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Strong, Broad Based Results

Third quarter revenues of $614.7 million, up 12.7% year-over-yearIFRS Diluted EPS of $0.98 for the third quarter Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.63 for the third quarter

LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Please see highlights below. Note that reconciliations between IFRS and Non-IFRS financial measures are disclosed at the end of this press release.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Revenues rose to $614.7 million, representing 12.7% year-over-year growth.IFRS Gross Profit Margin was 36.2% compared to 36.4% in the third quarter of 2023.Non-IFRS Adjusted Gross Profit Margin was 38.5% compared to 38.2% in the third quarter of 2023.IFRS Profit from Operations Margin was 10.6% compared to 9.7% in the third quarter of 2023.Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin was 15.6% compared to 15.3% in the third quarter of 2023.IFRS Diluted EPS was $0.98 compared to $0.98 in the third quarter of 2023.Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS was $1.63 compared to $1.48 in the third quarter of 2023.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Financial Highlights

Revenues rose to $1,773.2 million, representing 17.0% year-over-year growth.IFRS Gross Profit Margin was 35.8% compared to 36.1% in the first nine months of 2023.Non-IFRS Adjusted Gross Profit Margin was 38.2% compared to 38.2% in the first nine months of 2023.IFRS Profit from Operations Margin was 9.4% compared to 9.5% in the first nine months of 2023.Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin was 15.2% compared to 15.1% in the first nine months of 2023.IFRS Diluted EPS was $2.88 compared to $2.68 in the first nine months of 2023.Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS was $4.67 compared to $4.12 in the first nine months of 2023.

Other Metrics as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2024

Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments were $213.5 million as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of $109.8 million from $323.3 million as of December 31, 2023, driven mainly by the expansion into new geographies and a number of M&A earnout payments. As of September 30, 2024, we had a total amount of $165 million drawn from our credit facility.Globant completed the third quarter of 2024 with 29,998 Globers, 27,927 of whom were technology, design and innovation professionals.The geographic revenue breakdown for the third quarter of 2024 was as follows: 55.7% from North America (top country: US), 21.8% from Latin America (top country: Argentina), 17.6% from Europe (top country: Spain) and 4.9% from New Markets1 (top country: Saudi Arabia).Globant’s top customer, top five customers and top ten customers for the third quarter of 2024 represented 9.1%, 21.0% and 30.1% of revenues, respectively.During the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Globant served a total of 969 customers (with revenues over $100,000 in the last twelve months) and continued to increase its wallet share, with 331 accounts generating more than $1 million of annual revenues, compared to 305 for the same period one year ago.In terms of currencies, 66.6% of Globant’s revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were denominated in US dollars.

“As we reflect on another remarkable quarter, I am thrilled to share that Globant continues on a trajectory of strong growth, solidifying our role as an industry leader. The level of demand we are witnessing across verticals and markets fuels our optimism for continued expansion in 2024. Our strategic investments in AI have lead to year-to-date AI-related initiatives increasing by 120% compared to the same period last year, enhancing our capabilities and driving productivity gains that translate into unique client experiences. With a strong pipeline and a commitment to redefining industries through our Studios, we are well-positioned to lead in this new era of digital innovation,” said Martín Migoya, Globant’s CEO and co-founder.

“As we conclude this quarter, I am pleased to report that Globant has achieved another quarter of record revenues, at $614.7 million, reflecting strong sequential growth driven by our top client and several key accounts. This performance aligns with our guidance and showcases our ability to enhance profitability while maintaining a prudent balance sheet. Our healthy margins are a reflection to our focus on profitability, while we see early recovery signs in specific verticals that previously faced headwinds. We are confident in our ability to sustain this momentum and build on our strong performance as we approach 2025,” explained Juan Urthiague, Globant’s CFO.

2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Outlook

Based on current market conditions, Globant is providing the following estimates for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024:

Fourth quarter 2024 Revenues are estimated to be in the range of $642.0 million to $648.0 million, or 10.6% to 11.6% year-over-year growth.Fourth quarter 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin is estimated to be in the range of 15.0% to 16.0%.Fourth quarter 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS is estimated to be in the range of $1.71 to $1.75 (assuming an average of 44.7 million diluted shares outstanding during the fourth quarter).Fiscal year 2024 Revenues are estimated to be in the range of $2,415.0 million to $2,421.0 million, implying a 15.2% to 15.5% year-over-year revenue growth.Fiscal year 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin is estimated to be in the range of 15.0% to 15.5%.Fiscal year 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS is estimated to be in the range of $6.37 to $6.43 (assuming an average of 44.5 million diluted shares outstanding during 2024).

Conference Call and Webcast

Martin Migoya, Globant’s CEO and co-founder, Juan Urthiague, Globant’s CFO, Patricia Pomies, Globant’s COO, and Diego Tártara, Globant’s  CTO, will discuss the third quarter 2024 results in a video conference call today beginning at 4:30pm ET.

Video conference call access information is:
https://more.globant.com/F3Q24EarningsCall
Webcast http://investors.globant.com/ 

About Globant (NYSE:GLOB)
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our expertise in AI. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.

We have more than 29,900 employees and we are present in more than 30 countries across 5 continents working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.

We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement by IDC MarketScape report. We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT and Stanford. We are a member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

For more information, please visit www.globant.com

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

While the financial figures included in this press release have been computed in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), applicable to interim periods, this announcement does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as defined in International Accounting Standards 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” nor a financial statement as defined by International Accounting Standards 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. The financial information in this press release has not been audited.

Globant provides non-IFRS financial measures in addition to reported IFRS results prepared in accordance with IFRS. Management believes these measures help illustrate underlying trends in the company’s business and uses the non-IFRS financial measures to establish budgets and operational goals, communicated internally and externally, for managing the company’s business and evaluating its performance. The company anticipates that it will continue to report both IFRS and certain non-IFRS financial measures in its financial results, including non-IFRS measures that exclude share-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, acquisition-related charges, and the related effect on income taxes of the pre-tax adjustments. Because the company’s non-IFRS financial measures are not calculated according to IFRS, these measures are not comparable to IFRS and may not necessarily be comparable to similarly described non-IFRS measures reported by other companies within the company’s industry. Consequently, Globant’s non-IFRS financial measures should not be evaluated in isolation or supplant comparable IFRS measures, but, rather, should be considered together with its condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and its condensed interim consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, “Interim Financial Reporting”.

Globant is not providing a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin or Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS to the most directly comparable IFRS measure because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related charges, and the tax effect of non-IFRS adjustments. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on IFRS reported results for the guidance period.

Forward Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future financial and operating performance, including our outlook and guidance, and our strategies, priorities and business plans. Our expectations and beliefs 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. Factors that could impact our actual results include: our ability to maintain current resource utilization rates and productivity levels; our ability to manage attrition and attract and retain highly-skilled IT professionals; our ability to accurately price our client contracts; our ability to achieve our anticipated growth; our ability to effectively manage our rapid growth; our ability to retain our senior management team and other key employees; our ability to continue to innovate and remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and related market trends; our ability to retain our business relationships and client contracts; our ability to manage the impact of global adverse economic conditions; our ability to manage uncertainty concerning the instability in the current economic, political and social environment in Latin America; and other factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and any other risk factors we include in subsequent reports on Form 6-K.

Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decisions based on our estimates and forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Globant S.A.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts, unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Revenues

1,773,206

1,515,234

614,667

545,282

Cost of revenues

(1,139,161)

(967,794)

(392,392)

(346,980)

Gross profit

634,045

547,440

222,275

198,302

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(460,877)

(390,064)

(154,178)

(142,531)

Net impairment losses on financial assets

(8,994)

(13,979)

(3,667)

(2,621)

Other operating income and expenses, net

2,738

614

777

—

Profit from operations

166,912

144,011

65,207

53,150

Finance income

3,876

3,500

1,349

1,324

Finance expense

(20,536)

(15,063)

(7,034)

(5,661)

Other financial results, net

7,341

11,473

1,735

3,044

Financial results, net

(9,319)

(90)

(3,950)

(1,293)

Share of results of investment in associates

161

185

105

170

Other income and expenses, net

6,142

4,075

(4,464)

2,774

Profit before income tax

163,896

148,181

56,898

54,801

Income tax

(34,401)

(31,067)

(11,357)

(10,978)

Net income for the period

129,495

117,114

45,541

43,823

Other comprehensive income, net of income tax effects

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:

– Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

(20,458)

(28,761)

22,555

(30,013)

– Net change in fair value on financial assets measured at FVOCI

1,019

(2,316)

—

15

– Gains and losses on cash flow hedges

(12,768)

117

365

(3,762)

Total comprehensive income for the period

97,288

86,154

68,461

10,063

Net income attributable to:

Owners of the Company

127,324

116,405

43,606

42,993

Non-controlling interest

2,171

709

1,935

830

Net income for the period

129,495

117,114

45,541

43,823

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

Owners of the Company

94,864

85,278

64,266

10,251

Non-controlling interest

2,424

876

4,195

(188)

Total comprehensive income for the period

97,288

86,154

68,461

10,063

Earnings per share

Basic

2.94

2.74

1.00

1.01

Diluted

2.88

2.68

0.98

0.98

Weighted average of outstanding shares (in thousands)

Basic

43,248

42,474

43,419

42,696

Diluted

44,271

43,442

44,442

43,664

 

Globant S.A.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

199,031

307,223

Investments

14,425

16,070

Trade receivables

631,632

499,283

Other assets

24,033

31,753

Other receivables

60,417

54,786

Other financial assets

3,795

15,418

Total current assets

933,333

924,533

Non-current assets

Investments

2,212

1,833

Other assets

6,358

4,088

Other receivables

28,634

26,475

Deferred tax assets

67,528

60,777

Investment in associates

1,587

1,426

Other financial assets

37,010

34,864

Property and equipment

152,440

162,736

Intangible assets

286,161

285,661

Right-of-use assets

124,159

119,400

Goodwill

1,259,622

1,105,073

Total non-current assets

1,965,711

1,802,333

TOTAL ASSETS

2,899,044

2,726,866

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade payables

102,202

124,545

Payroll and social security taxes payable

225,193

221,843

Borrowings

186,284

156,916

Other financial liabilities

105,473

68,750

Lease liabilities

29,744

47,852

Tax liabilities

25,858

33,229

Income tax payable

11,043

11,287

Other liabilities

465

896

Total current liabilities

686,262

665,318

Non-current liabilities

Trade payables

2,627

2,981

Borrowings

1,220

2,191

Other financial liabilities

117,132

135,238

Lease liabilities

90,421

70,884

Deferred tax liabilities

18,381

21,098

Income tax payable

6,526

—

Payroll and social security taxes payable

5,050

5,139

Provisions for contingencies

17,367

28,336

Total non-current liabilities

258,724

265,867

TOTAL LIABILITIES

944,986

931,185

Capital and reserves

Issued capital

52,286

51,705

Additional paid-in capital

1,087,711

1,022,918

Other reserves

(74,508)

(42,048)

Retained earnings

824,413

697,089

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company

1,889,902

1,729,664

Non-controlling interests

64,156

66,017

Total equity

1,954,058

1,795,681

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

2,899,044

2,726,866

 

Globant S.A.
Selected Cash Flow Data
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Net Income for the period

45,541

43,823

Non-cash adjustments, taxes and others

76,819

53,723

Changes in working capital

(31,823)

(10,141)

Cash flows from operating activities

90,537

87,405

Capital expenditures

(20,810)

(26,758)

Cash flows from investing activities

(89,596)

(140,663)

Cash flows from financing activities

41,044

7,931

Net increase/decrease in cash & cash equivalents

41,985

(45,327)

 

Globant S.A.
Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Reconciliation of adjusted gross profit

Gross profit

634,045

547,440

222,275

198,302

Depreciation and amortization expense

25,415

20,612

9,457

7,579

Share-based compensation expense – Equity settled

18,010

10,976

5,109

2,198

Adjusted gross profit

677,470

579,028

236,841

208,079

Adjusted gross profit margin

38.2 %

38.2 %

38.5 %

38.2 %

Reconciliation of selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(460,877)

(390,064)

(154,178)

(142,531)

Depreciation and amortization expense

74,751

61,501

24,244

21,012

Share-based compensation expense – Equity settled

42,722

41,442

16,008

16,447

Acquisition-related charges (a)

17,230

14,488

1,646

5,370

Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses

(326,174)

(272,633)

(112,280)

(99,702)

Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as % of revenues

(18.4) %

(18.0) %

(18.3) %

(18.3) %

Reconciliation of adjusted profit from operations

Profit from operations

166,912

144,011

65,207

53,150

Share-based compensation expense – Equity settled

60,732

52,418

21,117

18,645

Acquisition-related charges (a)

42,668

32,577

9,788

11,435

Adjusted profit from operations

270,312

229,006

96,112

83,230

Adjusted profit from operations margin

15.2 %

15.1 %

15.6 %

15.3 %

Reconciliation of net income for the period

Net income for the period

127,324

116,405

43,606

42,993

Share-based compensation expense – Equity settled

60,618

52,377

21,192

18,628

Acquisition-related charges (a)

41,334

30,639

14,954

9,878

Tax effect of non-IFRS adjustments

(22,516)

(20,380)

(7,399)

(6,720)

Adjusted net income

206,760

179,041

72,353

64,779

Adjusted net income margin

11.7 %

11.8 %

11.8 %

11.9 %

Calculation of adjusted diluted EPS

Adjusted net income

206,760

179,041

72,353

64,779

Diluted shares

44,271

43,442

44,442

43,664

Adjusted diluted EPS

4.67

4.12

1.63

1.48

(a)      Acquisition-related charges include, when applicable, amortization of purchased intangible assets included in depreciation and amortization expense line on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income, interest charges on acquisition-related indebtedness, external deal costs, acquisition-related retention bonuses, integration costs, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, and other acquisition-related costs. We cannot provide acquisition-related charges on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort as such charges may fluctuate based on the timing, size, and complexity of future acquisitions as well as other uncertainty inherent in mergers and acquisitions.

 

Globant S.A.
Schedule of Supplemental Information (unaudited)

Metrics

Q3 2023

Q4 2023

Q1 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Total Employees

27,505

29,150

28,991

29,112

29,998

IT Professionals

25,575

27,116

26,933

27,133

27,927

North America Revenues %

58.9

57.4

56.0

56.3

55.7

Latin America Revenues %

21.6

22.9

22.9

23.0

21.8

Europe Revenues %

15.9

15.8

17.2

16.9

17.6

New Markets Revenues %

3.6

3.9

3.9

3.8

4.9

USD Revenues %

72.5

68.6

68.4

67.1

66.6

Other Currencies Revenues %

27.5

31.4

31.6

32.9

33.4

Top Customer %

8.7

8.2

8.3

8.3

9.1

Top 5 Customers %

22.5

21.4

21.8

21.0

21.0

Top 10 Customers %

32.2

30.8

30.1

30.3

30.1

Customers Served (Last Twelve Months)*

889

930

955

958

969

Customers with >$1M in Revenues (Last Twelve Months)

305

311

318

329

331

(*) Represents customers with more than $100,000 in revenues in the last twelve months.

 

Investor Relations Contact:
Arturo Langa, Globant 
investors@globant.com
+1 (877) 215-5230

Media Contact:
Wanda Weigert, Globant
pr@globant.com
+1 (877) 215-5230

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Delta Participates in COP31 and CBD COP17, Supporting Electrification and Biodiversity Conservation

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TAIPEI, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Delta marks its 19th consecutive year of participation in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP31), which opens today in Antalya, Türkiye. Delta will support the host country’s “35×35” initiative, targeting a 35% electrification goal by 2035, by sharing how smart microgrids accelerate electrification at an official side event. Earlier, at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) in late October, Delta partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to showcase the world’s first application of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric for coral restoration and conservation assessment. Through international collaboration, Delta addresses climate mitigation and adaptation challenges with technological innovation and ecosystem restoration.

Shan-Shan Guo, Vice Chairperson of the Delta Electronics Foundation, said, “As global electrification accelerates and AI drives growing electricity demand, Delta leverages its core technologies to improve energy efficiency and resilience through microgrids and smart energy management, support electrification, and help AI data centers increase their use of clean energy. As Delta celebrates its 55th anniversary, we are participating in international climate conferences under the theme ‘Smarter is Greener.’ At COP31, our EMEA leadership and Foundation colleagues will engage with international thought leaders at official side events and the France Pavilion. We also shared our coral restoration experience and achievements at CBD COP17. Through innovative technology, we hope to collaborate with climate partners and move forward toward a more sustainable future.”

During COP31, Delta will host its 9th official side event in the Blue Zone, joining the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) to exchange insights on microgrid applications. Delta will also share its experience deploying microgrids in Indigenous communities to strengthen disaster resilience. In 2025, renewable electricity accounted for 91% of Delta’s global electricity consumption, and Delta achieved its RE100 target in 32 countries.

Delta Presents World-Leading Coral Restoration Experience at CBD COP17

Wim Chang, CEO of the Delta Electronics Foundation, said, “Delta combines technology with coral restoration and conservation, aiming to preserve more than half of the coral species in the Pacific Ocean by 2030. This year, in partnership with IUCN, we became the first globally to apply the STAR metric to coral reef areas where Delta conducts restoration. By scientifically quantifying threats to species survival, we aim to make conservation outcomes more measurable and credible.”

Nicholas Macfarlane, Head of Conservation Science and Technology at IUCN, said, “We are delighted to have partnered with Delta on the world’s first application of the marine STAR metric. This collaboration demonstrates the potential of corporate and scientific partnerships, and we look forward to advancing marine biodiversity through innovative, measurable conservation strategies.”

At CBD COP17 in late October, Delta presented its research at the Nature Pavilion, a flagship venue hosted by IUCN. This year, Delta applied the STAR methodology to coral reef areas in Kenting, Taiwan, and calibrated the results against IUCN’s global database, aligning its restoration methodology with international standards.

Delta also invited Professor David Obura, lead author of the coral chapter of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, to a side event at the Ocean Pavilion. Together with international organizations including the UK’s Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the International Coral Reef Society (ICRS), participants discussed ways to strengthen coral reef resilience.

From biodiversity conservation to electrification goals, leveraging scientific research and technological innovation to address global environmental challenges remains a core focus for the United Nations. To help the international community combat climate change and biodiversity loss, Delta has participated in two COP summits 22 times, and hosted or been invited to 43 side events to date.

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Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 15 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 8 consecutive years.

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WENZHOU, China, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the theme “Deepen Green Partnerships, Build a Shared Zero-Carbon Future”, the 2026 China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum was held in Zhejiang, China. The forum was organized by the CPAFFC and the China-EU Association, with the Commonweal Foundation of CHINT and StarTimes Group serving as co-organizers.

The forum aimed to strengthen collaboration among China, Europe, and Africa in the renewable energy sector, while fostering joint efforts to advance the global energy transition and address the challenges posed by climate change.

Discussions focused on key issues, including cross-regional industrial cooperation amid the new global climate governance landscape, innovative green finance for developing countries, technological innovation and digital transformation, and global green value chain development.

Forum participants and experts emphasized the significant potential for China, Europe and Africa to work together on the green transition. Stronger cross-regional partnerships can help address climate challenges, support global economic stability and extend the benefits of green development to more countries and communities.

They also stressed the need for greater coordination on technical standards, certification and carbon markets, alongside innovative financing mechanisms. Expanding access to small-scale solar solutions, promoting ecological restoration and strengthening international cooperation were also identified as important steps towards improving energy access and accelerating Africa’s green transition.

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Telespazio Partners with Rivada for Secure Connectivity

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The Outernet’s backbone in space brings an unparalleled level of security to government & enterprise communications

Outernet is a constellation of 600 ultra-secure, networked low-earth orbit satellitesCombining the speed of fiber with the reach of satelliteOrbital mesh network with no terrestrial gateways ensures security by design

MUNICH, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rivada Space Networks is partnering with Telespazio, a 67/33 joint venture between Leonardo and Thales, through its subsidiary Telespazio Brasil, to provide a unique next generation connectivity network with the necessary security and performance to drive digital innovation and transformation. Rivada has now lined up over $US 20 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network.   

Telespazio Brasil S.A. the Brazilian subsidiary of Telespazio has operated in the country since 1997 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It is a leading provider of satellite communications, earth observation, and satellite ground systems services for both government and enterprise customers across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.

In Latin America, sovereign communications and critical infrastructure resilience are increasingly key requirements  to support military, government and high-end enterprise connectivity. Telespazio Brazil, is a long-established and trusted provider of tailored communications solutions for business applications, mission-critical operations and network expansion for governments, defense organizations, energy companies and telecom operators across Latin America.  And with the increasing demand to move large quantities of data securely and quickly around the world placing existing digital infrastructure under greater pressure than ever, organisations in banking, security, defense and telecommunications are looking for innovative and future-forward networking technologies that are secure, fast and reliable.

As the first unified global communications network, Rivada’s Outernet is transformative. A global low-latency point-to-point network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, it is a unique next-generation constellation combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous optical mesh network in space. This “orbital network,” in which data stays in space from origin to destination, creates an ultra-secure satellite network with pole-to-pole coverage, offering end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber over long distances. And by routing traffic on a physically separated network in space, it provides a layer of defense for any organization that needs to share data securely between widely distributed sites.

Marzio Laurenti CEO of Telespazio Brasil said: “Rivada is building a uniquely capable LEO constellation with a new level of cybersecurity for the enterprise and government sectors.  By establishing a highly secure global communications infrastructure in space, the Outernet’s fast, seamless and secure connectivity will ramp up network performance and enable true digital transformation and new business opportunities through multi-gigabit bi-directional performance, combined with worldwide reach”.

Declan Ganley, CEO, Rivada Space Networks, said: “We are delighted to be working with Telespazio to enhance their ability to provide data security and data sovereignty. The space domain now plays a critical role in securing network infrastructure and addressing rising cybersecurity issues. With the Outernet’s unique architecture, satellites  become routers in the sky and space now provides secure, high-performance data transport instead of merely providing the last hop to the internet. The future is not just more satellites. It is true orbital networks that offer more than the “gap-filler” LEO systems which bridge the last mile between the satellite and the nearest terrestrial gateway. Our unique gateway-free architecture redefines connectivity in terms of security, latency, capacity, efficiency, and coverage. “

Telespazio will join Rivada’s Customer Advisory Board and conduct a series of technical workshops to structure the collaboration and exchange information on the Outernet’s capabilities.

About Rivada Space Networks
Rivada Space Networks GmbH is deploying the first true “Outernet”: a global, low-latency, point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting its satellites with lasers, Rivada will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellation, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. The Outernet is being built using Rivada’s German filings for high-priority Ka-band spectrum, called Outernet-1.  Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc. www.rivadaspace.com  

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Twitter: @rivadaspace  

Media Contacts
Melanie Dickie, Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Rivada Space Networks GmbH
Tel: +31 6 14 22 97 62
Email: mdickie@rivadaspace.com 

Brian Carney, SVP Corporate Communications 
Rivada Networks, Inc
Tel: +1 (207) 256-0386
Email: bcarney@rivada.com  

About Telespazio

Telespazio, a Leonardo and Thales 67:33 joint venture, is one of the world’s leading operators in space services. Its activities range from the design and development of space systems to the management of launch services and in-orbit satellite control, from Earth observation, integrated communications, satellite navigation and localisation services to scientific programmes. The company plays a leading role in the reference markets, supported by its infrastructure and the technological experience acquired in 65 years of activity, which include participation in space programmes such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, COSMO-SkyMed and Moonlight. Telespazio, which is Thales Alenia Space’s partner in the “Space Alliance”, generated sales of €850 million in 2025 while employing 3,500 people in 16 different countries.

Media Contact
Beatriz Villanueva
Telespazio Brasil S.A.
Tel: +55 (21) 98861-1155 
Email: beatriz.villanueva@telespazio.com

 

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