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Dolby Laboratories Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.

“We are pleased with the progress we made in fiscal 2024,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “As we enter fiscal 2025, we have strong momentum with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, our imaging patent portfolio has gotten stronger with the GE Licensing acquisition, and we are excited about our opportunity with Dolby.io, which is well positioned to provide real time interactive experiences for sports and entertainment.”

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $305 million, compared to $291 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $59 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter net income was $78 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to $64 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.Dolby repurchased approximately 251,000 shares of its common stock and ended the quarter with approximately $402 million of stock repurchase authorization available going forward.

Full Year Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $1.27 billion, compared to $1.30 billion for the full year of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $262 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $201 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, for the full year of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, full year net income was $369 million, or $3.79 per diluted share, compared to $348 million, or $3.56 per diluted share, for the full year of fiscal 2023.Cash flows from operations were $327 million, compared to $367 million for the full year of fiscal 2023.

A complete listing of Dolby’s non-GAAP measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this release.

Recent Business Highlights

We closed the acquisition of GE Licensing, which we expect to be accretive to margins and earnings on a non-GAAP basis in fiscal 2025, and which gives us a stronger position in imaging patents.We acquired THEO Technologies, expanding Dolby.io’s ability to offer customers the best solutions for real-time streaming experiences that drive fan engagement and interactivity.We added two new automotive partners in Q4; WEY, a Chinese car company that specializes in premium Crossovers and SUVs, and Smart, a JV between Mercedes and Geely. We now have over 20 automotive OEM partners supporting Dolby Atmos, up from 10 partners one year ago.Meta announced support for Dolby Atmos across its MetaQuest headset device lineup.Apple launched the iPhone 16, which supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, and records in Dolby Vision.Xiaomi announced new 4K QLED TVs that support Dolby Vision.Australia selected Dolby AC-4 as part of its new broadcast set-top-box specification.Polytron, an Indonesian TV OEM, launched a new TV that supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.Lenovo’s new Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition supports Dolby Vision, and its Thinkbook 16 Gen7+ and Thinkbook 16 Gen 7 supports Dolby Atmos.Alienware released 27 4K Dual Resolution Gaming Monitor that supports Dolby Atmos.

Upcoming Investor Event

Dolby is hosting an event at CES for the financial community where we will demonstrate a wide array of our technologies. The event will be held at 7:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please send an email to IR@dolby.com for more information.

Dividend

Today, Dolby announced a cash dividend of $0.33 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on December 10, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2024.

Revolving Credit Facility

On November 14, 2024, Dolby entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America for a $250 million revolving credit facility. The facility includes $150 million of uncommitted incremental capacity, has a five-year term and can be terminated early without penalty. Dolby has not drawn on the facility. Further details regarding the Credit Agreement are set out in a Form 8-K filed by Dolby with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024.

Financial Outlook

Dolby’s financial outlook relies, in part, on estimates of royalty-based revenue that take into consideration various factors that are subject to uncertainty, including consumer demand for electronic products. In addition, actual results could differ materially from the estimates Dolby is providing below due in part to uncertainty resulting from the macroeconomic effect of certain conditions, including supply chain constraints, international conflicts, geopolitical instability, and fluctuations in inflation and interest rates. The uncertainty resulting from these factors has greatly reduced its visibility into Dolby’s future outlook. To the extent possible, the estimates Dolby is providing for future periods reflect certain assumptions about the potential impact of certain of these items, based upon a consideration of currently available external and internal data and information. These assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements” in this press release for a description of certain risks that Dolby faces, and the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2024, to be filed on or around the date hereof.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for its first quarter of fiscal 2025:

Total revenue is estimated to range from $330 million to $360 million.Licensing revenue is estimated to range from $305 million to $335 million.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 87% on a GAAP basis and approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $230 million to $240 million on a GAAP basis and from $190 million to $200 million on a non-GAAP basis.Effective tax rate is anticipated to be around 20.5% on a GAAP basis and around 18.5% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $0.53 to $0.68 on a GAAP basis and from $0.96 to $1.11 on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for the full year of fiscal 2025:

Total revenue is expected to range from $1.33 billion to $1.39 billion.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 87% on a GAAP basis and approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $908 million to $918 million on a GAAP basis and from $765 million to $775 million on a non-GAAP basis.Dolby expects operating margins to be roughly 20% on a GAAP basis and to be roughly 33% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $2.43 to $2.58 on a GAAP basis and from $3.99 to $4.14 on a non-GAAP basis.

Conference Call Information

Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 financial results for Dolby Laboratories at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Access to the teleconference will be available at http://investor.dolby.com or by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (+1-646-307-1963 for international callers) and entering confirmation code 5587811.

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, until 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (+1-609-800-9909 for international callers) and entering the confirmation code 5587811. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on the Dolby website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement Dolby’s financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby management uses, and Dolby provides to investors, certain non-GAAP financial measures as an additional tool to evaluate Dolby’s operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby’s management believes to be its ongoing business operations and performance. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are also helpful to investors in enabling comparability of operating performance between periods and among peer companies. Additionally, Dolby’s management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to make operating decisions, for planning and forecasting purposes and determining bonus payouts. Specifically, Dolby excludes the following as adjustments from one or more of its non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation, unlike cash-based compensation, utilizes subjective assumptions in the methodologies used to value the various stock-based award types that Dolby grants. These assumptions may differ from those used by other companies. To facilitate more meaningful comparisons between its underlying operating results and those of other companies, Dolby excludes stock-based compensation expense.

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles: Dolby amortizes intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. These intangible assets consist of patents and technology, customer relationships, and other intangibles. Dolby records amortization charges relating to these intangible assets in its GAAP financial statements, and Dolby views these charges as items arising from pre-acquisition activities that are determined by the timing and valuation of its acquisitions. As these amortization charges do not directly correlate to its operations during any particular period, Dolby excludes these charges to facilitate an evaluation of its current operating performance and comparisons to its past operating results. In addition, while amortization expense of acquisition-related intangible assets is excluded from Non-GAAP Net Income, the revenue generated from those assets is not excluded.

Restructuring charges or credits: Restructuring charges are costs associated with restructuring plans and primarily relate to costs associated with exit or disposal activities, employee severance benefits, and asset impairments. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, we excluded from non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share a restructuring charge of about $30 million comprised of approximately $13 million for severance and related benefits and an impairment loss of approximately $17 million related primarily to internally developed software for projects we are no longer pursuing. Dolby excludes restructuring costs, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods (which may be credits), as Dolby believes that these costs are not representative of its normal operating activities and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison of its past operating performance and to that of other companies.

Income tax adjustments: The income tax effects of the aforementioned non-GAAP adjustments do not directly correlate to its operating performance so Dolby believes that excluding such income tax effects provides a more meaningful view of its underlying operating results to management and investors.

Impact from Tax Reform: The enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform), and any related amendments or revisions, requires certain discrete and infrequent charges that are not representative of current operating results and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison to our past operating performance.

Using the aforementioned adjustments, Dolby provides various non-GAAP financial measures including, but not limited to: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP effective tax rate. Dolby’s management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to assess the performance of Dolby’s business, including as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Dolby’s management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, superior to, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measures. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as detailed above and below. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby’s GAAP financial statements as reported in its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Dolby investor relations website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release and in our earnings calls, including, but not limited to, expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025, Dolby’s ability to expand existing business, navigate challenging periods, pursue its long-term growth opportunities, and advance its other long-term objectives are “forward-looking statements” that inherently involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those provided. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: the potential impacts of economic conditions on Dolby’s business operations, financial results, and financial position (including the impact to Dolby partners and disruption of the supply chain and delays in shipments of consumer products; the level at which Dolby technologies are incorporated into products and the consumer demand for such products; delays in the development and release of new products or services that contain Dolby technologies; delays in royalty reporting or delinquent payment by partners or licensees; lengthening sales cycles; the impact to the overall cinema market including adverse impact to Dolby’s revenue recognized on box-office sales and demand for cinema products and services; and macroeconomic conditions that affect discretionary spending and access to products that contain Dolby technologies); risks associated with geopolitical issues and international conflicts; risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the broadcast, mobile, consumer electronics, PC, and other markets; the loss of, or reduction in sales by, a key customer, partner, or licensee; pricing pressures; risks relating to changing trends in the way that content is distributed and consumed; risks relating to conducting business internationally, including trade restrictions and changes in diplomatic or trade relationships; risks relating to maintaining patent coverage; the timing of Dolby’s receipt of royalty reports and payments from its licensees, including recoveries; changes in tax regulations; timing of revenue recognition under licensing agreements and other contractual arrangements; Dolby’s ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby’s ability to develop and deliver innovative products and technologies in response to new and growing markets; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture and cinema industries generally; Dolby’s ability to increase its revenue streams and to expand its business generally, and to continue to expand its business beyond its current technology offerings; risks associated with acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby’s SEC filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on or around the date hereof. Dolby may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of such statements, and while Dolby believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco, California with offices around the globe. From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. Dolby partners with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, Dolby.io, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Revenue:

Licensing

$                282,705

$                265,203

$             1,181,794

$             1,197,930

Products and services

22,101

25,359

91,927

101,814

Total revenue

304,806

290,562

1,273,721

1,299,744

Cost of revenue:

Cost of licensing

18,764

14,556

67,204

64,890

Cost of products and services

15,232

20,996

73,292

87,676

Total cost of revenue

33,996

35,552

140,496

152,566

Gross profit

270,810

255,010

1,133,225

1,147,178

Operating expenses:

Research and development

68,636

70,426

263,663

271,523

Sales and marketing

87,901

90,870

334,460

354,364

General and administrative

69,209

66,612

270,392

258,477

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(1,290)

30,596

6,384

47,061

Total operating expenses

224,456

258,504

874,899

931,425

Operating income/(loss)

46,354

(3,494)

258,326

215,753

Other income/(expense):

Interest income/(expense), net

6,854

9,280

34,077

28,086

Other income, net

6,526

3,247

20,076

6,214

Total other income

13,380

12,527

54,153

34,300

Income before income taxes

59,734

9,033

312,479

250,053

(Provision for)/benefit from income taxes

(868)

875

(48,163)

(48,409)

Net income including noncontrolling interest

58,866

9,908

264,316

201,644

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(296)

(722)

(2,491)

(988)

Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$                  58,570

$                    9,186

$                261,825

$                200,656

Net income per share:

Basic

$                      0.61

$                      0.10

$                      2.74

$                      2.10

Diluted

$                      0.61

$                      0.09

$                      2.69

$                      2.05

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic

95,395

95,701

95,544

95,771

Diluted

96,593

97,678

97,325

97,733

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands; unaudited)

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                482,047

$                745,364

Restricted cash

95,705

72,602

Short-term investments

139,148

Accounts receivable, net

315,465

262,245

Contract assets, net

197,478

182,130

Inventories, net

33,728

35,623

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

69,994

50,692

Total current assets

1,194,417

1,487,804

Long-term investments

89,267

97,812

Property, plant, and equipment, net

479,109

481,581

Operating lease right-of-use assets

39,046

40,199

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

967,722

575,836

Deferred taxes

219,758

201,860

Other non-current assets

120,609

94,674

Total assets

$             3,109,928

$             2,979,766

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                  17,380

$                  20,925

Accrued liabilities

347,529

351,399

Income taxes payable

9,045

4,769

Contract liabilities

31,644

31,505

Operating lease liabilities

12,238

13,628

Total current liabilities

417,836

422,226

Non-current contract liabilities

34,593

39,997

Non-current operating lease liabilities

34,754

37,020

Other non-current liabilities

135,852

108,339

Total liabilities

623,035

607,582

Stockholders’ equity:

Class A common stock

53

53

Class B common stock

41

41

Retained earnings

2,496,255

2,391,990

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(19,187)

(36,984)

Total stockholders’ equity – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

2,477,162

2,355,100

Noncontrolling interest

9,731

17,084

Total stockholders’ equity

2,486,893

2,372,184

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$             3,109,928

$             2,979,766

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands; unaudited)

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Operating activities:

Net income including noncontrolling interest

$                264,316

$                201,644

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

  Depreciation and amortization

75,559

82,558

  Stock-based compensation

119,825

118,486

  Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

11,768

12,956

  Amortization of premium on investments

(2,919)

(860)

  Benefit from credit losses

(2,256)

(793)

  Deferred income taxes

(21,612)

(18,337)

  Impairment loss on internally developed software

16,225

  Other non-cash items affecting net income

(10,828)

(2,800)

  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(28,967)

47,779

Contract assets, net

(8,707)

347

Inventories

(2,654)

(13,226)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

(8,420)

(8,817)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

10,097

3,868

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(34,554)

(52,315)

Income taxes, net

(4,501)

(8,722)

Contract liabilities

(9,738)

(8,379)

Operating lease liabilities

(5,263)

(5,818)

Other non-current liabilities

(13,894)

3,285

Net cash provided by operating activities

327,252

367,081

Investing activities:

Purchases of marketable securities

(160,198)

(172,955)

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

234,061

54,964

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

157,729

176,833

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

(30,007)

(30,339)

Business combinations, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

(487,877)

25,703

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

(286,292)

54,206

Financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

40,203

47,781

Repurchase of common stock

(160,001)

(149,276)

Payment of cash dividend

(114,579)

(103,407)

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

(5,164)

(266)

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in business combinations

(9,920)

Equity issued in connection with business combination

722

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock

(39,075)

(31,144)

Payment of deferred consideration for prior business combinations

(500)

Net cash used in financing activities

(287,814)

(236,812)

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

6,640

5,120

Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(240,214)

189,595

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

817,966

628,371

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$                577,752

$                817,966

 

Licensing Revenue by Market
(unaudited)

The following table presents the composition of our licensing revenue and percentage of total licensing revenue for all periods presented (in thousands, except percentage amounts):

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

Market

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Broadcast

$     95,779

34 %

$    102,448

39 %

$    409,105

35 %

$      451,719

38 %

Mobile

48,701

17 %

36,122

14 %

235,774

20 %

243,897

20 %

CE

42,024

15 %

41,682

16 %

165,817

14 %

170,197

14 %

PC

34,077

12 %

27,240

10 %

141,300

12 %

124,362

10 %

Other

62,124

22 %

57,711

21 %

229,798

19 %

207,755

18 %

Total licensing revenue

$    282,705

100 %

$    265,203

100 %

$ 1,181,794

100 %

$   1,197,930

100 %

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(unaudited)

The following tables present Dolby’s GAAP financial measures reconciled to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release for the fourth quarter and fiscal years ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023:

Net income:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

(in thousands)

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$             58,570

$            9,186

$            261,825

$        200,656

Stock-based compensation (1)

29,679

28,195

119,825

118,486

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (2)

6,296

3,306

15,552

10,056

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(1,290)

30,596

6,384

47,061

Impact of Tax Reform

(10,042)

(10,042)

Income tax adjustments

(4,777)

(7,339)

(24,528)

(28,249)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$             78,436

$          63,944

$            369,016

$        348,010

(1) Stock-based compensation included in above line items:

Cost of products and services

$                  362

$               388

$               1,501

$            1,697

Research and development

9,703

9,643

38,214

39,472

Sales and marketing

9,994

9,279

40,128

40,038

General and administrative

9,620

8,885

39,982

37,279

(2) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles included in above line items:

Cost of licensing

$               2,789

$                 62

$               2,890

$               248

Cost of products and services

768

650

2,350

3,248

Research and development

253

Sales and marketing

867

721

2,824

3,137

General and administrative

1,872

1,873

7,488

3,170

Diluted earnings per share:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.61

$              0.09

$                 2.69

$              2.05

Stock-based compensation

0.30

0.29

1.23

1.21

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.06

0.03

0.16

0.10

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(0.01)

0.31

0.07

0.48

Impact of Tax Reform

(0.10)

(0.11)

Income tax adjustments

(0.05)

(0.07)

(0.25)

(0.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.81

$              0.65

$                 3.79

$              3.56

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

96,593

97,678

97,325

97,733

The following tables present a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP versions of the estimated financial measures for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025 included in this release:

Gross margin:

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

GAAP gross margin

87.0 %

87.0 %

Stock-based compensation

0.1 %

0.1 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

2.9 %

2.9 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

90.0 %

90.0 %

Operating expenses (in millions):

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$230 – $240

$908 – $918

Stock-based compensation

(37)

(134)

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

(3)

(9)

Non-GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$190 – $200

$765 – $775

Operating margin:

Fiscal 2025

GAAP operating margin

20% +/-

Stock-based compensation

10 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

3 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

33% +/-

Effective tax rate:

Q1 2025

GAAP effective tax rate

20.5 %

Stock-based compensation (low – high end of range)

(2%) – 0%

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (low – high end of range)

(1%) – 0%

Non-GAAP effective tax rate

18.5 %

Diluted earnings per share:

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

Low

High

Low

High

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.53

$              0.68

$                 2.43

$              2.58

Stock-based compensation

0.39

0.39

1.39

1.39

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.12

0.12

0.45

0.45

Income tax adjustments

(0.08)

(0.08)

(0.28)

(0.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.96

$              1.11

$                 3.99

$              4.14

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

97,400

97,400

97,500

97,500

                                                               

Investor Contact:
Peter Goldmacher
415-254-7415
peter.goldmacher@dolby.com

Media Contact:
media@dolby.com

 

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TELUS transforms legacy telecommunications site into 195 new homes for Nanaimo

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Across Canada, demand for rental housing continues to outpace supply. TELUS Living is helping address this challenge by transforming existing TELUS properties into smart, sustainable homes in communities where new housing is needed most.

NANAIMO, BC, July 23, 2026 /CNW/ — TELUS Living today opened a new 195-home purpose-built rental community in downtown Nanaimo, transforming a former telecommunications property into smart, sustainable housing that helps address one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: increasing rental supply in growing communities. Located at 235 Wallace St, the multi-storey, mixed-use build features 195 purpose-built rental units, providing much-needed housing supply to downtown Nanaimo, while thoughtfully honouring the city’s unique coastal identity and heritage.

The Nanaimo development is part of TELUS’ long-term strategy to repurpose legacy telecommunications infrastructure into purpose-built rental housing as the company modernizes its network and completes the transition from copper to PureFibre technology. The Nanaimo community joins TELUS Living’s growing portfolio of developments that are transforming underutilized TELUS properties into housing across Canada.

“The Nanaimo development represents exactly what TELUS Living stands for by providing purpose-built rental housing tailored to the specific needs of the community it serves. We’ve designed 235 Wallace St with Nanaimo’s unique character in mind, offering a curated lifestyle that blends a climate-conscious, Zero Carbon Design approach with top-tier wellness and smart-tech amenities,” said Manasweeta Bhatia, Vice President of Corporate Real Estate at TELUS. “We shape every TELUS Living project by listening to the community, understanding its unique identity and design needs, and building accordingly. Its central downtown location and proximity to both Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital also position it as an ideal home for students, educators, and healthcare workers seeking modern, connected living.”

“More housing and good jobs are a win-win for downtown Nanaimo,” said Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island. “Adding to the approximately 1,500 affordable homes our B.C. government has completed and underway in Nanaimo, it’s great to see TELUS stepping up with 195 new units. It’s been great to see hundreds of construction and indirect jobs in town, and I can’t wait to see folks move into their new homes.”

“I’m thrilled to see a new rental option in downtown Nanaimo, and especially excited that this conversion was made with sustainability and active transportation in mind,” said George Anderson, MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville. “Ensuring everyone can find homes they can afford in the communities they love requires creative approaches, and I hope to see more creativity like this in the future.”

“I’m delighted to celebrate the opening of TELUS Living Nanaimo, a landmark project that strengthens our downtown as a vibrant, inclusive place to live,” said Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo. “This partnership between the City of Nanaimo, our community, and TELUS demonstrates what’s possible when we work together toward shared goals. The addition of nearly 200 diverse housing options is exactly what our city needs, and we’re excited about the positive impact this will have on our community. TELUS’ commitment to our city and investment in our future will contribute to Nanaimo’s economic and social vitality.”

Situated within walking distance of downtown’s vibrant cafes, eclectic Old City Quarter, the iconic Harbourfront Walkway, and a short transit ride from Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, the development is architecturally designed to blend classic and contemporary exterior elements. Curated for modern living, the community offers an expansive suite of indoor and outdoor social amenities alongside street-level retail and public art contributions.

Project Highlights:

Smart-Enabled Living: Powered by the TELUS PureFibre network, the custom TELUS Living App provides keyless entry, smart climate control, leak detection, parcel notifications, visitor management, and amenity bookings.Social & Wellness Amenities: Features a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen, BBQs, and panoramic views, alongside a state-of-the-art fitness centre and resident lounge.Pet & Active Lifestyle Ready: Equipped with a dedicated children’s outdoor play area, outdoor bark park and pet care station, secure underground parking, bike storage and maintenance facilities.Premium Functional Interiors: Studio to three-bedroom layouts include private balconies, individual A/C with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) for optimal air quality, Samsung SmartThings appliances, and in-suite laundry.Gold-Standard Sustainability: Sets a Vancouver Island benchmark aligned with Zero Carbon Design standards and Salmon-Safe development guidelines that actively protects local ecosystems.

This opening marks a significant milestone in TELUS Living’s mission to transform existing real estate holdings into purpose-built rentals that bridge the housing gap with smart, sustainable, and community-focused developments. As TELUS completes its transition from legacy copper to advanced fibre networks, the company is transforming its historic central offices–which once served as the backbone of B.C.’s phone system–into vibrant, smart, purpose-built rental communities. TELUS Living is breathing new life into these properties to help address Canada’s housing crisis. For more details on TELUS Living Nanaimo or to view available floor plans, please visit telusliving.com/nanaimo.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20 billion in annual revenue with more than 17 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. TELUS Health is enhancing approximately 170 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. TELUS Digital specializes in digital customer experiences and future-focused digital transformations that deliver value for their global clients. Guided by our enduring ‘give where we live’ philosophy, TELUS continues to invest in initiatives that support education, health and community well-being. In 2023, we launched the TELUS Student Bursary, which strives to ensure that every young person in Canada who wants a postsecondary education has the opportunity to pursue one. To date, the program has distributed over $6 million in bursaries to 2,000 students and counting. Since 2000, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $1.85 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs, including 2.5 million days of service–earning TELUS the distinction of the world’s most giving company.

For more information, visit telus.com.

For more information, please contact:
Brandi Rees
TELUS Public Relations
brandi.rees@telus.com 

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Award-Winning Author Euran Daniels to Deliver Opening Keynote at International Nevus Outreach Conference, Unveiling New $100,000 Global Initiative to Advance CMN Research and Awareness

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ORLANDO, Fla., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and Congenital Melanocytic Nevus (CMN) advocate Euran S. Daniels will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2026 Nevus Outreach International Conference on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®.

Launching the conference under this year’s theme, “Amplify,” Daniels will share his personal journey of living with CMN for more than 50 years and challenge attendees to transform awareness into meaningful action through hope, advocacy, and research.

During his keynote, Daniels will unveil a new global initiative aimed at expanding awareness and inspiring greater support for CMN research. The initiative will encourage individuals, healthcare organizations, corporations, and philanthropists to join a collaborative effort to improve the lives of those affected by this rare skin condition.

“For more than fifty years, I’ve lived with a visible mark that became my purpose,” said Daniels. “My hope is that every person leaves this conference believing they can make a difference by amplifying hope, supporting research, and leaving a positive impact on the lives of others.”

CMN is a rare skin condition present at birth that, in its larger forms, affects approximately 1 in every 20,000 births. Individuals living with CMN may face complex medical challenges, including an increased risk of melanoma, multiple surgeries, and the emotional impact of living with a visible difference.

Daniels’ keynote will focus on three powerful messages: You’re Not Alone. Live Your Life. Leave Your Mark.Through his story of resilience and leadership, he hopes to inspire families, advocates, researchers, and community leaders to work together to create greater awareness and opportunity for those living with CMN.

Media are invited to attend the keynote address to learn more about this initiative. 

For more information, visit www.EuranDaniels.com or to support CMN research, visit www.nevus.org/joineuran.

Media Contact:
Media Relations – Fanisha Love (910) 262-3439
Email: info@danielscompany.com
Website: www.EuranDaniels.com

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Immigration Desk Shares Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Foreign Businesses Planning US Expansion in 2026

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NEWTON, Mass., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Immigration Desk is highlighting key immigration considerations for entrepreneurs, investors, and foreign-owned companies looking to establish or expand a presence in the United States, as interest in cross-border growth continues alongside evolving visa procedures and compliance expectations. The firm noted that many business owners plan with a general goal of opening a US office,  only to be met by a system that favors careful planning and documentation. 

Immigration planning often intersects with business planning, with company structure, ownership percentage, funding sources, job roles, and operational timelines influencing the pathways available and evidence required. A viable business plan alone often isn’t enough, and applicants must also meet specific legal definitions tied to visa categories. Those definitions, however, can differ significantly depending on the route pursued.

“Business immigration is not a single form or a single standard,” said Anu Gupta, attorney at Immigration Desk. “Entrepreneurs and foreign businesses often come to the process thinking in terms of growth goals like opening a location, hiring, and launching a product. However, the immigration system asks for detailed proof of role, eligibility, and structure. Planning early helps align those two realities and avoids last-minute surprises.”

Immigration Desk notes that entrepreneurs and foreign businesses typically evaluate options based on the nature of the US activity and the individual’s role. For some, the relevant question is whether a company can transfer an executive, manager, or specialized employee to a US office under an intracompany framework, particularly when the business can document a qualifying relationship between entities.

For others, the analysis may focus on investment-based categories where the applicant is actively directing and developing a US enterprise. In still other cases, founders may explore categories that emphasize extraordinary ability, research-based work, or employer sponsorship, depending on the individual’s background and the company’s needs.

L-1 and E-2 Visas: Pathways for Multinational Companies and Investors

For companies evaluating intracompany transfers, the L-1 visa provides a structured pathway for multinational businesses to bring executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. office — including newly established entities. Immigration Desk notes that L-1 cases require careful documentation of the qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. companies, as well as a clear demonstration of the applicant’s role and seniority. For new U.S. offices in particular, USCIS applies additional scrutiny to whether the operation is sufficiently established to support the position being petitioned.

The E-2 treaty investor visa offers a separate route for entrepreneurs from qualifying treaty countries who are making a substantial investment in and actively directing a U.S. enterprise. While the E-2 does not require a minimum investment threshold, Immigration Desk emphasizes that the investment must be proportional to the nature of the business and at risk in a commercial sense — factors that require careful structuring and documentation from the outset. Unlike some other business visa categories, the E-2 does not provide a direct path to permanent residency, which means founders relying on it should also plan for long-term status options early in the process.

The firm also points to a recurring challenge for growth-stage companies: staffing. Employer-sponsored visas can involve strict timing, evolving agency practices, and in some categories, annual numerical limits. In recent years, many employers have sought clarity on how to plan around the H-1B cap and lottery cycle, particularly when hiring needs don’t align neatly with government filing windows.

While the H-1B category remains widely used for specialized professional roles, Immigration Desk emphasizes that businesses should treat it as one part of a broader hiring and compliance plan rather than a single solution, especially when role definitions, worksite compliance, and documentation requirements are central to adjudication.

“People often focus on the name of a visa category, but the practical work is in the documentation and the operational reality behind the petition,” Gupta added. “For businesses, that means understanding what the government expects in terms of job duties, business activity, and the evidence that supports eligibility. For entrepreneurs, it can mean clarifying ownership, funding, and what day-to-day leadership looks like in a way that is consistent and well documented.”

Immigration Desk also notes that immigration planning frequently involves risk management. Businesses may need to consider how quickly a US operation must become functional, what happens if timelines shift, and how to maintain continuity if a petition is delayed or requires additional review. For founders, the concerns often include whether a pathway supports both business operations and personal stability, including travel, family planning, and long-term status options.

The firm cautions that immigration outcomes depend on individualized facts and that what works for one company may not apply to another. However, the most consistent problems, like incomplete timelines, inconsistent documentation, unclear roles, and last-minute filings, are completely avoidable. In response to those issues, Immigration Desk encourages business owners to approach US immigration as a phased process that begins with strategy and thorough preparation, with an operational plan for compliance after arrival.

For more information, please refer to the company’s website.

Immigration Desk
704 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02459
1-800-688-7892
https://immigrationdesk.com/
clients@ImmigrationDesk.com 

At Immigration Desk, attorney Anu Gupta and her team have helped thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational companies navigate complex immigration matters. With more than 40 years of combined experience and over 10,000 immigration cases handled, the firm has developed a reputation for careful preparation and strategic case planning. Whether you are a startup founder, a multinational executive, or an investor seeking to establish a presence in the United States, Immigration Desk can help you determine the most effective immigration strategy for your situation.

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