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Ginkgo Bioworks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
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Ginkgo provides update on its restructuring process including significant improvement in cash flow in the fourth quarter, completion of site consolidation and an expanded cost savings target
Cell Engineering revenue of $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing 29% growth over 2023
BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA, “Ginkgo”), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. The update, including a webcast slide presentation with additional details on the fourth quarter and full year, as well as supplemental financial information will be available at investors.ginkgobioworks.com.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Fourth quarter 2024 Total revenue of $44 million, up from $35 million in the comparable prior year periodFourth quarter 2024 Cell Engineering revenue of $35 million, up from $27 million in the comparable prior year period, an increase of 29% driven by growth with large biopharma customersFourth quarter 2024 Biosecurity revenue of $9 million, up from $8 million in the comparable prior year period, with gross profit margin of 17%Fourth quarter 2024 GAAP net loss of $(108) million, compared to $(212) million in the comparable prior year periodFourth quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $(57) million, up from $(101) million in the comparable prior year period, driven by the increase in revenue as well as a decrease in operating expensesCash and cash equivalents balance as of December 31, 2024 of $562 million. Cash flow of $(55) million in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from $(114) million in the third quarter of 2024.
“I’m very proud of the team for pushing the technical envelope and delivering for our customers as we enter this new year,” said Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks. “We made a lot of changes in 2024, but our commitment to our mission is as strong as ever. Our expansions into life science tools with our Datapoints and Automation offerings are going well and we are continuing to drive our cost-cutting and sustainable revenue-generating efforts as we enter a very exciting year for Ginkgo.”
Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights
Full year 2024 Total revenue of $227 million, down from $251 million in the prior year, a decrease of 10% as Biosecurity revenue transitioned from K-12 testing to a more recurring business model. Full year 2024 also benefited from $45 million of non-cash revenue from a release of deferred revenue in the third quarter relating to the mutual termination of a customer agreement.Full year 2024 Cell Engineering revenue of $174 million, up from $144 million in the prior year, an increase of 21%. Excluding the $45 million non-cash deferred revenue release in the third quarter, full year 2024 Cell Engineering revenue of $129 million decreased 10%, driven by the shift from early stage customers to large/enterprise customers along with commercial changes related to the restructuring.Full year 2024 Biosecurity revenue of $53 million, down from $108 million in the prior year, a decrease of 51%, with full year 2024 Biosecurity gross profit margin of 27%Full year 2024 GAAP net loss of $(547) million, compared to $(893) million in the prior yearFull year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $(293) million, up from $(365) million in the prior year
Recent Business Highlights & Strategic Positioning
Cell Engineering closed deals with new and existing customersAdded 31 new programs and other customer contracts to the Cell Engineering platform in Q4 2024, of which 14 were comparable in size and scope to historically reported New Programs, and an additional 17 contracts that represent a variety of other deal archetypes, such as Datapoints projectsSigned contract for our Antibody Developability product from Ginkgo Datapoints with a top biopharma companyGinkgo Automation was selected to deploy a flexible laboratory automation system for cutting-edge biofuels and bioproducts research at Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (“GLBRC”), and demonstrated its technology at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (“SLAS”)Awarded up to $9.4 million in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to develop implantable cell-based bioelectronic devices for disease treatment under ARPA-H’s REACT programGinkgo Biosecurity continues to work towards creating solutions that offer persistent, pervasive monitoring of biothreatsAwarded contract with the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (“HaDEA”) to deliver next-generation ‘agnostic diagnostics’ for respiratory viruses at the point of care, with Ginkgo and its consortium partners eligible to receive up to €24 million over the next 4 yearsGinkgo made significant progress on its plan to reach Adjusted EBITDA breakeven by the end of 2026Cash flow of $(55) million in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from $(114) million in the third quarter of 2024Ginkgo’s reduction in force and other cost cutting measures have achieved an annualized run-rate cost reduction of $190 million as of the fourth quarter of 2024, with a target to increase that to $250 million by the end of the third quarter of 2025. Site consolidation efforts have also been substantially completed, with excess space available for sublease.
Full Year 2025 Guidance
Ginkgo expects Total revenue of $160–$180 million in 2025Ginkgo expects Cell Engineering revenue of $110–$130 million in 2025, with potential upside from the recent launch of Tools offeringsGinkgo expects Biosecurity revenue in 2025 of at least $50 million, representing approximate current contracted backlog and expected program renewal along with key assumption of continued availability of government funding, with potential upside from additional opportunities in the pipeline
Conference Call Details
Ginkgo will host a videoconference today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET. The presentation will include an overview of fourth quarter and 2024 full year financial performance, recent business updates, a discussion on Ginkgo’s outlook, as well as a moderated question and answer session.
To ask a question ahead of the presentation, please submit your questions to @Ginkgo on X (hashtag #GinkgoResults) or by sending an e-mail to investors@ginkgobioworks.com.
A webcast link is available on Ginkgo’s Investor Relations website and a replay will be made available following the presentation.
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About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo Bioworks is the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to pharmaceuticals to industrial and specialty chemicals. Ginkgo Biosecurity is building and deploying the next-generation infrastructure and technologies that global leaders need to predict, detect, and respond to a wide variety of biological threats. For more information, visit ginkgobioworks.com and ginkgobiosecurity.com, read our blog, or follow us on social media channels such as X (@Ginkgo and @Ginkgo_Biosec), Instagram (@GinkgoBioworks), Threads (@GinkgoBioworks) or LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements of Ginkgo Bioworks
This press release, the presentation, and the conference call and webcast contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our plans, strategies, including with respect to our current expectations, operations and anticipated results of operations, both business and financial, including the timing for attaining Adjusted EBITDA breakeven and profitability, impacts of our restructuring, the potential financial impact of our facilities consolidation, potential customer success, including successful application of our offerings by our customers, and expectations with regard to revenue, expenses, including our stock-based compensation expenses, our full year 2025 outlook, and the market environment, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, market trends, or industry results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “can,” “project,” “potential,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (i) our ability to realize near-term and long-term cost savings associated with our site consolidation plans, including the ability to terminate leases or find sub-lease tenants for unused facilities, (ii) volatility in the price of Ginkgo’s securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Ginkgo operates and plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, and changes in laws and regulations affecting Ginkgo’s business, (iii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and to identify and realize additional business opportunities, including with respect to our solutions and tools offerings, (iv) the risk of downturns in demand for products using synthetic biology, (v) the uncertainty regarding the demand for passive monitoring programs and biosecurity services, (vi) changes to the biosecurity industry, including due to advancements in technology, emerging competition and evolution in industry demands, standards and regulations, (vii) the outcome of any pending or potential legal proceedings against Ginkgo, (viii) our ability to realize the expected benefits from and the success of our Foundry platform programs and Codebase assets, (ix) our ability to successfully develop engineered cells, bioprocesses, data packages or other deliverables, (x) the product development, production or manufacturing success of our customers, (xi) our exposure to the volatility and liquidity risks inherent in holding equity interests in other operating companies and other non-cash consideration we may receive for our services, (xii) the potential negative impact on our business of our restructuring or the failure to realize the anticipated savings associated therewith and (xiii) the uncertainty regarding government budgetary priorities and funding allocated to government agencies. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Ginkgo’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 25, 2025 and other documents filed by Ginkgo from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Ginkgo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Ginkgo does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain of the financial measures included in this release, including Adjusted EBITDA, have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and constitute “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined by the SEC. Ginkgo has included these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating Ginkgo’s financial performance and prospects. Due to the nature and/or size of the items being excluded, such items do not reflect future gains, losses, expenses or benefits and are not indicative of our future operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental to, and should not be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with comparable names used by other companies. See the reconciliation below for additional information regarding certain of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release, including a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of the historic measures to Ginkgo’s most comparable GAAP financial measures.
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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 561,572
$ 944,073
Accounts receivable, net
21,857
17,157
Accounts receivable – related parties
586
742
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
18,729
39,777
Total current assets
602,744
1,001,749
Property, plant and equipment, net
203,720
188,193
Operating lease right-of-use assets
394,435
206,801
Investments
48,704
78,565
Intangible assets, net
72,510
82,741
Goodwill
—
49,238
Other non-current assets
55,336
58,055
Total assets
$ 1,377,449
$ 1,665,342
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 14,169
$ 9,323
Deferred revenue
27,710
44,486
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
65,387
110,051
Total current liabilities
107,266
163,860
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
98,783
158,062
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
438,766
221,835
Other non-current liabilities
16,576
24,433
Total liabilities
661,391
568,190
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value
—
—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value
5
5
Additional paid-in capital
6,555,416
6,386,191
Accumulated deficit
(5,837,557)
(5,290,528)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(1,806)
1,484
Total stockholders’ equity
716,058
1,097,152
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 1,377,449
$ 1,665,342
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands, except share data, unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cell Engineering revenue
$ 34,789
$ 26,976
$ 173,972
$ 143,531
Biosecurity revenue:
Service
9,058
7,779
53,071
78,975
Product
—
—
—
28,949
Total revenue
43,847
34,755
227,043
251,455
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of Biosecurity service revenue
7,553
6,611
38,549
46,524
Cost of Biosecurity product revenue
—
—
—
7,481
Cost of other revenue
2,069
—
5,999
—
Research and development (1)
76,377
117,038
424,061
580,621
General and administrative (1)
57,297
89,223
246,161
385,025
Impairment of lease assets
—
—
—
96,210
Goodwill impairment
—
—
47,858
—
Restructuring charges
4,157
—
24,172
—
Total operating expenses
147,453
212,872
786,800
1,115,861
Loss from operations
(103,606)
(178,117)
(559,757)
(864,406)
Other income (expense):
Interest income
7,247
13,303
38,612
57,217
Interest expense
(4)
(93)
(94)
(93)
Loss on equity method investments
—
(1,119)
—
(2,635)
Loss on investments
(12,545)
(10,012)
(28,827)
(54,827)
Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary
—
(42,502)
(7,013)
(42,502)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
—
6,555
5,701
5,168
Other income, net
1,049
93
3,870
9,138
Total other income (expense)
(4,253)
(33,775)
12,249
(28,534)
Loss before income taxes
(107,859)
(211,892)
(547,508)
(892,940)
Income tax benefit
(325)
(198)
(479)
(71)
Net loss
$ (107,534)
$ (211,694)
$ (547,029)
$ (892,869)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
$ (2.00)
$ (4.28)
$ (10.54)
$ (18.37)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
53,814,706
49,442,700
51,894,639
48,610,507
Diluted
53,814,706
49,471,075
51,894,639
48,610,507
Comprehensive loss:
Net loss
$ (107,534)
$ (211,694)
$ (547,029)
$ (892,869)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(2,070)
4,383
(4,782)
4,116
Reclassification of foreign currency translation
adjustment realized upon sale of
foreign subsidiary
—
—
1,492
—
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
(2,070)
4,383
(3,290)
4,116
Comprehensive loss
$ (109,604)
$ (207,311)
$ (550,319)
$ (888,753)
(1) Total stock-based compensation expense, inclusive of employer payroll taxes, was allocated as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Research and development
$ 9,695
$ 26,775
$ 57,723
$ 148,861
General and administrative
10,968
16,809
57,576
86,047
Total
$ 20,663
$ 43,584
$ 115,299
$ 234,908
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, unaudited)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ (547,029)
$ (892,869)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
63,020
70,507
Stock-based compensation
112,344
229,884
Goodwill impairment
47,858
—
Restructuring related impairment charges
4,823
—
Non-cash customer consideration
(1,117)
(1,373)
Loss on equity method investments
—
2,635
Loss on investments
28,827
54,827
Change in fair value of notes receivable
2,014
2,416
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
(5,701)
(5,168)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability
3,214
9,168
Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary
7,013
42,502
Impairment of long-lived assets
5,796
121,404
Deferred income tax benefit
(936)
(801)
Loss on disposal of equipment
844
842
Non-cash lease expense
28,095
28,313
Non-cash in-process research and development
19,796
9,182
Other non-cash activity
1,224
3,194
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(4,725)
50,068
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
10,085
10,473
Operating lease right-of-use assets
23,463
9,275
Other non-current assets
(1,394)
2,570
Accounts payable
4,771
(1,183)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(40,438)
16,899
Deferred revenue, current and non-current
(68,645)
(35,917)
Operating lease liabilities, current and non-current
(14,881)
(22,800)
Other non-current liabilities
2,094
452
Net cash used in operating activities
(319,585)
(295,500)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(62,541)
(40,801)
Deconsolidation of subsidiaries – cash
—
(42,980)
Business acquisition
(5,400)
—
Purchase of notes receivable
—
(350)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
4,519
—
Proceeds from sale of equipment
648
4,428
Other
538
(990)
Net cash used in investing activities
(62,236)
(80,693)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
84
93
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards
—
(23)
Principal payments on finance leases
(897)
(1,295)
Contingent consideration payment
(922)
(1,411)
Other
(4)
(580)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,739)
(3,216)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(281)
(588)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(383,841)
(379,997)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
944,073
1,315,792
Restricted cash, beginning of period
45,511
53,789
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
989,584
1,369,581
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
561,572
944,073
Restricted cash, end of period
44,171
45,511
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$ 605,743
$ 989,584
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net loss (1)
$ (107,534)
$ (211,694)
$ (547,029)
$ (892,869)
Interest income
(7,247)
(13,226)
(38,612)
(57,217)
Interest expense
4
15
94
93
Income tax benefit
(325)
(198)
(479)
(71)
Depreciation and amortization
15,652
12,837
63,020
70,507
EBITDA
(99,450)
(212,266)
(523,006)
(879,557)
Stock-based compensation (2)
20,663
43,584
115,299
234,908
Impairment expense (3)
5,796
—
53,654
121,404
Restructuring charges (4)
4,157
—
24,172
—
Merger and acquisition related expenses (5)
(1,693)
18,062
4,417
61,189
Loss on equity method investments
—
1,119
—
2,635
Loss on investments
12,545
10,012
28,827
54,827
Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary
—
42,502
7,013
42,502
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
—
(6,555)
(5,701)
(5,168)
Change in fair value of convertible notes
887
2,174
2,014
2,295
Adjusted EBITDA
$ (57,095)
$ (101,368)
$ (293,311)
$ (364,965)
(1)
All periods include non-cash revenue when earned, including $45.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, recognized pursuant to the termination of revenue contracts with Motif.
(2)
For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, includes $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in related employer payroll taxes. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, includes $3.0 million and $5.0 million, respectively, in related employer payroll taxes.
(3)
For the three months ended December 31, 2024, includes $5.8 million related to lab equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2024, includes $47.9 million related to goodwill impairment and $5.8 million related to lab equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2023, includes a $25.2 million impairment loss on lab equipment and a $96.2 million impairment loss on lease assets associated with an exited Zymergen leased facility.
(4)
Restructuring charges consist of employee termination costs from the reduction in force commenced in June 2024, as well as the impairment of a right-of-use asset relating to facilities consolidation.
(5)
Represents transaction and integration costs directly related to mergers and acquisitions, including: (i) due diligence, legal, consulting and accounting fees associated with acquisitions, (ii) post-acquisition employee retention bonuses and severance payments, (iii) the fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities resulting from acquisitions, and (iv) costs associated with the Zymergen Bankruptcy, as well as securities litigation costs, net of insurance recovery. Not included in this adjustment are non-cash charges for acquired in-process research and development expenses, which totaled $5.2 million and zero for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $19.8 million and $9.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
Segment Information
(in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cell Engineering
Revenue
$ 34,789
$ 26,975
$ 173,972
$ 143,531
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of other revenue
2,069
—
5,999
—
Research and development
50,364
72,951
271,512
335,943
General and administrative
20,494
40,383
115,028
171,210
Cell Engineering operating loss
(38,138)
(86,359)
(218,567)
(363,622)
Biosecurity
Service revenue
9,058
7,779
53,071
78,975
Product revenue
—
—
—
28,949
Costs and operating expense:
Cost of Biosecurity service revenue
7,553
6,611
38,549
46,524
Cost of Biosecurity product revenue
—
—
—
7,481
Research and development
52
192
771
1,599
General and administrative
11,200
12,652
44,370
55,514
Biosecurity operating loss
(9,747)
(11,676)
(30,619)
(3,194)
Total segment operating loss
(47,885)
(98,035)
(249,186)
(366,816)
Reconciling items to reconcile total segment operating loss to loss before income taxes:
Stock-based compensation (1)
20,663
43,584
115,299
234,908
Impairment expense (2)
5,796
—
53,654
121,404
Depreciation and amortization
15,652
12,836
63,020
70,507
Restructuring charges (3)
4,157
—
24,172
—
Carrying cost of excess space (net of sublease income) (4)
9,330
—
25,986
—
Merger and acquisition related expenses
(1,693)
18,062
4,417
61,188
Acquired in-process research and development
—
5,601
19,849
9,582
Other (income) expense, net (5)
6,070
33,776
(8,075)
28,535
Loss before income taxes
$ (107,860)
$ (211,894)
$ (547,508)
$ (892,940)
(1)
For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, includes $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in related employer payroll taxes. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, includes $3.0 million and $5.0 million, respectively, in related employer payroll taxes.
(2)
For the three months ended December 31, 2024, includes $5.8 million related to lab equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2024, includes $47.9 million related to goodwill impairment and $5.8 million related to lab equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2023, includes a $25.2 million impairment loss on lab equipment and a $96.2 million impairment loss on lease assets associated with an exited Zymergen leased facility.
(3)
Includes $4.2 million and $19.3 million in employee termination and other costs for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively. Additionally, Restructuring charges include $4.8 million in impairment of an operating lease right-of-use asset relating to facilities consolidation for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(4)
The carrying cost of excess space includes base rent, common area maintenance charges, and real estate taxes associated with facilities that are not occupied, net of any sublease income from these spaces.
(5)
Represents transaction and integration costs directly related to mergers and acquisitions, including: (i) due diligence, legal, consulting and accounting fees associated with acquisitions, (ii) post-acquisition employee retention bonuses and severance payments, (iii) the fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities resulting from acquisitions, and (iv) costs associated with the Zymergen Bankruptcy, as well as securities litigation costs, net of insurance recovery.
(6)
Includes interest income, interest expense, loss on investments, losses/gains on deconsolidation of subsidiaries, changes in fair value of certain assets and liabilities, and other gains or losses.
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April 24, 2026By
PORT ST. JOE, Fla., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Colleen Reilly is honored as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions to Transforming Catering and Event Services in Northwest Florida.
Since 2015, Colleen Reilly has served as founder and CEO of Catering Connections, a company that has redefined catering in Northwest Florida’s beach communities through innovation, collaboration, and community focus. Guided by her motto “Just one call feeds them all,” Ms. Reilly established a unique model by partnering with local restaurants to showcase their specialties, fostering unity among businesses while providing clients with one-of-a-kind event experiences.
With over 15 years of industry expertise, Ms. Reilly specializes in coordinating weddings, family reunions, and corporate events, managing every detail from client consultation to menu planning and flawless execution. Her dedication to service has earned Catering Connections multiple recognitions, including the Couples Choice Award from WeddingWire from 2021 to 2025, the Best of Florida Award from 2022 to 2024, and the Lux Life Hospitality and Catering Award in 2023 and 2024.
Ms. Reilly’s career foundation includes an associate degree in paralegal studies, magna cum laude, from Volunteer State College, a reflection of her meticulous approach to detail and commitment to excellence. Beyond her business, she serves her community as a board member of the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership and as president of Friends of the Governor Stone Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to preserving maritime heritage in Panama City. Her previous civic contributions include serving five years as a guardian ad litem, advocating for children within the legal system, and volunteering as a school chaperone for international student trips.
A leader who blends innovation with service, Ms. Reilly continues to grow Catering Connections while deepening her commitment to the local community. Looking ahead, she remains dedicated to expanding her company’s impact, bringing people together, and creating meaningful experiences through food and fellowship.
Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@continentalwhoswho.com
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Media Contributor Kianga Moore to Host Executive Media Roundtable On AI’s Transformational Impact in Retail
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April 24, 2026By
Leaders from AdFury.ai, Vendormint, and New Nexus Group to Explore Real-Time Decision-Making, Resilience, and Growth in a Volatile Market
NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As retailers navigate ongoing economic uncertainty, supply chain volatility, and rapidly shifting consumer expectations, the upcoming convening of a high-level roundtable discussion will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail landscape in real time.
Moderated by Media Contributor Kianga Moore, to be held on Wednesday, April 29 at 11h00am (EST), the roundtable will bring together senior leaders from AdFury.ai, Vendormint and New Nexus Group to discuss how modern enterprise platforms are leveraging AI to drive agility, efficiency, and long-term resilience across the retail ecosystem.
The discussion will additionally focus on how AI is enabling retailers to respond dynamically to changing demand signals, optimize marketing investments, and strengthen interoperability across increasingly complex vendor and marketplace networks.
“Retailers today are operating in a constant state of disruption”, stated Kianga Moore. “This roundtable will explore how AI is not just a tool for efficiency, but a strategic asset for anticipating change and building more resilient, adaptive American enterprise.”
Key discussion topics will include remarks on how, for example, enterprise AI platforms are helping retailers respond instantly to fluctuations in consumer demand, pricing pressures, and external supply chain disruptions and the role of AI in enhancing interoperability across vendors, partners, and marketplaces to create more agile and resilient retail infrastructures in 2026.
Rob Gonda, Chief Technical Officer at Vendormint, stated that, “Interoperability is the backbone of modern retail. AI enables seamless communication between platforms, vendors, and marketplaces—turning fragmented systems into cohesive, responsive ecosystems that can adapt under pressure.”
Discussion topics will also include machine learning’s ability to optimize ad spend, improving personalization, and delivering measurable ROI while maintaining brand trust and regulatory compliance.
Eric Howerton, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of AdFury.ai, added that,”AI is fundamentally changing how brands approach customer acquisition. By leveraging machine learning through fine-tuned, retail-specific agentic flows, we can not only optimize ad spend in real time, but we can also ensure messaging is personalized, compliant, and aligned with evolving consumer expectations.”
And indeed the roundtable will include discussions on how AI-powered predictive analytics can help businesses anticipate economic, technological, and geopolitical disruptions ahead—and plan accordingly.
Cheryl Yarbrough, Vice President of Partnerships at New Nexus Group added that, “Resilience in retail is no longer built in quarterly planning cycles-it’s built in real time. AI gives organizations the ability to identify disruptions before they cascade, pivot strategies before momentum is lost, and maintain continuity when the market moves faster than any human team can react alone.”
The roundtable will be held via Zoom TeleConference, with questions from the press and key stakeholders to follow opening remarks and a 30-minute Q&A between the moderator and the panelists.
For all media inquiries and to register to attend, please contact: Sam Amsterdam, Amsterdam Group Public Relations Inc. – Sam@AmsterdamGroup.net / +1 (202) 910-8349
Vendormint (https://vendormint.com)New Nexus Group (https://www.newnexusgroup.com)AdFury.ai (https://www.adfury.ai)
Samuel Amsterdam
Communications Counsel
Vendormint
samuelamsterdam@gmail.com
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Fairway Home Mortgage Earns Prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award For 6th Consecutive Year
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April 24, 2026By
Fairway CEO Steve Jacobson Named #1 Leadership Award Winner of Companies With 2500+ Employees
MADISON, Wis., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fairway Home Mortgage announced that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. This is the sixth year in a row Fairway achieved this honor.
The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 40,500 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA TODAY showcased the winners at the National Awards Summit in Nashville. Watch the video of the event here.
“Being recognized with this award reflects Fairway’s commitment to bringing our people together face-to-face,” said Fairway’s CEO and Founder Steve Jacobson. “Companies are better when their people are around each other. People need each other and they learn from each other, and we’re very intentional about creating opportunities for in-person collaboration at Fairway.”
Jacobson demonstrated that in-person collaboration when he traveled to Knoxville this week with Fairway Senior Vice President Dan Richards to spend time with one of Fairway’s branches and their local real estate partners. “We engaged in real conversations about the market, discussed what people are seeing on the ground, and talked about how Fairway keeps showing up for clients,” said Richards. “It’s a reflection of the same hands-on approach that has defined Fairway’s culture for more than two decades.”
“To be named a Top Workplace for six consecutive years speaks to Fairway’s leadership, our mindset, and the empowerment of our staff,” said Fairway’s Chief People and Engagement Officer Julie Fry. “Our strength isn’t just what we offer employees. What sets a top workplace apart is the daily commitment to people—prioritizing connection, valuing contributions, and creating an environment where employees feel energized to serve because they feel valued first.”
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition — it’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market”
About Fairway Home Mortgage
Madison, WI- and Carrollton, TX-based Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (NMLS #2289) is a full-service mortgage lender licensed in all 50 states. Fairway is the #2 overall retail lender in the U.S.
About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together.™
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
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