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MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH) announces third quarter (unaudited) financial results for the period ended July 31, 2024. All figures are denominated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

Revenue increased 17.6% to $130.5 million from $111.0 million in Q3 2023 and 13.9% for the nine-month period to $376.8 million from $330.9 million last year;Recurring revenue, which includes SaaS and maintenance services, grew 22.8% to $88.8 million compared to $72.3 million in Q3 2023, and represents 68.1% of total revenue. For the nine-month period, recurring revenue increased to $258.4 million from $210.4 million in the prior period, an increase of 22.8%, as we continue to prioritize this revenue stream;Results from operating activities increased to $34.3 million compared to $30.9 million in Q3 2023 and increased for the nine-month period to $100.4 million, from $86.4 million in the prior period;Net income was $20.6 million compared to $17.6 million in Q3 2023 and $58.7 million year to date compared to $47.1 million last year, as we grow our business with a focus on profitability;Adjusted EBITDA increased to $37.7 million compared to $33.4 million, growing by 12.9%, while achieving a 28.9% margin. Year to date Adjusted EBITDA was $108.2 million compared to $95.9 million in the prior year, an increase of 12.8%;Cash flow from operating activities, excluding changes in working capital, was $37.4 million compared to $35.5 million in the prior quarter and $111.5 million year to date compared to $97.0 million in the comparable period. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments reached near record highs at $258.7 million as at July 31, 2024.

Our third quarter operating performance continued its upward trend with revenue, profitability and operating cash flow, all exhibiting positive growth. Our commitment to operational efficiency, alongside our capability in executing and integrating acquisitions continues to deliver positive results. This quarter we completed the acquisition of SeaChange, expanding our IPTV market presence, a growing sector for Enghouse. We have effectively integrated SeaChange into our Asset Management Group, achieving profitability in its first quarter, post-acquisition, although not yet at our standard levels.

Our strategic direction remains steadfast as we continue to expand our business profitably. Offering both SaaS and on-premise solutions positions us uniquely in the marketplace. Operational enhancements across our existing businesses and recent acquisitions are driving positive outcomes, enabling us to maintain robust cash reserves while simultaneously increasing annual dividends, repurchasing shares and pursuing acquisitions. 

Quarterly dividends:          

Today, the Board of Directors approved the Company’s eligible quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share, payable on November 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2024.

Enghouse Systems Limited

Financial Highlights
(unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

For the period ended July 31

Three months

Nine months

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

Revenue

$

130,501

$

110,997

19,504

17.6

$

376,803

$

330,893

45,910

13.9

Direct costs

45,836

35,872

9,964

27.8

130,619

108,786

21,833

20.1

Revenue, net of direct costs

$

84,665

$

75,125

9,540

12.7

$

246,184

$

222,107

24,077

10.8

As a % of revenue

64.9 %

67.7 %

65.3 %

67.1 %

Operating expenses

49,120

43,901

5,219

11.9

144,331

133,323

11,008

8.3

Special charges

1,243

331

912

275.5

1,440

2,360

(920)

(39.0)

Results from operating activities

$

34,302

$

30,893

3,409

11.0

$

100,413

$

86,424

13,989

16.2

As a % of revenue

26.3 %

27.8 %

26.6 %

26.1 %

Amortization of acquired software and      
customer relationships

(9,663)

(9,730)

67

0.7

(31,183)

(28,400)

(2,783)

(9.8)

Foreign exchange (losses) gains

(1,747)

356

(2,103)

(590.7)

(3,550)

(1,487)

(2,063)

(138.7)

Interest expense – lease obligations

(132)

(172)

40

23.3

(430)

(531)

101

19.0

Finance income

2,333

1,701

632

37.2

7,296

3,683

3,613

98.1

Finance expenses

(29)

(5)

(24)

(480.0)

(41)

(136)

95

69.9

Other income (expenses)

407

(1,312)

1,719

131.0

513

(1,967)

2,480

126.1

Income before income taxes

$

25,471

$

21,731

3,740

17.2

$

73,018

$

57,586

15,432

26.8

Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

727

17.5

14,331

10,460

3,871

37.0

Net Income for the period

$

20,580

$

17,567

3,013

17.2

$

58,687

$

47,126

11,561

24.5

Basic earnings per share

0.37

0.32

0.05

15.6

1.06

0.85

0.21

24.7

Diluted earnings per share

0.37

0.32

0.05

15.6

1.06

0.85

0.21

24.7

Operating cash flows

40,333

39,020

1,313

3.4

100,488

86,980

13,508

15.5

Operating cash flows excluding changes
   in working capital

37,363

35,481

1,882

5.3

111,533

96,988

14,545

15.0

Adjusted EBITDA

Results from operating activities

34,302

30,893

3,409

11.0

100,413

86,424

13,989

16.2

Depreciation

647

585

62

(10.6)

1,692

1,824

(132)

7.2

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

(76)

4.7

4,606

5,273

(667)

12.6

Special charges

1,243

331

912

(275.5)

1,440

2,360

(920)

39.0

Adjusted EBITDA

$

37,722

$

33,415

4,307

12.9

$

108,151

$

95,881

12,270

12.8

Adjusted EBITDA margin

28.9 %

30.1 %

28.7 %

29.0 %

Adjusted EBITDA per diluted share

$

0.68

$

0.60

0.08

13.3

$

1.95

$

1.73

0.22

12.7

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited)

   As at July 31,
2024

As at October 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$

257,713

$

239,532

   Short-term investments

980

827

   Accounts receivable

108,543

93,383

   Prepaid expenses and other assets

16,445

15,515

   Income taxes recoverable

–

114

383,681

349,371

Non-current assets:

   Property and equipment

4,305

3,273

   Right-of-use assets

13,963

12,242

   Intangible assets

106,878

109,659

   Goodwill

307,291

280,241

   Deferred income tax assets

24,719

28,884

457,156

434,299

$

840,837

$

783,670

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Current liabilities:

   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

71,652

$

67,769

   Income tax payable

2,645

–

   Dividends payable

14,397

12,156

   Provisions

1,974

2,238

   Deferred revenue

131,405

109,019

   Lease obligations

5,330

6,322

227,403

197,504

Non-current liabilities:

   Income taxes payable

–

1,333

   Deferred income tax liabilities

11,135

13,340

   Deferred revenue

7,630

8,170

   Net employee defined-benefit obligation

1,960

1,912

   Lease obligations

8,042

6,080

28,767

30,835

256,170

228,339

 

Shareholders’ equity:

   Share capital

114,812

107,701

   Contributed surplus

10,268

10,404

   Retained earnings

441,391

426,397

   Accumulated other comprehensive income

18,196

10,829

584,667

555,331

$

840,837

$

783,670

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)                                            

Three months

Nine months

Periods ended July 31

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

     Software licenses

 

$  19,579

$  19,836

 

$  57,046

$  62,587

     SaaS and maintenance services

88,812

72,302

258,383

210,439

     Professional services

18,231

15,904

51,577

50,790

     Hardware

3,879

2,955

9,797

7,077

130,501

110,997

376,803

330,893

Direct costs

     Software licenses

1,689

720

3,104

2,288

     Services

41,696

33,476

122,178

102,694

     Hardware

2,451

1,676

5,337

3,804

45,836

35,872

130,619

108,786

Revenue, net of direct costs

84,665

75,125

246,184

222,107

Operating expenses

     Selling, general and administrative

23,980

22,454

71,661

67,187

     Research and development

22,963

19,256

66,372

59,039

     Depreciation

647

585

1,692

1,824

     Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

4,606

5,273

     Special charges

1,243

331

1,440

2,360

50,363

44,232

145,771

135,683

Results from operating activities

34,302

30,893

100,413

86,424

Amortization of acquired software and customer relationships   

(9,663)

(9,730)

(31,183)

(28,400)

Foreign exchange (losses) gains

(1,747)

356

(3,550)

(1,487)

Interest expense – lease obligations

(132)

(172)

(430)

(531)

Finance income

2,333

1,701

7,296

3,683

Finance expenses

(29)

(5)

(41)

(136)

Other income (expenses)

407

(1,312)

513

(1,967)

Income before income taxes

25,471

21,731

73,018

57,586

Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

14,331

10,460

Net income for the period

20,580

17,567

58,687

47,126

 

Item that may be subsequently reclassified to income:

Cumulative translation adjustment

5,929

(13,632)

7,367

7,406

Other comprehensive income (loss)

5,929

(13,632)

7,367

7,406

Comprehensive income

$  26,509

$    3,935

$  66,054

$  54,532

Earnings per share

Basic

$      0.37

$      0.32

$      1.06

$      0.85

Diluted

$      0.37

$      0.32

$      1.06

$      0.85

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months

 

Nine months

Periods ended July 31

2024

2023

2024

2023

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the period

$    20,580

$    17,567

$    58,687

$    47,126


Adjustments for non-cash items

   Depreciation

647

585

1,692

1,824

   Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

4,606

5,273

   Interest expense – lease obligations

132

172

430

531

   Amortization of acquired software and customer relationships

9,663

9,730

31,183

28,400

   Stock-based compensation expense

298

340

1,076

1,271

   Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

14,331

10,460

   Finance expenses and other (income) expenses

(378)

1,317

(472)

2,103

37,363

35,481

111,533

96,988

Changes in non-cash operating working capital

6,243

4,367

(246)

380

Income taxes paid

(3,273)

(828)

(10,799)

(10,388)

Net cash provided by operating activities

40,333

39,020

100,488

86,980

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net purchase of property and equipment

(683)

(436)

(1,461)

(607)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired*

(30,854)

(2,361)

(43,448)

(27,978)

Purchase consideration for prior-year acquisition

–

(1,245)

171

(1,012)

Purchase of short-term investments

–

–

–

(69)

Net cash used in investing activities

(31,537)

(4,042)

(44,738)

(29,666)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Issuance of share capital

1,412

–

6,095

604

Normal course issuer bid share repurchases

(1,759)

–

(2,906)

Repayment of lease obligations

(2,347)

(1,474)

(5,747)

(5,754)

Dividends paid

(14,398)

(12,160)

(38,742)

(32,606)

Net cash used in financing activities

(17,092)

(13,634)

(41,300)

(37,756)

 

Impact of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

3,091

(4,711)

3,731

 

4,122

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(5,205)

16,633

18,181

23,680

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period

262,918

232,151

239,532

225,104

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period

$  257,713

$  248,784

$  257,713

$  248,784

* Acquisitions are net of cash acquired of $245 and $742 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, and nil and $2,088 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively. 

Enghouse Systems Limited
Segment Reporting Information
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended July 31

2024

2023

IMG

AMG

Total

IMG

AMG

Total

Revenue

$

77,522

$

52,979

$

130,501

$

64,302

$

46,695

$

110,997

Direct costs

(27,981)

(17,855)

(45,836)

(18,884)

(16,988)

(35,872)

Revenue, net of direct costs

49,541

35,124

84,665

45,418

29,707

75,125

Operating expenses excluding special charges

(21,257)

(14,190)

(35,447)

(20,401)

(10,803)

(31,204)

Depreciation

(389)

(258)

(647)

(403)

(182)

(585)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(997)

(533)

(1,530)

(1,239)

(367)

(1,606)

Segment profit

$

26,898

$

20,143

$

47,041

$

23,375

$

18,355

$

41,730

Special charges

(1,243)

(331)

Corporate and shared service expenses

(11,496)

(10,506)

Results from operating activities

$

34,302

$

30,893

Nine months ended July 31

2024

2023

IMG

AMG

Total

IMG

AMG

Total

Revenue

$

234,189

$

142,614

$

376,803

$

186,733

$

144,160

$

330,893

Direct costs

(79,960)

(50,659)

(130,619)

(54,451)

(54,335)

(108,786)

Revenue, net of direct costs

154,229

91,955

246,184

132,282

89,825

222,107

Operating expenses excluding special charges

(66,166)

(37,637)

(103,803)

(62,686)

(34,719)

(97,405)

Depreciation

(1,158)

(534)

(1,692)

(1,484)

(340)

(1,824)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(2,930)

(1,676)

(4,606)

(3,280)

(1,993)

(5,273)

Segment profit

$

83,975

$

52,108

$

136,083

$

64,832

$

52,773

$

117,605

Special charges

(1,440)

(2,360)

Corporate and shared service expenses

(34,230)

(28,821)

Results from operating activities

$

100,413

$

86,424

About Enghouse

Enghouse is a Canadian publicly traded company (TSX:ENGH) that provides mission critical vertically focused enterprise software solutions. Our core technologies are used for contact centers, video communications, virtual healthcare, telecommunications networks, public safety and the transit market. The Company’s two-pronged growth strategy to grow earnings focuses on organic growth and acquisitions, which, to date, have been funded only through operating cash flows as the Company has no outstanding external debt financing. The Company is organized around two business segments, the Interactive Management Group (“IMG”) and the Asset Management Group (“AMG”) due to their unique customer segments and technology offerings. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the Company’s website at www.enghouse.com. 

Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. EST. To participate, please call +1-289-514-5100 or North American Toll-Free +1-800-717-1738. Confirmation code: 59337. A webcast is also available at: https://www.enghouse.com/investors.php.

The Company uses non-IFRS measures to assess its operating performance. Securities regulations require that companies caution readers that earnings and other measures adjusted to a basis other than IFRS do not have standardized meanings and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated based on results from operating activities adjusted for depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use assets, and special charges for acquisition related restructuring costs. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate operating performance as it excludes amortization of software and intangibles (which is an accounting allocation of the cost of software and intangible assets arising on acquisition), any impact of finance and tax related activities, asset depreciation, foreign exchange gains and losses, other income and restructuring costs primarily related to acquisitions.

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RSPO Launches New Guidance to Leverage Sustainable Palm Oil Certification for IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has released a guidance document, “Leveraging RSPO Principles and Criteria for IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards”. This new resource supports certified sustainable palm oil producers to align their sustainability practices with the IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 disclosure standards that serve as the global framework for reporting sustainability-related financial information.

As more than 30 jurisdictions, representing around 60% of global GDP, move towards adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS SDS), companies are increasingly required to disclose how sustainability-related risks and opportunities affect their financial position and prospects.1

This resource provides a practical pathway for palm oil producers to respond to these requirements by leveraging their existing compliance with the RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C), without duplicating efforts or creating parallel systems.

Informing investor-relevant disclosures: A four-step approach

Certification and the IFRS SDS serve different purposes. This guidance, developed with support from PwC Malaysia, provides a practical bridge between operational sustainability practices and financial disclosure expectations by helping members translate certification-related topics, metrics, and evidence to inform investor-relevant disclosures.

It sets out a four-step approach to IFRS SDS-aligned reporting, guiding RSPO Members on applicability, reporting boundaries, identification of sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and links to financial performance. It also includes seven practical examples, illustrating how the RSPO P&C requirements and implementation evidence can inform disclosures across key sustainability topics, from ethical conduct and legal compliance to environmental protection and worker health and safety.

Beyond growers, the guidance document also supports financial institutions by helping banks, insurers, and investors understand how palm oil sustainability issues, such as labour disputes and traceability gaps, can translate into financial risks, impacts, and opportunities, enabling clearer risk profiling and more informed financing decisions.

Joseph D’ Cruz, RSPO Chief Executive Officer, said: “As sustainability reporting becomes an integral pillar of financial performance, this guidance bridges certification and disclosure, providing RSPO members with a practical framework to demonstrate sustainability performance in ways that resonate with global capital markets. In line with the growing importance of sustainability disclosures in financing and investment decision-making processes, this guidance illustrates how RSPO Principles and Criteria practices can complement an organisation’s strategy and risk assessment processes.”

Andrew Chan, Partner, Sustainability Leader at PwC Malaysia, said: “This guidance responds to the broader shift towards measuring sustainability through a financial lens, with the adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2). For RSPO growers, this creates an opportunity to demonstrate how sustainability practices contribute to business resilience as well as value creation — building investor confidence for the long term.”

Importantly, the guidance also reflects RSPO’s longer term interest in progressively strengthening linkages with sustainability disclosure frameworks. As disclosure expectations continue to evolve, RSPO intends to further explore how certification-related data metrics and assurance processes can support broader and more integrated sustainability disclosures in the future.

The Guidance Document can be downloaded here.

For more information, visit www.rspo.org 

About RSPO:
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable. Formed in 2004, the RSPO is a multi-stakeholder non-profit organisation that unites members from across the palm oil value chain, including oil palm producers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and social or developmental NGOs.

As a partnership for progress and positive impact, the RSPO facilitates global change to make the production and consumption of palm oil sustainable. To inspire change, we communicate the environmental and social benefits. To make progress, we catalyse collaboration. To provide assurance, we set the standards of certification.

The RSPO is registered as an international association in Zurich, Switzerland, with main offices in Malaysia and Indonesia, and offices in China, Colombia, Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States. 

About PwC:
At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com

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Nordic Capital announces agreement to sell ArisGlobal to Dassault Systèmes, following its transformation into a scaled and AI-enabled life sciences platform

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WALTHAM, Mass., 23 July 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Capital today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ArisGlobal, a leading provider of software to the life sciences industry, to Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8) (Paris: DSY.PA). The transaction represents a full exit for Nordic Capital and marks the successful culmination of a partnership that has transformed ArisGlobal into a scaled, cloud-native and AI-enabled platform serving more than 200 life sciences companies, CROs and government health authorities worldwide.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, ArisGlobal develops and delivers regulatory, safety, and quality software to a global client base that includes many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotech organisations, as well as regulatory authorities. Its flagship LifeSphere® platform is a fully integrated, cloud-native suite that enables life sciences organisations to manage complex regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance workflows and clinical data on a single platform, improving compliance, speed and operational efficiency. The platform also embeds advanced AI-enabled automation across core pharmacovigilance workflows, reducing manual processing and accelerating safety case management.

“Nordic Capital invested in ArisGlobal because the business had strong fundamentals, a loyal blue-chip client base and significant potential to modernise its technology and scale its commercial reach. Working closely with Aman and his team, Nordic Capital has supported the company’s transformation into a leading cloud-native platform for the life sciences industry with differentiated AI-enabled capabilities and a strengthened market position. Nordic Capital is proud of what has been achieved together with management and looks forward to seeing the company continue to grow under Dassault Systèmes ownership,” said Daniel Berglund, Partner and Head of Healthcare, Nordic Capital Advisors.

Nordic Capital first invested in ArisGlobal in 2019, partnering with the founding family and management team to pursue an ambitious development strategy. In 2021, Nordic Capital made a further investment in the company, reflecting its conviction in ArisGlobal’s growth potential and the progress achieved since the original partnership began. Throughout the ownership period, Nordic Capital worked closely with management to accelerate the SaaS transition, professionalise the go-to-market organisation, broaden the product offering and strengthen the leadership team.

The migration to a modern, cloud-native architecture created the foundation for ArisGlobal to become an early leader in the application of AI to drug safety. A key milestone was the development and launch of NavaX, ArisGlobal’s generative AI solution for safety case processing, which automates and accelerates core pharmacovigilance workflows and has been adopted by a number of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. NavaX has further differentiated ArisGlobal’s offering and marked an important step in the Company’s evolution into a broader, AI-enabled safety and regulatory software platform.

“The life sciences industry is at an inflection point as regulatory complexity is increasing, data volumes are growing and our clients need software that can keep pace. The partnership with Nordic Capital gave us the resources and the runway to build exactly that. NavaX and our expanded platform are the result of that ambition, and I am confident we are well placed for what comes next,” said Aman Wasan, CEO, ArisGlobal.

Alongside its technology transformation, ArisGlobal strengthened its management team and commercial organisation, while two strategic acquisitions broadened the Company’s platform capabilities. Today, ArisGlobal serves more than 200 enterprise customers, including half of the world’s top 50 biopharma companies, processes more than 12 million safety cases annually and is expected to generate approximately USD 175 million in revenue in 2026. As rising regulatory complexity and increasing volumes of adverse event reporting continue to drive demand for advanced life sciences software, ArisGlobal is well positioned for future growth through solutions that automate compliance workflows, reduce manual processing and enable organisations to manage regulatory risk more effectively.

The transaction brings together ArisGlobal’s leadership in AI-enabled safety and regulatory software with Dassault Systèmes’ capabilities across research, clinical development and manufacturing. Nordic Capital believes the combination represents a highly compelling strategic fit, pairing complementary capabilities to create a broader, end-to-end offering across the life sciences value chain. ArisGlobal will also benefit from Dassault Systèmes’ global scale, customer reach and investment capacity, providing a strong platform for its next phase of innovation and growth.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

Evercore and Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisors to ArisGlobal and Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal advisor to ArisGlobal.

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Nordic Capital
Katarina Janerud
Communications Manager, Nordic Capital Advisors
+46 8 440 50 50
katarina.janerud@nordiccapital.com

ArisGlobal
Morgan Scott
Vice President, Marketing & Communications and Chief of Staff
mscott@arisglobal.com

About ArisGlobal

ArisGlobal is a leading provider of software to the life sciences industry. Its LifeSphere® platform delivers integrated regulatory, safety, and quality solutions to more than 200 life sciences companies, CROs and government health authorities worldwide. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, ArisGlobal combines deep domain expertise with advanced technology to help clients improve compliance, accelerate development cycles and manage regulatory complexity at global scale. For more information, visit www.arisglobal.com.

About Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital is a leading international private equity investor and subsector specialist dedicated to building stronger, more resilient businesses through transformative, long-term growth in partnership with management teams. With over 35 years of experience, Nordic Capital currently manages approximately EUR 39 billion in assets, investing in middle-market companies across Northern Europe and North America. Rooted in its Nordic heritage and values, it combines global reach with local presence through dedicated sector investment advisory teams, bringing deep expertise across its core sectors: Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services, and Services & Industrial Tech. Through active ownership, strong operational capabilities, a global network of experts and technology-enabled transformation, Nordic Capital helps companies scale, innovate and become sustainable leaders. For more information, visit www.nordiccapital.com or connect on LinkedIn.

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Cognizant and Gulf Edge Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption in Southeast Asia

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Partnership combines Cognizant’s global AI engineering capabilities with Gulf Edge’s sovereign digital infrastructure to capture the region’s growing demand for secure, scalable AI solutions.

BANGKOK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading AI builder and global technology services provider, and Gulf Edge Company Limited, the digital infrastructure arm of Thai energy and infrastructure conglomerate Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) or Gulf Group, today announced a landmark strategic partnership. The alliance is designed to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and establish a resilient, AI-native digital economy in Thailand and the broader region.

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries, economies, and societies worldwide, the partnership aims to establish the foundational ecosystem needed to enable Thailand’s next phase of digital transformation. By combining trusted sovereign digital infrastructure with world-class AI engineering and enterprise transformation capabilities, Gulf Edge and Cognizant will help organizations deploy AI securely, responsibly, and at scale.

The collaboration brings together Gulf Edge’s leadership in digital infrastructure, energy, cloud, and strategic relationships across Thailand’s most important industries with Cognizant’s global expertise in AI, digital engineering, cloud modernization, data, and intelligent operations. Together, the two companies will deliver end-to-end AI capabilities spanning infrastructure, AI platforms, enterprise solutions, systems integration, and managed services.

The partnership will initially focus on accelerating AI adoption across key sectors including banking and financial services, energy and utilities, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and the public sector. Through industry-specific AI solutions, organizations will be able to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, strengthen decision-making, automate complex business processes, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Beyond enterprise transformation, Gulf Edge and Cognizant share a broader ambition of strengthening Thailand’s position as a regional AI hub. The partnership is expected to attract global technology expertise, stimulate investment in advanced digital capabilities, and create high-value employment opportunities across AI engineering, data science, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. The two companies also plan to collaborate with universities, research institutions, technology partners, and public-sector organizations to develop AI talent, promote responsible AI adoption, and foster a sustainable innovation ecosystem for the country.

Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Development Public Company Limited, said, “Our partnership with Cognizant marks an important milestone in our vision of helping Thailand become an AI-native economy. By combining Gulf Edge’s strengths in digital infrastructure, energy, cloud, and deep understanding of the Thai market with Cognizant’s global expertise in enterprise AI, digital engineering, and transformation services, we are creating a comprehensive platform that enables organizations to adopt AI with confidence and generate measurable business outcomes. Together, we will develop secure, resilient, and future-ready sovereign digital infrastructure while delivering industry-specific AI solutions tailored to the needs of Thai enterprises and public institutions. We believe AI has the potential to transform every sector, creating new opportunities for productivity, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.”

Mr. Ganesh Ayyar, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ), Cognizant, said, “As Thailand works toward its ambition of becoming an AI-native economy, we see this partnership as a meaningful way to help contribute to that vision, not just through the projects we deliver, but by building lasting AI and technology capability inside the country. With Gulf Edge’s market reach and Cognizant’s AI Builder strategy and global delivery capability, we are positioned to deliver transformative outcomes for Thai enterprises across every major sector.”

About Gulf Edge
Gulf Edge Company Limited is the digital infrastructure arm of Gulf Development Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate. Gulf Edge is building a robust digital ecosystem, spanning data centers, cloud services, satellite technology, and AI infrastructure, to accelerate Thailand’s digital transformation and position the country as a regional hub for the AI economy.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for clients. Its deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables it to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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