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Broadcom Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

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Revenue of $14,054 million for the fourth quarter, up 51 percent from the prior year periodGAAP net income of $4,324 million for the fourth quarter; Non-GAAP net income of $6,965 million for the fourth quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $9,089 million for the fourth quarter, or 65 percent of revenueGAAP diluted EPS of $0.90 for the fourth quarter; Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.42 for the fourth quarterCash from operations of $5,604 million for the fourth quarter, less capital expenditures of $122 million, resulted in $5,482 million of free cash flow, or 39 percent of revenueQuarterly common stock dividend increased by 11 percent from the prior quarter to $0.59 per shareFirst quarter fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance of approximately $14.6 billion, an increase of 22 percent from the prior year periodFirst quarter fiscal year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 66 percent of projected revenue (1)

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 3, 2024, provided guidance for its first quarter of fiscal year 2025 and announced its quarterly dividend.

“Broadcom’s fiscal year 2024 revenue grew 44% year-over-year to a record $51.6 billion, as infrastructure software revenue grew to $21.5 billion, on the successful integration of VMware,” said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. “Semiconductor revenue was a record $30.1 billion driven by AI revenue of $12.2 billion. AI revenue which grew 220 percent year-on-year was driven by our leading AI XPUs and Ethernet networking portfolio.”

“In fiscal year 2024 adjusted EBITDA increased 37% year-over-year to a record $31.9 billion, and free cash flow excluding restructuring was strong at $21.9 billion,” said Kirsten Spears, CFO of Broadcom Inc. “Based on increased cash flows in fiscal year 2024, we are increasing our quarterly common stock dividend by 11% to $0.59 per share for fiscal year 2025. The target fiscal year 2025 annual common stock dividend of $2.36 per share is a record, and the fourteenth consecutive increase in annual dividends since we initiated dividends in fiscal 2011.”

(1) The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of the projected non-GAAP financial information presented to the relevant projected GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

GAAP

Non-GAAP

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Q4 24

Q4 23

Change

Q4 24

Q4 23

Change

Net revenue

$

14,054

$

9,295

+51

%

$

14,054

$

9,295

+51

%

Net income

$

4,324

$

3,524

+$    800

$

6,965

$

4,810

+$   2,155

Earnings per common share – diluted *

$

0.90

$

0.83

+$   0.07

$

1.42

$

1.11

+$     0.31

(Dollars in millions)

Q4 24

Q4 23

Change

Cash flow from operations                                                                                   

$

5,604

$

4,828

+$     776

Adjusted EBITDA

$

9,089

$

6,048

+$  3,041

Free cash flow

$

5,482

$

4,723

+$     759

Net revenue by segment

(Dollars in millions)

Q4 24

Q4 23

Change

Semiconductor solutions                                                                      

$

8,230

59

%

$

7,326

79

%

+12

%

Infrastructure software

5,824

41

1,969

21

+196

%

Total net revenue

$

14,054

100

%

$

9,295

100

%

* On July 12, 2024, the Company completed a ten-for-one forward stock split. All per share amounts presented reflect the stock split.

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $9,348 million, compared to $9,952 million at the end of the prior quarter.

During the fourth fiscal quarter, the Company generated $5,604 million in cash from operations and spent $122 million on capital expenditures. The Company paid $1,204 million of withholding taxes related to net settled equity awards that vested in the quarter (resulting in the elimination of 7.4 million shares).

On September 30, 2024, the Company paid a cash dividend on a split adjusted basis of $0.53 per share, totaling $2,484 million.

The differences between the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

GAAP

Non-GAAP

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

FY 24

FY 23

Change

FY 24

FY 23

Change

Net revenue

$

51,574

$

35,819

+44

%

$

51,574

$

35,819

+44

%

Net income

$

5,895

$

14,082

-$  8,187

$

23,733

$

18,378

+$   5,355

Earnings per common share – diluted *

$

1.23

$

3.30

-$    2.07

$

4.87

$

4.22

+$     0.65

(Dollars in millions)

FY 24

FY 23

Change

Cash flow from operations                                                                              

$

19,962

$

18,085

+$    1,877

Adjusted EBITDA

$

31,897

$

23,213

+$    8,684

Free cash flow

$

19,414

$

17,633

+$    1,781

Net revenue by segment

(Dollars in millions)

FY 24

FY 23

Change

Semiconductor solutions                                                                      

$

30,096

58

%

$

28,182

79

%

+7

%

Infrastructure software

21,478

42

7,637

21

+181

%

Total net revenue

$

51,574

100

%

$

35,819

100

%

* On July 12, 2024, the Company completed a ten-for-one forward stock split. All per share amounts presented reflect the stock split.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Business Outlook

Based on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending February 2, 2025, is expected to be as follows: 

First quarter revenue guidance of approximately $14.6 billion; andFirst quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 66 percent of projected revenue.

The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Quarterly Dividends

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on December 23, 2024.

Financial Results Conference Call

Broadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 and to discuss the business outlook today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom’s website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company’s on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company’s on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. 

In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company’s underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company’s operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company’s competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom’s non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.

Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom’s free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor, enterprise software and security solutions. Broadcom’s category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including cloud, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, industrial, and enterprise software. Our solutions include service provider and enterprise networking and storage, mobile device and broadband connectivity, mainframe, cybersecurity, and private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, and other statements identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “aim,” and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom’s management, current information available to Broadcom’s management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and concerns; government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions; our acquisition of VMware, Inc., including our ability to realize the expected benefits; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to protect against cyber security threats and a breach of security systems; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; prolonged disruptions of our or our contract manufacturers’ manufacturing facilities, warehouses or other significant operations; our ability to accurately estimate customers’ demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers, as well as the timing of any design wins; our ability to improve our manufacturing efficiency and quality; involvement in legal proceedings; ability of our software products to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; demand for our data center virtualization products and market acceptance of our products and services; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; availability of third-party software used in our products; use of open source software in our products; sales to government customers; our ability to manage products and services lifecycles; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our competitive performance; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our ability to sell to new types of customers and to keep pace with technological advances; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.

Our filings with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Ji Yoo
Broadcom Inc.
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
investor.relations@broadcom.com

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BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

November 3,

August 4,

October 29,

November 3,

October 29,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net revenue

$

14,054

$

13,072

$

9,295

$

51,574

$

35,819

Cost of revenue:

Cost of revenue

3,399

3,133

2,449

12,788

9,272

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,602

1,525

438

6,023

1,853

Restructuring charges

51

58

1

254

4

Total cost of revenue

5,052

4,716

2,888

19,065

11,129

Gross margin

9,002

8,356

6,407

32,509

24,690

Research and development

2,234

2,353

1,388

9,310

5,253

Selling, general and administrative

1,010

1,100

418

4,959

1,592

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

813

812

348

3,244

1,394

Restructuring and other charges

318

303

13

1,533

244

Total operating expenses

4,375

4,568

2,167

19,046

8,483

Operating income

4,627

3,788

4,240

13,463

16,207

Interest expense

(916)

(1,064)

(405)

(3,953)

(1,622)

Other income, net

52

82

132

406

512

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

3,763

2,806

3,967

9,916

15,097

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(442)

4,238

443

3,748

1,015

Income (loss) from continuing operations

4,205

(1,432)

3,524

6,168

14,082

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

119

(443)

–

(273)

–

Net income (loss)

$

4,324

$

(1,875)

$

3,524

$

5,895

$

14,082

Basic income (loss) per share (1):

Income (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.89

$

(0.31)

$

0.85

$

1.33

$

3.39

Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations

0.03

(0.09)

–

(0.06)

–

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.92

$

(0.40)

$

0.85

$

1.27

$

3.39

Diluted income (loss) per share (1):

Income (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.87

$

(0.31)

$

0.83

$

1.29

$

3.30

Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations

0.03

(0.09)

–

(0.06)

–

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.90

$

(0.40)

$

0.83

$

1.23

$

3.30

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations (1):

Basic

4,679

4,663

4,133

4,624

4,149

Diluted

4,828

4,663

4,268

4,778

4,272

Stock-based compensation expense included in continuing operations:

Cost of revenue

$

159

$

174

$

62

$

664

$

210

Research and development

839

877

448

3,460

1,513

Selling, general and administrative

316

330

128

1,546

448

Total stock-based compensation expense

$

1,314

$

1,381

$

638

$

5,670

$

2,171

(1) Reflects a ten-for-one forward stock split on July 12, 2024.

 

BROADCOM INC.

FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

November 3,

August 4,

October 29,

November 3,

October 29,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Gross margin on GAAP basis

$

9,002

$

8,356

$

6,407

$

32,509

$

24,690

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,602

1,525

438

6,023

1,853

Stock-based compensation expense

159

174

62

664

210

Restructuring charges

51

58

1

254

4

Acquisition-related costs

–

–

–

9

–

Gross margin on non-GAAP basis

$

10,814

$

10,113

$

6,908

$

39,459

$

26,757

Research and development on GAAP basis

$

2,234

$

2,353

$

1,388

$

9,310

$

5,253

Stock-based compensation expense

839

877

448

3,460

1,513

Acquisition-related costs

–

2

–

3

–

Research and development on non-GAAP basis

$

1,395

$

1,474

$

940

$

5,847

$

3,740

Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis

$

1,010

$

1,100

$

418

$

4,959

$

1,592

Stock-based compensation expense

316

330

128

1,546

448

Acquisition-related costs

86

79

69

537

252

Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis

$

608

$

691

$

221

$

2,876

$

892

Total operating expenses on GAAP basis

$

4,375

$

4,568

$

2,167

$

19,046

$

8,483

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

813

812

348

3,244

1,394

Stock-based compensation expense

1,155

1,207

576

5,006

1,961

Restructuring and other charges

318

303

13

1,533

244

Acquisition-related costs

86

81

69

540

252

Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis

$

2,003

$

2,165

$

1,161

$

8,723

$

4,632

Operating income on GAAP basis

$

4,627

$

3,788

$

4,240

$

13,463

$

16,207

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,415

2,337

786

9,267

3,247

Stock-based compensation expense

1,314

1,381

638

5,670

2,171

Restructuring and other charges

369

361

14

1,787

248

Acquisition-related costs

86

81

69

549

252

Operating income on non-GAAP basis

$

8,811

$

7,948

$

5,747

$

30,736

$

22,125

Interest expense on GAAP basis

$

(916)

$

(1,064)

$

(405)

$

(3,953)

$

(1,622)

Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

–

157

–

Interest expense on non-GAAP basis

$

(864)

$

(981)

$

(405)

$

(3,796)

$

(1,622)

Other income, net on GAAP basis

$

52

$

82

$

132

$

406

$

512

(Gains) losses on investments

30

6

24

12

(11)

Other

–

–

(1)

–

(1)

Other income, net on non-GAAP basis

$

82

$

88

$

155

$

418

$

500

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes on GAAP basis

$

(442)

$

4,238

$

443

$

3,748

$

1,015

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

1,506

(3,303)

244

(123)

1,610

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

$

1,064

$

935

$

687

$

3,625

$

2,625

Net income (loss) on GAAP basis

$

4,324

$

(1,875)

$

3,524

$

5,895

$

14,082

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,415

2,337

786

9,267

3,247

Stock-based compensation expense

1,314

1,381

638

5,670

2,171

Restructuring and other charges

369

361

14

1,787

248

Acquisition-related costs

86

81

69

549

252

Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

–

157

–

(Gains) losses on investments

30

6

24

12

(11)

Other

–

–

(1)

–

(1)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

(1,506)

3,303

(244)

123

(1,610)

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(119)

443

–

273

–

Net income on non-GAAP basis

$

6,965

$

6,120

$

4,810

$

23,733

$

18,378

Net income (loss) on GAAP basis

$

4,324

$

(1,875)

$

3,524

$

5,895

$

14,082

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,415

2,337

786

9,267

3,247

Stock-based compensation expense

1,314

1,381

638

5,670

2,171

Restructuring and other charges

369

361

14

1,787

248

Acquisition-related costs

86

81

69

549

252

Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

–

157

–

(Gains) losses on investments

30

6

24

12

(11)

Other

–

–

(1)

–

(1)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

(1,506)

3,303

(244)

123

(1,610)

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(119)

443

–

273

–

Other Adjustments:

Interest expense

864

981

405

3,796

1,622

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

1,064

935

687

3,625

2,625

Depreciation

156

149

124

593

502

Amortization of purchased intangibles and right-of-use assets

40

38

22

150

86

Adjusted EBITDA

$

9,089

$

8,223

$

6,048

$

31,897

$

23,213

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on GAAP basis (2)

4,828

4,663

4,268

4,778

4,272

Non-GAAP adjustment (3)

77

254

82

99

81

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on non-GAAP basis

4,905

4,917

4,350

4,877

4,353

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

5,604

$

4,963

$

4,828

$

19,962

$

18,085

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(122)

(172)

(105)

(548)

(452)

Free cash flow

$

5,482

$

4,791

$

4,723

$

19,414

$

17,633

 Fiscal
Quarter
Ending

February 2,

Expected average diluted share count:

2025

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation – diluted on GAAP basis (2)

4,828

Non-GAAP adjustment (3)

68

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation – diluted on non-GAAP basis

4,896

(1) Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments included a one-time discrete non-cash tax provision of $4.5 billion from the impact of an intra-group transfer of certain IP rights to the United States as a result of supply chain realignment for the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2024 and the fiscal year ended November 3, 2024.

(2) Reflects a ten-for-one forward stock split on July 12, 2024.

(3) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method. For the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2024, non-GAAP adjustment included the dilutive effect of the equity awards that were antidilutive on a GAAP basis.

 

BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

November 3,

October 29,

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

9,348

$

14,189

Trade accounts receivable, net

4,416

3,154

Inventory

1,760

1,898

Other current assets

4,071

1,606

Total current assets

19,595

20,847

Long-term assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,521

2,154

Goodwill

97,873

43,653

Intangible assets, net

40,583

3,867

Other long-term assets

5,073

2,340

Total assets

$

165,645

$

72,861

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

1,662

$

1,210

Employee compensation and benefits

1,971

935

Current portion of long-term debt

1,271

1,608

Other current liabilities

11,793

3,652

Total current liabilities

16,697

7,405

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

66,295

37,621

Other long-term liabilities

14,975

3,847

Total liabilities

97,967

48,873

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

–

–

Common stock

5

4

Additional paid-in capital

67,466

21,095

Retained earnings

–

2,682

Accumulated other comprehensive income

207

207

Total stockholders’ equity

67,678

23,988

  Total liabilities and equity

$

165,645

$

72,861

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

November 3,

August 4,

October 29,

November 3,

October 29,

2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

4,324

$

(1,875)

$

3,524

$

5,895

$

14,082

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets

2,455

2,375

808

9,417

3,333

Depreciation

156

149

124

593

502

Stock-based compensation

1,314

1,388

638

5,741

2,171

Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

(868)

3,638

639

1,965

(501)

Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

–

157

–

Non-cash interest expense

91

115

34

427

132

Other

138

158

27

404

9

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:

  Trade accounts receivable, net

249

835

(231)

2,327

(187)

  Inventory

134

(52)

(56)

150

27

  Accounts payable

(85)

373

215

121

209

  Employee compensation and benefits

196

291

103

78

(279)

  Other current assets and current liabilities

(1,410)

(1,345)

(694)

(5,323)

(628)

  Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities

(1,142)

(1,170)

(303)

(1,990)

(785)

Net cash provided by operating activities

5,604

4,963

4,828

19,962

18,085

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

–

(2)

(36)

(25,978)

(53)

Proceeds from sale of business

–

3,485

–

3,485

–

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(122)

(172)

(105)

(548)

(452)

Purchases of investments

(30)

(73)

(58)

(175)

(346)

Sales of investments

20

5

154

156

228

Other

–

2

(79)

(10)

(66)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(132)

3,245

(124)

(23,070)

(689)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

4,969

4,975

–

39,954

–

Payments on debt obligations

(7,472)

(9,202)

(143)

(19,608)

(403)

Payments of dividends

(2,484)

(2,452)

(1,904)

(9,814)

(7,645)

Repurchases of common stock – repurchase program

–

–

(123)

(7,176)

(5,824)

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards

(1,204)

(1,350)

(454)

(5,216)

(1,861)

Issuance of common stock

126

–

59

190

122

Other

(11)

(36)

(5)

(63)

(12)

Net cash used in financing activities

(6,076)

(8,065)

(2,570)

(1,733)

(15,623)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(604)

143

2,134

(4,841)

1,773

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

9,952

9,809

12,055

14,189

12,416

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

9,348

$

9,952

$

14,189

$

9,348

$

14,189

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

$

738

$

816

$

397

$

3,250

$

1,503

Cash paid for income taxes

$

832

$

585

$

191

$

3,155

$

1,782

 

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GAC Wins 8 Awards, Including 4 First Prizes, Showcasing Technological Innovation Strength

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SUZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 28, GAC won 8 awards at the 2026 China-SAE Science and Technology Award ceremony in Suzhou, Jiangsu. In the fields of automotive chips, electric drive, vehicle safety, intelligent driving governance and body design, four first prizes were awarded to two GAC-led projects and two GAC-participated projects, and one GAC-led project won second prize.

In chips, GAC’s led project built a full-chain path from vehicle definition to scale application, working with 105 partners to apply nearly 400 chip models and over 1,000 domestic chips. The HYPTEC GT Special Edition, China’s first ICV with 100% domestically designed chips, has been launched.

In electric drive, GAC pioneered mass production of amorphous alloy stators and carbon-fiber high-speed rotors, becoming the world’s only company to mass-produce amorphous alloy automotive motors. Its amorphous ribbon is just 0.025 mm thick. The motor reaches 99.03% peak efficiency, 17.29 kW/kg power density (@1000V)—nearly three times the industry mainstream—and 30,000 rpm maximum speed; system CLTC efficiency reaches 94.184%. For users, energy consumption drops 4%, and range rises 30-50 km with the same battery capacity. It has been applied to HYPTEC, AION and AISTALAND models and promoted to other automakers. The related precision manufacturing technology won the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.

In safety, the GAC-led project with Tsinghua University won second prize. It developed China’s first ASIL-D fully domestic safety controller, real-time risk quantification, active-suspension side-impact mitigation, a rear-window airbag and an “automaker-traffic police-hospital” integrated rescue model. It has been applied to 20 models with cumulative sales of 1.446 million units.

In addition, GAC’s participated L2-L4 safety governance project helped establish a full-lifecycle system covering pre-admission, in-process supervision and post-event traceability. Its participated BIW project features an AI-based body design system that generates concept schemes within 5 hours, with over 95% stiffness prediction accuracy and over 30% higher design efficiency; it has been applied to the second-generation GAC GS8, GAC ES9 and GAC All-new S7.

Looking ahead, GAC will uphold innovation-driven development, advance core technology breakthroughs and commercialization, and support high-quality development of China’s auto industry.

For further information about GAC, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social.

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ScienceOra Demonstrates AI-Assisted Hydrogen-Production Catalyst Design Workflow at Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit

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The workflow spans literature analysis, candidate design, experimental planning and industrial decision support, extending AI4S into materials research

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wenge AI demonstrated an AI-assisted hydrogen-production catalyst design workflow supported by ScienceOra at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit. The demonstration showed how AI for Science (AI4S) can connect literature analysis, catalyst candidate design, experimental planning and industrial decision support, helping materials researchers translate scientific evidence into actionable research plans.

ScienceOra is Wenge AI’s intelligent research decision platform, built on the ScienceOne Scientific Foundation Model. For specialist research tasks such as materials development, the platform brings together scientific models, professional literature, research data and tools to support information access, research-plan development and scientific decision-making.

From literature analysis to catalyst candidate design

The demonstration focused on the design of a high-entropy alloy catalyst for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction. To address the need for high activity and durability, ScienceOra searched professional literature and drew on published research methods and elemental properties to support the development of candidate designs. It also cross-checked optimization proposals against relevant literature, providing researchers with references that could be reviewed and verified.

Rather than simply generating material formulations, the workflow connects documentary evidence, materials knowledge and specific design objectives to support more targeted analysis of candidate solutions. Researchers remain responsible for assessing scientific validity and determining subsequent research directions.

From experimental planning to industrial decision support

For experimental planning, ScienceOra can assist in developing research protocols around candidate designs, helping researchers organize experimental variables and producing testing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related reference information for subsequent validation.

For industrial applications, the platform can also support comparative analysis across dimensions such as the feasibility of scaled hydrogen production, performance at industrially relevant current densities, durability, raw-material availability and compatibility with mass-production synthesis processes. It can then assist in establishing decision priorities, screening criteria and process-improvement recommendations.

Candidate designs, experimental plans, process recommendations and references can be consolidated into a structured research report, helping R&D teams assess scientific evidence alongside engineering constraints. AI provides analytical and decision support, while experimental testing and scientific validation remain essential parts of materials research.

Previously disclosed collaboration reports design efficiency and activity improvements

In a previously disclosed industry–research collaboration on hydrogen-production catalyst design, ScienceOra supported literature analysis and research-plan development. The collaboration reported a 38% improvement in catalyst activity and reduced the design stage from several months to 30 minutes. The case illustrates the potential of domain-specific AI to connect scientific literature, research design and engineering requirements.

ScienceOra was recently made available on Tencent WorkBuddy, with an initial offering of more than 30 research expert agents and skills covering literature analysis, research hypotheses, plan design, modeling and simulation, validation analysis and research communication. The conference demonstration further illustrated how ScienceOra can be applied to specialist materials research, as AI4S moves beyond general information processing toward support for research workflows and industrial R&D decision-making.

For more information, visit https://www.scienceone.ai/portal/.

About Wenge AI

Wenge AI (1956.HK) is a provider of artificial intelligence technology and service platform products for enterprises. With self-developed large models as its core, the company helps enterprises build practical intelligent platforms and applications. Founded by a team of AI scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenge AI has deep technological expertise in large models, cognitive intelligence and complex-system modeling, and is committed to advancing AI from technological capabilities to enterprise-level applications.

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Cake Digital Bank Wins Gold at Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2026

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ROME, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cake Digital Bank, a digital-only bank from Vietnam, has won Gold at the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2026 for its initiative, “Reinventing Financial Experiences Through an AI-First Banking Model.” Cake was the only financial institution from Vietnam recognized at this year’s awards.

The winners were celebrated in Rome, Italy, during Infosys Finacle Conclave 2026. The 13th edition of the awards attracted 538 submissions from 206 financial institutions across 68 countries, with 37 institutions recognized across ten award categories. The selection process combined voting by industry peers with evaluation by an expert jury of 81 senior banking executives.

The award-winning institutions included leading international banking names such as Santander, Commonwealth Bank, DBS, Maybank, and CaixaBank, reflecting the global scope and competitive landscape of the awards.

John Berry, Chairman of Qorus, observed that the banking industry is entering a new era in which AI is becoming integral to innovation, transforming initiatives and expanding the possibilities of financial services.

Building an AI-First Banking Model from the Ground Up

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to banking innovation, financial institutions face a growing challenge: translating technological capabilities into better customer experiences, greater operational efficiency, and sustainable business performance.

Cake’s AI-first approach reflects this industry shift while taking a different starting point. Rather than integrating AI into established banking processes, Cake was built as a digital-only bank from the outset, embedding AI, data, and automation into its technology architecture, operating model, and customer journeys.

This greenfield foundation has enabled Cake to develop an integrated AI-first banking model, where technology supports how the bank makes decisions, manages operations, and delivers financial services at scale.

Supported by its independently developed core banking and card management systems, Cake applies AI across the banking value chain, from customer onboarding, credit assessment, and fraud prevention to risk management, customer service, and personalized financial recommendations.

Beyond operational efficiency, Cake has also invested in localized AI capabilities designed specifically for Vietnamese users, enabling more accessible, responsive, and personalized financial experiences.

Scaling Growth with Efficiency and Sustainable Business Performance

Nearly six years since its launch, Cake has grown to serve more than 8 million customers, demonstrating the scalability of its branchless digital banking model.

Cake achieved positive EBITDA in Q3 2024, just 3.5 years after launch, marking a significant milestone in demonstrating the viability of its digital-only banking model. The bank subsequently recorded 173% year-on-year revenue growth in 2025, followed by a further 121% growth in 2026, reflecting sustained business momentum as it continues to scale. Meanwhile, average revenue per user (ARPU) increased from USD 12 in 2024 to USD 44 in 2026, highlighting Cake’s ability to generate greater value from its growing customer base.

Beyond customer acquisition, Cake’s growth strategy increasingly focuses on deepening customer relationships and expanding the range of financial needs served through its platform and partner ecosystems. This approach reflects the bank’s evolution toward a mature digital banking model, where scale is complemented by stronger customer engagement, operational efficiency, and long-term business sustainability.

Nguyen Huu Quang, CEO of Cake Digital Bank, said:

“Winning Gold at the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards is a meaningful international recognition of Cake’s AI-first banking model. From the beginning, our ambition has been to build a digital bank that combines technological innovation with sustainable business performance, while making financial services simpler, more accessible, and more relevant to customers. This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class banking experiences for Vietnamese users and continuing to advance our AI-first capabilities.”

The Gold Award marks another milestone in Cake’s development as a next-generation AI-first digital bank. It also demonstrates how a banking model developed and scaled in an emerging market can deliver meaningful customer and business outcomes, contributing practical perspectives to the global conversation on the future of digital banking.

In September 2026, Cake was also named “Vietnam’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney under its Group Level Banking Awards, further recognizing the bank’s progress in strategy, technology, and business performance.

About the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards

The Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards are jointly organized by Qorus, a global association for retail financial institutions, and Infosys Finacle, a digital banking solutions provider. Now in their 13th edition, the awards recognize innovative initiatives and banking models that deliver meaningful impact across the global financial services industry.

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