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Crowdfunding Market to Expand by USD 310.07 Billion (2024-2028) Driven by Social Media Promotion, AI-Powered Insights- Technavio

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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation- The global crowdfunding market size is estimated to grow by USD 310.07 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  14.94%  during the forecast period. Increasing use of social media as a source of free-of-cost promotion is driving market growth, with a trend towards crowdfunding campaigns as avenues for crowdsourcing. However, high time-consuming process  poses a challenge. Key market players include Chuffed.org Pty Ltd., Companisto GmbH, ConnectionPoint Systems Inc., Crowdcube Ltd., Crowdera Inc, Crowdfunder Ltd., DonorsChoose, FUELADREAM Online Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Fundable LLC, Fundly Inc., GGF Global Ltd., GoFundMe Inc., Indiegogo Inc., Ioby Inc., Ketto Online Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Kickstarter PBC, Kiva Microfunds, OPENDEAL INC., Patreon Inc., and Wishberry Online Services Pvt. Ltd..

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Crowdfunding Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 14.94%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 310.07 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

13.85

Regional analysis

APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

APAC at 62%

Key countries

US, Canada, China, Australia, and UK

Key companies profiled

Chuffed.org Pty Ltd., Companisto GmbH, ConnectionPoint Systems Inc., Crowdcube Ltd., Crowdera Inc, Crowdfunder Ltd., DonorsChoose, FUELADREAM Online Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Fundable LLC, Fundly Inc., GGF Global Ltd., GoFundMe Inc., Indiegogo Inc., Ioby Inc., Ketto Online Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Kickstarter PBC, Kiva Microfunds, OPENDEAL INC., Patreon Inc., and Wishberry Online Services Pvt. Ltd.

Market Driver

In the product development and customer acquisition process, traditional methods had minimal interaction with customers before product launch. However, crowdfunding campaigns offer a significant advantage by enabling entrepreneurs to engage with their target audience, even gauging potential product success. This interaction allows for continuous enhancement of value propositions and a better understanding of customer expectations. Previously, post-purchase behavior was the primary indicator of demand-pull or technology push for a product, influencing marketing strategy investment. With the rise of crowdsourcing, campaign owners can assess demand and expectations, positively impacting the global crowdfunding market growth during the forecast period. 

Crowdfunding is a popular method for product development and fundraising for startup companies and creators in various sectors like technology and food & beverage. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly used by crowdfunding service providers to enhance customer satisfaction and influence donor decisions. Social media platforms and government efforts support women entrepreneurs in accessing pre-seed and seed capital through fundraising campaigns. Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe connect contributors with charities, filmmakers, musicians, artists, and businesses. Marketing strategies on social networking sites reach a global audience, expanding the pool of individual investors and growing companies. Equity crowdfunding allows businessmen and entrepreneurs to raise alternative capital from the public. Internet penetration continues to expand, making crowdfunding more accessible. Influencing variables include donor demographics and influencer endorsements. Cultural sector projects and charities benefit from donations, while technology startups receive seed funding. Crowdfunding platforms provide online platforms for fundraisers to reach potential investors. 

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 Market Challenges

Crowdfunding is a method used by entrepreneurs to finance their product development and marketing efforts. This process involves several stages, including product registration, making the product compliant with standards, and securing initial investments. These pre-launch activities can be time-consuming and may lead to delays in crowdfunding projects. Fixed deadlines for project completion add pressure, and delays can result in customers withdrawing their investments, requesting refunds, or abandoning the project entirely. These issues can negatively impact investor and customer confidence in the global crowdfunding market, potentially hindering its growth during the forecast period.Entrepreneurs, businessmen, creators, filmmakers, musicians, and artists turn to crowdfunding markets for alternative capital when traditional channels like banks and venture capitalists fail to provide sufficient support. The public plays a crucial role in this process by offering funds through online platforms. Crowdfunding comes in various forms: reward-based, equity-based, debt-based, and donation-based. Challenges for project creators include reaching potential investors, setting realistic funding goals, and dealing with regulations. Location, credit score, and net worth may impact an investor’s decision. Growth prospects, technology, and industry sectors like media & entertainment, real estate, healthcare, and technology attract significant investments. Fraud and misuse of funds are potential risks, requiring awareness and credibility for both investors and fundraisers. Debt-based and equity-based crowdfunding involve financial risks, and investors should consider the growth prospects and reputation of the business platform before investing. Small & medium investments are common, but large investments require thorough research. Regulations and investor protections are essential to maintain trust in the crowdfunding market.

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Segment Overview 

This crowdfunding market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Type 1.1 P2P lending1.2 Equity investment1.3 Hybrid1.4 Reward1.5 OthersDeployment 2.1 On-premise2.2 CloudGeography 3.1 APAC3.2 Europe3.3 North America3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 P2P lending-  In the crowdfunding market, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending is a popular model where a fund provider lends money directly to a borrower without the need for a financial institution. This market’s growth is driven by several factors. Firstly, P2P lending allows individuals to access funds quickly for planned activities as lenders liquidate funds before loan terms end. Secondly, online portals facilitate minor investments that help small businesses. Thirdly, interest earned through P2P lending is considered part of personal savings, making it attractive. Entrepreneurs with business experience and a solid plan are likely to secure loans. Government initiatives support the market’s growth. However, the market growth rate is expected to be slow due to fewer participants opting for the P2P model, especially in MEA and APAC. The success of P2P lending depends on the nature of the start-ups and projects seeking funds. Start-ups with little experience may discourage investment, and P2P lending is generally not suitable for large amounts unless it’s for a business.

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Research Analysis

Crowdfunding is a revolutionary way for Entrepreneurs, Businessmen, Creators, Filmmakers, Musicians, Artists, and various individuals to raise funds for their projects. The Public plays a crucial role in this process by providing Support through Fundraisers on Online platforms. Artificial intelligence and Machine learning are increasingly being used by Crowdfunding service providers to analyze project potential and reach Startup companies and Investors. Social media platforms and Government efforts amplify reach, while Crowdfunding sites connect Creators with Contributors. Donor’s decision is influenced by various factors like project description, marketing strategies, and social networking sites. The Global audience can now contribute to projects they care about, making it a powerful tool for Charities and Donation-based campaigns. Equity Crowdfunding allows investors to own a piece of the business, broadening the scope of this dynamic market.

Market Research Overview

Crowdfunding is a revolutionary method for Entrepreneurs, Businessmen, Creators, Filmmakers, Musicians, Artists, and others to raise funds for their projects from the General Public. Online platforms serve as Crowdfunding marketplaces where Project Creators present their ideas to Potential Investors. Individual investors, Startup firms, and Growing Companies seek Alternative capital through Debt-based, Reward-based, Equity-based, and Donation-based crowdfunding. Traditional channels like Banks and Venture Capitalists face competition. Regulations, Location, Credit score, Net worth, and Growth prospects influence the Crowdfunding landscape. Technology, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate, Healthcare, and other sectors leverage Crowdfunding. Fraud and Misuse of funds are concerns, but transparency and due diligence mitigate risks. Reputation and Credibility are crucial for Business platforms and Project Creators. AI, Machine Learning, and Crowdfunding Service Providers streamline the process. Equity Crowdfunding, Donation-based, and Crowdfunding for Charities gain popularity. Marketing strategies, Social media platforms, and Government efforts expand the reach of Crowdfunding. Women Entrepreneurs and Fundraising campaigns in the Food & Beverage and Technology segments benefit from this trend. Internet penetration and Crowdfunding sites attract Contributors worldwide.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeP2P LendingEquity InvestmentHybridRewardOthersDeploymentOn-premiseCloudGeographyAPACEuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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OR YEHUDA, Israel, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 

Third Quarter Highlights

Quarterly revenues increased by 4.2% year-over-year to $64.1 million;Quarterly services revenues increased by 19.9% year-over-year to $37.1 million;GAAP results:
– Quarterly GAAP gross margin was 65.7%;
– Quarterly GAAP operating margin was 5.3%;
– Quarterly GAAP net income was $3.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share;Non-GAAP results:
– Quarterly Non-GAAP gross margin was 65.8%;
– Quarterly Non-GAAP operating margin was 7.4%;
– Quarterly Non-GAAP net income was $4.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share;Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 million for the quarter;AudioCodes repurchased 1,517,568 of its ordinary shares during the quarter at an aggregate cost of $15.1 million.

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AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC) (the “Company”), a global leader in enterprise voice and VoiceAI business solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Revenues for the third quarter of 2026 were $64.1 million compared to $61.5 million for the third quarter of 2025.

Net income was $3.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $2.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $4.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $4.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025.

Non-GAAP net income excludes: (i) share-based compensation expenses; (ii) amortization expenses related to intangible assets; and (iii) financial income (expenses) related to exchange rate differences in connection with revaluation of assets and liabilities in non-dollar denominated currencies. Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin exclude: (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) amortization expenses related to intangible assets. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided in the tables that accompany the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this press release.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 million for the third quarter of 2026. Cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, short-term marketable securities, and long-term financial investments were $47.1 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $75.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, short-term marketable securities, and long-term financial investments was primarily the result of the use of cash for the continued repurchase of the Company’s ordinary shares pursuant to its share repurchase program and the payment of a cash dividend during each of the first and third quarters of 2026. This was partially offset by cash generated from operating activities.

“I am pleased to report strong financial results and continued business momentum for the third-quarter 2026. Our solid financial results demonstrate progress in our strategic transformation of AudioCodes into a voice AI-driven cloud software and services company,” said Shabtai Adlersberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of AudioCodes.

“Third-quarter results were driven by continued momentum in our two key growth pillars: the Live suite of managed services for UCaaS and CX, and our VoiceAI business. Combined annual recurring revenue (ARR) for these segments reached $87 million, up 16% year over year. Our Microsoft Teams business continued to grow with sustained momentum, growing 4% year over year.

“Our UCaaS and CX connectivity business, which now accounts for more than 85% of our overall business, has remained resilient, with a promising outlook for 2027.

“Building on revenue growth earlier this year, our VoiceAI business grew 50% in the first three quarters of 2026 year-over-year, reflecting strong, broad-based demand across the portfolio. During the quarter, VoiceAI Connect and Live Hub continued to achieve record bookings, supported by a growing pipeline, new customer wins, and significant expansion among existing customers. Revenue from Voca CIC, our Microsoft Teams-certified contact center solution, grew more than 40% year over year during the quarter. Meeting Insights and Mia Edge, our enterprise-grade meeting intelligence solutions for cloud and on-premises environments, also gained traction, with revenue growing more than 100% during this quarter compared with the same period a year earlier. 

“Overall, we achieved our operational and financial targets for the third quarter period. The ongoing investments in Live services and VoiceAI have significantly contributed to our success and position us favorably for continued healthy top-line growth throughout the rest of 2026 and 2027,” concluded Mr. Adlersberg. 

Share Buy Back Program and Cash Dividend

On August 4, 2026, the Company declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share. The dividend, in the aggregate amount of approximately $4.8 million, was paid on September 3, 2026, to all of the Company’s shareholders of record on August 19, 2026.

In September 2026, the Company received court approval in Israel to purchase up to an aggregate amount of $30 million of ordinary shares. The court approval also permits AudioCodes to declare a dividend out of any part of this amount. The approval is valid through March 9, 2027.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the Company acquired 1,517,568 of its ordinary shares under its share repurchase program for a total consideration of $15.1 million.

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had $26.7 million available under this approval for the repurchase of shares and/or declaration of cash dividends.

As of September 30, 2026, the total outstanding shares of the Company were 23,296,828.

Conference Call & Web Cast Information

AudioCodes will conduct a conference call at 8:30 A.M., Eastern Time today to discuss the Company’s third quarter of 2026 operating performance, financial results and outlook. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing one of the following numbers:

United States Participants: 888–506-0062

International Participants: +1 (973) 528-0011

The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast. Investors are invited to listen to the call live via webcast at the AudioCodes investor website at http://www.audiocodes.com/investors-lobby.

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AudioCodes invites you to join our online community and follow us on: AudioCodes Voice Blog, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

About AudioCodes

AudioCodes Ltd. (NASDAQ: AUDC) (TASE: AUDC) is a global leader in enterprise voice and VoiceAI business solutions. We help organizations unlock the full value of voice, transforming every conversation, whether human or AI, into a strategic asset that drives better business outcomes. Our portfolio spans voice connectivity, unified communications and contact center integration, and next-generation voice AI applications that enhance collaboration, automate workflows and deliver real-time insights. With over 30 years of global experience and trusted by 65 of the Fortune 100, AudioCodes powers the intelligent enterprise, connecting people, platforms and data to move business forward.

For more information on AudioCodes, visit http://www.audiocodes.com.

Statements concerning AudioCodes’ business outlook or future economic performance, product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto, and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters, are “forward-looking statements” as the term is defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in such statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the effect of global economic conditions in general and conditions in AudioCodes’ industry and target markets in particular, including governmental undertakings to address such conditions; shifts in supply and demand; market acceptance of new products and the demand for existing products; the impact of competitive products and pricing on AudioCodes’ and its customers’ products and markets; timely product and technology development, upgrades, the advent of artificial intelligence, and the ability to manage changes in market conditions and evolving regulatory regimes, as applicable; possible need for additional financing; the ability to satisfy covenants in AudioCodes’ financing agreements; possible impacts and disruptions from AudioCodes’ acquisitions, including the ability of AudioCodes to successfully integrate the products and operations of acquired companies into AudioCodes’ business; possible adverse impacts attributable to any pandemic or other public health crisis on our business and results of operations; the effects of the current and any future hostilities involving Israel, including in the regions in which we or our counterparties operate, which may affect our operations and may limit our ability to produce and sell our solutions; any disruption in our operations by the obligations of our personnel to perform military service as a result of current or future military actions involving Israel; and any other factors described in AudioCodes’ filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. AudioCodes assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

©2026 AudioCodes Ltd. All rights reserved. AudioCodes, AC, HD VoIP, HD VoIP Sounds Better, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, What’s Inside Matters, OSN, SmartTAP, User Management Pack, VMAS, VoIPerfect, VoIPerfectHD, Your Gateway To VoIP, 3GX, AudioCodes One Voice, AudioCodes Meeting Insights, and AudioCodes Room Experience are trademarks or registered trademarks of AudioCodes Limited. All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

U.S. dollars in thousands 

September 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 41,991

$ 45,282

Short-term bank deposits

252

239

Short-term marketable securities

2,520

27,350

Trade receivables, net

64,553

67,358

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

13,357

19,064

Inventories

24,926

22,032

Total current assets

147,599

181,325

LONG-TERM ASSETS:

Long-term Trade receivables

$ 12,150

$ 13,065

Long-term financial investments

2,372

2,790

Deferred tax assets

6,501

7,773

Operating lease right-of-use assets

30,491

30,077

Severance pay funds

22,227

21,163

Total long-term assets

73,741

74,868

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

29,679

29,248

GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND OTHER, NET

40,054

37,579

Total assets

$ 291,073

$ 323,020

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Trade payables

$ 10,849

$ 6,416

Other payables and accrued expenses

29,584

30,284

Deferred revenues

40,017

38,243

Short-term operating lease liabilities

7,122

6,635

Total current liabilities

87,572

81,578

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Accrued severance pay

$ 18,609

$ 18,278

Deferred revenues and other liabilities

25,414

20,517

Long-term operating lease liabilities

32,084

31,348

Total long-term liabilities

76,107

70,143

Total shareholders’ equity

127,394

171,299

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$ 291,073

$ 323,020

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

 Nine months ended

Three months ended

 September 30,

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Revenues:

Products

$ 83,545

$ 86,896

$ 27,037

$ 30,606

Services

105,700

96,103

37,107

30,941

Total Revenues

189,245

182,999

64,144

61,547

Cost of revenues:

Products

30,667

33,086

10,507

11,150

Services

33,958

31,370

11,503

10,112

Total Cost of revenues

64,625

64,456

22,010

21,262

Gross profit

124,620

118,543

42,134

40,285

Operating expenses:

Research and development, net

40,801

39,087

13,447

13,188

Selling and marketing

61,867

57,318

21,203

18,942

General and administrative

12,018

11,832

4,112

4,094

Total operating expenses

114,686

108,237

38,762

36,224

Operating income

9,934

10,306

3,372

4,061

Financial income (expenses), net

(898)

586

1,243

64

Income before taxes on income

9,036

10,892

4,615

4,125

Taxes on income, net

(2,968)

(3,838)

(977)

(1,393)

Net income

$ 6,068

$ 7,054

$ 3,638

$ 2,732

Basic net earnings per share

$ 0.24

$ 0.24

$ 0.15

$ 0.10

Diluted net earnings per share

$ 0.24

$ 0.24

$ 0.15

$ 0.10

Weighted average number of shares used in
computing basic net earnings per share (in
thousands)

25,197

28,858

23,939

28,169

Weighted average number of shares used in
computing diluted net earnings per share (in
thousands)

25,716

29,356

24,504

28,672

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Gross profit

$ 124,620

$ 118,543

$ 42,134

$ 40,285

Gross margin

65.9 %

64.8 %

65.7 %

65.5 %

Share-based compensation (1)

215

319

62

94

Amortization expenses (2)

–

366

–

122

Non-GAAP gross profit

124,835

119,228

42,196

40,501

Non-GAAP gross margin

66.0 %

65.2 %

65.8 %

65.8 %

Operating income

$ 9,934

$ 10,306

$ 3,372

$ 4,061

Operating margin

5.2 %

5.6 %

5.3 %

6.6 %

Share-based compensation (1)

4,193

4,901

1,382

1,625

Amortization expenses (2)

19

399

–

133

Non-GAAP operating income

14,146

15,606

4,754

5,819

Non-GAAP operating margin

7.5 %

8.5 %

7.4 %

9.5 %

Net income

$ 6,068

$ 7,054

$ 3,638

$ 2,732

Net earnings per share

$ 0.24

$ 0.24

$ 0.15

$ 0.10

Share-based compensation (1)

4,193

4,901

1,382

1,625

Amortization expenses (2)

19

399

–

133

Exchange rate differences (3)

1,329

1,310

(1,059)

392

Non-GAAP net income

$ 11,609

$ 13,664

$ 3,961

$ 4,882

Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share

$ 0.44

$ 0.45

$ 0.16

$ 0.17

Weighted average number of shares used in computing
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share (in thousands)

26,447

30,094

25,191

29,437


(1) Share-based compensation expenses related to options and restricted share units granted to employees and others.
(2) Amortization expenses related to intangible assets.
(3) Financial income (expenses) related to exchange rate differences in connection with revaluation of assets and 
liabilities in non-dollar denominated currencies.

Note: Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that non-GAAP information is useful because it can enhance the understanding of its ongoing economic performance and therefore uses internally this non-GAAP information to evaluate and manage its operations. The Company has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform comparisons of operating results in a manner similar to how the Company analyzes its operating results and because many comparable companies report this type of information.
The non-GAAP measures used by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

U.S. dollars in thousands

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 6,068

$ 7,054

$ 3,638

$ 2,732

Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

3,386

3,096

1,174

1,183

Amortization of marketable securities premiums and
accretion of discounts, net

136

312

14

115

Decrease (increase) in accrued severance pay, net

(733)

(714)

342

(790)

Share-based compensation expenses

4,193

4,901

1,382

1,625

Decrease in deferred tax assets, net

1,206

708

516

401

Cash financial loss (income), net

571

37

164

15

Decrease in operating lease right-of-use assets

3,649

3,292

1,386

1,093

Decrease (increase) in operating lease liabilities

(2,840)

(133)

(2,466)

(555)

Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net

3,720

(10,373)

(3,041)

(7,237)

Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid
expenses

3,213

(6,464)

2,730

(2,020)

Decrease (increase) in inventories

(3,054)

7,261

(1,188)

2,285

Increase in trade payables

4,161

2,761

1,278

2,674

Decrease (increase) in other payables and accrued
expenses

(8,170)

7,027

(4,020)

277

Increase in deferred revenues

7,491

6,471

2,171

2,256

Net cash provided by operating activities

22,997

25,236

4,080

4,054

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from short-term deposits

(13)

(23)

3

(5)

Proceeds from financial investments

134

243

12

65

Proceeds from maturity of marketable securities

24,827

5,200

7,450

2,000

Purchase of financial investments

(135)

(442)

–

–

Purchase of property and equipment

(3,355)

(4,830)

(1,059)

(1,571)

Net cash provided by investing activities

21,458

148

6,406

489

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

U.S. dollars in thousands

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Purchase of treasury shares

(37,669)

(24,514)

(15,121)

(12,696)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

(10,077)

(10,934)

(4,788)

(5,608)

Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options

–

240

–

67

Net cash used in financing activities

(47,746)

(35,208)

(19,909)

(18,237)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(3,291)

(9,824)

(9,423)

(13,694)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

45,282

58,749

51,414

62,619

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 41,991

$ 48,925

$ 41,991

$ 48,925

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Niran Baruch, 
Chief Financial Officer 
AudioCodes
Tel: +972-3-976-4000
niran.baruch@audiocodes.com 

 

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AWS launches “Semarak AI Malaysia”, a national program to bring AI tools to government officers, students, and local software companies

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AWS is investing to put Amazon Quick, the AI built for work, in the hands of up to 445,000 government officers — supporting Malaysia’s nation-building agenda by giving public-sector teams practical, hands-on experience applying agentic AI to everyday workGovTech Malaysia launches GovHub, powered by Kiro, for developers to bring engineering rigor to agentic development, starting with a 500-developer pilot in 2026, with a goal to reach 4,000 by 2028Over 3,000 polytechnic students and lecturers set a national record by building agentic AI solutions in Malaysia’s largest AI competition using Kiro, AWS’s engineering agent

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today launched “Semarak AI Malaysia” at AWS Cloud and AI Day Kuala Lumpur, a flagship national program that equips Malaysia’s government officers, students, software companies, and communities with the AI tools and skills to build their own solutions.

Semarak AI Malaysia is organized around three pillars: AI Negara for the public sector, AI Ekonomi for businesses, and AI Rakyat for communities. Semarak AI Malaysia focuses on the step after initial AI adoption: equipping more Malaysians with the access and skills to build with AI themselves.

“For Malaysia to lead in the regional AI economy, we need a workforce and a software industry that can build, not just consume, AI technology. Through Semarak AI Malaysia, AWS is building on its MYR29.2 billion commitment to Malaysia to turn that ambition into reality. This program starts with our civil servants and students, and extends to our software companies so they can develop AI solutions that serve Malaysian businesses and compete across the region,” said YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.

AI Negara: Equipping government officers to build AI services that drive better citizen outcomes
GovTech Malaysia, Ministry of Digital (Kementerian Digital), is launching GovHub, powered by Kiro, through JDN’s AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) platform. The phase one pilot starts with 500 developers in 2026, with a goal to onboard 4,000 developers by 2028. Kiro uses spec-driven development to turn developers’ prompts into structured specifications for requirements, design, and implementation — giving AI all the context it needs before writing a line of code, so developers build what they want in fewer tries. To complement the tools knowledge workers use to build, AWS is investing to put Amazon Quick, the AI built for work, in the hands of up to 445,000 government officers; also through JDN’s AIaaS platform. Officers can use Quick to tackle higher-order tasks such as analyzing procurement data, synthesizing policy research across agencies, and surfacing patterns in large datasets.

AI Ekonomi: Giving Malaysian businesses the AI tools to compete and grow
Since the AWS Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur) Region launched in 2024, software companies in Malaysia building on AWS have grown their cloud and AI workloads by an average of approximately 30% between 2024-2025. These companies build the industry-specific applications that banks, retailers, manufacturers, hotels, logistics firms, and public agencies run every day. Malaysia-based software company MOCHI Technologies, for example, is building on AWS to help more than 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises manage marketing, customer relationships, HR, and operations through a single AI-native platform. Supporting the growth of companies like MOCHI is central to the Semarak AI Malaysia program.

The Sarawak SaaS Accelerator (SaSAR), a collaboration between AWS and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), is designed to grow this pipeline of software companies in Malaysia. The program works with software companies to build AI products on AWS while SDEC matches them with Sarawak businesses looking to adopt AI solutions. The pilot cohort graduated over 20 software companies representing high-growth sectors in the Sarawakian economy spanning agriculture, automotive, and medical. Graduates received AWS cloud credits and technical mentorship from AWS, business-building guidance from SDEC, and have since established collaborations with government agencies, energy providers, and enterprise partners across Sarawak to drive adoption of their AI products. One early proof of concept involves an AI-enabled software testing solution designed to help organizations test and validate applications, including mobile applications, across various industries. The solution is undergoing validation with pilot users to refine its capabilities ahead of wider deployment.

Recognizing that local partners are crucial to deepen AI adoption at scale, AWS is also working with GD XCHANGE, the solutions arm of last-mile logistics provider GDEX, and AWS distributor VSTECS, to put AI tools directly into the hands of the thousands of SMEs GDEX already serves across e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing. Through the program, eligible SMEs receive six months of complimentary access to Quick and Kiro following an AI readiness assessment, equipping them with AI assistants for everyday business tasks. The collaboration aims to onboard 10,000 SMEs by 2028. One retail SME is already using Quick and Kiro to automate competitor-price tracking and demand forecasting, responding to market shifts in hours instead of weeks.

AI Rakyat: Building AI skills in Malaysian communities
AWS is strengthening Malaysia’s AI talent pipeline at the polytechnic and community college level, building on a collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)’s Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti (JPPKK). Over 3,000 students and lecturers from polytechnics and community colleges nationwide set a new national milestone in the Malaysia Book of Records for the largest participation in an agentic AI competition through the POLYCC Agentic AI League 2026. Kiro was selected as the competition’s primary coding tool, enabling students with no programming background to engage with agentic AI concepts in natural language. AWS has also adopted its first school in Malaysia under the government’s Sekolah Angkat MADANI program: Sekolah Kebangsaan Datuk Keramat (1) in Kuala Lumpur. AWS will upgrade the school’s digital and STEM facilities, train teachers to deliver coding and robotics lessons, and run hands-on activities in drone technology and digital safety for students.

“When the public sector leads in building with AI, it becomes the lighthouse for the rest of the country. That’s what Semarak AI Malaysia is designed to do; equip civil servants, software companies, and students with the tools to build their own AI solutions. Every ministry, every developer, and every student who builds with AI raises the bar for what’s next.” said Hussein Mohd Ali, Country Manager, Malaysia, AWS.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is guided by customer obsession, pace of innovation, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. By democratizing technology for nearly two decades and making cloud computing and generative AI accessible to organizations of every size and industry, AWS has built one of the fastest-growing enterprise technology businesses in history. Millions of customers trust AWS to accelerate innovation, transform their businesses, and shape the future. With the most comprehensive AI capabilities and global infrastructure footprint, AWS empowers builders to turn big ideas into reality. Learn more at aws.amazon.com and follow @AWSNewsroom.

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Corero Network Security Accelerates International Growth with Strategic Investment in Regional Leadership and Partnerships

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New leadership appointments strengthen EMEA and APAC operations as Corero builds on commercial momentum and industry recognition.

LONDON, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQX: DDOSF), the distributed denial of service (“DDoS”) protection specialists and champion of adaptive, real-time service availability, today announced continued investment in its European and international operations, expanding regional leadership, technical expertise, and channel resources to accelerate partner-led growth across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

As part of this expansion, Corero appointed Michael Woduschegg as General Manager and Field CTO, EMEA/APAC, bringing extensive industry experience and technical leadership. Corero will also add a Director of EMEA Channels in December to strengthen partner relationships and accelerate regional go-to-market initiatives.

“International growth requires more than entering new markets. It requires investing in the people, expertise, and partnerships that make sustainable success possible,” said Carl Herberger, Chief Executive Officer at Corero Network Security. “By strengthening local leadership and technical resources, we’re positioning Corero and our partners to capitalize on growing demand for cyber resiliency and real-time DDoS protection.”

Corero’s expansion is backed by strong performance and partner success. Q3 2026 order intake grew 50% year-over-year, fueled by channel-led wins across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. That partner success also earned Corero and UK Servers, a provider of high-speed dedicated servers, colocation, cloud solutions and high availability cloud internet services, a finalist spot in the Best Technology Partnership category at the 2026 ISPA UK Awards.

“Our partners are central to Corero’s growth, and we’re committed to reinvesting in their success,” said Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Channel Chief at Corero Network Security. “Michael’s appointment and new EMEA channel leadership strengthen the support we provide, from technical enablement to joint go-to-market initiatives. When our partners grow, Corero grows.”

Corero will continue expanding strategic alliances, strengthening regional partnerships, and investing in sales and technical resources to support sustainable international growth.

About Corero Network Security

Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: DDOSF).

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