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ZENVIA Reports Q2 2024 and H1 2024 Results

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September 5, 2024

Normalized EBITDA of BRL 33.7 million in Q2 2024 and BRL 56.8 million in H1 2024

Strict cost control led G&A as % of revenues to 14.5% in H1 2024 from 18.5% in H1 2023

Promising early results of Zenvia Customer Cloud soft launch, with healthy levels of recurring revenue, churn and crossed adoption

SÃO PAULO, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zenvia Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENV), the leading cloud-based CX solution in Latin America empowering companies to craft personal, engaging and fluid experiences throughout the customer journey, today reported its operational and financial metrics for the second quarter of 2024.

Cassio Bobsin, Founder & CEO of ZENVIA, said: “During the quarter, we kept our focus on rolling out Zenvia Customer Cloud, and we are pleased to report that the launch has been met with enthusiasm from our clients. We also released in June our cutting-edge Generative AI Chatbot solution, which delivers value in just under six minutes and, within two months of its launch, has already resulted in 99 chatbots developed by companies across eight sectors in Latin America. We are excited about the opportunities these innovations present and remain committed to driving continued growth and strengthening our leadership position in the market. Our team’s dedication and the positive response from our clients underscore our confidence in the transformative potential of these solutions and our ability to exceed expectations as we move forward.”

Shay Chor, CFO & IRO of ZENVIA, said: “We achieved another quarter of solid revenue growth in Q2 2024, with margins remaining within our guidance range, despite the fact that the revenue increase was mainly driven by large enterprises in both segments, which typically have lower margins. A key highlight of the quarter is the significant reduction in G&A expenses, which was down more than 10% YoY in Q2, attesting our continued commitment to rigorous cost control, and positively impacting our EBITDA. Looking ahead, we are focused on maintaining this momentum, rolling out Zenvia Customer Cloud and unlocking profitable value from our operations to keep deleveraging the business.”

Key Financial Metrics (BRL MM and %)

Q2 2024

Q2 2023

YoY

H1 2024

H1 2023

YTD

Revenues

231.2

192.9

19.8 %

443.8

372.0

19.3 %

Gross Profit

87.5

70.4

24.4 %

168.4

149.3

12.8 %

Gross Margin

37.9 %

36.5 %

1.4p.p.

37.9 %

40.1 %

-2.2p.p.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

100.2

83.2

20.4 %

193.8

175.7

10.3 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(2)

43.3 %

43.1 %

0.2p.p.

43.7 %

47.2 %

-3.6p.p.

Operating Loss (EBIT)

10.0

-7.0

n.m

0.3

-19.3

n.m

Adjusted EBITDA(3)(5)

33.6

14.9

125.5 %

46.7

22.7

105.3 %

Normalized EBITDA(4)(5)

33.7

14.9

126.1 %

56.8

22.7

150.0 %

Loss of the Period

(15.9)

(15.2)

5.1 %

(72.2)

(31.9)

126.0 %

Cash Balance

89.4

142.6

-37.3 %

89.4

142.6

-37.3 %

Net cash flow from (used in) operating activities

18.1

32.8

-44.6 %

5.3

132.3

-96.0 %

Total Active Customers(6)

11,849

14,740

-19.6 %

11,849

14,740

-19.6 %

(1) For a reconciliation of our Non-GAAP Gross Profit to Gross Profit, see Selected Financial Data section below.
(2) We calculate Non-GAAP Gross Margin as Non-GAAP Gross Profit divided by revenue.
(3) For a reconciliation of our Adjusted EBITDA to Loss for the Period, see Selected Financial Data section below.
(4) For a reconciliation of our Normalized EBITDA to Loss for the Period, see Selected Financial Data section below.
(5) In December 2023, the Company identified that the allowance for expected credit losses and cost with amortization of intangibles was understated. The calculation was reassessed in the annual financial statements and Management has retrospectively revised the first six months of 2023 for comparison purposes.
(6) We define an Active Customer as an account (based on a corporate taxpayer registration number) at the end of any period that was the source of any amount of revenue for us in the preceding three months. We classify a customer from which we generated no revenue in the preceding three months as an Inactive Customer.

Highlights Q2 2024

Revenues totaled BRL 231.2 million, up 19.8% when compared to BRL 192.9 million in Q2 2023 as a result of both SaaS (+15.6% YoY) and CPaaS (+22.1%) expansion. CPaaS and SaaS saw growth mainly from large enterprise customers.Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of BRL 100.2 million was up 20.4% YoY while Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was mainly stable, up by 0.2 percentage points to the expected level of 43.3% YoY as highlighted in our guidance for 2024. This decrease is due to:

(i) Higher mix of CPaaS in the period, principally from large enterprises with lower margins; and
(ii) Lower SaaS margins, which also grew more in large enterprises with lower margins.

Total number of active customers decreased to 11.8k, being 6.8k from SaaS and 5.5k from CPaaS. This decrease reflects a client-base cleanup, combining the rollout of Zenvia Customer Cloud – that unifies SaaS clients’ contracts – with a drop in smaller CPaaS clients which used lower volumes of SMS and were less profitable.Normalized EBITDA was positive BRL 33.7 million in the quarter, up 126.1% from Q2 2023, benefiting from higher revenues and strict expense control.On June 19, we announced the launch of our Generative AI Chatbot, a game-changing solution to revolutionize chatbot development, making it as simple and intuitive as a personal interaction and accessible to businesses of all sizes looking to improve and automate customer service. Key highlights include easy customization and efficient integration with multiple communication channels, ensuring a superior solution for all customer needs. Within two months of its launch, 99 chatbots were already developed by companies across eight industry sectors in Latin America.The migration of the client base to Zenvia Customer Cloud has already started, with a full rollout expected by the H1 2025. To date, we could observe healthy levels of recurring revenue, churn, and cross-adoption.

Highlights H1 2024

Revenues totaled BRL 443.8 million, up 19.3% when compared to BRL 372.0 million in H1 2023 as a result of both SaaS (+13.8% YTD) and CPaaS (+22.5%) expansion.Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of BRL 193.8 million was up 10.3% YTD while Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was down 3.6 percentage points YoY to the expected level of 43.7%.Normalized EBITDA was positive BRL 56.8 million in the quarter, up 150.0% from H1 2023, which is in line with our expectations and in line to deliver the full year guidance of BRL 120 million to BRL 140 million.

SaaS Business

SaaS Key Operational & Financial Metrics
(BRL MM and %)

Q2 2024

Q2 2023

YoY

H1 2024

H1 2023

YTD

Revenues

78.0

67.5

15.6 %

154.8

136.0

13.8 %

Gross Profit

29.9

29.1

2.5 %

60.4

62.1

-2.6 %

Gross Margin

38.3 %

43.2 %

-4.9p.p.

39.0 %

45.6 %

-6.6p.p.

Non-GAAP Gross Profit(1)

42.5

42.0

1.3 %

85.9

88.4

-2.9 %

Non-GAAP Gross Margin(2)

54.5 %

62.2 %

-7.7p.p.

55.5 %

65.0 %

-9.5p.p.

Net Revenue Expansion (NRE)

100 %

116 %

-16p.p.

100 %

116 %

-16p.p.

Total Active Customers(3)

6,770

6,888

-1.7 %

6,770

6,888

-1.7 %

(1) For a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of our SaaS business segment to Gross Profit of our SaaS business segment, see Selected Financial Data section below.
(2) We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin of our SaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Gross Profit of our SaaS business segment divided by revenue of our SaaS business segment.
(3) We define an Active Customer as an account (based on a corporate taxpayer registration number) at the end of any period that was the source of any amount of revenue for us in the preceding three months. We classify a customer from which we generated no revenue in the preceding three months as an Inactive Customer.

In Q2 2024, our SaaS business Revenue went up 15.6% YoY to BRL 78.0 million, compared to BRL 67.5 million in Q2 2023, primarily from large enterprise customers, especially in the Consulting business that has a low base of comparison in Q2 2023. In H1 2024, our SaaS business revenue increased 13.8%.

As a result, Q2 2024 Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit was mainly stable, up 1.3% YoY to BRL 42.5 million from BRL 42.0 million. It is worth noting that the soft launch of Zenvia Customer Cloud began at the end of Q1 2024, and the team is focused on rolling out all functionalities by Q4 2024, when we expect to launch the full marketing campaign.

The revenue increase came mostly from large enterprises that carry lower margins, leading to lower Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin from SaaS. Despite being down by 7.7 percentage points YoY to 54.5%, this margin level is expected, given that the large enterprise business carries lower margins when compared to the pure software business of circa 50%. For the same reason, in H1 2024, our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit was down 2.9%, which resulted in an expected decrease of 9.5 percentage points in our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin.

CPaaS Business

CPaaS Key Operational & Financial Metrics
(BRL MM and %)

Q2 2024

Q2 2023

YoY

H1 2024

H1 2023

YTD

Revenues

153.2

125.5

22.1 %

289.0

235.9

22.5 %

Non-GAAP Gross Profit(1)

57.7

41.2

39.8 %

108.0

87.3

23.7 %

Non-GAAP Gross Margin(2)

37.6 %

32.9 %

4.8p.p.

37.4 %

37.0 %

0.4p.p.

Total Active Customers(3)

5,506

8,647

-36.3 %

5,506

8,647

-36.3 %

(1)    For a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of our CPaaS business segment to Gross Profit of our CPaaS business segment, see Selected Financial Data section below.
(2)    We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin of our CPaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Gross Profit of our CPaaS business segment divided by revenue of our CPaaS business segment.
(3)    We define an active customer as an account (based on a corporate taxpayer registration number) at the end of any period that was the source of any amount of revenue for us in the preceding three months. We classify a customer from which we generated no revenue in the preceding three months as an inactive customer.

Our CPaaS business reported Net Revenues of BRL 153.2 million in Q2 2024, up 22.1% YoY, while Non-GAAP Gross Profit increased 39.8% YoY to BRL 57.7 million from BRL 41.2 million in Q2 2023. Non-GAAP Gross Margin reached 37.6%, compared to 32.9% in Q2 2023, mainly due to opportunities of unusually high margins with certain large enterprises.

In H1 2024, our CPaaS business reported Net Revenues of BRL 289.0 million, up 22.5% YTD, with our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit increasing at a similar rate, leading to a Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin of 37.4%, up 0.4 p.p. YoY.

It is worth noting that the decrease in the active customer base was primarily due to the clean-up and removal of smaller CPaaS clients who were not generating revenue. This move reflects our focus on retaining customers that contribute with revenues and EBITDA generation as attested by the 22% increase in CPaaS top line and 40% increase in Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit during the quarter.

Consolidated Financial Results

Revenue
Consolidated revenues in Q2 2024 totaled BRL 231.2 million, up 19.8% YoY, reflecting the increases of 22.1% in CPaaS and 15.6% in SaaS. In H1 2024 consolidated revenues totaled BRL 443.8 million, up 19.3% YTD, reflecting the increases of 22.5% in CPaaS and 13.8% in SaaS. The soft launch of Zenvia Customer Cloud began at the end of Q1 2024, and the team is focused on rolling out all functionalities by Q4 2024, when we expect to launch the full marketing campaign.

Profitability
Our Consolidated Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit went up by 20.4% YoY in Q2 2024 to BRL 100.2 million, mainly reflecting the 39.8% increase in CPaaS Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit. Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was stable YoY, up by 0.2 p.p. to 43.3% in Q2 2024 from 43.1% in Q2 2023. Higher than expected CPaaS margins were able to offset lower SaaS margins, as the latter also expanded more with large enterprise customers. In addition, we had a higher share of CPaaS in the revenue mix, of 66.3% in Q2 2024 compared to 65.0% in Q2 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2024 was positive BRL 33.7 million, compared to BRL 14.9 million in Q2 2023. The 125.5% increase is mainly due to higher revenues and stricter expense control. Normalized EBITDA amounted to BRL 56.8 million in H1 2024, which compares to BRL 22.7 million in the same period of 2023. Our LTM Normalized EBITDA has reached BRL 110.2 million in June 2024, which puts us on track to delivering on the 2024 guidance.

Reiterating FY 2024 Guidance

FY 2024 Guidance

Revenue

BRL$930 – $970 million

Y/Y Growth

15% – 20%

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin

42% – 45%

Normalized EBITDA

BRL$120 – $140 million

Conference Call
The Company’s senior management team will host a webcast to discuss the results and business outlook on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 10:00 am ET. To access the webcast presentation, click here.

Additional information regarding Zenvia can be found at https://investors.zenvia.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations

Caio Figueiredo

Fernando Schneider

ir@zenvia.com

Media Relations – FG-IR

Fabiane Goldstein – (954) 625-4793 – fabi@fg-ir.com

About ZENVIA
Zenvia (NASDAQ: ZENV) is a technology company dedicated to creating a new world of experiences. It focuses on enabling companies to create personalized, engaging and fluid experiences across the entire customer journey, all through its unified, multi-channel customer cloud solution. Boasting two decades of industry expertise, over 13,000 customers and operations throughout Latin America, Zenvia enables businesses of all segments to amplify brand presence, escalate sales, and elevate customer support, generating operational efficiency, productivity and results, all in one place. To learn more and get the latest updates, visit our website and follow our social media profiles on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements
The preliminary fourth quarter and full year operating results set forth above are based solely on currently available information, which is subject to change. These preliminary operating results constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “project,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Zenvia’s control. Zenvia’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to several factors, including but not limited to: our ability to innovate and respond to technological advances, changing market needs and customer demands, our ability to successfully acquire new businesses as customers, acquire customers in new industry verticals and appropriately manage international expansion, substantial and increasing competition in our market, compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative developments and regulations, the dependence of our business on our relationship with certain service providers, among other factors.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial information are preliminary, unaudited and are based on management’s initial review of operations for the second quarter of 2024.

Income Statement

2024

2023

Variation

2024

2023

Variation

(non-audited)

(restated)

(non-audited)

(restated)

(in thousands of R$)

( %)

(in thousands of R$)

( %)

Revenue

231,159

192,919

19.8 %

443,795

371,966

19.3 %

Cost of services

-143,624

-122,533

17.2 %

-275,403

-222,631

23.7 %

Gross profit

87,535

70,386

24.4 %

168,392

149,335

12.8 %

Selling and marketing expenses

-26,001

-24,807

4.8 %

-53,360

-52,249

2.1 %

General and administrative expenses

-33,293

-37,348

-10.9 %

-64,563

-68,795

-6.2 %

Research and development expenses

-14,071

-11,109

26.7 %

-28,867

-25,113

14.9 %

Allowance for expected credit losses

-1,464

-3,708

-60.5 %

-6,895

-21,977

-68.6 %

Other income and expenses, net

-2,690

-451

496.5 %

-14,406

-536

2587.7 %

Operating gain (loss)

10,016

-7,037

-242.3 %

301

-19,335

-101.6 %

Financial expenses

-37,895

-17,125

121.3 %

-105,133

-35,849

193.3 %

Finance income

438

3,987

-89.0 %

7,472

6,612

13.0 %

Financial expenses, net

-37,457

-13,138

185.1 %

-97,661

-29,237

234.0 %

Loss before taxes

-27,441

-20,175

36.0 %

-97,360

-48,572

100.4 %

Deferred income tax and social contribution

14,011

7,793

79.8 %

30,094

19,639

53.2 %

Current income tax and social contribution

-2,507

-2,788

-10.1 %

-4,927

-3,006

63.9 %

Loss for the period

-15,937

-15,170

5.1 %

-72,193

-31,939

126.0 %

Loss attributable to Owners of the Company

-16,045

-15,226

5.4 %

-72,419

-32,065

125.9 %

Non-controlling interests

108

92.9 %

226

126

79.4 %

Balance Sheet

December 31, 2023
(audited)

June 30, 2024
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Assets

Current assets

250,331

304,179

Cash and cash equivalents

63,742

89,411

Trade and other receivables

148,784

170,326

Recoverable assets

28,058

27,555

Prepayments

5,571

9,871

Other assets

4,176

7,016

Advances to Acquisition

Non-current assets

1,461,233

1,480,788

Restricted Cash

6,403

6,749

Prepayments

1,109

713

Other Assets

Deferred Tax Assets

91,971

122,065

Property, plant and equipment

14,413

20,855

Intangible assets

1,347,327

1,330,396

Total assets

1,711,564

1,784,967

December 31, 2023
(audited)

June 30, 2024
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Liabilities

Current liabilities

607,374

622,848

Trade and other payables

353,998

374,933

Loans, borrowings and Debentures

36,191

73,527

Liabilities from acquisitions

134,466

99,936

Employee benefits

50,085

47,811

Tax liabilities

18,846

16,991

Lease liabilities

2,056

1,962

Deferred revenue

11,547

7,591

Taxes to be paid in installments

185

Derivative and Financial Instruments

–

Non-current liabilities

215,243

341,236

Liabilities from acquisitions

160,237

187,096

Loans, borrowings

51,605

56,037

Provisions for tax, labor and civil risks

1,721

1,744

Lease liabilities

752

1,834

Employee Benefits

615

1,478

Derivative financial instruments

–

92,757

Taxes to be paid in installments

313

290

Equity

888,947

820,883

Capital

957,525

1,007,522

Reserves

247,464

206,887

Foreign currency translation reserve

3,129

(2,188)

Other components of equity

283

Accumulated losses

(319,591)

(392,010)

Non-controlling interests

137

389

Total equity and liabilities

1,711,564

1,784,967

Indebtness

Interest

December 31, 2023
(audited)

June 30, 2024
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Working capital

100% CDI+2.51% to 6.55% and 8.60%

69,667

113,730

Debentures

18.16 %

18,129

15,834

Total

87,796

129,564

Cash Flow

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(restated)

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(restated)

(in thousands of R$)

Net cash from (used in) operating activities

18,134

32,758

5,269

132,318

Net cash used in investing activities

-21,078

-14,735

-33,507

-17,438

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

21,459

-31,548

54,793

-69,914

Exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents

-629

-2,918

-886

-2,630

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

17,886

-16,443

25,669

42,336

Special Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release presents certain Non-GAAP financial measures, which are not recognized under IFRS, specifically Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our CPaaS business segment, Adjusted EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA. A Non-GAAP financial measure is generally defined as one that purports to measure financial performance but excludes or includes amounts that would not be so adjusted in the most comparable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have standardized meanings and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures adopted by other companies. These Non-GAAP financial measures are used by our management for decision-making purposes and to assess our financial and operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. We also believe that the disclosure of our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our CPaaS business segment, Adjusted EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA. Flow provides useful supplemental information to investors and financial analysts and other interested parties in their review of our operating performance. Potential investors should not rely on information not recognized under IFRS as a substitute for the IFRS measures of earnings, cash flows or profit (loss) in making an investment decision.

The following table shows the reconciliation for our consolidated Non-GAAP Gross Profit and consolidated Non-GAAP Gross Margin:

Consolidated

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Gross profit

87,535

70,386

168,392

149,335

(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations

12,654

12,850

25,439

26,361

Non-GAAP Gross Profit(1)

100,189

83,236

193,831

175,696

Revenue

231,159

192,919

443,795

371,966

Gross margin(2)

37.9 %

36.5 %

37.9 %

40.1 %

Non-GAAP Gross Margin(3)

43.3 %

43.1 %

43.7 %

47.2 %

(1) We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit as gross profit plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations.
(2) We calculate gross margin as gross profit divided by revenue.
(3) We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue.

The following tables shows the reconciliation for the Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin for our
SaaS and CPaaS business segments:

SaaS Segment

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Gross profit

29,871

29,144

60,440

62,060

(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations

12,654

12,850

25,439

26,361

Non-GAAP Gross Profit(1)

42,525

41,994

85,879

88,421

Revenue

77,977

67,467

154,797

136,049

Gross margin(2)

38.3 %

43.2 %

39.0 %

45.6 %

Non-GAAP Gross Margin(3)

54.5 %

62.2 %

55.5 %

65.0 %

(1)    We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment as gross profit for our SaaS business segment plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations for our SaaS business segment.
(2)    We calculate gross margin for our SaaS business segment as gross profit for our SaaS business segment divided by revenue of our SaaS business segment.
(3)    We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for SaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment divided by revenue for our SaaS business segment.

CPaaS Segment

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Gross profit

57,652

41,241

107,952

87,275

(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations

Non-GAAP Gross Profit(1)

57,652

41,241

107,952

87,275

Revenue

153,182

125,455

288,998

235,917

Gross margin(2)

37.6 %

32.9 %

37.4 %

37.0 %

Non-GAAP Gross Margin(3)

37.6 %

32.9 %

37.4 %

37.0 %

(1)    We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment as gross profit for our CPaaS business segment plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations for our CPaaS business segment.
(2)    We calculate gross margin for our CPaaS business segment as gross profit for our CPaaS business segment divided by revenue of our CPaaS business segment.
(3)    We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for CPaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment divided by revenue for our CPaaS business segment.

The following table shows the reconciliation for our Adjusted EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA:

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

2024
(non-audited)

2023
(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Loss for the period

-15,937

-15,170

-72,193

-31,939

Current and Deferred Income Tax

-11,504

-5,005

-25,167

-16,633

Financial expenses, net

37,457

13,138

97,661

29,237

Depreciation and Amortization

23,582

21,935

46,379

42,068

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

33,598

14,898

46,680

22,733

Earn-outs

-80

–

– 10,161

Normalized EBITDA(2)

33,678

14,898

56,841

22,733

(1) We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period adjusted by income tax and social contribution (current and deferred), financial expenses, net, depreciation and the goodwill impairment.
(2) We calculate Normalized EBITDA as the Adjusted EBITDA adjusted by non-cash impacts from earn-out adjustments.

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Broadridge’s Securities-based Lending Capabilities and Wealth Lending Network Now Integrated with Morningstar Advisor Workstation

Published

9 mins ago

September 15, 2024

The collaboration enables independent advisors to deliver holistic advisory services across the full balance sheet with integrated SBL capabilities to see the borrowing power for portfolios.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announces the securities-based lending (SBL) tools in its Wealth Lending Network (WLN) marketplace are now integrated in Morningstar Advisor Workstation. Extending beyond Workstation’s core research, investment planning, and portfolio analysis capabilities, independent advisors now have seamless access to lending solutions that help them support broader client financial goals.

The integration offers financial advisors the ability to determine their clients’ SBL borrowing potential and connect with WLN partner banks to support their clients’ lending needs. Advisor Workstation’s U.S. footprint of more than 150,000 advisors will now be offered the opportunity to seamlessly connect to SBL services from Broadridge through their single sign on, as well as to access Broadridge’s advanced predictive prospecting, sales and educational capabilities via the Wealth Lending Network platform.

“Today’s advisors recognize the importance of offering expanded services to add value for their clients. As highlighted in Morningstar’s 2024 Voice of the Advisor Survey, advisors who offered a broader range of services were more confident in their ability to support their client with meaningful financial plans” said Vimal Vel, chief product officer for Enterprise Solutions at Morningstar. “Our collaboration with Broadridge equips advisors with a tool for advanced lending options, enabling them to provide a more comprehensive suite of services and elevate the industry standard for the value advisors offer clients.”

“Our mission at Broadridge is to provide trusted expertise and transformative technology to help clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow,” said Mike Alexander, President of Broadridge Wealth Management. “This collaboration helps advisors respond to the growing demand for flexible, simplified, and integrated financial solutions, including borrowing against their securities portfolio, allowing them to better align with their clients’ evolving goals, and provide expanded service offerings that strengthen their client relationships.”

The WLN enables wealth managers of all sizes to offer SBL services to their clients using Broadridge’s end-to-end, fully digitized SBL technology platform. It extends current lending models, enabling financial institutions to offer SBL to clients on a turnkey basis. Serving RIAs, independent broker-dealers, non-bank affiliated broker dealers, and wealth management firms, the WLN will allow advisors using the Morningstar Advisor Workstation to retain AUM when client liquidity needs arise, reduce competitive risk from wire houses and banks, and offer holistic advice to their clients.

Clients of financial advisors using WLN and Morningstar Advisor Workstation are expected to directly benefit from having an alternative to liquidating investment portfolios. This can help them to preserve their investment strategy, avoid triggering potential capital gains taxes associated with selling investments, and enjoy the convenience of a single provider for both assets and liabilities. They also gain the flexibility of an evergreen credit facility for ongoing financial needs.

About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), is a global technology leader with the trusted expertise and transformative technology to help clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than $10 trillion of equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries. For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com.

About Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and solutions that serve a wide range of market participants, including individual and institutional investors in public and private capital markets, financial advisors and wealth managers, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and issuers of fixed-income securities. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $316 billion in AUMA as of June 30, 2024. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MorningstarInc.

Media Contacts:

Broadridge:
Matthew Luongo
Prosek Partners
+1 646-818-9279
mluongo@prosek.com

Morningstar:
Michael Claussen
+1 312 696-6037
newsroom@morningstar.com

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Apple’s Iconic Timeline Comes to Life in Stunning Motion Graphics by WideView

Published

9 mins ago

September 15, 2024

WideView, a leading motion graphics company, proudly announces the release of its latest project, a captivating motion graphics video that chronicles Apple’s evolution from the groundbreaking Macintosh to the revolutionary iPhone. This visually stunning video takes viewers on an immersive journey through Apple’s most iconic milestones, highlighting the products, innovations, and visionary leadership that transformed the tech industry.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WideView, a leading motion graphics company, proudly announces the release of its latest project, a captivating motion graphics video that chronicles Apple’s evolution from the groundbreaking Macintosh to the revolutionary iPhone. This visually stunning video takes viewers on an immersive journey through Apple’s most iconic milestones, highlighting the products, innovations, and visionary leadership that transformed the tech industry.

Using a combination of real ads, vintage content, and expertly crafted motion graphics, WideView’s video offers an engaging look at Apple’s rise story. The video features key moments such as the launch of the Macintosh in 1984, the introduction of the iPod, and the “Project Purple” for the game-changing iPhone in 2007. Through creative storytelling and vibrant visuals, WideView captures the essence of Apple’s innovative spirit and showcases the design excellence that has made the company a global leader.

“More than just an historical animation, we aimed to evoke the nostalgia and excitement that Apple’s products have generated to us over the decades,” said Emmanuel, Creative Director of WideView. “Our team meticulously crafted this video to resonate with Apple fans, tech enthusiasts, and creatives alike, while paying tribute to the brand’s incredible journey.”

Key Highlights:

An immersive look at Apple’s major product launches, from the Apple II to the iPhone.Motion graphics enhanced with real ads and vintage content to bring Apple’s evolution to life.A tribute to visionary leadership, from Steve Jobs to Apple’s impact on modern technology.A nostalgic yet forward-thinking video that celebrates Apple’s commitment to innovation and design.

WideView’s motion graphics video promises to captivate viewers by blending rich storytelling with high-quality design. It’s a must-watch for anyone curious about Apple’s history or fascinated by the role of technology in shaping our world.

The video is now live and available for viewing on WideView’s YouTube channel.

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/j9AWJc2EeWA

About WideView: WideView is a motion graphics agency with extensive experience creating animations for various brands. The agency focuses on storytelling through design to connect brands with audiences.

Media Contact

Brenda Caran, Wideview, 1 646-583-3404, hello@wideview.tv, https://wideview.tv/

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Technology

World’s 1st Flashlight Experience Store Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Published

4 hours ago

September 15, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2024 /CNW/ — Olight, a brand committed to becoming a global leader in mid-to-high-end flashlights, opened the world’s first flashlight experience store at Fashion Show Las Vegas. On the same day, it hosted a major new product launch event and a fan festival for its loyal customers.

A Retail Revolution

The store adopts an advanced digital retail model that seamlessly integrates online and offline channels. Leveraging cloud computing, big data, IoT, and other cutting-edge technologies, Olight has created a unified system for warehousing, logistics, supply chain management, and retail. This enhances operational efficiency and allows consumers to order online and pick up in-store, offering a more convenient and efficient shopping experience.

“Olight has consistently focused on the U.S. market and achieved outstanding results online. We want our first experience store to not only showcase our products but also serve as a bridge between the online and offline, connecting our brand with our customers,” said Mavis Xiao, CMO of Olight.

New Product Launches

Olight unveiled five new products at the event: Arkfeld Ultra, Baton Turbo, Perun 3, Sphere, and the Arkfeld Pro (Paw Edition). The Arkfeld Ultra uses a new aluminum material, making it one of the toughest and most scratch-resistant flashlights in the world. Olight also used this material to create a special gift for each audience member.

With the release of the Arkfeld Pro (Paw Edition), Olight announced an animal charity project in 13 countries, dedicated to supporting animal welfare for at least two years. For every Arkfeld Pro (Paw Edition) sold, Olight will donate $5 to local animal charities. This initiative aims to raise funds for animal protection and increase social awareness and action.

O-Fan Day: Celebrating the Community

O-Fan Day was a fan festival where Olight expressed its appreciation to the O-Fans, whom Olight believes are the driving force behind the brand’s growth. Olight held a fan award ceremony to recognize fans who have made outstanding contributions to supporting and promoting the brand. Over 200 O-Fans attended the festival, celebrating with Olight’s management, R&D teams, and more.

The Olight Fall Event 2024 was the brand’s most important event of the year. As a brand dedicated to establishing itself as a global leader in flashlights, Olight is bold in breaking the mold. This Fall Event demonstrated Olight’s determination to redefine the flashlight industry through innovation and to promote the development of the entire industry.

About Olight:

Olight is committed to becoming a global leader in mid-to-high-end flashlights and driving the industry forward. Its diverse product range caters to various scenarios, from everyday carry to outdoor adventures, and is available across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

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