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ZENVIA Reports Q2 2024 and H1 2024 Results
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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
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
Q2
H1
2024
2023
Variation
2024
2023
Variation
(non-audited)
(restated)
(non-audited)
(restated)
(in thousands of R$)
( %)
(in thousands of R$)
( %)
Revenue
231,159
192,919
19.8 %
443,795
371,966
19.3 %
Cost of services
-143,624
-122,533
17.2 %
-275,403
-222,631
23.7 %
Gross profit
87,535
70,386
24.4 %
168,392
149,335
12.8 %
Selling and marketing expenses
-26,001
-24,807
4.8 %
-53,360
-52,249
2.1 %
General and administrative expenses
-33,293
-37,348
-10.9 %
-64,563
-68,795
-6.2 %
Research and development expenses
-14,071
-11,109
26.7 %
-28,867
-25,113
14.9 %
Allowance for expected credit losses
-1,464
-3,708
-60.5 %
-6,895
-21,977
-68.6 %
Other income and expenses, net
-2,690
-451
496.5 %
-14,406
-536
2587.7 %
Operating gain (loss)
10,016
-7,037
-242.3 %
301
-19,335
-101.6 %
Financial expenses
-37,895
-17,125
121.3 %
-105,133
-35,849
193.3 %
Finance income
438
3,987
-89.0 %
7,472
6,612
13.0 %
Financial expenses, net
-37,457
-13,138
185.1 %
-97,661
-29,237
234.0 %
Loss before taxes
-27,441
-20,175
36.0 %
-97,360
-48,572
100.4 %
Deferred income tax and social contribution
14,011
7,793
79.8 %
30,094
19,639
53.2 %
Current income tax and social contribution
-2,507
-2,788
-10.1 %
-4,927
-3,006
63.9 %
Loss for the period
-15,937
-15,170
5.1 %
-72,193
-31,939
126.0 %
Loss attributable to Owners of the Company
-16,045
-15,226
5.4 %
-72,419
-32,065
125.9 %
Non-controlling interests
108
56
92.9 %
226
126
79.4 %
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2023
(audited)
June 30, 2024
(non-audited)
(in thousands of R$)
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
10
10
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$)
Liabilities
Current liabilities
607,374
622,848
Trade and other payables
353,998
374,933
Loans, borrowings and Debentures
36,191
73,527
Liabilities from acquisitions
134,466
99,936
Employee benefits
50,085
47,811
Tax liabilities
18,846
16,991
Lease liabilities
2,056
1,962
Deferred revenue
11,547
7,591
Taxes to be paid in installments
185
97
Derivative and Financial Instruments
–
Non-current liabilities
215,243
341,236
Liabilities from acquisitions
160,237
187,096
Loans, borrowings
51,605
56,037
Provisions for tax, labor and civil risks
1,721
1,744
Lease liabilities
752
1,834
Employee Benefits
615
1,478
Derivative financial instruments
–
92,757
Taxes to be paid in installments
313
290
Equity
888,947
820,883
Capital
957,525
1,007,522
Reserves
247,464
206,887
Foreign currency translation reserve
3,129
(2,188)
Other components of equity
283
283
Accumulated losses
(319,591)
(392,010)
Non-controlling interests
137
389
Total equity and liabilities
1,711,564
1,784,967
Indebtness
Interest
December 31, 2023
(audited)
June 30, 2024
(non-audited)
(in thousands of R$)
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
Q2
H1
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:
Q2
H1
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:
Q2
H1
SaaS Segment
2024
(non-audited)
2023
(non-audited)
2024
(non-audited)
2023
(non-audited)
(in thousands of R$)
Gross profit
29,871
29,144
60,440
62,060
(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations
12,654
12,850
25,439
26,361
Non-GAAP Gross Profit(1)
42,525
41,994
85,879
88,421
Revenue
77,977
67,467
154,797
136,049
Gross margin(2)
38.3 %
43.2 %
39.0 %
45.6 %
Non-GAAP Gross Margin(3)
54.5 %
62.2 %
55.5 %
65.0 %
(1) We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment as gross profit for our SaaS business segment plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations for our SaaS business segment.
(2) We calculate gross margin for our SaaS business segment as gross profit for our SaaS business segment divided by revenue of our SaaS business segment.
(3) We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for SaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment divided by revenue for our SaaS business segment.
Q2
H1
CPaaS Segment
2024
(non-audited)
2023
(non-audited)
2024
(non-audited)
2023
(non-audited)
(in thousands of R$)
Gross profit
57,652
41,241
107,952
87,275
(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations
0
0
0
0
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:
Q2
H1
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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Texas Athletics and McCombs School of Business Launch New Bevo Lab, Bringing Together Sports, AI and Analytics
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Dell Technologies, Google Cloud and SHI International join Texas Athletics to power a first-of-its-kind hub for sports intelligence, data analytics, research, and talent development
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — University of Texas Athletics and the Business of Sports Institute (BOSI) in the McCombs School of Business, in cooperation with Longhorn Sports Properties, today announced the launch of Bevo Lab, a unique collaboration that will serve as higher education’s premier sports intelligence platform and living laboratory—bringing together sports, technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate human performance while expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Joined by Dell Technologies, Google Cloud, and SHI International, Texas Athletics is building the premier sports intelligence platform in higher education, creating a standard of excellence that spans 21 intercollegiate teams and over 500 student-athletes. Bevo Lab will leverage AI-driven research and data analytics to deliver real-world solutions to help athletes and coaches become more efficient in their training and preparation while developing a pipeline of students with hands-on experience for sought-after careers in technology and sports analytics.
“With the help of our nationally ranked academic leaders and cutting-edge technology brand sponsors, Bevo Lab will become the global benchmark for innovation in sports AI and data analytics, making Texas Athletics the most data-driven athletic program in the country,” said Chris Del Conte, vice president and Folger Family Athletics Director at The University of Texas. “What starts here changes the world, and this vision will transform collegiate athletics. There is no bigger stage, no more powerful brand and no better time than now to lead in this new evolution of sports technology.”
Del Conte will officially announce Bevo Lab today at Texas’ Business of College Sports Summit.
Named for the university’s esteemed and powerful live mascot, Bevo Lab will be a part of BOSI, an academic and research center in McCombs that combines business education, on-field/on-court performance analytics, applied research, and industry participation. The lab will engage as many as 40 student researchers annually in managing the modeling and data projects under the direction of acclaimed sports data analyst, author, and BOSI executive director Kirk Goldsberry, Ph.D.
“The AI and emerging technologies provided by our industry partners will empower our students and researchers to deliver improved efficiency and increased speed in data analysis to boost performance and improve success,” added Goldsberry. “Bevo Lab will reinforce Texas as a leader in sports analytics and AI and will serve as the blueprint for the future of sports.”
Key innovations driving the Bevo Lab:
Bevo Lakehouse: A unified data warehouse that consolidates previously siloed sports-specific data such as game film and wearable technology into a single platform—starting with football, before expanding across all 21 varsity sports.Predictive AI & analytics models: Custom machine learning frameworks, including “transfer AI” for roster evaluation, designed to give coaches actionable insights for game strategy, scouting, and player development.Tailored front-end applications: Intuitive visual and natural language interfaces built specifically for the distinct daily workflows of athletes, coaches and athletic executives.Next-generation skills training: A hands-on program for UT students to gain AI skills and deploy live applications alongside athletic teams. Through a first-of-its-kind Google Public Sector ambassador program, students will also get to work directly with engineering teams, gaining high-stakes industry experience to launch careers in tech and sports analytics.
Dell Technologies: Powering a New Era in College Athletics
Dell Technologies is deepening its decadeslong relationship with The University of Texas as the premier founding sponsor and the Official Technology Infrastructure Sponsor of Bevo Lab. Building on a broad history of collaboration that spans groundbreaking research at the Texas Advanced Computing Center and technology innovation across Texas Athletics, Dell is providing the secure AI-ready infrastructure that powers Bevo Lab, enabling students, researchers, coaches and student-athletes to transform data into actionable insights, accelerate innovation and elevate human performance.
“Bevo Lab represents the next chapter in Dell Technologies’ longstanding relationship with The University of Texas and our shared commitment to innovation,” said Geraldine Tunnell, chief marketing officer, Dell Technologies. “By providing the secure, AI-ready infrastructure that powers this initiative, we’re enabling students, researchers, coaches and student-athletes to turn data into insight, accelerate innovation and unlock new possibilities for human performance. Together, we’re helping shape the future of sports analytics, research and education.”
Google Cloud: Pioneering AI Breakthroughs from Campus to Game Day
Google Cloud joins Bevo Lab as the Official Cloud Provider and Enterprise AI Provider, establishing a secure, powerful data foundation built for the future of collegiate athletic performance. By leveraging Google Cloud and Gemini, Google’s advanced multimodal, agentic AI, student researchers and athletic staff members can quickly unify vast athletic datasets to generate real-time sports intelligence. Google Public Sector’s Rapid Innovation and Specialty Engineering Teams will collaborate directly with UT coaches and students to prototype new sports technology while mentoring future sports and technology leaders. In fact, early collaboration with Google Public Sector has already introduced AI-driven workflows that save UT coaches more than 15 hours per week in game preparation, giving them critical time back to focus on strategy and player development.
“As a proud UT alum, I am thrilled to see my alma mater leading the charge at the intersection of collegiate sports, academic research, and artificial intelligence,” said Matt Renner, president and chief revenue officer of Google Cloud. “Bevo Lab will establish a new global benchmark for sports innovation, directly enhancing how the Longhorns will train, game plan, and compete on the field while providing a premier launchpad for the next generation of tech and sports analytics leaders. By putting our advanced data analytics platforms and Gemini models into the hands of UT students, coaches, and researchers, we are building a secure foundation for sports intelligence that will define the future of the industry.”
SHI International: Uniting Strategy and Integration for the Win
Founding sponsor SHI will serve as the strategic technology and solutions integrator of Bevo Lab, translating Texas Athletics’ vision into a secure, scalable technology architecture. Drawing on its deep expertise across IT infrastructure, cloud, AI and cybersecurity, SHI will orchestrate the partner ecosystem, ensuring multiple technologies across Bevo Lab operate as one unified platform for sports innovation that will evolve with the university’s athletic performance and provide research and workforce development opportunities for students managing the data analytics projects.
“For nearly four decades, customers have trusted SHI to bring together the right technologies, partners and expertise to build, manage and secure some of the world’s most complex IT environments,” said Jack Hogan, vice president of Advanced Growth Technologies at SHI International. “As the strategic technology and solutions integrator of Bevo Lab, we are thrilled to turn best-of-breed infrastructure, cloud, data, AI and security technologies into one trusted, scalable environment that enables Texas Athletics, coaches, student-athletes and researchers to achieve greatness on the playing field, in the lab, in the classroom and throughout their post-college careers.”
Strategic Collaboration Across Athletics and Industry
Longhorn Sports Properties, the Austin-based division of college media and technology leader Learfield, assisted in the development of Bevo Lab and secured its founding corporate sponsors.
“Bevo Lab is a cutting-edge collaboration that will make a tremendous positive impact on our coaches, our student-athletes and the university,” said Lucas Motta, vice president of Longhorn Sports Properties. “We are excited to lock arms with Dell Technologies, Google Cloud and SHI as leaders within their industry, and together we will help power Texas Athletics to even more championships while preparing our students for the new era in the tech workforce.”
Bevo Lab will be housed in Innovation Tower adjacent to the UT campus and in the heart of Austin’s Innovation District. A dedicated microsite that details Bevo Lab and its research will be available at texaslonghorns.com/bevolab.
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud offers a powerful, optimized AI stack—including AI infrastructure, leading models like Gemini, data management capabilities, multicloud security solutions, developer tools and platform, as well as agents and applications—that enables organizations to transform their business for the Agentic Era. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner.
About SHI International
SHI International is a $16 billion transformational technology solutions integrator serving the needs of more than 17,000 corporate, enterprise, public sector and academic customer organizations around the world. It helps companies achieve business goals through the use of technologies ranging from software licensing and end user computing devices to innovative cloud and edge solutions. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, SHI is the largest Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the U.S.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative revenue generation solutions, student-athlete marketing initiatives, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
Media contacts:
University of Texas Athletics: John Bianco, john.bianco@athletics.utexas.edu, 512-471-1346
Longhorn Sports Properties/Learfield: Tammy Purves, tammy.purves@learfield.com, 404-932-3266
McCombs School of Business: Judie Kinonen, Judie.Kinonen@mccombs.utexas.edu, 409-356-3324
Dell Technologies: Lauren Mauro, media.relations@dell.com.
Google Cloud: press@google.com
SHI: Kaitlynn Cooney, SHI-PR@walkersands.com
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XbotGo Named World’s No. 1 Consumer Team Sports AI Tracking Camera Brand
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XbotGo recognized as the market leader in consumer team sports AI tracking technology based on 2025 unit sales.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XbotGo is proud to announce that it has officially been recognized as the World’s No. 1 Consumer Team Sports AI Tracking Camera Brand by China Insights Consultancy (CIC), a premier independent market research and consulting firm.
The certification, issued in October 2026 under research registration number CIC-2026-985176, is based on a comprehensive evaluation of global unit sales volume throughout the 2025 calendar year. The market research specifically measures consumer-grade camera devices designed for team sports, such as basketball and football, that leverage advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms to automatically track athletes and capture dynamic gameplay without manual operation.
“This global market recognition is a powerful testament to the hard work of our engineering teams and the trust our community places in us every day,” said Dr. David Tan, CEO of XbotGo. “From everyday parents and local youth coaches to elite amateur athletes, our mission has always been to make professional-grade sports analysis and hands-free recording accessible to everyone. Being named the global sales leader proves that our vision is resonating worldwide.”
The XbotGo Falcon series combines ultra-sharp 4K resolution, intelligent multi-player tracking, instant highlight creation, and seamless livestreaming capabilities into a compact, subscription-free device. By eliminating the need for a dedicated camera operator, XbotGo empowers teams and families to preserve and analyze every pivotal moment effortlessly.
To learn more about the XbotGo Falcon and explore its award-winning AI tracking technology, visit xbotgo.com.
About XbotGo
XbotGo was founded in 2021 by Dr. David Tan—a computer vision expert, hardware innovator, and devoted soccer dad. Like every parent on the sidelines, he found traditional cameras either too complex or too costly to capture his child’s moments on the field. That frustration sparked a vision: to make sports recording accessible to all through AI. Today, XbotGo is a global AI sports technology company owned by Blink Tech, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D centers across Silicon Valley, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Suzhou.
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DataBeyond Showcases PICKINGMAN in Global Livestream from Operating Waste-Sorting Facility
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DONGGUAN, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DataBeyond showcased PICKINGMAN, its embodied AI robot for mixed municipal solid waste sorting, during the robot’s first global public livestream at 8 a.m. Beijing time on October 22. The broadcast took place at the Liaobu Municipal Solid Waste Integrated Treatment Center in Dongguan.
Built for Waste-Sorting Conditions
The broadcast demonstrated the robot working on an operating sorting line, highlighting the application of embodied AI to demanding industrial tasks involving mixed materials, dirty conditions and repetitive manual labor. PICKINGMAN began operating at the facility on September 22.
PICKINGMAN features dual arms with a total of 14 degrees of freedom, IP65-rated dust and water protection, and a maximum picking rate of 3,600 picks per hour. Designed to support continuous 24/7 operation, it can sort recyclables including PET bottles and trays, PP containers, PE items, aluminum cans and glass. It coordinates perception, decision-making and motion control to identify and pick target materials on a moving conveyor.
Project Results
Jointly developed by DataBeyond and Guangdong Dongshi Environment Co., Ltd., the Liaobu project combines robotic picking with AI optical sorting and other processing equipment. According to project data, the complete sorting line can process 50 metric tons of mixed municipal solid waste in four hours, achieving approximately 35% waste reduction and 25% resource recovery. Previously, sorting recyclables from the same volume required four skilled workers working for eight hours.
The integrated line separates recyclables for downstream recovery before residual waste is compressed and sent for further treatment, connecting resource recovery with existing waste management operations.
Workforce Benefits and Next Steps
For operators facing recruitment and retention challenges, robotic picking offers an alternative to repetitive manual sorting. The project aims to reduce workers’ direct contact with waste and enable personnel to focus on equipment inspection, production coordination and other technical roles.
“During the livestream, we identified areas where the robot still needs improvement,” said DataBeyond’s Mo Zhuoya. “Bridging the gap between R&D and industrial deployment requires engineering experience. We will accelerate product iteration and conduct longer global livestreams.”
About DataBeyond
DataBeyond develops AI-powered optical sorting equipment and robotic solutions for recycling and solid waste processing. The company integrates AI and multisensor technologies to improve material separation and support resource recovery.
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