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Youdao Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Youdao, Inc. (“Youdao” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DAO), an intelligent learning company with industry-leading technology in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Total net revenues were RMB1.3 billion (US$183.6 million), representing a 9.5% decrease from the same period in 2023.
– Net revenues from learning services were RMB617.7 million (US$84.6 million), representing a 21.2% decrease from the same period in 2023.
– Net revenues from smart devices were RMB240.4 million (US$32.9 million), representing an 8.1% increase from the same period in 2023.
– Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB481.7 million (US$66.0 million), representing a modest increase from the same period in 2023.Gross margin was 47.8%, compared with 49.9% for the same period in 2023.Income from operations was RMB84.2 million (US$11.5 million), representing a 10.3% increase from the same period in 2023.Basic and diluted net income per American depositary share (“ADS”) attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB0.71 (US$0.10) and RMB0.70 (US$0.10), respectively, compared with RMB0.47 for the same period of 2023.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

Total net revenues were RMB5.6 billion (US$770.7 million), representing a 4.4% increase from 2023.
– Net revenues from learning services were RMB2.7 billion (US$376.4 million), representing a 12.7% decrease from 2023.
– Net revenues from smart devices were RMB903.7 million (US$123.8 million), remaining stable compared to 2023.
– Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB2.0 billion (US$270.6 million), representing a 48.3% increase from 2023.Gross margin was 48.9%, compared with 51.4% for 2023.Income from operations was RMB148.8 million (US$20.4 million), compared with loss from operations of RMB466.3 million for 2023.Basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB0.70 (US$0.10), compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB4.53 for 2023.

“We achieved a significant milestone of first-ever full-year profitability in 2024. In terms of products and services, our AI-based and differentiated services enhanced customer loyalty, with retention rate surpassing 70% in the fourth quarter for Youdao Lingshi. In addition, we strengthened collaboration with NetEase in online marketing services, facilitating the long-term development of this segment. AI-driven subscription services continued to upgrade, leading to elevated customer satisfaction and over 130% year-over-year increase in total sales,” said Dr. Feng Zhou, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Youdao.

“Looking ahead, we are launching our AI Native strategy-integrating AI more comprehensively across our business lines, for example, automating our advertising platforms and introducing AI-driven tutoring for our course customers. We are excited by the rapid maturing of reasoning models and eager to deliver these innovative projects to our customers,” Dr. Zhou concluded.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB1.3 billion (US$183.6 million), representing a 9.5% decrease from RMB1.5 billion for the same period of 2023.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB617.7 million (US$84.6 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 21.2% decrease from RMB784.0 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was due to our continued strategic focus on a more selective customer acquisition approach, prioritizing higher ROI (return on investment) engagements. We believe despite the short-term revenue decline, this strategy has enhanced the overall resilience and operational efficiency of our business.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB240.4 million (US$32.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an 8.1% increase from RMB222.4 million for the same period of 2023, primarily driven by the continued increase in sales of Youdao Dictionary Pen in 2024.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB481.7 million (US$66.0 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a modest increase from RMB474.1 million for the same period of 2023.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB640.8 million (US$87.8 million), representing a 13.3% decrease from RMB738.8 million for the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 47.8% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 49.9% for the same period of 2023.

Gross margin for learning services was 60.0% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 63.6% for the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to the decline in economies of scale as a result of the decreased revenues from learning services.

Gross margin for smart devices increased to 43.9% for the fourth quarter of 2024 from 38.3% for the same period of 2023. The improvement was mainly attributable to the higher gross margin arising from the newly launched Youdao Dictionary Pen in 2024.

Gross margin for online marketing services was 34.2% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 32.7% for the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly attributable to improved gross margin profile of performance-based advertisements through third parties’ internet properties compared with the same period of last year.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB556.6 million (US$76.3 million), compared with RMB662.5 million for the same period of last year.

Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB381.8 million (US$52.3 million), representing a decrease of 13.5% from RMB441.4 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was attributable to the reduced marketing expenditures, as well as declined outsourcing labor service fees and payroll related expenses in learning services.

Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB120.7 million (US$16.5 million), representing a decrease of 28.2% from RMB168.1 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased headcount for research and development employees, leading to payroll savings in the fourth quarter of 2024.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB54.1 million (US$7.4 million), largely flat compared with RMB53.0 million for the same period of 2023.

Income from Operations

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB84.2 million (US$11.5 million), representing a 10.3% increase from RMB76.3 million for the same period in 2023. The margin of income from operations was 6.3%, compared with 5.2% for the same period of last year.

Net Income Attributable to Youdao’s Ordinary Shareholders

Net income attributable to Youdao’s ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB83.0 million (US$11.4 million), representing a 47.0% increase from RMB56.5 million for the same period of last year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Youdao’s ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB91.8 million (US$12.6 million), representing a 32.5% increase from RMB69.3 million for the same period of last year.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB0.71 (US$0.10) and RMB0.70 (US$0.10), respectively, compared with RMB0.47 for the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB0.78 (US$0.11) and RMB0.77 (US$0.11), respectively, compared with RMB0.58 for the same period of 2023.

Other Information

As of December 31, 2024, Youdao’s cash, cash equivalents, current and non-current restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments totaled RMB662.6 million (US$90.8 million), compared with RMB527.1 million as of December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB158.2 million (US$21.7 million). Youdao’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management’s ability to implement an effective business plan amid a changing regulatory environment, generate operating cash flows, and secure external financing for future development. To support Youdao’s future business, NetEase Group has agreed to provide financial support for ongoing operations in the next thirty-six months starting from May 2024. As of December 31, 2024, Youdao has received various forms of financial support from the NetEase Group, including, among others, RMB878.0 million in short-term loan, and US$126.1 million in long-term loans maturing on March 31, 2027 drawn from the US$300.0 million revolving loan facility.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s contract liabilities, which mainly consisted of deferred revenues generated from Youdao’s learning services, were RMB961.0 million (US$131.7 million), compared with RMB1.1 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues for 2024 were RMB5.6 billion (US$770.7 million), representing a 4.4% increase from RMB5.4 billion for 2023.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB2.7 billion (US$376.4 million) for 2024, representing a 12.7% decrease from RMB3.1 billion for 2023. The decrease reflects our commitment to a more selective customer acquisition approach, prioritizing higher ROI engagements. This strategy has contributed to the overall resilience and efficiency of our business.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB903.7 million (US$123.8 million) for 2024, remaining stable compared to 2023.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB2.0 billion (US$270.6 million) for 2024, representing a 48.3% increase from RMB1.3 billion for 2023. The increase was mainly attributable to the increased demand for performance-based advertisements through third parties’ internet properties, which was driven by our continued investments in cutting-edge AI technology.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for 2024 was RMB2.7 billion (US$376.5 million), remaining stable compared to 2023. Gross margin for 2024 was 48.9%, compared with 51.4% for 2023.

Gross margin for learning services was 61.4% for 2024, compared with 63.2% for 2023. The decrease was mainly due to the decline in economies of scale as a result of the decreased revenues from learning services.

Gross margin for smart devices was 38.7% for 2024, remaining stable compared to 2023.

Gross margin for online marketing services increased to 36.0 % for 2024 from 31.7% for 2023. The increase was mainly attributable to improved gross margin profile of performance-based advertisements through third parties’ internet properties compared with last year.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for 2024 were RMB2.6 billion (US$356.2 million), representing a decrease of 19.6%, compared with RMB3.2 billion for 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses for 2024 were RMB1.9 billion (US$256.5 million), representing a decrease of 17.5%, compared with RMB2.3 billion for 2023. This decrease was primarily attributable to the reduced marketing expenditures, as well as declined outsourcing labor service fees and payroll related expenses in learning services.

Research and development expenses for 2024 were RMB540.0 million (US$74.0 million), representing a decrease of 27.4%, compared with RMB743.4 million for 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased headcount for research and development employees, leading to payroll savings in 2024.

General and administrative expenses for 2024 were RMB187.1 million (US$25.6 million), representing a decrease of 15.7%, compared with RMB222.0 million for 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased headcount for general and administrative employees, leading to payroll savings in 2024.

Income/(Loss) from Operations

Income from operations for 2024 was RMB148.8 million (US$20.4 million), compared with loss from operations of RMB466.3 million for 2023. The margin of income from operations was 2.6%, compared with margin of loss from operations of 8.7% for 2023.

Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to Youdao’s Ordinary Shareholders

Net income attributable to Youdao’s ordinary shareholders for 2024 was RMB82.2 million (US$11.3 million), compared with net loss attributable to Youdao’s ordinary shareholders of RMB549.9 million for 2023. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Youdao’s ordinary shareholders for 2024 was RMB104.8 million (US$14.4 million), compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to Youdao’s ordinary shareholders of RMB475.4 million for 2023.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2024 was RMB0.70 (US$0.10), compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB4.53 for 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB0.89 (US$0.12), compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB3.92 for 2023.

Operating Cash Flow

For 2024, net cash used in operating activities was RMB67.9 million (US$9.3 million), compared with RMB438.1 million for 2023.

Share Repurchase Program

On November 17, 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized the Company to adopt a share repurchase program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for up to US$20.0 million of its Class A ordinary shares (including in the form of ADSs) during a period of up to 36 months. This amount was subsequently increased to US$40.0 million in August 2023. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 7.5 million ADSs for a total consideration of approximately US$33.8 million in the open market under the share repurchase program.

Conference Call

Youdao’s management team will host a teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 20, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025). Youdao’s management will be on the call to discuss the financial results and answer questions.

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States (toll free):

+1-888-346-8982

International:

+1-412-902-4272

Mainland China (toll free):

400-120-1203

Hong Kong (toll free): 

800-905-945

Hong Kong:

+852-3018-4992

Conference ID:

6589745

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.youdao.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until February 27, 2025:

United States: 

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:       

6589745

About Youdao, Inc. 

Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is an intelligent learning company with industry-leading technology in China dedicated to developing and using technologies to provide learning content, applications and solutions to users of all ages. Building on the popularity of its online knowledge tools such as Youdao Dictionary and Youdao Translation, Youdao now offers smart devices, STEAM courses, adult and vocational courses, and education digitalization solutions. In addition, Youdao has developed a variety of interactive learning apps. Youdao was founded in 2006 as part of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), a leading internet technology company in China.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.youdao.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Youdao considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

Youdao defines non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders as net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment of long-term investments. Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders enables Youdao’s management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of these items, which are non-cash charges in nature. Youdao believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company’s current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, which possibly do not reflect all items of expense that affect our operations. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures Youdao uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures uses by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this release.

The accompanying table has more details on the reconciliation between our GAAP financial measures that are mostly directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures. Youdao encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 31, 2024 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Further information regarding such risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The announced results of the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 are preliminary and subject to adjustments. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Jeffrey Wang
Youdao, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8255-8163 ext. 89980
E-mail: IR@rd.netease.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com 

In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com 

 

YOUDAO, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(RMB and USD in thousands)

As of December 31,

As of December 31,

As of December 31,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

USD (1)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

454,536

592,721

81,202

Time deposits

277

Restricted cash

395

3,567

489

Short-term investments

71,848

63,064

8,640

Accounts receivable, net

354,006

418,644

57,354

Inventories

217,067

174,741

23,939

Amounts due from NetEase Group

26,117

79,700

10,919

Prepayment and other current assets

175,705

154,331

21,143

Total current assets

1,299,951

1,486,768

203,686

Non-current assets:

Property, equipment and software, net

70,906

46,725

6,401

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

89,022

68,494

9,384

Long-term investments

51,396

72,380

9,916

Goodwill

109,944

109,944

15,062

Other assets, net

44,976

30,084

4,122

Total non-current assets

366,244

327,627

44,885

Total assets

1,666,195

1,814,395

248,571

Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders’ Deficit

Current liabilities:

Accounts payables

159,005

145,148

19,885

Payroll payable

282,679

264,520

36,239

Amounts due to NetEase Group

82,430

21,997

3,014

Contract liabilities

1,052,622

961,024

131,660

Taxes payable

52,781

37,603

5,152

Accrued liabilities and other payables

591,770

638,660

87,495

Short-term loans from NetEase Group

878,000

878,000

120,286

Total current liabilities

3,099,287

2,946,952

403,731

Non-current liabilities:

Long-term lease liabilities

49,337

25,566

3,503

Long-term loans from NetEase Group

630,360

913,000

125,080

Other non-current liabilities

16,314

18,189

2,492

Total non-current liabilities

696,011

956,755

131,075

Total liabilities

3,795,298

3,903,707

534,806

Mezzanine equity

37,961

Shareholders’ deficit:

Youdao’s shareholders’ deficit

(2,186,736)

(2,139,958)

(293,173)

Noncontrolling interests

19,672

50,646

6,938

Total shareholders’ deficit

(2,167,064)

(2,089,312)

(286,235)

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ deficit

1,666,195

1,814,395

248,571

Note 1:

The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB7.2993 on the last trading
day of December  (December 31, 2024) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(RMB and USD in thousands, except share and per ADS data)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD (1)

RMB

RMB

Net revenues:

Learning services

784,012

767,859

617,673

84,621

3,148,114

2,747,290

Smart devices

222,407

315,305

240,444

32,941

909,192

903,669

Online marketing services

474,102

489,377

481,681

65,990

1,331,902

1,974,960

Total net revenues

1,480,521

1,572,541

1,339,798

183,552

5,389,208

5,625,919

Cost of revenues (2)

(741,720)

(783,085)

(699,045)

(95,769)

(2,621,746)

(2,877,428)

Gross profit

738,801

789,456

640,753

87,783

2,767,462

2,748,491

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing expenses (2)

(441,399)

(519,620)

(381,815)

(52,308)

(2,268,428)

(1,872,586)

Research and development expenses (2)

(168,130)

(119,594)

(120,694)

(16,535)

(743,364)

(539,998)

General and administrative expenses (2)

(52,989)

(42,968)

(54,068)

(7,408)

(221,996)

(187,086)

Total operating expenses

(662,518)

(682,182)

(556,577)

(76,251)

(3,233,788)

(2,599,670)

Income/(Loss) from operations

76,283

107,274

84,176

11,532

(466,326)

148,821

Interest income

1,733

1,057

970

133

8,348

3,919

Interest expense

(18,869)

(15,112)

(16,828)

(2,305)

(69,472)

(73,090)

Others, net

(2,589)

(1,992)

1,594

218

(11,578)

1,585

Income/(Loss) before tax

56,558

91,227

69,912

9,578

(539,028)

81,235

Income tax (expenses)/benefits

(441)

(2,370)

2,386

327

(11,089)

(6,009)

Net income/(loss)

56,117

88,857

72,298

9,905

(550,117)

75,226

Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

365

(2,604)

10,705

1,466

182

6,987

Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the
Company

56,482

86,253

83,003

11,371

(549,935)

82,213

Basic net income/(loss) per ADS

0.47

0.74

0.71

0.10

(4.53)

0.70

Diluted net income/(loss) per ADS

0.47

0.74

0.70

0.10

(4.53)

0.70

Shares used in computing basic net income/(loss) per ADS

119,764,891

116,965,181

117,259,091

117,259,091

121,381,857

117,426,938

Shares used in computing diluted net income/(loss) per ADS

120,426,624

117,343,848

118,705,233

118,705,233

121,381,857

118,173,469

Note 1:

The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB7.2993 on the last trading day of December (December 31, 2024)
as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

Note 2:

Share-based compensation in each category:

Cost of revenues

(2,975)

(171)

1,025

140

1,645

2,359

Sales and marketing expenses

865

(1,359)

1,069

146

6,071

1,183

Research and development expenses

(312)

1,868

2,402

329

8,020

8,712

General and administrative expenses

5,224

2,072

4,285

588

15,061

10,342

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.

UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(RMB and USD in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

Net revenues

Learning services

784,012

767,859

617,673

84,621

3,148,114

2,747,290

Smart devices

222,407

315,305

240,444

32,941

909,192

903,669

Online marketing services

474,102

489,377

481,681

65,990

1,331,902

1,974,960

Total net revenues

1,480,521

1,572,541

1,339,798

183,552

5,389,208

5,625,919

Cost of revenues

Learning services

285,383

290,877

247,059

33,847

1,159,357

1,060,177

Smart devices

137,150

180,390

134,896

18,481

552,810

553,620

Online marketing services

319,187

311,818

317,090

43,441

909,579

1,263,631

Total cost of revenues

741,720

783,085

699,045

95,769

2,621,746

2,877,428

Gross margin

Learning services

63.6 %

62.1 %

60.0 %

60.0 %

63.2 %

61.4 %

Smart devices

38.3 %

42.8 %

43.9 %

43.9 %

39.2 %

38.7 %

Online marketing services

32.7 %

36.3 %

34.2 %

34.2 %

31.7 %

36.0 %

Total gross margin

49.9 %

50.2 %

47.8 %

47.8 %

51.4 %

48.9 %

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(RMB and USD in thousands, except share and per ADS data)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2024

2024

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the
Company

56,482

86,253

83,003

11,371

(549,935)

82,213

Add: share-based compensation

2,802

2,410

8,781

1,203

30,797

22,596

         impairment of long-term investments

10,000

43,740

Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of
the Company

69,284

88,663

91,784

12,574

(475,398)

104,809

Non-GAAP basic net income/(loss) per ADS

0.58

0.76

0.78

0.11

(3.92)

0.89

Non-GAAP diluted net income/(loss) per ADS

0.58

0.76

0.77

0.11

(3.92)

0.89

Non-GAAP shares used in computing basic net income/(loss) per ADS

119,764,891

116,965,181

117,259,091

117,259,091

121,381,857

117,426,938

Non-GAAP shares used in computing diluted net income/(loss) per ADS

120,426,624

117,343,848

118,705,233

118,705,233

121,381,857

118,173,469

 

 

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FLEX REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2026 RESULTS

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Reported Q4 net sales of $7.5 billion, and full-year net sales of $27.9 billion, up 17% and 8%, respectively, versus the prior year.Delivered Q4 GAAP operating margin of 5.0%, and adjusted operating margin of 6.7%, our sixth consecutive quarter with an adjusted operating margin of 6% or greater.Delivered full-year GAAP operating margin of 4.9%, and adjusted operating margin of 6.3%, another record for Flex.Reported Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.67, and adjusted EPS of $0.93.Reported full-year GAAP EPS of $2.33, and adjusted EPS of $3.30.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

“Our strong finish to FY 2026 reflects disciplined execution and a clear strategy, supported by targeted acquisitions and capital investments aligned to Flex’s long-term growth opportunities,” said Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 GAAP Summary:

Net Sales: $7.5 billionGAAP Operating Income: $372 millionGAAP Net Income: $250 millionGAAP Earnings Per Share: $0.67Cash provided by Operating Activities: $413 million

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Non-GAAP Summary:

Adjusted Operating Income: $500 millionAdjusted Net Income: $348 millionAdjusted Earnings Per Share: $0.93Free Cash Flow: $212 million

Fiscal Year 2026 GAAP Summary:

Net Sales: $27.9 billionGAAP Operating Income: $1,368 millionGAAP Net Income: $880 millionGAAP Earnings Per Share: $2.33Cash provided by Operating Activities: $1,685 million

Fiscal Year 2026 Non-GAAP Summary:

Adjusted Operating Income: $1,764 millionAdjusted Net Income: $1,248 million       Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $3.30Free Cash Flow: $1,060 million

An explanation and reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures is presented in Schedules II and V attached to this press release.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance:

Net Sales: $7.35 billion to $7.65 billion, growth of 14% at the midpointAdjusted Operating Income: $469 million to $499 million*Adjusted EPS: $0.86 to $0.92*, growth of 24% at the midpointInterest & Other: approximately $65 millionAdjusted income tax rate: 21%*Weighted average shares outstanding: approximately 374 million

Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance†:

Net Sales: $32.3 billion to $33.8 billion, growth of 18% at the midpointAdjusted Operating Margin: 7.0% to 7.1%*Adjusted EPS: $4.21 to $4.51*, growth of 32% at the midpointAdjusted income tax rate: 21%*

*This is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure that cannot be reconciled to its equivalent GAAP financial measure without unreasonable effort for the reasons set forth in Schedule V attached to this press release.

†Reflects expected results for the full fiscal year and does not give effect to the planned spin-off of the Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment announced today.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Flex management team will host a conference call tomorrow, May 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM (CT) / 8:30 AM (ET), to review fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results. A live webcast of the event and slides will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at http://investors.flex.com. An audio replay and transcript will also be available after the event on the Flex Investor Relations website.

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build, and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat, and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

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Senior Vice President, Global Investor Relations and Public Relations
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Michelle.Simmons@flex.com

Media & Press
publicrelations@flex.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including statements related to our future financial results and our guidance for future financial performance (including expected revenues, operating income, margins and earnings per share). These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions involving risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These risks include: that we may not achieve our expected future operating results; risks related to our ability to successfully execute our strategic priorities, including the planned spin-off of our Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an independent, publicly traded company, and to achieve the anticipated benefits of such transaction, including risks that the spin-off may not be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all, that the spin-off may not achieve its intended benefits, that the transaction may have an adverse impact on existing business relationships, and that the costs of the spin-off may be greater than anticipated; the effects that the current and future macroeconomic environment, including inflationary pressures, currency volatility, stagflation, slower economic growth or recession, and high or rising interest rates, could have on our business and demand for our products; geopolitical uncertainties and risks, including impacts from trade conflicts, the termination and renegotiation of international trade agreements and trade policies, a further escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the U.S. and China or other countries, or the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, including recent developments in Iran, any of which could lead to disruption, instability, and volatility in global markets and negatively impact our operations and financial performance; supply chain disruptions, including those involving suppliers who are sole or primary sources, logistical constraints, manufacturing interruptions or delays, or the failure to accurately forecast customer demand; the impact of fluctuations in the pricing or availability of raw materials and components, including semiconductors, labor and energy; our dependence on industries that continually produce technologically advanced products with short product life cycles; the short-term nature of our customers’ commitments and rapid changes in demand may cause supply chain issues, excess and obsolete inventory and other issues which adversely affect our operating results; our dependence on a small number of customers; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures, including the possibility that we may not fully realize their projected benefits, including the acquisition of Electrical Power Products, Inc., and other events that could adversely impact the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, including industry or economic conditions outside of our control; our industry is extremely competitive; that the expected revenue and margins from recently launched programs may not be realized; the challenges of effectively managing our operations, including our ability to control costs and manage changes in our operations; the possibility that benefits of our restructuring actions may not materialize as expected; a breach of our IT or physical security systems, or violation of data privacy laws, may cause us to incur significant legal and financial exposure and adversely affect our operations; hiring and retaining key personnel; that recent changes or future changes in tax laws in certain jurisdictions where we operate could materially impact our tax expense; litigation and regulatory investigations and proceedings; the impact and effects on our business, results of operations and financial condition of union disputes or other labor disruptions as well as unforeseen or catastrophic events; the effects that current and future credit and market conditions could have on the liquidity and financial condition of our customers and suppliers, including any impact on their ability to meet their contractual obligations to us and our ability to pass through costs to our customers; the success of certain of our activities depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and we may be exposed to claims of infringement, misuse or breach of license agreements; physical and operational risks from natural disasters, severe weather events, or climate change; we may be exposed to product liability and product warranty liability; we may be exposed to financially troubled customers or suppliers; our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; changes in laws, regulations, or policies that may impact our  business, including those related to trade policy and tariffs and climate change; our ability to  meet sustainability, including environmental, social and governance, expectations or standards or achieve sustainability goals.

Additional information concerning these and other risks is described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional information concerning risks related to the planned spin-off is described in the separate press release issued today. Flex assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

SCHEDULE I

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three-Month Periods Ended

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2025

GAAP:

Net sales

$                7,477

$                6,398

Cost of sales

6,747

5,807

Restructuring charges

28

28

Gross profit

702

563

Selling, general and administrative expenses

289

234

Restructuring and impairment charges

25

3

Intangible amortization

16

21

Operating income

372

305

Interest expense

54

52

Interest income

13

13

Other charges (income), net

11

(13)

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates

(5)

Income before income taxes

315

279

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

65

57

Net income

$                   250

$                   222

GAAP EPS

Diluted earnings per share

$                  0.67

$                  0.57

Diluted shares used in computing per share amounts

374

389

See Schedule II for the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. See the accompanying notes
on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Twelve-Month Periods Ended

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2025

GAAP:

Net sales

$               27,914

$               25,813

Cost of sales

25,288

23,584

Restructuring charges

59

70

Gross profit

2,567

2,159

Selling, general and administrative expenses

1,052

904

Restructuring and impairment charges

79

16

Intangible amortization

68

70

Operating income

1,368

1,169

Interest expense

215

218

Interest income

51

61

Other charges (income), net

30

(14)

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates

(31)

(3)

Income before income taxes

1,143

1,023

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

263

185

Net income

$                   880

$                   838

GAAP EPS

Diluted earnings per share

$                  2.33

$                  2.11

Diluted shares used in computing per share amounts

378

398

See Schedule II for the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. See the accompanying notes
on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

SCHEDULE II

FLEX

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)

Three-Month Periods Ended

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2025

GAAP operating income and margin %

$                 372

5.0 %

$                 305

4.8 %

Intangible amortization

16

21

Stock-based compensation

34

32

Restructuring and impairment charges

52

30

Customer related asset impairment

4

Legal and other

26

4

Non-GAAP operating income and margin %

$                 500

6.7 %

$                 396

6.2 %

GAAP provision for income taxes

$                   65

$                   57

Intangible amortization benefit

3

5

Other tax related adjustments

25

3

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$                   93

$                   65

GAAP net income

$                 250

$                 222

Intangible amortization

16

21

Stock-based compensation

34

32

Restructuring and impairment charges

52

30

Customer related asset impairment

4

Legal and other

26

4

Interest and other, net

(2)

(20)

Adjustments for taxes

(28)

(8)

Non-GAAP net income

$                 348

$                 285

Diluted earnings per share:

GAAP

$                0.67

$                0.57

Non-GAAP

$                0.93

$                0.73

Free Cash Flow:

Net cash provided by operating activities

$                 413

$                 433

Purchases of property and equipment

(202)

(112)

Proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment

1

4

Free Cash Flow

$                 212

$                 325

See the accompanying notes on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

FLEX

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)

Twelve-Month Periods Ended

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2025

GAAP operating income and margin %

$              1,368

4.9 %

$              1,169

4.5 %

Intangible amortization

68

70

Stock-based compensation

142

125

Restructuring and impairment charges

135

84

Customer related asset impairment (recoveries)

(2)

2

Legal and other

53

9

Non-GAAP operating income and margin %

$              1,764

6.3 %

$              1,459

5.7 %

GAAP provision for income taxes

$                 263

$                 185

Intangible amortization benefit

15

15

Other tax related adjustments

54

43

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$                 332

$                 243

GAAP net income

$                 880

$                 838

Intangible amortization

68

70

Stock-based compensation

142

125

Restructuring and impairment charges

135

84

Customer related asset impairment (recoveries)

(2)

2

Legal and other

53

9

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

25

Interest and other, net

16

(15)

Adjustments for taxes

(69)

(58)

Non-GAAP net income

$              1,248

$              1,055

Diluted earnings per share:

GAAP

$                2.33

$                2.11

Non-GAAP

$                3.30

$                2.65

Free Cash Flow:

Net cash provided by operating activities

$              1,685

$              1,505

Purchases of property and equipment

(633)

(438)

Proceeds from the disposition of property and
equipment

8

15

Free Cash Flow

$              1,060

$              1,082

See the accompanying notes on Schedule V attached to this press release.

 

SCHEDULE III

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

As of March 31, 2026

As of March 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                 2,389

$                 2,289

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

4,679

3,671

Contract assets

1,063

616

Inventories

5,845

5,071

Other current assets

2,356

1,194

Total current assets

16,332

12,841

Property and equipment, net

2,505

2,330

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

659

562

Goodwill

1,369

1,341

Other intangible assets, net

283

343

Other non-current assets

912

964

Total assets

$               22,060

$               18,381

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Bank borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

$                       —

$                 1,209

Accounts payable

8,055

5,147

Accrued payroll and benefits

671

560

Deferred revenue and customer working capital advances

2,156

1,957

Other current liabilities

1,134

977

Total current liabilities

12,016

9,850

Long-term debt, net of current portion

3,751

2,483

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

565

456

Other non-current liabilities

584

590

Total liabilities

16,916

13,379

Total shareholders’ equity

5,144

5,002

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$                22,060

$               18,381

 

SCHEDULE IV

FLEX

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

Twelve-Month Periods
Ended

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2025

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$         880

$         838

Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges

563

539

Changes in working capital and other, net

242

128

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,685

1,505

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchases of property and equipment

(633)

(438)

Proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment          

8

15

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(40)

(405)

Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of cash held in divested businesses

(4)

(21)

Other investing activities, net

(3)

11

Net cash used in investing activities

(672)

(838)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from bank borrowings and long-term debt

1,251

499

Payments of bank borrowings, long-term debt and other financing liabilities

(1,217)

(58)

Payments for repurchases of ordinary shares

(944)

(1,257)

Other financing activities, net

(14)

(5)

Net cash used in financing activities

(924)

(821)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

11

(31)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

100

(185)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

2,289

2,474

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$       2,389

$       2,289

SCHEDULE V

FLEX AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SCHEDULES I and II

To supplement Flex’s unaudited selected financial data presented consistent with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain charges and gains, including non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. These supplemental measures exclude certain legal and other charges, restructuring charges, customer-related asset impairments (recoveries), stock-based compensation expense, intangible amortization, other discrete events as applicable and the related tax effects. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We believe that these non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Flex’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Flex’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. We compensate for the limitations of non-GAAP financial measures by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of the Company’s performance.

In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items to facilitate a review of the comparability of the Company’s operating performance on a period-to-period basis because such items are not, in our view, related to the Company’s ongoing operational performance. We use non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of our business, for comparison with forecasts and strategic plans, for calculating return on investment, and for benchmarking performance externally against competitors. In addition, management’s incentive compensation is determined using certain non-GAAP measures. Also, when evaluating potential acquisitions, we exclude certain items described below from consideration of the target’s performance and valuation. Since we find these measures to be useful, we believe that investors benefit from seeing results “through the eyes” of management in addition to seeing GAAP results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with the Company’s GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by offering:

the ability to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s ongoing operating results;the ability to better identify trends in the Company’s underlying business and perform related trend analysis;a better understanding of how management plans and measures the Company’s underlying business; andan easier way to compare the Company’s operating results against analyst financial models and operating results of competitors that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures.

We present forward‑looking non‑GAAP financial measures in our first quarter and full year fiscal 2027 guidance, including adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted income tax rate, and adjusted EPS. We do not provide a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures because the information necessary to do so is not available without unreasonable effort due to the inherent variability, complexity, and uncertainty in forecasting certain items required for such a reconciliation. These items may include restructuring charges and impairment charges, among others. The information that is unavailable could be material and could significantly affect our GAAP results.

The following are explanations of each of the adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures, as well as the reasons for excluding each of these individual items in the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of unvested restricted share units granted to employees and assumed in business acquisitions. The Company believes that the exclusion of these charges provides for more accurate comparisons of its operating results to peer companies due to the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types. In addition, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand the specific impact stock-based compensation expense has on its operating results.

Intangible amortization consists primarily of non-cash charges that can be impacted by, among other things, the timing and magnitude of acquisitions. The Company considers its operating results without these charges when evaluating its ongoing performance and forecasting its earnings trends, and therefore excludes such charges when presenting non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that the assessment of its operations excluding these costs is relevant to its assessment of internal operations and comparisons to the performance of its competitors.

Restructuring and impairment charges include severance charges at existing sites and corporate SG&A functions as well as asset impairment, and other charges related to the closures and consolidations of certain operating sites and targeted activities to restructure the business. These costs also include asset impairment charges related to assets significantly impacted by the geopolitical events on the basis of management’s best estimate of the recoverable value of assets.  These costs may vary in size based on the Company’s initiatives, are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. These costs are excluded by the Company’s management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.

During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized approximately $47 million and $84 million of restructuring charges, respectively, most of which related to employee severance. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized $30 million and $84 million of restructuring charges, respectively, most of which related to employee severance.

During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized $5 million and $51 million, respectively, in asset impairments, inventory write-downs and other charges as a result of an August 21, 2025 missile strike on the Company’s Mukachevo, Ukraine operations located in Western Ukraine. The August 21, 2025 missile strike represents an unusual and infrequent event as hostilities related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been primarily focused in Eastern Ukraine. The missile strike caused substantial destruction, disrupted Mukachevo’s normal operations and Flex initiated contingency manufacturing plans at alternative manufacturing facilities. The Company expects additional immaterial near-term inefficiencies as Mukachevo’s operations are restored.

Customer related asset impairments (recoveries) may consist of non-cash impairments of property and equipment to estimated fair value for customers from whom we have disengaged or are in the process of disengaging as well as additional provisions for doubtful accounts receivable for customers that are experiencing financial difficulties and inventory that is considered non-recoverable that is written down to net realizable value. In subsequent periods, the Company may recover a portion of the costs previously incurred related to assets impaired or reduced to net realizable value. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized zero and $2 million of customer related asset recoveries, respectively. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $4 million and $2 million of customer related  asset impairments, respectively. These costs are excluded by the Company’s management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.

Legal and other consist primarily of costs not directly related to core business results and may include matters relating to commercial disputes, government regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, antitrust, tax, employment or shareholder issues, product liability claims and other costs such as acquisition, portfolio optimization related costs and asset impairment. These costs are excluded by the Company’s management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2026, the Company incurred approximately $26 million and $53 million, respectively, primarily related to the planned spin-off of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a separate publicly traded company combined with other portfolio optimization costs. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company incurred $4 million and $9 million, respectively, related to asset impairment and acquisitions costs.

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates consists of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as significant gains or losses associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company’s ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability. During the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized approximately $25 million of equity in losses from a reduced valuation of a certain non-core investment fund. No such event occurred in the fiscal year 2025.

Interest and other, net consist of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as the gain or losses related to certain divestitures, currency translation reserve write-offs upon liquidation of certain legal entities, debt extinguishment costs and impairment charges or gains associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company’s ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. During the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company incurred $16 million predominantly related to an impairment of a non-core unconsolidated cost method investment. During the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2025, the Company realized a $19 million bargain purchase gain from an acquisition where the fair value of identifiable assets was in excess of the purchase consideration. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability.

Adjustments for taxes relates to the tax effects of the various adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures in order to provide a more meaningful measure on non-GAAP net income and certain adjustments related to non-recurring settlements of tax contingencies or other non-recurring tax charges, when applicable. Effective in fiscal year 2026, the Company adopted an annual normalized tax rate for the purpose of determining the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. In estimating the normalized tax rate, the Company utilizes a full-year projection of earnings that considers the mix of earnings across tax jurisdictions, existing tax positions and other significant tax matters.

During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized a $28 million and $69 million net tax benefit, respectively, and during the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized a $8 million and $58 million net tax benefit, respectively, related to the tax effects of various adjustments. During the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company incurred a charge to income tax expense of $19 million related to the resolution of a tax dispute with a foreign tax authority related to fiscal years 2010 through 2020.

Free cash flow is an important liquidity metric because it measures, during a given period, the amount of cash generated that is available to repay debt obligations, make investments, fund acquisitions, repurchase company shares and for certain other activities. The Company’s free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities, less net purchases of property and equipment and proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment (“net capital expenditures”), allowing us to present free cash flow on a consistent basis for investors.

During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized $212 million and $1,060 million of free cash inflow, respectively. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized $325 million and $1,082 million of free cash inflow, respectively. Free cash flow is not a measure of liquidity under U.S. GAAP, and may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner.

 

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LifeSpeak Appoints Flint Brenton as Acting Chief Executive Officer

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Leadership transition supports the company’s next phase of innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused growth

MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — LifeSpeak Inc. today announced the appointment of Flint Brenton as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Brenton succeeds Jason Campana, who stepped down as Acting CEO following more than 14 years with the company.

Brenton will continue serving as Chairman of LifeSpeak’s Board throughout this transition period and will work closely with the permanent CEO, once appointed, to help ensure continuity, alignment, and long-term stability across the business.

As LifeSpeak enters its next phase of growth, the company is focused on strengthening operational excellence, deepening customer and partner alignment, and accelerating innovation across its wellbeing solutions.

“LifeSpeak has an incredible opportunity ahead,” said Flint Brenton. “We are focused on building a stronger, more aligned organization that delivers meaningful innovation for our customers, stronger engagement experiences for members, and measurable outcomes for the organizations we serve. By strengthening execution and maintaining a sharp focus on customer needs, we believe we can create significant long-term value for our clients, partners, and members.”

Brenton brings more than 20 years of experience leading high-growth technology and SaaS organizations through periods of transformation, operational scaling, and strategic growth. Over the course of his career, he has served as CEO of companies including Centrify, CollabNet VersionOne, AccelOps, Tidal Software, and Syntellis Performance Solutions. Brenton has built a strong reputation for aligning teams around strategic priorities, strengthening organizational culture, and helping companies navigate complex periods of growth and change with greater operational discipline and execution.

In addition to his operational leadership experience, Brenton has a longstanding personal commitment to mental health and wellbeing. He recently completed a master’s degree in counseling and has dedicated significant time supporting individuals and families navigating mental health challenges.

“Flint brings a strong combination of operational leadership, strategic focus, and people-centered leadership. As LifeSpeak continues evolving to meet the changing needs of customers and members, we believe his experience will help strengthen execution, accelerate innovation, and support the company’s long-term growth strategy,” stated Beedie Capital.

The LifeSpeak Board of Directors also expressed gratitude to Jason Campana for his contributions over the past several years.

“We want to sincerely thank Jason for the impact he has had on LifeSpeak over the last 14 years,” stated the Board of Directors. “His leadership and dedication helped shape the company and build the foundation that supports the business today. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him the very best moving forward.”

LifeSpeak leadership will continue engaging closely with employees, customers, and partners throughout the transition as the company advances its focus on innovation, engagement, and long-term customer success.

For more information about LifeSpeak, visit www.lifespeak.com.

About LifeSpeak

LifeSpeak is a leading provider of digital wellbeing solutions, supporting more than 14 million people across 1,000+ organizations worldwide. Our expert-led, AI-powered platform helps individuals navigate their health at every stage—from managing existing challenges to building healthier habits that last. From mental and physical health to caregiving and substance use health, LifeSpeak delivers personalized guidance that improves health outcomes, lowers health claims, and builds healthier, more engaged, higher-performing teams. Trusted by top employers and wellness partners, LifeSpeak is shaping the future of population health. Learn more at www.lifespeak.com.

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Flex Announces Intention to Spin Off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure Segment into a New Independent Publicly Traded Company

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Spin-off will create two companies with distinct growth strategies that are poised to drive significant customer and shareholder value

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The new company (“SpinCo”) will be a high-growth critical digital and electrical infrastructure company, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management technologies and integrated infrastructure systems for AI data centers and mission-critical applications.Flex will continue as a leading advanced manufacturing company, designing and building highly complex products and services at global scale for premier brands across diversified end markets, with a disciplined focus on portfolio optimization, durable cash flow, and shareholder returns.Revathi Advaithi will become CEO of SpinCo. She will also serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Flex for a transitional period upon the completion of the spin-off.Michael Hartung will be named CEO of Flex.Transaction intended to be tax-free to shareholders and targeted to close in the first quarter of calendar 2027.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved moving forward with a plan to spin off its Power and Cloud portfolio from Flex, creating two independent, publicly traded companies, each optimally positioned to serve their customers and create value for their shareholders.

“Today’s announcement is the next step in a deliberate transformation that has reshaped Flex into a technology-focused industrial company over the past seven years,” said Revathi Advaithi, Chief Executive Officer of Flex. “By creating two focused, independent companies, we are giving SpinCo the platform to build and scale the products and digital infrastructure that the world’s most demanding AI workloads depend on, and Flex the focus to deliver advanced manufacturing solutions at global scale for diversified industries. We believe each company will have the strategic clarity and dedicated leadership to drive exceptional outcomes for its respective customers and shareholders. I’m excited to be part of the journey for both companies.”

Benefits of the spin-off

As separate companies, SpinCo and Flex are expected to benefit from:

Sharpened strategic focus and executionDistinct financial profiles and capital allocation policiesImproved transparency around performance and expectationsUnique investment approaches to fund long-term profitable growth

Two leading companies with distinct growth strategies

SpinCo: A global leader in critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management technologies for AI data centers and mission-critical applications

SpinCo enables the scalable and reliable deployment of high-density digital and electrical infrastructure for diverse end markets like AI data centers and utilities. By integrating power, cooling, and compute at the system level, SpinCo delivers coordinated, system-level solutions designed to replace fragmented, multi-vendor approaches—enabling customers to achieve faster time-to-capacity, improved infrastructure reliability, and scalable performance as power densities and thermal complexity continue to increase.

SpinCo is well positioned to benefit from long-duration secular trends, including electrification, rising power intensity, and increasing infrastructure complexity. These dynamics are driving a sustained, multi-year buildout of digital infrastructure, particularly as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates. With a differentiated technology portfolio spanning power distribution, thermal management, and integrated infrastructure systems, from grid to chip, deep customer relationships, and a globally integrated engineering, manufacturing, and service model spanning 22 engineering and manufacturing centers, SpinCo is positioned to grow share and pursue targeted acquisitions to expand its capabilities.

As an independent company with experienced leadership and dedicated capital allocation, SpinCo will have the operational focus and strategic flexibility to execute on its growth opportunities. Flex is targeting SpinCo to generate approximately 65% – 75% revenue growth in fiscal 2027, with an acceleration to 80%+ in fiscal 2028.

Flex: A future-ready manufacturing partner designed for speed, scale, and resilience

Following the spin-off, Flex will continue to operate as a leading global manufacturing partner organized into two segments—Integrated Technology Solutions and Regulated Manufacturing Solutions—delivering design, vertically integrated manufacturing, and supply chain solutions enabled by automation, digital factories, and advanced processes. The company will serve the healthcare, industrial, automotive, communications, and lifestyle end markets. As customers face increasing product complexity, tighter development timelines, and growing regionalization requirements, Flex will help accelerate time to market and enable global scale through its end-to-end capabilities. With more than 75 manufacturing and logistics sites across 30 countries, Flex provides customers with sourcing flexibility and operational resilience amid ongoing supply chain and geopolitical disruptions. Following the spin-off, the company is expected to continue to be well-positioned to benefit from long-term secular growth trends, including the expansion of connected medical devices, drug delivery systems, energy infrastructure, robotics, satellite communications, and advanced networking. With a simplified portfolio and sharper strategic focus, we believe Flex is positioned to expand margins and actively optimize its portfolio toward higher-growth opportunities—driving strong cash flow and shareholder returns over the next few years.

Flex, excluding SpinCo, is expected to be strongly positioned for low-to-mid-single-digit growth, continued margin expansion, cash generation, and a robust capital return framework.

“After more than 20 years with the company, I’m honored to help lead Flex into its next chapter,” said Michael Hartung. “We’re well positioned to build on our longstanding foundation of global scale, operational excellence, and deep customer partnerships across regulated and technology-driven industries. By remaining focused on our strategic priorities and executing our proven playbook, we will continue to be the global manufacturer behind the products and systems that keep the world running, while delivering meaningful, long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”

Additional details of the transaction will be posted on the company’s website.

Citi, PJT Partners and BofA Securities are serving as financial advisors to Flex in connection with the spin-off.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the planned spin-off of our cloud and power infrastructure business into an independent, publicly traded company; the expected timing of the spin-off and the ability to complete the spin-off; the anticipated benefits of the spin-off, including enhanced strategic focus, financial flexibility, and value creation for shareholders; the expected tax-free treatment of the spin-off for U.S. federal income tax purposes; the expected future performance of each company following completion of the spin-off; management changes and leadership of each company; and statements about business strategies, growth opportunities, market position, and financial outlook for each company. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and assumptions involving risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties related to the proposed spin-off include, but are not limited to: uncertainties as to whether the spin-off will be completed and the timing thereof; the possibility that various conditions to the completion of the spin-off may not be satisfied or waived; the possibility that the spin-off will not qualify for the expected tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes; the risk that the spin-off may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected, including the impact on Flex’s resources, systems, procedures, and controls; the possibility that the strategic, operational, and financial benefits of the spin-off may not be achieved or may take longer to achieve than expected; the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required legal, regulatory or other approvals necessary to complete the spin-off; disruption from the spin-off, including potential adverse effects on relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, and other business partners; competitive responses to the announcement or completion of the spin-off; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations; the possibility of disputes, litigation, or unanticipated costs in connection with the spin-off; uncertainty regarding the financial performance of either company following the spin-off; negative effects of the announcement or pendency of the spin-off on the market price of Flex’s securities and/or on Flex’s financial performance; the ability to achieve anticipated capital structures, credit ratings, and financing in connection with the spin-off; the ability to retain key personnel; impacts of geopolitical conflicts; and any changes in general economic and/or industry-specific conditions. Additional information concerning risks relating to our business is described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and Flex assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

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