Technology

Harmonic Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

Published

2 years ago

October 28, 2024

Record revenue with Broadband revenue up 92% year over year

Video returned to profitability with greater than 10% Adjusted EBITDA margin

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced its unaudited results for the third quarter of 2024.

“Our third quarter results demonstrated strong execution as we achieved record total company revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, with both broadband and video revenue exceeding expectations,” said Nimrod Ben-Natan, president and chief executive officer of Harmonic. “This strong quarterly performance coupled with our market leading technology solutions leaves us well-positioned for further future growth.”

Q3 Financial and Business Highlights

Financial

Revenue: $195.8 million, up 54% compared to $127.2 million in the prior year periodBroadband segment revenue: $145.3 million, compared to $75.8 million in the prior year periodVideo segment revenue: $50.4 million, compared to $51.4 million in the prior year periodGross margin: GAAP 53.5% and non-GAAP 53.7%, both higher compared to GAAP 48.5% and non-GAAP 49.5% in the prior year periodBroadband segment non-GAAP gross margin: 48.3% compared to 44.5% in the prior year periodVideo segment non-GAAP gross margin: 69.0% compared to 56.9% in the prior year periodOperating income (loss): GAAP income $35.4 million and non-GAAP income $44.5 million, compared to GAAP loss $8.6 million and non-GAAP income $0.1 million in the prior year periodNet income (loss): GAAP net income $21.7 million and non-GAAP net income of $29.9 million, compared to GAAP net loss $6.5 million and non-GAAP net income $0.0 million in the prior year periodNon-GAAP adjusted EBITDA: $43.4 million income compared to $3.5 million income in the prior year periodNet income (loss) per share: GAAP net income per share of $0.19 and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.26, compared to GAAP net loss per share of $0.06 and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.00 in the prior year periodBacklog and deferred revenue of $584.7 millionCash: $58.2 million, compared to $75.6 million in the prior year period

Business

Commercially deployed our cOSTM solution with 121 customers, serving 32.0 million cable modemsComcast and Harmonic demonstrated the industry’s first Unified DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber solution at SCTE TechExpo24, with Unified DOCSIS 4.0 technology now available for all MSOsIncreased Broadband customer diversification with 7 new customer wins, including Bluepeak Fiber and Tribal Ready selecting Harmonic’s cOS broadband platformFurther progress on Video sales pipeline of larger Appliance and Tier 1 SaaS opportunities

Select Financial Information

GAAP

Non-GAAP

Key Financial Results

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2023

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2023

(Unaudited, in millions, except per share data)

Net revenue

$ 195.8

$ 138.7

$ 127.2

Net income (loss)

$ 21.7

$ (12.5)

$ (6.5)

$ 29.9

$ 9.3

$ —

Net income (loss) per share

$ 0.19

$ (0.11)

$ (0.06)

$ 0.26

$ 0.08

$ 0.00

Other Financial Information

Q3 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2023

(Unaudited, in millions)

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter (1)

$ 43.4

$ 16.1

$ 3.5

Bookings for the quarter

$ 171.4

$ 72.4

$ 96.3

Backlog and deferred revenue as of quarter end

$ 584.7

$ 613.1

$ 627.2

Cash and cash equivalents as of quarter end

$ 58.2

$ 45.9

$ 75.6

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Preliminary Net Income (loss) to Consolidated Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation” below for a reconciliation to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP measure.

* Not applicable

Explanations regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures and related definitions, and reconciliations of our GAAP and Non-GAAP measures, are provided in the sections below entitled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations”.

Financial Guidance

Q4 2024 GAAP Financial Guidance

(Unaudited, in millions, except
percentages and per share data)

Low

High

Broadband

Video

Total GAAP

Broadband

Video

Total GAAP

Net revenue

$ 160

$ 45

$ 205

$ 170

$ 50

$ 220

Gross margin %

55.4 %

56.7 %

Gross profit

$ 114

$ 125

Tax rate

26 %

Net income

$ 30

$ 36

Net income per share

$ 0.26

$ 0.31

Shares (1)

117.8

(1) Diluted shares assumes stock price at $13.34 (Q3 2024 average price).

2024 GAAP Financial Guidance

(Unaudited, in millions, except
percentages and per share data)

Low

High

Broadband

Video

Total GAAP

Broadband

Video

Total GAAP

Net revenue (1)

$ 477

$ 184

$ 662

$ 487

$ 189

$ 677

Gross margin %

53.6 %

54.0 %

Gross profit

$ 354

$ 366

Tax rate

26 %

Net income

$ 31

$ 37

Net income per share

$ 0.27

$ 0.32

Shares (2)

117.5

(1) Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

(2) Diluted shares assumes stock price at $13.34 (Q3 2024 average price).

Q4 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Guidance (1)

(Unaudited, in millions, except
percentages and per share data)

Low

High

Broadband

Video

Total

Broadband

Video

Total

Gross margin %

53.0 %

64.0 %

55.4 %

54.0 %

66.0 %

56.7 %

Gross profit

$ 85

$ 29

$ 114

$ 92

$ 33

$ 125

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 54

$ 2

$ 55

$ 59

$ 5

$ 64

Tax rate

21 %

Net income per share

$ 0.33

$ 0.39

Shares (3)

117.8

(1) Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations on Financial Guidance” below. Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

(2) Refer to “Net Income to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation on Financial Guidance” below for a reconciliation to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure.

(3) Diluted shares assumes stock price at $13.34 (Q3 2024 average price).

2024 Non-GAAP Financial Guidance (1)

(Unaudited, in millions, except
percentages and per share data)

Low

High

Broadband

Video

Total

Broadband

Video

Total

Gross margin %

49.6 %

64.9 %

53.9 %

50.0 %

65.4 %

54.3 %

Gross profit

$ 237

$ 120

$ 356

$ 244

$ 124

$ 368

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 118

$ 1

$ 119

$ 123

$ 4

$ 127

Tax rate

21 %

Net income per share (3)

$ 0.67

$ 0.73

Shares (3)

117.5

(1) Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations on Financial Guidance” below. Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

(2) Refer to “Net Income to Consolidated Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation on Financial Guidance” below for a reconciliation to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure.

(3) Diluted shares assumes stock price at $13.34 (Q3 2024 average price).

Conference Call Information

Harmonic will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Monday, October 28, 2024. The live webcast will be available on the Harmonic Investor Relations website at http://investor.harmonicinc.com. To participate via telephone, please register in advance using this link, https://register.vevent.com/register/BI24dc955b30d3439abf656ef581cfa35c. A replay will be available after 5:00 p.m. PT on the same website.

About Harmonic Inc.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry’s first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements related to our expectations regarding: net revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, operating income (loss), Adjusted EBITDA, tax expense and tax rate, and net income (loss) per diluted share. Our expectations regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include, in no particular order, the following: customer concentration and consolidation; loss of one or more key customers; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the market and technology trends underlying our Broadband and Video businesses will not continue to develop in their current direction or pace; the impact of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; the mix of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance of our new or existing products; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated with our cOSTM and VOS product solutions; dependence on various broadband and video industry trends; inventory management; the lack of timely availability or the impact of increases in the prices of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the effect of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the impact on our business of natural disasters. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Harmonic’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP” or referred to herein as “reported”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide management and other users with additional meaningful financial information that should be considered when assessing our ongoing performance. Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business, establish operating budgets, set internal measurement targets and make operating decisions.

These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. The Company believes that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Harmonic’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Harmonic’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

The Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures, when shown in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and its historical and projected results of operations. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The non-GAAP measures presented here are: Gross profit, operating expenses, income (loss) from operations, non-operating expenses and net income (loss), Adjusted EBITDA (including those amounts as a percentage of revenue) and net income (loss) per diluted share. The presentation of non-GAAP information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and is not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP results published by other companies. A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release to the most directly comparable historical GAAP financial measures is included with the financial statements provided with this press release. The non-GAAP adjustments described below have historically been excluded from our GAAP financial measures.

Our non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related income tax effects:

Stock-based compensation – Although stock-based compensation is a key incentive offered to our employees, we continue to evaluate our business performance excluding stock-based compensation expenses. We believe that management is limited in its ability to project the impact stock-based compensation would have on our operating results. In addition, for comparability purposes, we believe it is useful to provide a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes stock-based compensation in order to better understand the long-term performance of our core business and to facilitate the comparison of our results to the results of our peer companies.

Restructuring and related charges – Harmonic from time to time incurs restructuring charges which primarily consist of employee severance, one-time termination benefits related to the reduction of its workforce, and other costs. These charges are associated with material business shifts. We exclude these items because we do not believe they are reflective of our ongoing long-term business and operating results.

Non-cash interest expense expenses related to convertible notes and other debt – We record the amortization of issuance costs as non-cash interest expense. We believe that excluding these costs provides meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance and liquidity, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. In addition, we believe excluding these costs from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to our historical operating results and comparisons to peer company operating results.

Discrete tax items and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments – The income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments relates to the tax effect of the adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP financial measures in order to provide a more meaningful measure of non-GAAP net income.

Depreciation – Depreciation expense, along with interest, tax and stock-based compensation expense, and restructuring charges, is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because we do not believe depreciation and the other items relate to the ordinary course of our business or are reflective of our underlying business performance.

Non-recurring advisory fees – There were non-recurring costs that we excluded from non-GAAP results relating to professional accounting, tax and legal fees associated with strategic corporate initiatives.

Asset impairment and related charges – We exclude asset impairment and related charges due to the nature of such expenses being unusual and arising outside the ordinary course of continuing operations. These costs primarily consist of impairments of fixed assets, right-of-use assets and related leasehold improvements, and other unrecoverable facility costs due to the intended change in use of certain leased space.

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, in thousands, except par value)

September 27,
2024

December 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 58,174

$ 84,269

Restricted cash

327

—

Accounts receivable, net

173,730

141,531

Inventories

73,864

83,982

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

30,273

20,950

Total current assets

336,368

330,732

Property and equipment, net

28,396

36,683

Operating lease right-of-use assets

13,471

20,817

Goodwill

239,597

239,150

Deferred income taxes

107,380

104,707

Other non-current assets

34,649

36,117

Total assets

$ 759,861

$ 768,206

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Convertible debt

$ —

$ 114,880

Current portion of long-term debt

1,944

—

Current portion of other borrowings

5,285

4,918

Accounts payable

42,480

38,562

Deferred revenue

50,891

46,217

Operating lease liabilities

5,971

6,793

Other current liabilities

55,091

61,024

Total current liabilities

161,662

272,394

Long-term debt

112,819

—

Other long-term borrowings

9,458

10,495

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

15,647

18,965

Other non-current liabilities

31,338

29,478

Total liabilities

330,924

331,332

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

—

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000 shares authorized; 116,511 and 112,407 shares
issued and outstanding at September 27, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

117

112

Additional paid-in capital

2,424,322

2,405,043

Accumulated deficit

(1,991,615)

(1,962,575)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,887)

(5,706)

Total stockholders’ equity

428,937

436,874

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 759,861

$ 768,206

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Revenue:

Appliance and integration

$ 153,685

$ 84,760

$ 329,464

$ 310,681

SaaS and service

42,071

42,443

127,092

130,134

Total net revenue

195,756

127,203

456,556

440,815

Cost of revenue:

Appliance and integration

77,683

48,992

171,635

166,177

SaaS and service

13,341

16,527

43,651

43,960

Total cost of revenue

91,024

65,519

215,286

210,137

Total gross profit

104,732

61,684

241,270

230,678

Operating expenses:

Research and development

30,073

30,316

89,562

96,030

Selling, general and administrative

35,851

39,245

114,537

121,300

Asset impairment and related charges

3,103

—

12,103

—

Restructuring and related charges

281

726

14,800

809

Total operating expenses

69,308

70,287

231,002

218,139

Income (loss) from operations

35,424

(8,603)

10,268

12,539

Interest expense, net

(2,686)

(619)

(4,833)

(2,125)

Other income (expense), net

(3,932)

343

(3,602)

(86)

Income (loss) before income taxes

28,806

(8,879)

1,833

10,328

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

7,088

(2,384)

736

10,175

Net income (loss)

$ 21,718

$ (6,495)

$ 1,097

$ 153

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$ 0.19

$ (0.06)

$ 0.01

$ —

Diluted

$ 0.19

$ (0.06)

$ 0.01

$ —

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

116,403

112,031

114,594

111,431

Diluted

117,358

112,031

117,385

117,910

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, in thousands)

Nine Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 1,097

$ 153

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

Depreciation

9,171

9,178

Asset impairment and related charges

12,103

—

Stock-based compensation

19,587

20,724

Foreign currency remeasurement

6,513

(814)

Deferred income taxes, net

(2,673)

2,026

Provision for excess and obsolete inventories

3,135

6,514

Other adjustments

435

1,689

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(31,611)

(2,558)

Inventories

6,592

14,532

Other assets

(3,489)

6,164

Accounts payable

1,787

(20,606)

Deferred revenues

2,062

(9,208)

Other liabilities

(11,323)

(27,002)

Net cash provided by operating activities

13,386

792

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of short-term investments

—

(6,305)

Purchases of property and equipment

(6,840)

(5,749)

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,840)

(12,054)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term debt

115,000

—

Repayment of convertible debt

(115,500)

—

Payments for debt issuance costs

(332)

—

Repurchase of common stock

(30,047)

—

Proceeds from other borrowings

3,943

3,829

Repayment of other borrowings

(4,797)

(4,721)

Proceeds from common stock issued to employees

6,628

6,552

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

(6,877)

(8,643)

Net cash used in financing activities

(31,982)

(2,983)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(332)

281

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(25,768)

(13,964)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

84,269

89,586

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$ 58,501

$ 75,622

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 58,174

$ 75,622

Restricted cash

327

—

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

$ 58,501

$ 75,622

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, in thousands)

Nine Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:

Income tax payments, net

$ 12,894

$ 6,376

Interest payments, net

$ 4,363

$ 1,921

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities:

Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid

$ 709

$ 1,802

Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities:

Shares of common stock issued upon redemption of the 2024 Notes

4,578

—

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary GAAP Revenue Information

(Unaudited, in thousands, except percentages)

Three Months Ended

September 27, 2024

June 28, 2024

September 29, 2023

Geography

Americas

$ 167,720

86 %

$ 109,597

79 %

$ 91,221

72 %

EMEA

20,269

10 %

22,680

16 %

28,465

22 %

APAC

7,767

4 %

6,463

5 %

7,517

6 %

Total

$ 195,756

100 %

$ 138,740

100 %

$ 127,203

100 %

Market

Service Provider

$ 159,993

82 %

$ 104,429

75 %

$ 87,747

69 %

Broadcast and Media

35,763

18 %

34,311

25 %

39,456

31 %

Total

$ 195,756

100 %

$ 138,740

100 %

$ 127,203

100 %

Nine Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Geography

Americas

$ 370,348

81 %

$ 318,294

72 %

EMEA

66,509

15 %

97,648

22 %

APAC

19,699

4 %

24,873

6 %

Total

$ 456,556

100 %

$ 440,815

100 %

Market

Service Provider

$ 351,115

77 %

$ 314,439

71 %

Broadcast and Media

105,441

23 %

126,376

29 %

Total

$ 456,556

100 %

$ 440,815

100 %

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary Segment Information

(Unaudited, in thousands, except percentages)

Three Months Ended September 27, 2024

Broadband

Video

Total Segment
Measures

Adjustments (1)

Consolidated
GAAP
Measures

Net revenue

$ 145,338

$ 50,418

$ 195,756

$ —

$ 195,756

Gross profit

70,256

(1)

34,770

(1)

105,026

(1)

(294)

104,732

Gross margin %

48.3 %

(1)

69.0 %

(1)

53.7 %

(1)

53.5 %

Three Months Ended June 28, 2024

Broadband

Video

Total Segment
Measures

Adjustments (1)

Consolidated
GAAP
Measures

Net revenue

$ 92,937

$ 45,803

$ 138,740

$ —

$ 138,740

Gross profit

44,236

(1)

29,494

(1)

73,730

(1)

(273)

73,457

Gross margin %

47.6 %

(1)

64.4 %

(1)

53.1 %

(1)

52.9 %

Three Months Ended September 29, 2023

Broadband

Video

Total Segment
Measures

Adjustments (1)

Consolidated
GAAP
Measures

Net revenue

$ 75,806

$ 51,397

$ 127,203

$ —

$ 127,203

Gross profit

33,763

(1)

29,241

(1)

63,004

(1)

(1,320)

61,684

Gross margin %

44.5 %

(1)

56.9 %

(1)

49.5 %

(1)

48.5 %

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2024

Broadband

Video

Total Segment
Measures

Adjustments (1)

Consolidated
GAAP
Measures

Net revenue

$ 317,172

$ 139,384

$ 456,556

$ —

$ 456,556

Gross profit

151,986

(1)

90,833

(1)

242,819

(1)

(1,549)

241,270

Gross margin %

47.9 %

(1)

65.2 %

(1)

53.2 %

(1)

52.8 %

Nine Months Ended September 29, 2023

Broadband

Video

Total Segment
Measures

Adjustments (1)

Consolidated
GAAP
Measures

Net revenue

$ 273,253

$ 167,562

$ 440,815

$ —

$ 440,815

Gross profit

133,129

(1)

100,158

(1)

233,287

(1)

(2,609)

230,678

Gross margin %

48.7 %

(1)

59.8 %

(1)

52.9 %

(1)

52.3 %

(1) Segment gross margin and segment gross profit are Non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” below.

Harmonic Inc.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)

Three Months Ended September 27, 2024

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total
Operating
Expense

Income from
Operations

Total Non-
operating
Expense, net

Net Income

GAAP

$ 195,756

$ 104,732

$ 69,308

$ 35,424

$ (6,618)

$ 21,718

Stock-based compensation

—

294

(5,416)

5,710

—

5,710

Restructuring and related charges

—

(281)

281

—

281

Asset impairment and related charges (1)

—

(3,103)

3,103

—

3,103

Discrete tax items and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

(871)

Total adjustments

—

294

(8,800)

9,094

—

8,223

Non-GAAP

$ 195,756

$ 105,026

$ 60,508

$ 44,518

$ (6,618)

$ 29,941

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

53.5 %

35.4 %

18.1 %

(3.4) %

11.1 %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

53.7 %

30.9 %

22.7 %

(3.4) %

15.3 %

Diluted net income per share:

GAAP

$ 0.19

Non-GAAP

$ 0.26

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP and Non-GAAP

117,358

(1) Includes write-off of $1.8 million for internally developed capitalized software, and impairment charges of $0.8 million for right-of-use assets, $0.1 million for leasehold improvements and $0.4 million related to the fair value of other unrecoverable facility costs.

Three Months Ended June 28, 2024

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total
Operating
Expense

Income
(Loss) from
Operations

Total Non-
operating
Expense, net

Net Income
(Loss)

GAAP

$ 138,740

$ 73,457

$ 89,087

$ (15,630)

$ (805)

$ (12,532)

Stock-based compensation

—

273

(6,681)

6,954

—

6,954

Restructuring and related charges

—

(11,482)

11,482

—

11,482

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

(406)

406

—

406

Asset impairment and related charges (1)

—

(9,000)

9,000

—

9,000

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes

—

338

Discrete tax items and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

(6,369)

Total adjustments

—

273

(27,569)

27,842

338

21,811

Non-GAAP

$ 138,740

$ 73,730

$ 61,518

$ 12,212

$ (467)

$ 9,279

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

52.9 %

64.2 %

(11.3) %

(0.6) %

(9.0) %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

53.1 %

44.3 %

8.8 %

(0.3) %

6.7 %

Diluted net income (loss) per share:

GAAP

$ (0.11)

Non-GAAP

$ 0.08

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP

115,030

Non-GAAP

116,690

(1) Includes impairment charges of $2.9 million for right-of-use assets, $4.2 million for leasehold improvements, and $1.9 million related to the fair value of other unrecoverable facility costs.

Three Months Ended September 29, 2023

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total
Operating
Expense

Income
(Loss) from
Operations

Total Non-
operating
Expense, net

Net Income
(Loss)

GAAP

$ 127,203

$ 61,684

$ 70,287

$ (8,603)

$ (276)

$ (6,495)

Stock-based compensation

—

606

(6,635)

7,241

—

7,241

Restructuring and related charges

—

714

(362)

1,076

—

1,076

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

(364)

364

—

364

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes

—

226

Discrete tax items and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

(2,390)

Total adjustments

—

1,320

(7,361)

8,681

226

6,517

Non-GAAP

$ 127,203

$ 63,004

$ 62,926

$ 78

$ (50)

$ 22

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

48.5 %

55.3 %

(6.8) %

(0.2) %

(5.1) %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

49.5 %

0.1 %

— %

Diluted net income (loss) per share:

GAAP

$ (0.06)

Non-GAAP

$ 0.00

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP

112,031

Non-GAAP

116,710

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2024

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total
Operating
Expense

Income from
Operations

Total Non-
operating
Expense, net

Net Income

GAAP

$ 456,556

$ 241,270

$ 231,002

$ 10,268

$ (8,435)

$ 1,097

Stock-based compensation

—

1,089

(18,498)

19,587

—

19,587

Restructuring and related charges

—

460

(14,800)

15,260

15,271

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

(755)

755

—

755

Asset impairment and related charges (1)

—

(12,103)

12,103

—

12,103

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes

—

567

Discrete tax items and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

(9,778)

Total adjustments

—

1,549

(46,156)

47,705

578

38,505

Non-GAAP

$ 456,556

$ 242,819

$ 184,846

$ 57,973

$ (7,857)

$ 39,602

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

52.8 %

50.6 %

2.2 %

(1.8) %

0.2 %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

53.2 %

40.5 %

12.7 %

(1.7) %

8.7 %

Diluted net income per share:

GAAP

$ 0.01

Non-GAAP

$ 0.34

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP and Non-GAAP

117,385

(1) Includes write-off of $1.8 million for internally developed capitalized software, and impairment charges of $3.7 million for right-of-use assets, $4.3 million for leasehold improvements, and $2.3 million related to the fair value of other unrecoverable facility costs.

Nine Months Ended September 29, 2023

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total
Operating
Expense

Income from
Operations

Total Non-
operating
Expense, net

Net Income

GAAP

$ 440,815

$ 230,678

$ 218,139

$ 12,539

$ (2,211)

$ 153

Stock-based compensation

—

1,895

(18,829)

20,724

—

20,724

Restructuring and related charges

—

714

(445)

1,159

—

1,159

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

(2,499)

2,499

—

2,499

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes

—

672

Discrete tax items and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

3,099

Total adjustments

—

2,609

(21,773)

24,382

672

28,153

Non-GAAP

$ 440,815

$ 233,287

$ 196,366

$ 36,921

$ (1,539)

$ 28,306

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

52.3 %

49.5 %

2.8 %

(0.5) %

— %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

52.9 %

44.5 %

8.4 %

(0.3) %

6.4 %

Diluted net income per share:

GAAP

$ —

Non-GAAP

$ 0.24

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP and Non-GAAP

117,910

Harmonic Inc.

Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA by Segment (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except percentages)

Three Months Ended September 27, 2024

Broadband

Video

Income from operations (1)

$ 38,192

$ 6,326

Depreciation

2,001

859

Other non-operating expense, net

(2,733)

(1,199)

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 37,460

$ 5,986

Revenue

$ 145,338

$ 50,418

Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2)

25.8 %

11.9 %

Three Months Ended June 28, 2024

Broadband

Video

Income (loss) from operations (1)

$ 13,781

$ (1,569)

Depreciation

2,133

1,093

Other non-operating income, net

406

213

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 16,320

$ (263)

Revenue

$ 92,937

$ 45,803

Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2)

17.6 %

(0.6) %

Three Months Ended September 29, 2023

Broadband

Video

Income (loss) from operations (1)

$ 6,128

$ (6,050)

Depreciation

1,746

1,343

Other non-operating income, net

211

132

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 8,085

$ (4,575)

Revenue

$ 75,806

$ 51,397

Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2)

10.7 %

(8.9) %

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2024

Broadband

Video

Income (loss) from operations (1)

$ 60,567

$ (2,594)

Depreciation

6,120

3,051

Other non-operating expense, net

(2,506)

(1,085)

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 64,181

$ (628)

Revenue

$ 317,172

$ 139,384

Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2)

20.2 %

(0.5) %

Nine Months Ended September 29, 2023

Broadband

Video

Income (loss) from operations (1)

$ 44,307

$ (7,386)

Depreciation

5,061

4,117

Other non-operating expense, net

(44)

(42)

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$ 49,324

$ (3,311)

Revenue

$ 273,253

$ 167,562

Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2)

18.1 %

(2.0) %

(1) Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” above.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are Non-GAAP financial measures. Refer below for the “Net Income (Loss) to Consolidated Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation”.

Harmonic Inc.

Preliminary Net Income (Loss) to Consolidated Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except percentages)

Three Months Ended

September 27, 2024

June 28, 2024

September 29, 2023

Net income (loss) (GAAP)

$ 21,718

$ (12,532)

$ (6,495)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

7,088

(3,903)

(2,384)

Interest expense, net

2,686

1,424

619

Depreciation

2,860

3,226

3,089

EBITDA

34,352

(11,785)

(5,171)

Adjustments

Stock-based compensation

5,710

6,954

7,241

Restructuring and related charges

281

11,482

1,076

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

406

364

Asset impairment and related charges

3,103

9,000

—

Total consolidated segment adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 43,446

$ 16,057

$ 3,510

Revenue

$ 195,756

$ 138,740

$ 127,203

Net income (loss) margin (GAAP)

11.1 %

(9.0) %

(5.1) %

Consolidated segment Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP)

22.2 %

11.6 %

2.8 %

Nine Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Net income (GAAP)

$ 1,097

$ 153

Provision for income taxes

736

10,175

Interest expense, net

4,833

2,125

Depreciation

9,171

9,178

EBITDA

15,837

21,631

Adjustments

Stock-based compensation

19,587

20,724

Restructuring and related charges

15,271

1,159

Non-recurring advisory fees

755

2,499

Asset impairment and related charges

12,103

—

Total consolidated segment adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$ 63,553

$ 46,013

Revenue

$ 456,556

$ 440,815

Net income margin (GAAP)

0.2 %

— %

Consolidated segment Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP)

13.9 %

10.4 %

Harmonic Inc.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations on Financial Guidance (Unaudited)

(In millions, except percentages and per share data)

Q4 2024 Financial Guidance (1)

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total Operating
Expense

Income from
Operations

Net Income

GAAP

$ 205

$ 220

$ 114

$ 125

$ 70

$ 73

$ 44

$ 52

$ 30

$ 36

Stock-based compensation expense

—

(9)

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

Total adjustments

—

(9)

Non-GAAP

$ 205

$ 220

$ 114

$ 125

$ 61

$ 64

$ 53

$ 61

$ 39

$ 46

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

55.4 %

56.7 %

34.1 %

33.2 %

21.5 %

23.6 %

14.6 %

16.4 %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

55.4 %

56.7 %

29.8 %

29.1 %

25.7 %

27.6 %

19.0 %

20.9 %

Diluted net income per share:

GAAP

$ 0.26

$ 0.31

Non-GAAP

$ 0.33

$ 0.39

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP and Non-GAAP

117.8

(1) Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

2024 Financial Guidance (1)

Revenue

Gross Profit

Total Operating
Expense

Income from
Operations

Net Income

GAAP

$ 662

$ 677

$ 354

$ 366

$ 301

$ 304

$ 54

$ 62

$ 31

$ 37

Stock-based compensation expense

—

(27)

Restructuring and related charges

—

(15)

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

(1)

Asset impairment and related charges

—

(12)

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes

—

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

—

(10)

(9)

Total adjustments

—

(55)

Non-GAAP

$ 662

$ 677

$ 356

$ 368

$ 246

$ 249

$ 111

$ 119

$ 79

$ 86

As a % of revenue (GAAP)

53.6 %

54.0 %

45.5 %

44.9 %

8.2 %

9.2 %

4.7 %

5.5 %

As a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)

53.9 %

54.3 %

37.2 %

36.8 %

16.7 %

17.6 %

11.9 %

12.7 %

Diluted net income per share:

GAAP

$ 0.27

$ 0.32

Non-GAAP

$ 0.67

$ 0.73

Shares used in per share calculation:

GAAP and Non-GAAP

117.5

(1) Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

Harmonic Inc.

Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA by Segment on Financial Guidance (Unaudited) (1)

(In millions)

Q4 2024 Financial Guidance

Broadband

Video

Income from operations (2)

$ 52

$ 57

$ 1

$ 4

Depreciation

Segment adjusted EBITDA(3)

$ 54

$ 59

$ 2

$ 5

2024 Financial Guidance

Broadband

Video

Income (loss) from operations (2)

$ 112

$ 117

$ (2)

$ 1

Depreciation

Other non-operating expense, net

(3)

(1)

Segment adjusted EBITDA(3)

$ 118

$ 123

$ 1

$ 4

(1) Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

(2) Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations on Financial Guidance” above.

(3) Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer below for the “Net income to Consolidated Segment Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation on Financial Guidance”.

Harmonic Inc.

Net Income to Consolidated Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation on Financial Guidance (Unaudited) (1)

(In millions)

Q4 2024 Financial Guidance

2024 Financial Guidance

Net income (GAAP)

$ 30

$ 36

$ 31

$ 37

Provision for income taxes

Interest expense, net

Depreciation

EBITDA

Adjustments

Stock-based compensation

Restructuring and related charges

—

Asset impairment and related charges

—

Non-recurring advisory fees

—

Total consolidated segment adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (2)

$ 55

$ 64

$ 119

$ 127

(1) Components may not sum to total due to rounding.

(2) Consolidated Segment adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above.

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BTQ Technologies’ QSSN Selected as Core Security Infrastructure for South Korea’s First Bank-Led KRW Stablecoin Proof-of-Concept

Published

19 hours ago

May 6, 2026

BTQ provides strategic advisory support and QSSN as core PQC security infrastructure for the iM Bank initiative on the Kaia mainnet, advancing post-quantum migration across global financial infrastructure

BTQ has been selected as the core post-quantum cryptography security technology provider for South Korea’s first bank-led KRW stablecoin proof-of-concept, delivering its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (“QSSN”) for the initiative.
BTQ is providing strategic advisory support and helping coordinate implementation across the partnership with iM Bank and Finger, supporting the integration of post-quantum protections into regulated digital money infrastructure.
Built on the Kaia mainnet, the proof-of-concept is connected to the blockchain ecosystems originally developed by Kakao and LINE, linking the initiative to two of the largest messaging and digital platform ecosystems in Korea and Japan.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – BTQ Technologies Corp. (“BTQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, today announced that it it has been selected as the core PQC security technology provider through its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (“QSSN”) in a proof-of-concept with its Korean strategic partner, Finger Inc. (“Finger”), and iM Bank, a leading Korean commercial bank, for South Korea’s first bank-led Korean won stablecoin infrastructure incorporating post-quantum cryptography (“PQC”).

The proof-of-concept represents more than a technical pilot. It marks an important step in bringing next-generation quantum security into banking infrastructure within Korea’s regulated financial system. In addition to providing QSSN as the core PQC security framework, BTQ is contributing consulting and strategic coordination across the three-way partnership, helping align the project’s security architecture, implementation approach, and long-term post-quantum migration objectives.

“Post-quantum migration requires more than a cryptographic upgrade. It requires coordination across infrastructure, implementation, and institutional stakeholders,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer of BTQ Technologies. “In this initiative, BTQ is providing both strategic advisory support and QSSN as the post-quantum security architecture, while helping lead coordination across the three-way partnership. We believe this proof-of-concept demonstrates how financial institutions can begin integrating quantum-resilient protections into digital money systems in a practical and operationally viable way.”

South Korea’s First Bank-Led PQC Stablecoin Infrastructure Initiative

BTQ is working alongside iM Bank and Finger on a three-way initiative to validate the issuance and distribution infrastructure for a Korean won stablecoin. In addition to supplying QSSN as the PQC security layer, BTQ is providing consulting support and helping to guide coordination across the partnership as the parties evaluate how to integrate post-quantum protections into bank-led digital asset infrastructure.

The proof-of-concept will validate several key components, including real-time reconciliation between bank reserves and blockchain-issued supply, a global-standard smart contract architecture, connectivity to global infrastructure for overseas distribution, and the integration of a PQC-based dual-signature security structure. By applying BTQ’s PQC signature architecture alongside the existing ECDSA cryptographic framework, the system is designed to preserve operational continuity for financial institutions while proactively addressing future quantum computing threats.

Built on Kaia Mainnet

A notable feature of the proof-of-concept is that it will be implemented on the Kaia mainnet, one of Korea’s leading Layer 1 blockchain networks. Kaia was created through the merger of Klaytn, the blockchain originally developed by Kakao, and Finschia, the blockchain associated with LINE. Kakao and LINE sit at the center of two of the largest messaging and digital platform ecosystems in Korea and Japan, respectively, making Kaia a significant piece of regional digital infrastructure.

Klaytn previously participated in the Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot ecosystem, and the Bank of Korea has continued to advance CBDC testing through initiatives such as Project Hangang.

By combining BTQ’s PQC technology with blockchain infrastructure tied to the Kakao and LINE ecosystems, the proof-of-concept is intended to establish a model that aligns institutional-grade security, blockchain scalability, and evolving regulatory requirements for digital money infrastructure.

QSSN as the Security Layer

The PQC security foundation for the initiative is BTQ’s Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network, or QSSN, a quantum-secure network architecture designed for stablecoin, tokenized deposit, payment, and digital asset infrastructure. QSSN is designed to protect critical issuer functions, including stablecoin issuance, burning, transfer authority, upgrade control, and administrative permissions, by integrating PQC-based signatures while maintaining existing user experience and operational workflows.

BTQ has previously announced that QSSN was highlighted in the U.S. Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework (“PQFIF”) as a model architecture for post-quantum digital money infrastructure. The Company has also positioned QSSN as a standards-oriented initiative advanced through QuINSA and aligned with emerging post-quantum financial infrastructure requirements.

Addressing the Harvest-Now, Decrypt-Later Risk

The timing of the proof-of-concept reflects the growing urgency surrounding the “Harvest-Now, Decrypt-Later” risk, in which attackers may collect encrypted financial data today and decrypt it later once sufficiently advanced quantum capabilities emerge. Global institutions are already accelerating post-quantum migration. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) has finalized its first set of post-quantum cryptography standards, including ML-DSA, ML-KEM, and SLH-DSA, while major technology companies and financial institutions continue to define their own post-quantum transition timelines.

BTQ’s QSSN addresses this challenge through a dual-signature design that allows existing ECDSA-based infrastructure to operate in parallel with NIST-aligned PQC signatures such as ML-DSA. This approach enables banks and payment infrastructure providers to begin a phased transition toward quantum-safe security without disrupting existing systems.

Expanding BTQ’s Korean Ecosystem

BTQ continues to expand its Korean ecosystem across digital assets, payments, banking infrastructure, and hardware-based security. In October 2025, BTQ announced that Finger had joined Danal as an early participant in BTQ’s QSSN pilot program, with the initiative expected to progress from proof-of-concept toward commercialization under QuINSA-aligned guidelines and broader industry frameworks such as PQFIF.

The commencement of the iM Bank proof-of-concept represents an important commercial signal for BTQ, indicating that demand for post-quantum migration among Korean financial institutions is beginning to move from policy discussion toward infrastructure-level implementation. As Korea advances both quantum technology policy and stablecoin-related regulatory discussions, BTQ believes QSSN is well positioned at the intersection of regulated finance, digital asset infrastructure, and post-quantum security.

About iM Bank
iM Bank is a South Korean commercial bank and a subsidiary of DGB Financial Group. Headquartered in Daegu, iM Bank presents itself as a financial companion for customers and traces its roots to Daegu Bank, which was established in 1967 as Korea’s first regional bank. For more information, please visit https://www.imbank.co.kr/

About Finger Inc. Group
Finger supplies and develops financial IT solutions to provide optimized money management strategies for employees and corporate customers. Providing “Smartphone Financial Services”, “Corporate Cash Management Services” for businesses, “Private Wealth Management Services” for private consumers.

Since the year 2000, Finger has accumulated a number of awards and patents regarding its businesses. Based on its Mobile Enterprise Application Platform(MEAP) Orchestra and its funds management system using screen-scrapping technologies, Finger was the first company in Korea to deliver a smartphone banking banking-service. For more information, please visit http://www.finger.co.kr/

About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ | Cboe CA: BTQ) is a quantum technology company focused on accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio and deep technical expertise, BTQ is advancing a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform spanning hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

Connect with BTQ: Website | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Olivier Roussy Newton
CEO, Chairman
Neither Cboe Canada nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements herein contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to the business plans of the Company, including with respect to its research partnerships, and anticipated markets in which the Company may be listing its common shares. Forward-looking statements or information often can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan” or “may” and the variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information.

The Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the development of post-quantum algorithms and quantum vulnerabilities, and the quantum computing industry generally. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include risks relating to: the availability of financing for the Company; business and economic conditions in the post-quantum and encryption computing industries generally; the speculative nature of the Company’s research and development programs; the supply and demand for labour and technological post-quantum and encryption technology; unanticipated events related to regulatory and licensing matters and environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws (including regulations respecting blockchains); risks related to the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, the ability to obtain financing as required, and causing potential delays to research and development activities; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Zimmer Biomet to Present at the BofA Securities 2026 Health Care Conference

Published

19 hours ago

May 6, 2026

WARSAW, Ind., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that members of the Zimmer Biomet management team will participate in the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with a fireside chat at 8:40 a.m. PT (11:40 a.m. ET).

A live audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.zimmerbiomet.com. It will be available for replay following the fireside chat.

About Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence.

With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation.

For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X at www.x.com/zimmerbiomet.

Contacts:

Media

Investors

Troy Kirkpatrick

David DeMartino

614-284-1926

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NextLadder Ventures Announces Co-Founder Leadership Team, Investment Focus Areas For Over $1 Billion Initiative Empowering Americans with Personalized, Tech-Enabled Support Tools

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May 6, 2026

New senior hires from Google and The Collaborative Fund to lead product strategy and venture investing

Fund unveils first investment focus areas to catalyze new ‘Navigation Technology’ market, equipping Americans with cutting-edge tools to achieve economic security, opportunity and empowerment

ST. LOUIS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NextLadder Ventures, a new fund backed by more than $1 billion in capital, today announced its priority investment areas for building a new market for “Navigation Technology” (NavTech) — tools that provide Americans with personalized solutions to navigate life’s challenges and achieve greater economic mobility — and announced its co-founding team, including two new senior hires.

The fund’s active focus areas are based on extensive research identifying the key experiences and high-stakes decision points that have an outsized impact on American families’ economic mobility. Launched investment areas include financial health, career navigation, and benefits and social services access, with further exploration underway around housing, legal aid, justice and re-entry, and mental and physical health.

The organization is also today welcoming two senior leaders: Lauren Loktev is joining NextLadder as Managing Director of Investments and Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink as Managing Director of Product. Loktev was most recently a partner at the Collaborative Fund, where she backed several breakout companies in early child development, education, and sustainability. Gosselink comes to NextLadder from Google, where she led the company’s AI and social impact portfolio. They join a growing team which has deep expertise at the intersection of economic mobility, technology, public policy, and philanthropy.

NextLadder’s Focus Areas for Investment

Today, the fund is kicking off a plan to deploy $1 billion over the next seven years to accelerate the design, development, and deployment of accessible NavTech tools that aim to help families more successfully navigate the major life experiences that determine whether they get ahead or fall behind. As NextLadder’s inaugural frontier AI lab partner, Anthropic is supporting the build-out of the organization’s AI-native capabilities and is offering technical assistance to NextLadder’s portfolio organizations.

As an increasing proportion of Americans across income levels find themselves overextended and overwhelmed, NavTech tools are designed to help individuals and families understand their options, connect to information and resources, and take action to recover from a setback or take advantage of an opportunity and reclaim their economic futures.

“Life is getting harder, and too many Americans are stuck facing some of the most complex and consequential moments of their lives without much support,” said Ryan Rippel, CEO of NextLadder Ventures. “Every day, millions in this country face fork-in-the-road decisions that have major implications on whether they climb up the economic ladder or fall farther behind. AI has understandably intensified many Americans’ anxieties about their jobs and their security in the economy. But these technologies are now also making it possible to deliver highly personalized, affordable tools to meet the needs of tens of millions of Americans in a way that has never been practically achievable or financially viable before. With NavTech tools, built for the reality of families’ everyday experiences, we can empower Americans to overcome setbacks, navigate life’s toughest financial decisions, and build more secure futures.”

NavTech tools, built with the needs of individuals, families, and trusted community partners at the center of their design, have the potential to ease burdens most acutely faced by 90 million Americans who live in households that have difficulty in paying for usual home expenses, and turbocharge the capacity of the 1.6 million community workers in non-profit or local, state, and federal government roles who serve them. This growing category of digital technologies includes tools that help families access opportunities such as personalized financial advice and legal aid, get connected with available resources and programs, and manage unexpected hurdles like losing a job or facing an eviction – while freeing social workers and service providers to spend more time on people and less time on red tape and paperwork.

The fund’s active investment areas include:

Financial Health: Developing highly personalized, AI-powered financial health tools that can provide tailored, sustained counsel to help users build savings and protect and recover from financial shocks;
Career Navigation: Building tools to support career navigation, manage and support career transitions, and help workers, case managers, and employers identify pathways to living wage work — all designed to help people successfully find the right jobs for them.
Benefits & Social Services Access: Helping eligible Americans seamlessly identify and enroll in all the benefits and social services available to them, particularly those that support career navigation and transitions, help them navigate critical life moments, and achieve stability toward economic opportunity.

NextLadder is exploring additional focus areas, including housing, legal aid, justice and re-entry, caregiving, and mental and physical health. More on the organization’s vision of these focus areas is available HERE.

In addition to backing direct NavTech solutions, NextLadder is investing in the developers, partners, and standards required to build a durable, self-sustaining market. Across all focus areas, the fund is prioritizing efforts to ensure NavTech tools are reliable, protect users’ privacy, and are trusted by the families who depend on them.

NextLadder’s Co-Founder Leadership Team

NextLadder’s five co-founders will be CEO Ryan Rippel, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer Rhett Dornbach-Bender, Chief of Staff Callie Schwartz, and the two new senior hires: Managing Director of Investments Lauren Loktev and Managing Director of Product Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, rounding out the fund’s expertise in investing, technology, and impact.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren and Brigitte to the NextLadder team,” said Rippel. “Brigitte has spent her career proving that when applied purposefully, AI and technology can deliver meaningful benefits for communities, and she’ll set the bar for what NavTech tools can deliver for American families today and in the years to come. And with her deep experience backing mission-driven founders, Lauren is the perfect leader to build our venture practice from the ground up and accelerate the growth of the NavTech field. With this team in place, we’re positioned to make NavTech tools easier to build, fund, and access so they reach the people who need them most.”

Loktev brings 15 years of venture capital experience investing at the intersection of for-profit and for-good. Most recently at Collaborative Fund, she backed several companies to significant scale and launched Collab+Sesame, a first-of-its-kind thematic seed fund in partnership with Sesame Workshop focused on early childhood education. At NextLadder, she will build and lead the fund’s venture practice, sourcing and scaling investments in the founders building the next generation of NavTech tools.

“We have a once in a generation opportunity to help steer AI solutions toward those who need them most,” said Loktev. “Many amazing, accomplished founders see this too, and they are on a mission to build scalable, transformative businesses in the critical verticals that help people navigate life-changing moments. I couldn’t be more excited to join NextLadder and to support the most inspiring leaders building this market from the ground up. Thanks to our unique, long-term mandate, we can be creative and flexible in investing across stage and check size to partner with the entrepreneurs and leaders we believe will change the world.”

Prior to her role at NextLadder, Gosselink spent over a decade at Google in several roles including Director of AI and Social Impact, directing more than $500 million in funding for organizations applying AI to address challenges including crisis response, education, and economic opportunity. At NextLadder, she will lead AI and product strategy across the fund’s portfolio, backing solutions and setting market-wide standards for how NavTech tools are designed, evaluated, and improved over time.

“If we collectively harness the AI transformation strategically and purposefully, we can transform the way Americans are empowered to access greater economic mobility,” said Gosselink. “We believe that people-centered products, combined with shifts in the market and the services available to families, can fundamentally reshape how millions of Americans navigate critical moments and achieve prosperity on their own terms.”

To request interviews from the NextLadder Ventures leadership team, contact media @nextladder.com.

About NextLadder Ventures

NextLadder Ventures is a time-bound venture with one goal: empower millions of Americans to reach their potential by 2040. Backed by over $1 billion in capital, the organization invests in breakthrough technologies that remove barriers to economic success and put people in control of their futures. NextLadder Ventures is trailblazing a new market for tech-enabled Navigation Technology tools that help people access the resources they need to navigate pivotal moments — offering flexible, risk-tolerant capital to entrepreneurs building these transformative tools today, while creating a pipeline of tech, talent, and capital for the long run.

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