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TTEC Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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Second Quarter 2024
Revenue was $534.1 Million, down 11.0 Percent
Operating Loss of $224.4 Million or negative 42.0 Percent of Revenue, due to $233.5 Million
Non-cash Goodwill Impairments and Related Tax Adjustments
(Operating Income of $29.5 Million or 5.5 Percent of Revenue Non-GAAP)
Net Loss of $296.8 Million or negative 55.6 Percent of Revenue
(Net Income of $6.6 Million or 1.2 Percent of Revenue Non-GAAP)
Adjusted EBITDA was $46.2 Million or 8.7 Percent of Revenue
Fully Diluted Net Loss Per Share of $6.23 (Net Income Per Share of $0.14 Non-GAAP)
Updated Outlook for Full Year 2024
DENVER, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“Our results this quarter are impacted by non-cash goodwill impairment charges and related tax adjustments. We continue to operate in a dynamic macroeconomic environment where clients are facing softer demand and budget constraints putting pressure on our top line in the Engage business, while our Digital business had a solid quarter,” commented Ken Tuchman, chairman and chief executive officer of TTEC.
Tuchman continued, “We have continued to implement material cost optimization and transformation initiatives to improve the profitability of our Engage segment. In addition, we are making meaningful progress on our diversification strategy expanding our geographic footprint, attracting new enterprise clients, launching new solutions and deepening our partnerships. With these initiatives, we are confident in our ability to return the company to sustainable long-term growth and increased profitability.”
SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue
Second quarter 2024 GAAP revenue decreased 11.0 percent to $534.1 million compared to $600.4 million in the prior year.Foreign exchange had a $1.8 million negative impact on revenue in the second quarter of 2024.
Income (Loss) from Operations
Second quarter 2024 GAAP loss from operations was $224.4 million, or negative 42.0 percent of revenue, compared to income from operations of $31.3 million, or 5.2 percent of revenue in the prior year. The significant decrease in operating income was primarily the result of a non-cash pre-tax $196 million impairment charge related to the fair value of the TTEC Engage reporting unit, in addition to other factors.Non-GAAP income from operations, excluding restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, and other items, was $29.5 million, or 5.5 percent of revenue, compared to $50.6 million, or 8.4 percent, for the prior year.Foreign exchange had a $0.8 million positive impact on Non-GAAP income from operations in the second quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA
Second quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $46.2 million, or 8.7 percent of revenue, compared to $67.2 million, or 11.2 percent of revenue, in the prior year.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Second quarter 2024 GAAP fully diluted net loss per share was $6.23 compared to net income per share of $0.08 in the prior year.Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share was $0.14 compared to Non-GAAP net income per share of $0.55 in the prior year.
CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET
Cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2024 was $49.3 million compared to $95.9 million for the second quarter of 2023.Capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2024 were $14.2 million compared to $19.3 million for the second quarter of 2023.As of June 30, 2024, TTEC had cash and cash equivalents of $79.8 million and debt of $933.2 million, resulting in a net debt position of $853.4 million. This compares to a net debt position of $804.2 million for the same period in 2023.As of June 30, 2024, TTEC’s remaining borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility was approximately $100 million compared to $265 million for the same period in 2023.On April 30, 2024, TTEC paid a dividend of $0.06 per share, or $2.8 million, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2024.
SEGMENT REPORTING & COMMENTARY
TTEC reports financial results for TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage business segments. Financial highlights for the two business segments are provided below.
TTEC Digital – Design, build and operate tech-enabled, insight-driven CX solutions
Second quarter 2024 GAAP revenue for TTEC Digital decreased 1.0 percent to $116.4 million from $117.6 million for the year ago period. Income from operations was $6.0 million or 5.2 percent of revenue compared to an operating income of $7.2 million, or 6.1 percent of revenue, in the prior year.Non-GAAP income from operations was $15.0 million, or 12.8 percent of revenue, compared to Non-GAAP income from operations of $14.7 million, or 12.5 percent of revenue, in the prior year.
TTEC Engage – Digitally-enabled customer care, acquisition, and fraud mitigation services
Second quarter 2024 GAAP revenue for TTEC Engage decreased 13.5 percent to $417.7 million from $482.8 million for the year ago period. Loss from operations was ($230.4) million, or negative 55.2 percent of revenue, compared to operating income of $24.1 million, or 5.0 percent of revenue in the prior year.Non-GAAP income from operations was $14.6 million, or 3.5 percent of revenue, compared to Non-GAAP income from operations of $35.9 million, or 7.4 percent of revenue, in the prior year.Foreign exchange had a $1.7 million negative impact on revenue and $0.8 million positive impact on income from operations.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
“While our second quarter Non-GAAP results were largely in line with our expectations, we see continued pressure in the back half of the year primarily in our Engage business where operational execution remains a top priority,” commented Kenny Wagers, chief financial officer of TTEC.
Wagers continued, “We are taking measurable actions in our Engage business to strengthen the foundation for increased profitability. This includes broad actions to align our Engage and corporate cost structure with forecasted revenue as well as initiatives to improve our operating efficiencies at the client program level. Our bottoms-up approach has been meticulous to deliver the intended benefits without impacting the quality of our service delivery and go-to-market platform as we position ourselves for 2025. In our Digital business, clients across numerous industries are increasingly using our CX technology professional and managed services, with particularly strong demand for our cloud-based offerings.”
Wagers concluded, “We continue to believe that the second quarter will be the peak of the headwinds in our Engage business. While we expect moderate sequential top- and bottom-line improvement in the third quarter, we are forecasting softer third quarter performance than originally anticipated before seeing stronger results in the fourth quarter.”
TTEC Full Year 2024 Outlook
Full Year 2024
Guidance
Full Year 2024
Mid-Point
Revenue
$2,210M — $2,260M
$2,235M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$201M — $217M
$209M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins
9.1% — 9.6%
9.3 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$134M — $150M
$142M
Non-GAAP operating income margins
6.0% — 6.6%
6.3 %
Interest expense, net
($82M) — ($84M)
($83M)
Non-GAAP adjusted tax rate
32% — 34%
33 %
Diluted share count
47.5M — 47.7M
47.6M
Non-GAAP earnings per a share
$0.74 — $0.97
$0.86
Engage Full Year 2024 Outlook
Full Year 2024
Guidance
Full Year 2024
Mid-Point
Revenue
$1,730M — $1,760M
$1,745M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$130M — $140M
$135M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins
7.5% — 8.0%
7.8 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$74M — $84M
$79M
Non-GAAP operating income margins
4.3% — 4.8%
4.5 %
Digital Full Year 2024 Outlook
Full Year 2024
Guidance
Full Year 2024
Mid-Point
Revenue
$480M — $500M
$490M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$70M — $76M
$73M
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins
14.7% — 15.3%
15.0 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$59M — $65M
$62M
Non-GAAP operating income margins
12.4% — 13.1%
12.7 %
The Company has not quantitatively reconciled its guidance for Non-GAAP operating income, Non-GAAP operating income margins, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins, or Non-GAAP earnings per share to their respective most comparable GAAP measures because certain of the reconciling items that impact these metrics, including restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expense, changes in acquisition contingent consideration, depreciation and amortization expense, and provision for income taxes are dependent on the timing of future events outside of the Company’s control or cannot be reliably predicted. Accordingly, the Company is unable to provide reconciliations to GAAP operating income, operating income margins, EBITDA margins, and diluted earnings per share without unreasonable effort. Please note that the unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the Company’s 2024 financial results as reported under GAAP.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This press release contains a discussion of certain Non-GAAP financial measures that the Company includes to allow investors and analysts to measure, analyze and compare its financial condition and results of operations in a meaningful and consistent manner. A reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the tables accompanying this press release.
GAAP metrics are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Non-GAAP – As reflected in the attached reconciliation table, the definition of Non-GAAP may exclude from operating income, EBITDA, net income and earnings per share restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, among other items.
EARNINGS WEBCAST/CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, August 9, 2024. You are invited to join a live webcast of the conference call by visiting the “Investors Relations” section of the TTEC website at www.ttec.com. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available on the TTEC website.
ABOUT TTEC
TTEC (pronounced T-TEC) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC) is a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled digital CX solutions. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC’s outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next-gen digital technology, the Company’s TTEC Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI and analytics solutions. The Company’s TTEC Engage business delivers AI-enabled customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, tech support, back office, and fraud prevention services. Founded in 1982, the Company’s singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The Company’s approximately 54,000 employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more visit us at https://www.ttec.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Earnings Press Release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our operations, expected financial position, results of operation, effective tax rate, cash flow, leverage, liquidity, business strategy, competitive position, demand for our services in international operations, acquisition opportunities and impact of acquisitions, capital allocation and dividends, growth opportunities, spending, capital expenditures and investments, competition and market forecasts, industry trends, our human capital resources, and other business matters that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, and projections with respect to the future, and are not a guarantee of performance.
In this Release when we use words such as “may,” “believe,” “plan,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “would,” “could,” “target,” or similar expressions, or when we discuss our strategy, plans, goals, initiatives, or objectives, we are making forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, the terms “TTEC,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” and other similar terms in this report refer to TTEC Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. We caution you not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and you should review and consider carefully the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that affect our business and may cause such differences as outlined in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and any subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) which are available on TTEC’s website www.ttec.com, and on the SEC’s public website at www.sec.gov.
Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that this release is issued. We undertake no obligation to update them, except as may be required by applicable law. Although we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they depend on many factors outside of our control and we can provide no assurance that they will prove to be correct.
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TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
$ 534,085
$ 600,394
$ 1,110,723
$ 1,233,680
Operating Expenses:
Cost of services
417,890
464,686
871,708
947,364
Selling, general and administrative
73,726
75,338
148,301
149,348
Depreciation and amortization
25,071
24,946
50,216
50,773
Restructuring charges, net
5,095
1,474
5,344
3,527
Impairment losses
236,716
2,652
236,856
6,959
Total operating expenses
758,498
569,096
1,312,425
1,157,971
(Loss) / Income From Operations
(224,413)
31,298
(201,702)
75,709
Other income (expense), net
(18,229)
(21,439)
(38,111)
(37,011)
(Loss) / Income Before Income Taxes
(242,642)
9,859
(239,813)
38,698
Provision for income taxes
(54,126)
(6,102)
(56,455)
(14,024)
Net (Loss) / Income
(296,768)
3,757
(296,268)
24,674
Net (loss) / income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(2,771)
(2,546)
(5,576)
(4,816)
Net (Loss) / Income Attributable to TTEC Stockholders
$(299,539)
$ 1,211
$ (301,844)
$ 19,858
Net (Loss) / Income Per Share
Basic
$ (6.24)
$ 0.08
$ (6.24)
$ 0.52
Diluted
$ (6.23)
$ 0.08
$ (6.23)
$ 0.52
Net (Loss) / Income Per Share Attributable to TTEC Stockholders
Basic
$ (6.30)
$ 0.03
$ (6.35)
$ 0.42
Diluted
$ (6.29)
$ 0.03
$ (6.34)
$ 0.42
(Loss) / Income From Operations Margin
(42.0) %
5.2 %
(18.2) %
6.1 %
Net (Loss) / Income Margin
(55.6) %
0.6 %
(26.7) %
2.0 %
Net (Loss) / Income Attributable to TTEC Stockholders Margin
(56.1) %
0.2 %
(27.2) %
1.6 %
Effective Tax Rate
(22.3) %
61.9 %
(23.5) %
36.2 %
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic
47,564
47,264
47,498
47,249
Diluted
47,623
47,453
47,585
47,417
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue:
TTEC Digital
$ 116,368
$ 117,585
$ 228,399
$ 234,512
TTEC Engage
417,717
482,809
882,324
999,168
Total
$ 534,085
$ 600,394
$ 1,110,723
$1,233,680
(Loss) / Income From Operations
TTEC Digital
$ 6,008
$ 7,154
$ 9,296
$ 7,939
TTEC Engage
(230,421)
24,144
(210,998)
67,770
Total
$ (224,413)
$ 31,298
$ (201,702)
$ 75,709
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
June 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 79,780
$ 172,747
Accounts receivable, net
381,685
394,868
Prepaids and other current assets
117,081
95,064
Income and other tax receivables
24,872
18,524
Total current assets
603,418
681,203
Property and equipment, net
149,114
191,003
Assets Held for Sale
29,449
–
Operating lease assets
106,185
121,574
Goodwill
573,625
808,988
Other intangibles assets, net
181,338
198,433
Income and other tax receivables, long-term
37,194
44,673
Other assets
112,298
139,724
Total assets
$ 1,792,621
$ 2,185,598
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 87,115
$ 96,577
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
132,824
146,184
Deferred revenue
77,783
81,171
Current operating lease liabilities
35,650
38,271
Other current liabilities
54,284
40,824
Total current liabilities
387,656
403,027
Long-term liabilities:
Line of credit
930,000
995,000
Non-current operating lease liabilities
83,855
96,809
Other long-term liabilities
86,934
75,220
Total long-term liabilities
1,100,789
1,167,029
Equity:
Common stock
476
474
Additional paid in capital
414,728
407,415
Treasury stock
(586,812)
(589,807)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(107,581)
(89,876)
Retained earnings
565,738
870,429
Noncontrolling interest
17,627
16,907
Total equity
304,176
615,542
Total liabilities and equity
$ 1,792,621
$ 2,185,598
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income
$ (296,268)
$ 24,674
Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
50,216
50,773
Amortization of contract acquisition costs
677
1,158
Amortization of debt issuance costs
985
534
Imputed interest expense and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration
(1,047)
6,762
Provision for credit losses
2,644
1,704
Loss on disposal of assets
1,252
856
Impairment losses
236,856
6,959
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
301
Deferred income taxes
37,148
(10,390)
Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards
1,732
243
Equity-based compensation expense
10,916
9,802
Loss / (gain) on foreign currency derivatives
145
247
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
8,315
14,645
Prepaids and other assets
(10,804)
20,324
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(996)
43,429
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
(8,126)
(27,072)
Net cash provided by operating activities
33,645
144,949
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
116
28
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(27,682)
(32,954)
Net cash used in investing activities
(27,566)
(32,926)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from / (repayments of) line of credit
(65,000)
(45,000)
Payments on other debt
(1,379)
(1,217)
Payments of contingent consideration and hold back payments to acquisitions
–
(37,676)
Dividends paid to shareholders
(2,847)
(24,572)
Payments to noncontrolling interest
(4,770)
(5,887)
Tax payments related to the issuance of restricted stock units
(606)
(629)
Payments of debt issuance costs
(1,100)
–
Net cash used in financing activities
(75,702)
(114,981)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(4,612)
1,275
(Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(74,235)
(1,683)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
173,905
167,064
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$ 99,670
$ 165,381
TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
$ 534,085
$ 600,394
$ 1,110,723
$ 1,233,680
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income from Operations and EBITDA:
Net (Loss) / Income from Operations
$ (224,413)
$ 31,298
$ (201,702)
$ 75,709
Restructuring charges, net
5,095
1,474
5,344
3,527
Impairment losses
236,716
2,652
236,856
6,959
Cybersecurity incident related impact, net of insurance recovery
–
26
–
(3,210)
Grant income for pandemic relief
–
40
–
40
Property costs not related to operations
872
–
1,905
–
Change in acquisition related obligation
–
483
–
483
Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme (1)
(2,275)
–
(2,750)
–
Equity-based compensation expenses
5,104
5,648
10,916
9,802
Amortization of purchased intangibles
8,439
9,007
16,884
18,010
Non-GAAP Income from Operations
$ 29,538
$ 50,628
$ 67,453
$ 111,320
Non-GAAP Income from Operations Margin
5.5 %
8.4 %
6.1 %
9.0 %
Depreciation and amortization
16,210
15,939
32,279
32,763
Changes in acquisition contingent consideration
193
3,584
(1,047)
6,762
Change in escrow balance related to acquisition
–
–
–
625
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
–
–
301
Foreign SS Tax Recovery
(853)
–
(853)
–
Foreign VAT receivable writeoff
–
–
770
–
Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net
(636)
578
556
1,212
Other Income (expense), net
1,788
(3,574)
1,994
(2,919)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 46,240
$ 67,155
$ 101,152
$ 150,064
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
8.7 %
11.2 %
9.1 %
12.2 %
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP EPS:
Net Income
$ (296,768)
$ 3,757
$ (296,268)
$ 24,674
Add: Asset impairment and restructuring charges
241,811
4,126
242,200
10,486
Add: Equity-based compensation expenses
5,104
5,648
10,916
9,802
Add: Amortization of purchased intangibles
8,439
9,007
16,884
18,010
Add: Cybersecurity incident related impact, net of insurance recovery
–
26
–
(3,210)
Add: Grant income for pandemic relief
–
40
–
40
Add: Change in acquisition related obligation
–
483
–
483
Add: Property costs not related to operations
872
–
1,905
–
Add: Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme
(2,275)
–
(2,750)
–
Add: Foreign SS Tax Recovery
(853)
–
(853)
–
Add: Foreign VAT receivable writeoff
–
–
770
–
Add: Changes in acquisition contingent consideration
193
3,584
(1,047)
6,762
Add: Changes in escrow balance related to acquisition
–
–
–
625
Add: Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
–
–
301
Add: Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net
(636)
578
556
1,212
Less: Changes in valuation allowance, return to provision adjustments and
other, and tax effects of items separately disclosed above
50,748
(1,349)
46,942
(6,384)
Non-GAAP Net Income
$ 6,635
$ 25,900
$ 19,255
$ 62,801
Diluted shares outstanding
47,623
47,453
47,585
47,417
Non-GAAP EPS
$0.14
$0.55
$0.40
$1.32
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow:
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
Net (loss) / income
$ (296,768)
$ 3,757
$ (296,268)
$ 24,674
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
25,071
24,946
50,216
50,773
Other
320,971
67,188
279,697
69,502
Net cash provided by operating activities
49,274
95,891
33,645
144,949
Less – Total Cash Capital Expenditures
14,209
19,285
27,682
32,954
Free Cash Flow
$ 35,065
$ 76,606
$ 5,963
$ 111,995
(1) – For further information, please see discussion in the Risk Factors section of the 2023 Form 10-K filed on February 29, 2024.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA by Segment :
TTEC Engage
TTEC Digital
TTEC Engage
TTEC Digital
Q2 24
Q2 23
Q2 24
Q2 23
YTD 24
YTD 23
YTD 24
YTD 23
(Loss) / Income from Operations
$ (230,421)
$ 24,144
$ 6,008
$ 7,154
$ (210,999)
$ 67,770
$ 9,297
$ 7,939
Restructuring charges, net
4,842
801
253
673
5,495
1,793
(151)
1,734
Impairment losses
234,205
2,652
2,511
–
234,345
4,105
2,511
2,854
Cybersecurity incident related impact, net of insurance recovery
26
–
(3,210)
–
–
Grant income for pandemic relief
40
–
40
–
–
Property costs not related to operations
872
–
–
1,905
–
–
–
Change in acquisition related obligation
–
483
–
–
483
Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme
(2,275)
–
–
(2,750)
–
–
–
Equity-based compensation expenses
3,264
3,596
1,840
2,052
7,047
6,272
3,869
3,530
Amortization of purchased intangibles
4,101
4,652
4,338
4,355
8,208
9,302
8,676
8,708
Non-GAAP Income from Operations
$ 14,588
$ 35,911
$ 14,950
$ 14,717
$ 43,251
$ 86,072
$ 24,202
$ 25,248
Depreciation and amortization
13,534
13,572
2,676
2,367
26,891
27,888
5,388
4,875
Changes in acquisition contingent consideration
193
3,584
–
(1,047)
6,762
–
–
Change in escrow balance related to acquisition
–
–
–
625
–
–
Loss on dissolution of subsidiary
–
–
–
301
–
–
Foreign VAT receivable writeoff
–
–
770
–
Foreign SS Tax Recovery
(853)
(853)
Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net
(585)
411
(51)
167
793
1,112
(238)
100
Other Income (expense), net
1,733
(3,422)
55
(152)
1,777
(2,910)
218
(9)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 28,610
$ 50,056
$ 17,630
$ 17,099
$ 71,582
$ 119,850
$ 29,570
$ 30,214
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JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In compliance with para 6.71 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.42 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, Sasol is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stanley Subramoney as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Sasol’s financial expert with effect from 14 November 2026.
Mr Subramoney has been an independent non-executive director of Sasol Limited since 2021 and is a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. He is a chartered accountant with extensive experience in accounting, auditing and international business. During a 27-year career with PwC, he served as an audit and advisory partner and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PwC Southern Africa. He gained significant international exposure through complex assignments and global organisational roles. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of Menston Holdings, a diversified investment company. He serves as an independent non-executive director of Nedbank Group, where he formerly chaired the Group Audit and Credit Committees.
The Chairman of the Sasol Board, Ms Muriel Dube, said: “Stanley has been a valued member of the Sasol Board and Audit Committee since 2021. His extensive accounting and audit expertise, together with his deep knowledge of Sasol gained during his tenure on the Board, position him well to lead the Audit Committee. The Board is confident that he will provide strong leadership to the Committee and continue to make a valuable contribution to Sasol.”
For further information, please contact:
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Tiffany Sydow, VP Investor Relations
Telephone: +27 (0) 71 673 1929
investor.relations@sasol.com
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CCTV4: The special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement will air
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BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 APEC Summit will be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on November 18–19, attracting global attention. China Media Group’s Chinese Global Program Center has set up a front-line studio in Shenzhen. From November 13 to 19, China News will launch the special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement in its flagship noon and evening slots. Adopting an international perspective and centered on the theme of “Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Common Prosperity”, the special coverage will present a comprehensive and multi-dimensional picture of the APEC Summit in Shenzhen through a rich array of reporting formats, including live broadcasts, studio discussions, high-profile interviews, and integrated-media live streams.
Guests from the China (Shenzhen) Development Institute and other institutions will be invited to the studio to discuss new models of global governance under the APEC cooperation framework amid key summit topics.
APEC Face to Face, a high-end interview segment, will feature exclusive conversations with attending dignitaries, senior officials of APEC economies, industry leaders, business figures, heads of multinational corporations and authoritative think tank experts. It combines dedicated in-depth interviews with on-the-spot interviews to capture hot topics of Asia-Pacific cooperation.
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The special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement will air on China Media Group’s CCTV-4 (Chinese International Channel) at 12:00 and 18:00 from November 13 to 19. Stay tuned!
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MILAN, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bracco and Avicenna.AI today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm, the first offering within the new UPTUNITY™ portfolio and a result of Bracco’s collaboration with Avicenna.AI. Designed to support medical specialists in detecting and assessing brain aneurysms on cerebral arteries computed tomography angiography (CTA) images, UPTUNITY | Aneurysm integrates AI assistance into the radiologist’s reading workflow.
UPTUNITY reinforces Bracco’s Digital Health strategy by expanding the company’s capabilities into interpretive AI. The portfolio provides clinical decision support capabilities for specific needs in image interpretation. It complements Bracco’s existing AI offerings, including AiMIFY®, developed with Subtle Medical, which applies AI to amplify existing contrast enhancement in brain MRI for improved lesion visualization.1 With UPTUNITY, Bracco continues to invest in Digital Health technologies that extend its support for radiologists across the imaging continuum and advance innovation beyond contrast agents.
“A small incidental aneurysm on a head CTA can easily be overlooked when the worklist keeps growing,” said Cosimo DePinto, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Commercial Operations, Bracco Americas. “UPTUNITY | Aneurysm works inside the reading environment radiologists already know and helps find the aneurysm hiding in the CT scan. The clinical decision stays where it belongs: with the radiologist.”
An estimated one in 50 U.S. adults has an unruptured brain aneurysm, a condition that is often asymptomatic.2 Aneurysms can be difficult to detect on cerebral arteries CTA and may be discovered incidentally during imaging performed to evaluate other clinical concerns.3,4 For known aneurysms, consistent follow-up and assessment of changes in growth are important to ongoing clinical evaluation.4
UPTUNITY | Aneurysm spans brain aneurysm detection and ongoing follow-up across the radiologist’s workflow. For detection, the computer-assisted detection (CADe) and diagnosis (CADx) software is intended for use as a concurrent reading aid by appropriately trained medical specialists. It identifies suspected saccular brain aneurysms greater than 3 mm on head CTA images and provides information about their presence, location and size for assessment and characterization. For known aneurysms, the follow-up functionality (MIMPS) provides quantitative measurements and comparison between examinations to assess changes over time. The integrated workflow extends from initial identification through longitudinal follow-up.
The software provides information for use alongside review of the CTA images, while maintaining physician control over clinical decision-making. It is not intended to replace a full patient evaluation or a qualified physician’s review and should not be solely relied upon to make or confirm a diagnosis.5,6
“For a patient with an unruptured aneurysm, the follow-up scan always brings the same question: has it changed?” said Fabio Tedoldi, PhD, Head of Global Research & Development, Bracco Imaging. “UPTUNITY | Aneurysm supports physicians from first detection through subsequent monitoring, with comparable readings at every exam. Precision, to us, means not only finding, but following up.”
Bracco and Avicenna.AI announced their strategic partnership in March 2026 to advance AI applications in contrast-enhanced computed tomography. The companies are now preparing for the commercial introduction of UPTUNITY | Aneurysm in the United States. Avicenna.AI will lead promotion and commercial distribution of the solution.
“Contrast agents were created to make the invisible visible. A brain aneurysm is exactly that kind of hidden finding: silent, often discovered by chance, then followed millimeter by millimeter for years. Bracco has spent decades lighting up the vessels. But an image only helps if what it shows is seen. Avicenna.AI brings AI assistance to those images, helping radiologists detect an aneurysm >3 mm and track how it changes over time,” said Cyril Di Grandi, CEO and co-founder, Avicenna.AI. “UPTUNITY | Aneurysm combines these two strengths, turning a head CTA into a story the radiologist can follow, from the first finding through every follow-up. Neither of us could have done this alone, and that is the point of this partnership.”
UPTUNITY | Aneurysm will be showcased at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place November 29–December 3 in Chicago. To learn more about Bracco’s presence at RSNA 2026, including UPTUNITY | Aneurysm and the company’s vision for artificial intelligence, visit www.bracco.com/RSNA.
UPTUNITY | Aneurysm has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under K262062 and K262147. UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm Detection and UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm Management are the commercial names for CINA-Aneurysm (K262062) and CINA-Aneurysm+ (K262147), respectively. For complete operating instructions, warnings, precautions and other important safety information, refer to the instructions for use.
About Bracco
Bracco Group, founded in 1927, is a global leader in diagnostic imaging committed to advancing healthcare and improving people’s lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision medicine. The company operates in the healthcare sector in more than 100 countries, with a workforce of over 4,000 employees and consolidated annual revenues of approximately €2 billion, with a global footprint.
With a strong commitment to innovation, investing around 9% of its reference turnover in research and development, Bracco develops and provides a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical products for diagnostic imaging, including contrast agents for X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as microbubbles for contrast-enhanced ultrasound and molecular imaging agents such as radioactive tracers and novel positron emission tomography imaging agents, alongside artificial intelligence-based solutions. It is also a global market leader in advanced contrast management technologies for cardiovascular angiography and radiology imaging. Discover more at www.bracco.com.
About Avicenna.AI
Founded in 2018, Avicenna.AI specializes in the development of artificial intelligence solutions dedicated to emergency and incidental medical imaging, using deep learning techniques to identify, detect and quantify critical pathologies from CT images. Co-founded by Cyril Di Grandi, co-founder of Olea Medical, and Dr. Peter Chang, American radiologist and AI expert, Avicenna.AI’s mission is to support radiologists’ diagnosis, ensure faster and more reliable detection of serious pathologies, and improve the quality of patient care through its AI tools for radiology. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn and visit our website: www.avicenna.ai
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Alessandra.Vulpiani@bracco.com
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Stéphanie Bellavia
Avicenna.AI, Marketing Manager
stephanie.bellavia@avicenna.ai
1Venkata SP, Arnold TC, Serra SC, et al. Deep-Learning Based Contrast Boosting: A Multi-Center Multi-Reader Study on Clinical Performance With Standard Contrast Enhanced Brain MRI. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2026:1-15. doi:10.1002/jmri.70460.
2Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Brain Aneurysm Statistics and Facts. Available at: https://www.bafound.org/statistics-and-facts/. Accessed October 28, 2026.
3Biddle G, Assadsangabi R, Broadhead K, Hacein-Bey L, Ivanovic V. Diagnostic Errors in Cerebrovascular Pathology: Retrospective Analysis of a Neuroradiology Database at a Large Tertiary Academic Medical Center. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2022;43(9):1271-1278. doi:10.3174/ajnr.A7596
4Thompson BG, Brown RD Jr, Amin-Hanjani S, et al. Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2015;46(8):2368-2400.
5U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) Summary K262062, CINA-Aneurysm.
6U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) Summary K262147, CINA-Aneurysm+.
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