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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.

Corporate Comms

Investor Relations

Marji Chimes

Paul Miller

marji.chimes@ttec.com 

paul.miller@ttec.com 

 

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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Tencent Cloud and Teleport Collaborate to Advance AI-Powered Cross-Border Logistics from China

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teleport, Capital A’s logistics venture and leading Southeast Asian eCommerce logistics specialist. Under the MOU, Tencent Cloud will provide the cloud infrastructure for Teleport’s operations in China, while Teleport will leverage Tencent Cloud’s artificial intelligence (AI) to build smarter, more automated logistics operations for cross-border movement from China.

The Teleport Network: Built for Cross-Border eCommerce

Teleport moves eCommerce and cargo on Southeast Asia’s largest air network, moving up to 1.25 million parcels a day across the Teleport Network, connecting China, Southeast Asia, Oceania and the Middle East by leveraging the freighter and belly capacity of over 55 airline partners. Operating at this scale demands seamless orchestration, which begins with ensuring every single parcel moves with verified, accurate data. The partnership with Tencent Cloud anchors shipment data on a reliable digital foundation from the first mile and ensures every subsequent process from customs clearance to mid-mile multi-airline transfers runs on timely, accurate information.

Supporting the Next Phase of Growth for Cross-Border Logistics

As global cross-border e-commerce accelerates, managing operational complexity requires moving beyond passively monitoring shipments. Backed by deep ecosystem experience in China and across global markets, the partnership with Tencent Cloud will make it easier for Chinese marketplaces, shippers and regional partners to integrate and collaborate seamlessly. This establishes a unified, single source of truth across the supply chain, giving Teleport, its airline partners and its eCommerce customers identical real-time tracking from origin to destination.

Accelerating AI Adoption Across Logistics Operations

Building on this Cloud data foundation, Teleport is exploring a suite of Tencent Cloud AI solutions to advance operational efficiency.

Tencent Cloud Agent Development Platform (ADP): Enables Teleport to build and deploy purpose-built AI agents across core operational workflows, including automated route optimisation, customs document processing, dynamic capacity planning, and real-time disruption recovery.TokenHub: Provides flexible access to different AI models, helping Teleport balance capability, responsiveness and cost efficiency across AI applications.WorkBuddy: Enhances internal operations and knowledge access through multi-agent workflows, enabling teams to collaborate more efficiently.eKYC & identity verification: Strengthens verification and onboarding workflows for cross-border merchants, air cargo partners, and ground handling agents, reinforcing compliance and security across the network.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud International, said: “As cross-border commerce continues to create new opportunities across Asia and beyond, logistics providers are increasingly looking for technologies that can help improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and support growth across multiple markets. Through our collaboration with Teleport, we are combining Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure and AI capabilities with Teleport’s logistics expertise to help move the Teleport Network beyond visibility towards intelligent decision-making and execution, enabling greater operational agility across its cross-border logistics network.”

Milan Dhingra, Chief Product Technology Officer of Teleport, said: “Teleport will always be a physical air logistics business, but we run digital first. Therefore it is key that we work with the right partners in the right market where mission critical cargo data need to flow, where their expertise is unmatched. China has its own digital ecosystem and we wanted a partner that understands Teleport’s vision for seamless orchestration and intelligence while being purpose-built for local requirements. Tencent Cloud is that partner for us in China.”

Making the Teleport Network Smarter

This strategic collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advance the development of cross-border logistics through cloud and AI technologies. By pairing Teleport’s logistics expertise with Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure and AI capabilities, both companies aim to turn operational data into real-time, actionable intelligence across the Teleport Network enabling reliable, scalable eCommerce movement across the region.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. 

About Teleport

Teleport is an integrated eCommerce logistics specialist operating the largest, yet asset-light, air network in Southeast Asia. We are on a mission to move things across the region faster, cheaper and better than anyone else – by giving access to affordable and reliable cross-border delivery for all big and small businesses, as fast as next-day. Teleport is a logistics venture of Capital A, with a presence across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Chinese Mainland, Chinese Hong Kong and India.

For more information, please visit teleport.it or our social media on LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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DATA.BET Now Powers Sportradar’s Unified Odds Feed

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Delivering a full esports betting toolset, from Tier-1 majors to Tier-4 tournaments across key disciplines

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DATA.BET, a trusted sportsbook solution supplier, has signed a deal with Sportradar, a leading global sports technology company, to become one of the partnered providers for its expanded offering.

Through the integration, Sportradar receives DATA.BET’s esports data content and performance-boosting toolset cover 1,800+ tournaments and 94,000+ matches annually across 60+ markets. Widgets and Streaming are set to follow, giving operators a fuller esports experience around headline events and niche competitions.

As a part of the deal, DATA.BET covers Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, from Tier-1 to Tier-4 tournaments, with Valorant and other titles set to follow shortly. For DATA.BET, the deal marks a significant step in its global expansion and reinforces its position as a trusted esports Odds Feed supplier to the largest names in the industry.

“Becoming a supplier for Sportradar’s esports offering reflects the trust that the industry’s biggest players place in our content and products,” said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET. “We’re confident in our coverage depth, speed, and trading expertise. This deal also opens a new route for our content, from Tier-1 majors to lower-tier tournaments running around the clock, to reach users around the world.”

Roman Garin, SVP, Innovation at Sportradar, said: “Esports’ fully digital nature creates an expectation for fast, deep live betting experiences. The providers that have built the market across Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and League of Legends each bring their own strengths and trading style, and the best fit can differ from title to title. By bringing them together through our Unified Odds Feed, we’re giving operators greater choice and flexibility through a single integration, and we’ll continue adding providers and titles as the market evolves.” 

About DATA.BET

DATA.BET is a sportsbook technology supplier established in 2017, delivering solution across sports, esports, virtual competitions, and prediction markets. Its portfolio includes Odds Feed, Risk Management, Single Page Application (iFrame), Bet Builder, Widgets, Streaming, and a range of player-engaging features. The company combines AI-powered capabilities with 24/7 in-house trading expertise, 99.99% system uptime, 97% markets uptime, and licensed content. DATA.BET provides coverage of 100+ disciplines, 150k+ monthly events, and 3,000+ markets, supporting betting operators, online casinos, and platform providers with scalable offerings and reliable sportsbook infrastructure.

About Sportradar

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports media and betting/gaming industries, Sportradar provides betting and iGaming operators, media and technology companies, prediction market partners, and sports federations with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their businesses. Trusted by the world’s leading global sports organizations, including the ATP, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA TOUR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, and the Bundesliga, and global clients including Flutter, DraftKings, Google, Microsoft, Kalshi, and Polymarket, Sportradar covers more than a million events annually across all major sports. Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience; it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved.

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Biel Crystal Named to 2025 Forbes China Novel Intelligent Economy Selection

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HONG KONG, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Forbes, the global business magazine, has named Biel Crystal to its “2025 Forbes China Novel Intelligent Economy Selection,” citing the company’s deep implementation and innovation breakthroughs in smart manufacturing and industrial large models.

Biel Crystal, a leading global provider of exterior structural components and module solutions for smart devices, operates nine smart manufacturing bases worldwide. It has more than 100,000 employees and annual capacity of more than 2.5 billion units. The company has fully deployed industrial AI large models using an architecture purpose-built for industrial scenarios, embedding industrial characteristics at the foundation and spanning R&D and design, manufacturing, finished-product inspection, operations management and maintenance services.

The most representative applications are in three industrial scenarios: production, R&D and quality inspection. In production, Biel Crystal has more tightly integrated machine learning with industrial simulation to enable automatic, dynamic optimization of coating machine parameters and automatic tool compensation for CNC machine tools, improving overall efficiency by at least 10%. In R&D, coordinated use of structural, fluid/thermal, motion and electromagnetic simulations allows product designs to identify and resolve more than 80% of potential problems during the R&D stage, cutting R&D cycles by 30% to 50% and reducing physical prototypes by more than 60%. In quality inspection, its self-developed automated optical inspection (AOI) technology combines multimodal inspection, few-shot learning and millisecond-level real-time feedback, lowering the missed-detection rate to 0.05% and reducing manual re-inspection workload by 50%.

Notably, Biel Crystal did not rely on general-purpose large models. Instead, it adopted an architecture purpose-built for industrial scenarios, embedding industry’s stringent requirements for real-time performance, determinism and reliability into model design from the ground up. The company says this ensures the models are “usable, stable and precise” on production lines and drives manufacturing from “single-point automation” toward “plant-wide intelligence.”

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