)
$ (28,245)
$ (7,791)
$ (49,409)
Net loss per share – Basic
$ (0.03)
$ (1.49)
$ (0.41)
$ (2.62)
Net loss per share – Diluted
$ (0.03)
$ (1.49)
$ (0.41)
$ (2.62)
Weighted average shares – Basic
19,293,778
18,920,675
19,183,822
18,871,007
Weighted average shares – Diluted
19,293,778
18,920,675
19,183,822
18,871,007
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 97,914
$ 76,787
Short-term investments
—
19,496
Accounts receivable, net
84,868
92,028
Inventories, net
34,409
34,529
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
30,468
38,768
Total current assets
247,659
261,608
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
18,412
21,181
Operating lease right-of-use assets
10,960
12,231
Goodwill
108,164
109,534
Intangible assets, net
46,135
47,891
Service and sales demonstration inventory, net
21,044
23,147
Deferred income tax assets, net
24,792
25,027
Other long-term assets
3,915
4,073
Total assets
$ 481,081
$ 504,692
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 27,867
$ 27,404
Accrued liabilities
25,373
29,930
Income taxes payable
3,227
5,699
Current portion of unearned service revenues
40,014
40,555
Customer deposits
5,208
4,251
Lease liabilities
4,645
5,434
Total current liabilities
106,334
113,273
Loan – 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes
69,983
72,760
Unearned service revenues – less current portion
19,984
20,256
Lease liabilities – less current portion
9,556
10,837
Deferred income tax liabilities
12,498
13,308
Income taxes payable – less current portion
6,114
5,629
Other long-term liabilities
16
23
Total liabilities
224,485
236,086
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock – par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
20,779,711 and 20,343,359 issued, respectively; 19,406,669 and 18,968,798
outstanding, respectively
20
20
Additional paid-in capital
351,849
346,277
Retained earnings
(17,580)
(9,789)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(47,038)
(37,247)
Common stock in treasury, at cost – 1,373,042 and 1,374,561 shares held,
respectively
(30,655)
(30,655)
Total shareholders’ equity
256,596
268,606
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$ 481,081
$ 504,692
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash flows from:
Operating activities:
Net loss
$ (7,791)
$ (49,409)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
7,788
7,925
Stock-based compensation
5,703
8,584
Inventory write-downs
—
8,132
Asset impairment charges
—
4,571
Deferred income tax (benefit) and other non-cash charges
(1,327)
(41)
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory
490
1,033
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
223
181
Loss on disposal of assets
994
130
Provisions for bad debts, net of recoveries
304
408
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (Increase) in:
Accounts receivable
3,943
3,280
Inventories
(3,764)
1,587
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
7,771
3,105
(Decrease) Increase in:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(3,087)
(277)
Income taxes payable
(1,853)
(263)
Customer deposits
1,126
(1,210)
Unearned service revenues
965
(750)
Other liabilities
(698)
(193)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
10,787
(13,207)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(1,688)
(4,312)
Maturity of short-term investments
20,009
(20,024)
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses
(3,392)
(3,616)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
14,929
(27,952)
Financing activities:
Payments on finance leases
(109)
(105)
Cash settlement of equity awards
—
(277)
Proceeds from issuance of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028, net of discount,
issuance cost and accrued interest
—
72,310
Repayment of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028
(2,685)
—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(2,794)
71,928
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,795)
(353)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
21,127
30,416
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
76,787
37,812
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 97,914
$ 68,228
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Gross profit, as reported
$ 44,789
$ 33,323
$ 88,096
$ 73,039
Stock-based compensation (1)
374
419
704
691
Restructuring and other costs (2)
—
435
3
870
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
374
854
707
1,561
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 45,163
$ 34,177
$ 88,803
$ 74,600
Gross margin, as reported
54.6 %
37.8 %
53.0 %
42.2 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
55.0 %
38.7 %
53.4 %
43.1 %
Selling, general and administrative, as reported
$ 32,590
$ 38,561
$ 72,183
$ 79,937
Stock-based compensation (1)
(196)
(3,554)
(4,138)
(6,122)
Restructuring and other costs (2)
(745)
(359)
(3,453)
(1,154)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(341)
(688)
(884)
(1,361)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative
$ 31,308
$ 33,960
$ 63,708
$ 71,300
Research and development, as reported
$ 9,833
$ 11,662
$ 18,857
$ 24,380
Stock-based compensation (1)
(594)
(977)
(861)
(1,771)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(515)
(541)
(1,004)
(1,040)
Non-GAAP research and development
$ 8,724
$ 10,144
$ 16,992
$ 21,569
Operating expenses, as reported
$ 43,039
$ 58,673
$ 91,656
$ 117,005
Stock-based compensation (1)
(790)
(4,531)
(4,999)
(7,893)
Restructuring and other costs (2)
(1,361)
(8,809)
(4,069)
(13,842)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(856)
(1,229)
(1,888)
(2,401)
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
(3,007)
(14,569)
(10,956)
(24,136)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 40,032
$ 44,104
$ 80,700
$ 92,869
Income (loss) from operations, as reported
$ 1,750
$ (25,350)
$ (3,560)
$ (43,966)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
374
854
707
1,561
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
3,007
14,569
10,956
24,136
Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations
$ 5,131
$ (9,927)
$ 8,103
$ (18,269)
Net loss, as reported
$ (524)
$ (28,245)
$ (7,791)
$ (49,409)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
374
854
707
1,561
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
3,007
14,569
10,956
24,136
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)
(641)
(5,888)
(2,713)
(8,457)
Other tax adjustments (3)
1,146
7,959
3,894
14,342
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
$ 3,362
$ (10,751)
$ 5,053
$ (17,827)
Net loss per share – Diluted, as reported
$ (0.03)
$ (1.49)
$ (0.41)
$ (2.62)
Stock-based compensation (1)
0.06
0.26
0.30
0.46
Restructuring and other costs (2)
0.07
0.49
0.21
0.78
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
0.05
0.06
0.10
0.13
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)
(0.03)
(0.31)
(0.14)
(0.45)
Other tax adjustments (3)
0.06
0.42
0.20
0.76
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share – Diluted
$ 0.18
$ (0.57)
$ 0.26
$ (0.94)
(1) We exclude stock-based compensation, which is non-cash, from the non-GAAP financial measures because the Company believes that such exclusion provides a better comparison of results of ongoing operations for current and future periods with such results from past periods.
(2) On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved a global restructuring plan (the “Restructuring Plan”), which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an integration plan (the “Integration Plan”), which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.
(3) The Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate to Non-GAAP adjustments, including Stock-based compensation, Restructuring and other costs, non-recurring Inventory reserve charges, and Purchase accounting intangible amortization and fair value adjustments. In addition, when estimating our Non-GAAP income tax rate, we exclude the impact of items that impact our reported income tax rate that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating results, including the impact of valuation allowances we are currently recording in certain jurisdictions and certain discrete items such as adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves, as these items are difficult to predict and can impact our effective income tax rate. Specifically, Other tax adjustments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were comprised of $3.6 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $0.3 million related to other discrete items. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, Other tax adjustments were comprised of $0.8 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $0.3 million related to other discrete items. In 2023, Other tax adjustments during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were comprised of $9.2 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $5.3 million related to other items, including equity based compensation book to tax differences, non-GAAP adjustments impact on Global intangible low-taxed income and Prepaid tax on intercompany profit. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, Other tax adjustments were comprised of $4.6 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $3.4 million related to other items, including equity based compensation book to tax differences, non-GAAP adjustments impact on Global intangible low-taxed income and Prepaid tax on intercompany profit.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net loss
$ (524)
$ (28,245)
$ (7,791)
$ (49,409)
Interest expense, net
761
1,003
1,592
1,838
Income tax expense
1,556
1,416
2,657
3,349
Depreciation and amortization
4,167
3,947
7,788
7,925
EBITDA
5,960
(21,879)
4,246
(36,297)
Other expense (income), net
(43)
476
(18)
256
Stock-based compensation
1,164
4,950
5,703
8,584
Restructuring and other costs (1)
1,361
9,244
4,072
14,712
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 8,442
$ (7,209)
$ 14,003
$ (12,745)
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2)
10.3 %
1.0 %
8.4 %
(2.7) %
(1) On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the Restructuring Plan, which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.
(2) Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total sales.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
KEY SALES MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Total sales to external customers as reported
Americas (1)
$ 40,167
$ 41,358
$ 77,395
$ 83,701
EMEA (1)
24,600
24,855
50,035
49,020
APAC (1)
17,318
21,998
38,899
40,457
$ 82,085
$ 88,211
$ 166,329
$ 173,178
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Total sales to external customers in constant currency (2)
Americas (1)
$ 40,425
$ 41,482
$ 77,714
$ 83,210
EMEA (1)
24,931
24,964
50,395
47,860
APAC (1)
17,783
21,446
39,552
38,544
$ 83,139
$ 87,892
$ 167,661
$ 169,614
(1) Regions represent North America and South America (“Americas”); Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”); and the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”).
(2) We compare the change in the sales from one period to another period using constant currency disclosure. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period, rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Hardware
$ 50,051
$ 56,816
$ 102,667
$ 111,778
Software
11,262
10,786
22,182
21,065
Service
20,772
20,609
41,480
40,335
Total Sales
$ 82,085
$ 88,211
$ 166,329
$ 173,178
Hardware as a percentage of total sales
61.0 %
64.4 %
61.7 %
64.5 %
Software as a percentage of total sales
13.7 %
12.2 %
13.3 %
12.2 %
Service as a percentage of total sales
25.3 %
23.4 %
24.9 %
23.3 %
Total Recurring Revenue (3)
$ 17,139
$ 16,396
$ 33,856
$ 33,081
Recurring revenue as a percentage of total sales
20.9 %
18.6 %
20.4 %
19.1 %
(3) Recurring revenue is comprised of hardware service contracts, software maintenance contracts, and subscription based software applications.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$ 4,212
$ 5,137
$ 10,787
$ (13,207)
Purchases of property and equipment
(365)
(2,624)
(1,688)
(4,312)
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses
(1,950)
(1,796)
(3,392)
(3,616)
Free Cash Flow
1,897
717
5,707
(21,135)
Restructuring and other cash payments (1)
2,354
3,192
2,757
3,988
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$ 4,251
$ 3,909
$ 8,464
$ (17,147)
(1) On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF OUTLOOK – GAAP TO NON-GAAP
Fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024
Low
High
GAAP gross margin
53.0 %
54.5 %
Stock-based compensation
0.5 %
0.5 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
53.5 %
55.0 %
Fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024
(in thousands)
Low
High
GAAP operating expenses
$45,000
$47,000
Stock-based compensation
(4,000)
(4,000)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(1,000)
(1,000)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$40,000
$42,000
Fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024
Low
High
GAAP diluted loss per share range
$(0.32)
$(0.12)
Stock-based compensation
0.19
0.19
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
0.05
0.05
Non-GAAP tax adjustments
0.07
0.07
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share
$(0.01)
$0.19
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Graco’s first-ever rotating infant car seat goes beyond turning alone, sliding baby closer to help make getting in and out of the car easier.
Turn & Slide goes beyond rotation alone, turning 180° toward the caregiver and gliding smoothly on and off the base to bring baby closer.Designed for growing families, the car seat helps reduce reaching, lifting and maneuvering while preserving neighboring seat-space.Available now for $349.99 at GracoBaby.com, Amazon and Babylist.
ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Graco® today announced the availability of its SnugRide® Turn & Slide Rotating Infant Car Seat, designed to make one of the most repeated parts of caring for a baby easier: getting baby in and out of the car. As Graco’s first-ever rotating infant car seat, Turn & Slide combines a 180° rotation with a unique sliding motion that brings baby closer to the caregiver.
From the first ride home to daycare drop-offs, doctor appointments and family outings, parents are constantly on the move. SnugRide Turn & Slide was designed to make those moments easier, helping reduce the physical effort of the in and out transitions so caregivers can spend more time focused on their baby and the moments that matter.
“At Graco, we’re always looking for ways to make parenting easier,” said Kerry Strzelecki, Vice President of Brand Management at Graco. “Turn & Slide was designed with that goal in mind, going beyond rotation to bring baby closer to the caregiver. We’re proud to offer families an innovation that takes some of the effort out of getting on the go, giving parents more time to focus on the moments that matter.”
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Beyond its unique turn-and-slide design, SnugRide Turn & Slide is engineered to rotate without blocking the neighboring seat, helping preserve second-row space and support three-across seating in many vehicles. This gives growing families more flexibility, especially when traveling with multiple children.
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Lightweight Portability: The lightweight carrier is designed to make moving baby between the car, stroller and home easier.Simple, Secure Installation: SnugLock® Technology enables installation in less than one minute using the vehicle seat belt or LATCH, while the InRight™ LATCH system provides a one-second, click-secure attachment.Adjusts as Baby Grows: The No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System allows the headrest and harness to adjust together as baby grows, while the 4-position adjustable base with bubble level helps support proper installation.
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For more than 65 years, Graco has been committed to providing families with products built around safety and quality. SnugRide Turn & Slide is Graco® ProtectPlus Engineered™, undergoing rigorous frontal, side, rear and rollover crash testing. The seat also features an integrated Anti-Rebound Bar and PureProtect™ fabrics that are fire-resistant without added chemicals.
Following the voluntary recall of select SnugRide Turn & Slide infant car seats earlier this year, Graco implemented engineering updates and completed additional testing and validation to address the issue before bringing the product to market.
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The SnugRide Turn & Slide Rotating Infant Car Seat (MSRP $349.99) is available at GracoBaby.com, Amazon and Babylist in Noir, Mulberry and Sandstone colorways.
Turn & Slide will also be available as part of a travel system with the Modes™ Nest Stroller beginning in December 2026 for an MSRP of $674.99.
For more information about Graco and the SnugRide Turn & Slide Rotating Infant Car Seat, visit www.gracobaby.com and follow along on social at: @graco on Instagram and Facebook, and @gracochildrensproducts on TikTok.
About Graco
Graco is one of the most recognized children’s products brands that provides innovative and reliable solutions to help parents make smart choices while taking care of their little ones. For more than 65 years, Graco has built high-quality products that parents can trust, including car seats, strollers, travel systems, swings, highchairs, playards and nursery care essentials. Graco is part of Newell Brands Inc., a leading global consumer products company, with its products available globally through a variety of retail partners.
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An AI response may mention several companies, compare pricing or social proof, or surface an advantage held by a competitor. That makes the value of an AI-driven referral difficult to interpret. “We don’t have visibility into the chat that led to the traffic, so there’s no way to know definitively what context AI is putting your company into,” Billups said.
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References
Gaudiaut, T. (2026, May 26). Bad bots are taking over the web. Statista. statista.com/chart/35950/share-of-global-web-traffic-generated-by-humans-and-bots-since-2018/Interactive Advertising Bureau. (2026, July 16). The AI discovery shift: How publishers are navigating the new search and discovery landscape. iab.com/insights/ai-insights-engine-july-2026/Chapekis, A., & Lieb, A. (2025, July 22). Google users are less likely to click on links when an AI summary appears in the results. Pew Research Center. pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/22/google-users-are-less-likely-to-click-on-links-when-an-ai-summary-appears-in-the-results/
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Byzfunder’s ongoing investment in financial technology and institutional-grade risk management reflects its long-term strategy of combining innovation with disciplined, scalable growth.
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Byzfunder is a leading financial technology company providing innovative working capital solutions to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Combining approximately two decades of industry experience with proprietary technology, artificial intelligence, advanced risk analytics, and automated underwriting capabilities, Byzfunder has developed a scalable financing platform designed to deliver efficient access to capital.
For more information, visit byzfunder.com.
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