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QUEBECOR INC. REPORTS CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2026

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MONTRÉAL, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quebecor Inc. (“Quebecor” or “the Corporation”) today reported its consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 highlights

In the second quarter of 2026, Quebecor’s free cash flows1 were up $43.8 million (11.7%) compared with the same quarter of 2025 to $418.7 million, revenues were up $59.8 million (4.3%) to $1.44 billion, and adjusted EBITDA2 was up $22.3 million (3.7%) to $627.4 million. Excluding the $39.5 million unfavourable impact of the stock‑based compensation expense, adjusted EBITDA increased by $61.8 million (9.8%).The Telecommunications segment increased its adjusted EBITDA by $32.2 million (5.3%), adjusted cash flows from operations3 by $14.2 million (3.1%), and revenues by $47.8 million (4.0%), including revenue increases of $40.2 million (9.2%) from mobile services and $9.6 million (3.1%) from Internet access services. Average monthly mobile revenue per user (“mobile ARPU”)4 was up 2.5%, the third consecutive quarterly increase.The mobile telephony service posted a net increase of 53,200 subscriber connections (1.2%).Quebecor’s net income attributable to shareholders was $270.9 million ($1.21 per basic share), an increase of $53.2 million ($0.26 per basic share) or 24.4%.Adjusted net income5 was $241.3 million ($1.07 per basic share), an increase of $14.5 million ($0.08 per basic share) or 6.4%.The consolidated net debt leverage ratio6 was stable at 2.87x, still the lowest among Canada’s major telecommunications providers.The quarterly dividend on the Corporation’s Class A Multiple Voting Shares (“Class A Shares”) and Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (“Class B Shares”) was increased by 12.5% from $0.40 to $0.45.The normal course issuer bid was renewed until August 14, 2027.Building on its success with Fizz over the past several years, Quebecor increased its stake in Etiya, in which it has held an equity interest since 2021, to 70% on April 21, 2026, to support the ongoing rollout of a unified business support system (BSS) platform for its Videotron and Freedom Mobile (“Freedom”) brands. Turkey‑based Etiya is a global software company with more than 1,500 employees that is a leading provider of digital BSS platforms powered by artificial intelligence. This transaction will also strengthen Etiya’s ability to deliver large‑scale BSS transformation projects worldwide.On June 23, 2026, Quebecor was named one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens, according to Corporate Knights’ rankings for 2026. Quebecor was placed 19th in recognition of its overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) record. Quebecor’s commitment is reflected, in particular, in concrete initiatives on climate action, the circular economy and environmentally responsible production.During the second quarter of 2026, Videotron Ltd. (“Videotron”) repaid the full $500.0 million outstanding under the second tranche of its term credit facility and $300.0 million of the $700.0 million outstanding under the third tranche. On July 8, 2026, Videotron made an additional repayment of $100.0 million under its term credit facility.  

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1    See “Free cash flows” under “Definitions.”
2    See “Adjusted EBITDA” under “Definitions.”
3    See “Adjusted cash flows from operations” under “Definitions.”
4    See “Average monthly mobile revenue per unit” under “Definitions.”
5    See “Adjusted net income” under “Definitions.”
6    See “Consolidated net debt leverage ratio” under “Definitions.” 

Comments by Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor

Quebecor delivered another strong performance in the second quarter of 2026, driven by disciplined operational and financial execution. Free cash flows increased by 11.7%, revenues by 4.3% and adjusted EBITDA by 3.7%, or 9.8% when excluding the impact of the stock‑based compensation expense. The Telecommunications segment continued to perform solidly during the quarter, with increases of 5.3% in adjusted EBITDA, or 7.0% excluding the stock‑based compensation expense, 9.2% in mobile telephony service revenues, 4.0% in total revenues and 3.1% in adjusted cash flows from operations.

Our mobile subscriber base has expanded steadily over the past 12 months, adding 269,700 lines, a 6.4% increase, including 53,200 lines in the second quarter. Combined with an $0.86 or 2.5% increase in our mobile ARPU, this growth underscores the appeal of our offering and our competitive positioning and demonstrates our ability to simultaneously grow our subscriber base, revenues and profitability.

These strong results reflect the tangible payoffs of our strategic investments, advantageous network agreements and robust growth model. In Québec and Ontario, Videotron continues to upgrade its networks and enhance its Internet and mobile services with faster speeds and new integrated solutions for both consumers and businesses. Meanwhile, Freedom is pressing ahead with its expansion in Western Canada, while Fizz is accelerating its rollout and establishing itself as the Canadian leader in the digital marketplace, a rapidly growing sector that is poised to define the future of telecommunications services.

We also continue to invest in the technologies that will shape the telecommunications industry of tomorrow. Quebecor has fortified its strategic position by acquiring a majority stake in Etiya, a leading provider of AI‑powered digital business support systems. Etiya will help accelerate the rollout of a unified platform across our Videotron, Freedom and Fizz brands, while also positioning itself in the high‑potential global market for large‑scale BSS transformation projects.

In the Media segment, TVA Group Inc. (“TVA Group”) reported adjusted EBITDA of $23.3 million, up $21.6 million from the second quarter of 2025. This performance was driven in part by the excellent results of the TVA Sports channel, fuelled by the NHL playoffs and the Montréal Canadiens’ extended postseason run, which boosted advertising and subscription revenues for the channel and its “TVA Sports Direct” platform. TVA Sports grew its market share to 8.6% in the second quarter, a substantial 3.0‑percentage‑point gain. Canadiens games drew up to two million viewers for a nearly 50% market share. The restructuring initiatives implemented over the past few years, along with the long‑awaited increase in specialty channel carriage rates, also contributed to TVA Group’s improved profitability.

Our original productions also continued to outperform in the second quarter of 2026. Indéfendable remained the most‑watched drama in Québec, while Révolution was the most popular entertainment show during the spring season. TVA Group maintained its leadership in Québec on the strength of its programming with a 44.2% market share.

For Quebecor, strong performance and corporate responsibility go hand in hand. We are particularly proud to have ranked 19th on Corporate Knights’ 2026 list of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens. This recognition reflects our long‑standing commitment to sustainable growth, based on concrete action for the climate, the circular economy and environmentally responsible production.

In view of our strong financial results, modest dividend payout ratio, and with a view to maintaining a sound, disciplined capital allocation strategy—which combines improving our financial ratios through steady debt reduction with continuing and renewing our normal course issuer bid—Quebecor’s Board of Directors approved a 12.5% increase in the quarterly dividend on the Corporation’s Class A and Class B Shares, from $0.40 to $0.45.

Backed by the strongest balance sheet in the industry, Quebecor is better positioned than ever to actively pursue its cross‑Canada expansion. We will continue executing our strategy with discipline—investing in growth‑enabling technologies, seizing the most promising opportunities, and rigorously allocating capital to create long‑term value for our shareholders, customers, employees and all stakeholders.

Non‑IFRS financial measures

The Corporation uses financial measures not standardized under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted cash flows from operations, free cash flows and consolidated net debt leverage ratio, and key performance indicators, including RGUs and mobile ARPU. Definitions of the non‑IFRS measures and key performance indicators used by the Corporation in this press release are provided in the “Definitions” section.  

Financial table

Table 1
Consolidated summary of income, cash flows and balance sheet
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per basic share data)

Three months ended
June 30

Six months ended
June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Income

Revenues:

Telecommunications

$

1,234.6

$

1,186.8

$

2,451.5

$

2,346.9

Media

184.8

174.4

341.3

339.0

Sports and Entertainment

48.4

51.5

97.4

101.2

Inter‑segments

(27.6)

(32.3)

(54.8)

(63.6)

1,440.2

1,380.4

2,835.4

2,723.5

Adjusted EBITDA (negative adjusted EBITDA):

Telecommunications

641.7

609.5

1,261.3

1,190.9

Media

26.8

9.3

24.6

(9.3)

Sports and Entertainment

3.1

4.7

4.9

8.2

Head Office

(44.2)

(18.4)

(86.8)

(35.1)

627.4

605.1

1,204.0

1,154.7

Depreciation and amortization

(217.4)

(213.8)

(426.8)

(429.1)

Financial expenses

(79.5)

(86.0)

(155.7)

(178.5)

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

(2.3)

(16.0)

(6.4)

(19.3)

Other items

29.9

2.0

39.3

8.6

Income taxes

(82.6)

(75.1)

(154.8)

(135.9)

Net income

$

275.5

$

216.2

$

499.6

$

400.5

Net income attributable to shareholders

$

270.9

$

217.7

$

496.3

$

408.4

Adjusted net income

241.3

226.8

460.8

411.9

Per basic share:

Net income attributable to shareholders

1.21

0.95

2.20

1.77

Adjusted net income

1.07

0.99

2.04

1.79

 

Table 1 (continued)

Three months ended
June 30

Six months ended
June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Capital expenditures:

Telecommunications

$

167.8

$

149.8

$

298.1

$

292.0

Media

4.2

1.0

5.4

3.9

Sports and Entertainment

1.7

1.5

3.0

2.7

Head Office

0.1

173.7

152.3

306.6

298.6

Cash flows:

  Adjusted cash flows from operations:

Telecommunications

473.9

459.7

963.2

898.9

Media

22.6

8.3

19.2

(13.2)

Sports and Entertainment

1.4

3.2

1.9

5.5

Head Office

(44.2)

(18.4)

(86.9)

(35.1)

453.7

452.8

897.4

856.1

  Free cash flows1

418.7

374.9

654.2

612.7

  Cash flows provided by operating activities

569.6

538.0

989.9

958.2

June 30,
2026

Dec. 31,
2025

Balance sheet

  Cash and cash equivalents

$

97.6

$

160.6

  Working capital

(877.0)

(233.2)

  Net assets related to derivative financial instruments

93.5

24.3

  Total assets

12,954.7

12,812.2

  Short term borrowings

661.0

  Total long‑term debt (including current portion)

6,120.4

6,824.3

  Lease liabilities (current and long term)

413.7

410.6

  Equity attributable to shareholders

2,743.7

2,625.0

  Equity

2,980.1

2,737.0

Consolidated net debt leverage ratio1

2.87x

2.95x

1 See “Non‑IFRS financial measures.” 

2026/2025 second quarter comparison

Revenues: $1.44 billion, a $59.8 million (4.3%) increase.

Revenues increased in Telecommunications ($47.8 million or 4.0% of segment revenues) and in Media ($10.4 million or 6.0%).Revenues decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($3.1 million or ‑6.0%).

Adjusted EBITDA: $627.4 million, an increase of $22.3 million (3.7%), despite the $39.5 million unfavourable impact of the stock‑based compensation charge across all of the Corporation’s segments, due mainly to a significant increase in Quebecor’s share price.

Adjusted EBITDA increased in Telecommunications ($32.2 million or 5.3% of segment adjusted EBITDA) and in Media ($17.5 million).There was an unfavourable variance at Head Office ($25.8 million), essentially due to the increase in the stock‑based compensation charge.Adjusted EBITDA decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($1.6 million).

Net income attributable to shareholders: $270.9 million ($1.21 per basic share) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with $217.7 million ($0.95 per basic share) in the same period of 2025, an increase of $53.2 million ($0.26 per basic share) or 24.4%.

The favourable variances were:$27.9 million favourable variance in other items;$22.3 million increase in adjusted EBITDA;$13.7 million decrease in the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other;$6.5 million decrease in financial expenses.The unfavourable variances were:$7.5 million increase in the income tax expense;$6.1 million unfavourable variance in non‑controlling interest;$3.6 million increase in the depreciation and amortization charge.

Adjusted net income: $241.3 million ($1.07 per basic share) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with $226.8 million ($0.99 per basic share) in the same period of 2025, an increase of $14.5 million ($0.08 per basic share) or 6.4%.

Adjusted cash flows from operations: $453.7 million, a $0.9 million (0.2%) increase in the second quarter of 2026 due to the $22.3 million increase in adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by a $21.4 million increase in capital expenditures, mainly in the Telecommunications segment.

Cash flows provided by operating activities: $569.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, a $31.6 million (5.9%) increase due primarily to the increase in adjusted EBITDA, the decrease in the cash portion of the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other, and a decrease in the cash portion of financial expenses, partially offset by an unfavourable net change in non‑cash balances related to operating activities and an increase in current income taxes.

2026/2025 year‑to‑date comparison

Revenues: $2.84 billion, a $111.9 million (4.1%) increase.

Revenues increased in Telecommunications ($104.6 million or 4.5% of segment revenues) and in Media ($2.3 million or 0.7%).Revenues decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($3.8 million or ‑3.8%).

Adjusted EBITDA: $1.20 billion, an increase of $49.3 million (4.3%), despite the $86.8 million unfavourable impact of the stock‑based compensation charge across all of the Corporation’s segments, due mainly to a significant increase in Quebecor’s share price.

Adjusted EBITDA increased in Telecommunications ($70.4 million or 5.9% of segment adjusted EBITDA) and in Media ($33.9 million).There was an unfavourable variance at Head Office ($51.7 million), essentially due to the increase in the stock‑based compensation charge.Adjusted EBITDA decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($3.3 million).

Net income attributable to shareholders: $496.3 million ($2.20 per basic share) in the first half of 2026, compared with $408.4 million ($1.77 per basic share) in the same period of 2025, an increase of $87.9 million ($0.43 per basic share) or 21.5%.

The main favourable variances were:$49.3 million increase in adjusted EBITDA;$30.7 million favourable variance in other items;$22.8 million decrease in financial expenses;$12.9 million decrease in the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other.The unfavourable variances were:$18.9 million increase in the income tax expense;$11.2 million unfavourable variance in non‑controlling interest.

Adjusted net income: $460.8 million ($2.04 per basic share) in the first half of 2026, compared with $411.9 million ($1.79 per basic share) in the same period of 2025, an increase of $48.9 million ($0.25 per basic share) or 11.9%.

Adjusted cash flows from operations: $897.4 million, a $41.3 million (4.8%) increase due to the $49.3 million increase in adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by an $8.0 million increase in capital expenditures, mainly in the Telecommunications segment.

Cash flows provided by operating activities: $989.9 million, a $31.7 million (3.3%) increase due primarily to the increase in adjusted EBITDA, a decrease in the cash portion of financial expenses and a decrease in the cash portion of the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other, partially offset by the increase in current income taxes and an unfavourable net change in non‑cash balances related to operating activities.

Financing operations

On August 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of Quebecor declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on the Corporation’s Class A Shares and Class B Shares, a 12.5% increase.During the second quarter of 2026, Videotron repaid the full $500.0 million outstanding under the second tranche of its term credit facility and $300.0 million of the $700.0 million outstanding under the third tranche. On July 8, 2026, Videotron made an additional repayment of $100.0 million under its term credit facility.  On April 1, 2026, Videotron established a commercial paper program in the United States by way of private placement, under which it may issue unsecured senior notes (ranking pari passu with its other unsecured and unsubordinated debt) with a maximum maturity of 364 days, up to an outstanding amount of US$1.00 billion. Videotron’s revolving credit facility is serving as a liquidity backstop and the foreign exchange risk related to the commercial paper is being fully hedged by Videotron.

Capital stock

Normal course issuer bid

On August 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Corporation authorized a normal course issuer bid for a maximum of 1,000,000 Class A Shares representing approximately 1.3% of issued and outstanding Class A Shares, and for a maximum of 7,000,000 Class B Shares representing approximately 4.7% of issued and outstanding Class B Shares as of July 31, 2026. The purchases will be made from August 15, 2026 to August 14, 2027, at prevailing market prices on the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or other alternative trading systems in Canada. All shares repurchased under the bid will be cancelled. As of July 31, 2026, 74,742,122 Class A Shares and 148,751,359 Class B Shares were issued and outstanding.

The average daily trading volume of the Corporation’s Class A Shares and Class B Shares between February 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026 through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange, in accordance with its requirements, or through other alternative trading systems in Canada, was 638 Class A Shares and 947,548 Class B Shares. Consequently, the Corporation will be authorized to purchase a maximum of 1,000 Class A Shares and 236,887 Class B Shares during the same trading day, pursuant to its normal course issuer bid.

The Corporation believes that the repurchase of these shares under this normal course issuer bid is in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders.

Between August 15, 2025 and July 31, 2026, of the 1,000,000 Class A Shares and 7,000,000 Class B Shares it was authorized to repurchase under its previous normal course issuer bid, the Corporation repurchased no Class A Shares and 6,049,900 Class B Shares at a weighted average price of $54.31 per share on the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange and alternative trading systems in Canada.

Cancellation and issuance of shares

During the first half of 2026, the Corporation repurchased and cancelled 3,124,900 Class B Shares for a total cash consideration of $184.9 million (2,570,000 Class B Shares repurchased and cancelled for a total cash consideration of $90.7 million in 2025) and 24,333 Class B Shares were issued following the exercise of stock options for a total cash consideration of $0.8 million (48,444 Class B Shares issued for a total cash consideration of $1.3 million in 2025).

Dividends declared

On August 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of Quebecor declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on its Class A Shares and Class B Shares, payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026. This dividend is designated an eligible dividend, as provided under subsection 89(14) of the Canadian Income Tax Act and its provincial counterpart.

Detailed financial information

For a detailed analysis of Quebecor’s second quarter 2026 results, please refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis and condensed consolidated financial statements of Quebecor, available on the Corporation’s website at www.quebecor.com/en/investors/financial-documentation and the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca.

Conference call for investors and webcast

Quebecor will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 results on August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. There will be a question period reserved for financial analysts. To access the conference call, please dial 1‑800‑990‑4777. The conference call will also be broadcast live on Quebecor’s website at www.quebecor.com/en/investors/conferences‑and‑annual‑meeting. A recording will be available at the same address until November 4, 2026 for anyone unable to attend the call.

Cautionary statement regarding forward‑looking statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward‑looking statements and are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause Quebecor’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those set forth in forward‑looking statements. Forward‑looking statements may be identified by the use of the conditional or by forward‑looking terminology such as the terms “plans,” “expects,” “may,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “seeks,” “believes,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward‑looking statements include, but are not limited to:

Quebecor’s ability to continue successfully developing its network and the facilities that support its mobile services;general economic and political climate, financial and economic market conditions, including hyperinflation in Turkey, global business challenges, such as tariffs and trade barriers, as well as market conditions and variations in the businesses of local, regional and national advertisers in Quebecor’s newspapers, television outlets and other media properties;Quebecor’s ability to implement its business and growth strategies successfully;the intensity of competitive activity in the industries in which Quebecor operates and its ability to penetrate new markets and successfully develop its business, including in growth sectors and new geographies;fragmentation of the media landscape and its impact on the advertising market and the media properties of Quebecor;new technologies that might change consumer behaviour with respect to Quebecor’s product suites;impacts related to cybersecurity and the protection of personal information;unanticipated higher capital spending required for developing Quebecor’s network or to address the continued development of competitive alternative technologies, or the inability to obtain additional capital to continue the development of Quebecor’s business segments;the impacts of the significant and recurring investments that will be required for development and expansion and to compete effectively with the incumbent local exchange carriers and other current or potential competitors in the Telecommunications segment’s target markets;disruptions to the network through which Quebecor provides its television, Internet access, mobile and wireline telephony and OTT video services, and its ability to protect such services against piracy, unauthorized access and other security breaches;labour disputes and strikes, service interruptions resulting from equipment breakdown, network failure, the threat of natural disasters, epidemics, public‑health crises and political instability in some countries;changes in Quebecor’s ability to obtain services and equipment critical to its operations;impacts related to environmental issues;changes in laws and regulations, or in their interpretations, which could result, among other things, in increased competition, changes in Quebecor’s markets, increased operating expenses, capital expenditures or tax expenses, or a reduction in the value of some assets; and Quebecor’s indebtedness, interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, the tightening of credit markets and the restrictions on its business imposed by the terms of its debt.

The forward‑looking statements in this document are made to provide investors and the public with a better understanding of the Corporation’s circumstances and are based on assumptions it believes to be reasonable as of the day on which they are made. Investors and others are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and that undue reliance should not be placed on any forward‑looking statements. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Corporation’s actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the Corporation’s public filings, available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.quebecor.com, including, in particular, the “Trend Information” and “Risks and Uncertainties” sections of the Corporation’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The forward‑looking statements in this document reflect the Corporation’s expectations as of August 5, 2026, and are subject to change after that date. The Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward‑looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

About Quebecor

Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one of the best‑performing integrated communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best possible customer experience, all of Quebecor’s subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high‑quality, multiplatform, convergent products and services.

Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec and employs more than 11,000 people in Canada.

A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and entrepreneurship.

Visit our website: www.quebecor.com

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DEFINITIONS 

Adjusted EBITDA

In its analysis of operating results, the Corporation defines adjusted EBITDA, as reconciled to net income under IFRS, as net income before depreciation and amortization, financial expenses, restructuring, impairment of assets and other, other items and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA as defined above is not a measure of results that is consistent with IFRS. It is not intended to be regarded as an alternative to IFRS financial performance measures or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. This measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Corporation’s management and Board of Directors use this measure in evaluating its consolidated results as well as the results of the Corporation’s operating segments. This measure eliminates the significant level of impairment and depreciation/amortization of tangible and intangible assets and is unaffected by the capital structure or investment activities of the Corporation and its business segments.

Adjusted EBITDA is also relevant because it is a component of the Corporation’s annual incentive compensation programs. A limitation of this measure, however, is that it does not reflect the capital expenditures and acquisitions of spectrum licences needed to generate revenues in the Corporation’s segments. The Corporation also uses other measures that do reflect capital expenditures, such as adjusted cash flows from operations and free cash flows. The Corporation’s definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Table 2 provides a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income as disclosed in Quebecor’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 2
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to the net income measure used in the condensed consolidated financial statements
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
June 30

Six months ended
 June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted EBITDA (negative adjusted EBITDA):

Telecommunications

$

641.7

$

609.5

$

1,261.3

$

1,190.9

Media

26.8

9.3

24.6

(9.3)

Sports and Entertainment

3.1

4.7

4.9

8.2

Head Office

(44.2)

(18.4)

(86.8)

(35.1)

627.4

605.1

1,204.0

1,154.7

Depreciation and amortization

(217.4)

(213.8)

(426.8)

(429.1)

Financial expenses

(79.5)

(86.0)

(155.7)

(178.5)

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

(2.3)

(16.0)

(6.4)

(19.3)

Other items

29.9

2.0

39.3

8.6

Income taxes

(82.6)

(75.1)

(154.8)

(135.9)

Net income

$

275.5

$

216.2

$

499.6

$

400.5

Adjusted net income

The Corporation defines adjusted net income, as reconciled to net income attributable to shareholders under IFRS, as net income attributable to shareholders before restructuring, impairment of assets and other, and other items, net of income tax related to adjustments and net income attributable to non‑controlling interest related to adjustments. Adjusted net income as defined above is not a measure of results that is consistent with IFRS. It should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Corporation uses adjusted net income to analyze trends in the performance of its businesses. The above‑listed items are excluded from the calculation of this measure because they impair the comparability of financial results. Adjusted net income is more representative for forecasting income. The Corporation’s definition of adjusted net income may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies. 

Table 3 provides a reconciliation of adjusted net income to the net income attributable to shareholders measure used in Quebecor’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 3
Reconciliation of adjusted net income to the net income attributable to shareholders measure used in the condensed consolidated financial statements
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
June 30

Six months ended
June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted net income

$

241.3

$

226.8

$

460.8

$

411.9

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

(2.3)

(16.0)

(6.4)

(19.3)

Other items

29.9

2.0

39.3

8.6

Income taxes related to adjustments1

1.6

4.2

1.9

6.1

Non‑controlling interest related to adjustments

0.4

0.7

0.7

1.1

Net income attributable to shareholders

$

270.9

$

217.7

$

496.3

$

408.4

1   Includes impact of fluctuations in income tax applicable to adjusted items, either for statutory reasons or in connection with tax transactions.

Adjusted cash flows from operations and free cash flows

Adjusted cash flows from operations

Adjusted cash flows from operations represents adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures (excluding spectrum licence acquisitions). Adjusted cash flows from operations represents funds available for interest and income tax payments, expenditures related to restructuring programs, business acquisitions, acquisitions of spectrum licences, payment of dividends, repayment of long‑term debt and lease liabilities, and share repurchases. Adjusted cash flows from operations is not a measure of liquidity that is consistent with IFRS. It is not intended to be regarded as an alternative to IFRS financial performance measures or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted cash flows from operations is used by the Corporation’s management and Board of Directors to evaluate the cash flows generated by the operations of all of its segments, on a consolidated basis, in addition to the operating cash flows generated by each segment. Adjusted cash flows from operations is also relevant because it is a component of the Corporation’s annual incentive compensation programs. The Corporation’s definition of adjusted cash flows from operations may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Free cash flows

Free cash flows represents cash flows provided by operating activities calculated in accordance with IFRS, less cash flows used for capital expenditures (excluding spectrum licence acquisitions), plus proceeds from disposal of assets. Free cash flows is used by the Corporation’s management and Board of Directors to evaluate cash flows generated by the Corporation’s operations. Free cash flows represents available funds for business acquisitions, acquisitions of spectrum licences, payment of dividends, repayment of long‑term debt and lease liabilities, and share repurchases. Free cash flows is not a measure of liquidity that is consistent with IFRS. It is not intended to be regarded as an alternative to IFRS financial performance measures or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. The Corporation’s definition of free cash flows may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Tables 4 and 5 provide a reconciliation of adjusted cash flows from operations and free cash flows to cash flows provided by operating activities reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 4
Adjusted cash flows from operations
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
June 30

Six months ended
June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted EBITDA (negative adjusted EBITDA)

Telecommunications

$

641.7

$

609.5

$

1,261.3

$

1,190.9

Media

26.8

9.3

24.6

(9.3)

Sports and Entertainment

3.1

4.7

4.9

8.2

Head Office

(44.2)

(18.4)

(86.8)

(35.1)

627.4

605.1

1,204.0

1,154.7

Minus

Capital expenditures:1

Telecommunications

(167.8)

(149.8)

(298.1)

(292.0)

Media

(4.2)

(1.0)

(5.4)

(3.9)

Sports and Entertainment

(1.7)

(1.5)

(3.0)

(2.7)

Head Office

(0.1)

(173.7)

(152.3)

(306.6)

(298.6)

Adjusted cash flows from operations

Telecommunications

473.9

459.7

963.2

898.9

Media

22.6

8.3

19.2

(13.2)

Sports and Entertainment

1.4

3.2

1.9

5.5

Head Office

(44.2)

(18.4)

(86.9)

(35.1)

$

453.7

$

452.8

$

897.4

$

856.1

1 Reconciliation to cash flows used for capital expenditures as per condensed consolidated financial statements

Three months ended
June 30

Six months ended
June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

  Capital expenditures

$

(173.7)

$     (152.3)

$   (306.6)

$    (298.6)

  Net variance in current operating items related to capital expenditures (excluding government credits receivable for large investment projects)

22.7

(11.4)

(29.8)

(47.6)

  Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

(151.0)

$     (163.7)

$   (336.4)

$    (346.2)

Table 5
Free cash flows and cash flows provided by operating activities reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended June 30

Six months ended June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted cash flows from operations from Table 4

$

453.7

$

452.8

$

897.4

$

856.1

Plus (minus)

Cash portion of financial expenses

(77.4)

(83.6)

(151.4)

(173.8)

Cash portion of restructuring, impairment of assets

  and other

(3.0)

(15.6)

(6.8)

(18.9)

Current income taxes

(86.1)

(83.1)

(193.1)

(158.3)

Other

0.2

0.2

(0.3)

(0.2)

Net change in non‑cash balances related to

  operating activities

108.6

115.6

138.2

155.4

Net variance in current operating items related to

  capital expenditures (excluding government

  credits receivable for large investment projects)

22.7

(11.4)

(29.8)

(47.6)

Free cash flows

418.7

374.9

654.2

612.7

Plus (minus)

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

  (excluding spectrum licence acquisitions)

151.0

163.7

336.4

346.2

Proceeds from disposal of assets

(0.1)

(0.6)

(0.7)

(0.7)

Cash flows provided by operating activities

$

569.6

$

538.0

$

989.9

$

958.2

Consolidated net debt leverage ratio

The consolidated net debt leverage ratio represents consolidated net debt divided by the trailing 12‑month adjusted EBITDA. Consolidated net debt consists of total long‑term debt, lease liabilities, short‑term borrowings, derivative financial instruments and cash and cash equivalents. The consolidated net debt leverage ratio serves to evaluate the Corporation’s financial leverage and is used by management and the Board of Directors in decisions on the Corporation’s capital structure, including its financing strategy, and in managing debt maturity risks. Consolidated net debt leverage ratio is not a measure established in accordance with IFRS. It is not intended to be used as an alternative to IFRS measures or the balance sheet to evaluate the Corporation’s financial position. The Corporation’s definition of consolidated net debt leverage ratio may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Table 6 provides the calculation of consolidated net debt leverage ratio and the reconciliation to balance sheet items reported in Quebecor’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 6
Consolidated net debt leverage ratio
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

June 30,
2026

Dec. 31,
2025

Total long‑term debt1

$

6,120.4

$

6,824.3

Plus (minus)

Lease liabilities2

413.7

410.6

Short term borrowings

661.0

Derivative financial instruments3

(93.5)

(24.3)

Cash and cash equivalents

(97.6)

(160.6)

Consolidated net debt

7,004.0

7,050.0

Divided by:

Trailing 12‑month adjusted EBITDA

$

2,442.5

$

2,393.2

Consolidated net debt leverage ratio

2.87x

         2.95x

1   Excluding financing costs.

2   Total liabilities.

3    Assets less liabilities.

Key performance indicators

Revenue‑generating unit

The Corporation uses RGU, an industry metric, as a key performance indicator. An RGU represents a subscriber connection to the mobile or wireline telephony service or a subscription to the Internet access or television service. RGU is not a measurement that is consistent with IFRS and the Corporation’s definition and calculation of RGU may not be the same as identically titled measurements reported by other companies or published by public authorities.

Average monthly mobile revenue per unit

The Corporation uses mobile ARPU, an industry metric, as a key performance indicator. This indicator is calculated by dividing mobile telephony revenues by the average number of mobile RGUs during the applicable period, and then dividing the resulting amount by the number of months in the applicable period. Mobile ARPU is not a measurement that is consistent with IFRS and the Corporation’s definition and calculation of mobile ARPU may not be the same as identically titled measurements reported by other companies.

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for earnings per share data) 

Three months ended     

Six months ended     

(unaudited) 

June 30     

June 30     

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues 

$

1,440.2

$

1,380.4

$

2,835.4

$

2,723.5

Employee costs 

251.1

207.7

492.0

413.4

Purchase of goods and services

561.7

567.6

1,139.4

1,155.4

Depreciation and amortization 

217.4

213.8

426.8

429.1

Financial expenses 

79.5

86.0

155.7

178.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

2.3

16.0

6.4

19.3

Other items

(29.9)

(2.0)

(39.3)

(8.6)

Income before income taxes 

358.1

291.3

654.4

536.4

Income taxes: 

Current 

86.1

83.1

193.1

158.3

Deferred

(3.5)

(8.0)

(38.3)

(22.4)

82.6

75.1

154.8

135.9

Net income

$

275.5

$

216.2

$

499.6

$

400.5

Net income (loss) attributable to

Shareholders

$

270.9

$

217.7

$

496.3

$

408.4

Non-controlling interests

4.6

(1.5)

3.3

(7.9)

Earnings per share attributable to shareholders

Basic

$

1.21

$

0.95

$

2.20

$

1.77

Diluted

1.18

0.94

2.15

1.76

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions) 

224.8

230.0

225.6

230.6

Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) 

230.5

231.6

230.8

232.2

 

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Three months ended

Six months ended

(unaudited) 

June 30

June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income

$

275.5

$

216.2

$

499.6

$

400.5

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Items that may be reclassified to income:

Cash flow hedges:

(Loss) gain on valuation of derivative financial instruments

(25.3)

38.0

(23.5)

46.0

Deferred income taxes

2.9

(1.6)

1.5

(2.5)

Gain (loss) on translation of foreign operations

10.1

(1.7)

16.0

(3.1)

Items that will not be reclassified to income:

Equity investments:

(Loss) gain on revaluation of equity investments

(4.1)

19.7

(6.7)

22.0

Deferred income taxes

0.6

(2.6)

0.9

(2.9)

(15.8)

51.8

(11.8)

59.5

Comprehensive income

$

259.7

$

268.0

$

487.8

$

460.0

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to

Shareholders

$

252.9

$

269.5

$

482.3

$

467.9

Non-controlling interests

6.8

(1.5)

5.5

(7.9)

 

QUEBECOR INC.

SEGMENTED INFORMATION 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

(unaudited) 

Three months ended June 30, 2026

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

1,234.6

$

184.8

$

48.4

$

(27.6)

$

1,440.2

Employee costs

146.5

44.2

14.5

45.9

251.1

Purchase of goods and services

446.4

113.8

30.8

(29.3)

561.7

Adjusted EBITDA1

641.7

26.8

3.1

(44.2)

627.4

Depreciation and amortization

217.4

Financial expenses

79.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

2.3

Other items

(29.9)

Income before income taxes

$

358.1

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

147.6

$

1.7

$

1.7

$

$

151.0

Three months ended June 30, 2025

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

1,186.8

$

174.4

$

51.5

$

(32.3)

$

1,380.4

Employee costs

128.4

45.1

13.1

21.1

207.7

Purchase of goods and services

448.9

120.0

33.7

(35.0)

567.6

Adjusted EBITDA1

609.5

9.3

4.7

(18.4)

605.1

Depreciation and amortization

213.8

Financial expenses

86.0

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

16.0

Other items

(2.0)

Income before income taxes

$

291.3

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

159.8

$

2.5

$

1.4

$

$

163.7

 

QUEBECOR INC. 

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

(unaudited) 

Six months ended June 30, 2026

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

2,451.5

$

341.3

$

97.4

$

(54.8)

$

2,835.4

Employee costs

282.0

88.0

28.9

93.1

492.0

Purchase of goods and services

908.2

228.7

63.6

(61.1)

1,139.4

Adjusted EBITDA1

1,261.3

24.6

4.9

(86.8)

1,204.0

Depreciation and amortization

426.8

Financial expenses

155.7

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

6.4

Other items

(39.3)

Income before income taxes

$

654.4

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

330.9

$

2.4

$

3.0

$

0.1

$

336.4

Six months ended June 30, 2025

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

2,346.9

$

339.0

$

101.2

$

(63.6)

$

2,723.5

Employee costs

257.5

90.3

26.1

39.5

413.4

Purchase of goods and services

898.5

258.0

66.9

(68.0)

1,155.4

Adjusted EBITDA1

1,190.9

(9.3)

8.2

(35.1)

1,154.7

Depreciation and amortization

429.1

Financial expenses

178.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

19.3

Other items

(8.6)

Income before income taxes

$

536.4

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

335.5

$

8.1

$

2.6

$

$

346.2

1

The Chief Executive Officer uses adjusted EBITDA as the measure of profit to assess the performance of each segment. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, financial expenses, restructuring, impairment of assets and other, other items and income taxes.

 

QUEBECOR INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(in millions of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited) 

Equity attributable to shareholders

        Equity

Accumulated

attributable

   other com-

       to non-

        Capital

 Contributed

Retained 

   prehensive 

 controlling

           Total

           stock

surplus

earnings

(loss) income 

     interests

    equity

Balance as of December 31, 2024

$

1,041.2

$

17.4

$

1,143.6

$

(45.0)

$

107.5

$

2,264.7

Net income (loss)

408.4

(7.9)

400.5

Other comprehensive income 

59.5

59.5

Dividends

(161.2)

(161.2)

Repurchase of Class B Shares   

(16.9)

(73.8)

(90.7)

Issuance of Class B Shares

1.3

0.5

1.8

Balance as of June 30, 2025

1,025.6

17.9

1,317.0

14.5

99.6

2,474.6

Net income

447.6

12.7

460.3

Other comprehensive income 

82.5

0.1

82.6

Dividends

(160.0)

(0.4)

(160.4)

Repurchase of Class B Shares   

(18.1)

(109.0)

(127.1)

Issuance of Class B Shares

5.3

1.7

7.0

Balance as of December 31, 2025

1,012.8

19.6

1,495.6

97.0

112.0

2,737.0

Net income

496.3

3.3

499.6

Other comprehensive income 

(14.0)

2.2

(11.8)

Dividends

(180.2)

(180.2)

Repurchase of Class B Shares   

(20.6)

(164.3)

(184.9)

Issuance of Class B Shares

0.8

0.7

1.5

Business acquisition

118.9

118.9

Balance as of June 30, 2026

$

993.0

$

20.3

$

1,647.4

$

83.0

$

236.4

$

2,980.1

 

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Three months ended

Six months ended

(unaudited) 

June 30

June 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows related to operating activities

Net income

$

275.5

$

216.2

$

499.6

$

400.5

Adjustments for: 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 

126.2

127.4

252.6

253.5

Amortization of intangible assets 

58.0

54.3

108.1

111.7

Depreciation of right-of-use assets 

33.2

32.1

66.1

63.9

Impairment of assets

0.4

0.9

0.7

1.5

Amortization of financing costs

2.1

2.4

4.3

4.7

Gain on revaluation of an equity interest

(30.1)

(30.1)

Share of results in associates

0.2

(2.0)

(7.1)

(8.6)

Deferred income taxes 

(3.5)

(8.0)

(38.3)

(22.4)

Other

(1.0)

(0.9)

(4.2)

(2.0)

461.0

422.4

851.7

802.8

Net change in non-cash balances related to operating activities

108.6

115.6

138.2

155.4

Cash flows provided by operating activities

569.6

538.0

989.9

958.2

Cash flows related to investing activities

Capital expenditures

(151.0)

(163.7)

(336.4)

(346.2)

Deferred subsidies (used) received to finance capital expenditures

(8.3)

(3.4)

(8.1)

14.9

Business acquisitions

(91.3)

(91.3)

Proceeds from disposals of assets

0.1

0.6

0.7

0.7

Other

2.9

0.1

5.5

1.2

Cash flows used in investing activities

(247.6)

(166.4)

(429.6)

(329.4)

Cash flows related to financing activities

Net change in short-term borrowings

591.5

(6.2)

591.5

(3.3)

Net change under revolving facilities, net of financing costs

8.7

59.4

7.3

59.4

Repayment of long-term debt 

(800.0)

(400.0)

(800.0)

(400.0)

Repayment of lease liabilities

(31.8)

(30.3)

(63.0)

(60.2)

Issuance of Class B Shares 

0.6

0.8

1.3

Repurchase of Class B Shares 

(99.7)

(29.9)

(184.9)

(90.7)

Dividends

(180.2)

(161.2)

(180.2)

(161.2)

Cash flows used in financing activities

(510.9)

(568.2)

(628.5)

(654.7)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(188.9)

(196.6)

(68.2)

(25.9)

Effect of translation on cash and cash equivalents  

   in foreign currencies 

(2.9)

(2.9)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 

316.5

266.7

195.8

96.0

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

124.7

$

70.1

$

124.7

$

70.1

 

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

(unaudited)

June 30

December 31

2026

2025

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 

$

97.6

$

160.6

Restricted cash

27.1

35.2

Accounts receivable 

1,043.9

1,067.8

Contract assets

95.7

109.2

Inventories

384.7

414.3

Derivative financial instruments 

12.1

Other current assets

209.6

195.2

1,870.7

1,982.3

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

3,224.1

3,282.7

Intangible assets

3,672.5

3,441.9

Right-of-use assets

374.9

374.1

Goodwill 

2,892.2

2,713.4

Derivative financial instruments 

81.4

57.9

Deferred income taxes

57.0

42.0

Other assets 

781.9

917.9

11,084.0

10,829.9

Total assets

$

12,954.7

$

12,812.2

Liabilities and equity 

Current liabilities 

Short-term borrowings

$

661.0

$

Accounts payable, accrued charges and provisions

1,079.9

1,142.2

Deferred revenue

373.5

376.3

Other current liabilities

109.5

95.6

Current portion of long-term debt 

410.1

491.6

Current portion of lease liabilities

113.7

109.8

2,747.7

2,215.5

Non-current liabilities 

Long-term debt 

5,681.5

6,301.5

Lease liabilities

300.0

300.8

Derivative financial instruments

33.6

Deferred income taxes

851.0

871.7

Other liabilities

394.4

352.1

7,226.9

7,859.7

Equity

Capital stock 

993.0

1,012.8

Contributed surplus

20.3

19.6

Retained earnings

1,647.4

1,495.6

Accumulated other comprehensive income

83.0

97.0

Equity attributable to shareholders

2,743.7

2,625.0

Non-controlling interests 

236.4

112.0

2,980.1

2,737.0

Total liabilities and equity

$

12,954.7

$

12,812.2

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Kodiak Sciences Completes Enrollment in First Pivotal Cohort in the Phase 3 PEAK Trial of KSI-101 for Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation and Reaffirms Topline Clinical Data Release Remains on Track for December 2026

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kodiak Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: KOD) today announced that it has completed enrollment of the first 300-patient cohort in its PEAK trial, supporting Pivotal Analysis 1 of the KSI-101 Phase 3 program in macular edema secondary to inflammation (“MESI”). Kodiak also reaffirmed its plan to release the topline data from Pivotal Analysis 1 in December 2026.

“We were pleased to complete this important enrollment milestone in early June , and we can now confidently plan for the topline data to be released in December 2026,” said Victor Perlroth, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Kodiak. “Our data from the Phase 1b APEX study meaningfully increased our conviction in KSI-101’s potential to be a cornerstone therapy for MESI patients. The global registrational PEAK trial is the first pivotal test of that conviction, and we look forward to sharing topline data before the end of this year.”

“Pivotal Analysis 1 gives us the opportunity to evaluate KSI-101 in patients with more severe MESI across our global site footprint,” said J. Pablo Velazquez-Martin, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Kodiak. “These are patients at high risk of losing meaningful vision, and the goal of treatment is not only to reduce inflammation but to dry the retina and improve vision without the toxicities and other limitations associated with today’s complex patchwork of systemic and ocular therapies. KSI-101 was designed for this clinical challenge, and we are grateful to the patients, investigators and study teams who have helped bring the program to this important milestone.”

“MESI encompasses a broad range of diseases resulting in a swollen macula and which are not attributable to other common causes of retinal edema such as wet AMD, diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. MESI represents a meaningful number of patients in my retina practice,” said David Eichenbaum, M.D., Director of Research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida and a principal investigator in the PEAK and PINNACLE clinical trials. “Many of these patients have experience with corticosteroid use and understand its limitations, including the risks of elevated intraocular pressure and cataract. I am encouraged by the data generated to date with KSI-101 in which the therapy appears to work well and to date is demonstrating a favorable safety profile. KSI-101 could open up treatment for MESI to many more patients and may meaningfully change the treatment paradigm for this diagnosis in retina practice in the years ahead. I’m thrilled to be on the leading edge of this program.”

About Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation (MESI)

MESI is a heterogeneous group of diseases that clinically present with macular edema and visual impairment which are caused by a common pathophysiology of inflammation and blood retinal barrier disruption. The clinical presentation of retinal fluid and visual impairment is a mainstay in these patients, irrespective of the location of the inflammation inside of the eye (anterior, intermediate, posterior or all intraocular compartments) or the specific etiology (defined autoimmune associated, idiopathic, post-procedural, or inflammatory choroidal neovascularization).

Currently there are no available intravitreal biologic therapies addressing the spectrum of MESI diseases. Existing therapies remain limited by side effects and tolerability, underscoring the need for safer and more effective treatment options. MESI represents a new macular edema market segment separate from the established anti-VEGF market.

About KSI-101

KSI-101 is a novel, potent and high strength (100 mg/mL) bispecific protein targeting IL-6 and VEGF for the treatment of MESI. Data from our dose-finding Phase 1b APEX study demonstrated robust anatomical and visual responses across MESI patients. More than half of patients achieved ≥15-letter gains in best corrected visual acuity, with additional benefit at higher dose levels. Rapid vision improvements and anatomical response were observed with 10-letter gains by Week 4 in top dose groups and OCT CST <325 microns achieved as early as Week 1 in top dose groups. Continued anatomical improvement was observed over time with >90% resolution of intraretinal (“IRF”) and subretinal fluid (“SRF”) by Week 8 and 20/25 Snellen visual acuity by Week 20. In top dose groups, ≥90% achieved complete absence of IRF and SRF, indicating retinal dryness and normalization of retinal architecture. KSI-101 also continued to be well tolerated with a favorable safety profile. The top two dose levels in APEX have been advanced into the Phase 3 pivotal studies, PEAK and PINNACLE. The PEAK and PINNACLE studies are actively enrolling.

About PEAK and PINNACLE

The PEAK and PINNACLE studies are superiority studies evaluating two dose levels of KSI-101 (5 mg and 10 mg) compared to sham treatment in patients with MESI. PEAK and PINNACLE are identical in study design with key differences in patient population. PEAK includes patients with more severe disease (moderate to severe macular edema and vision impairment) and PINNACLE includes patients with milder disease (mild macular edema and any vision impairment), as well as patients with moderate to severe macular edema with good vision. Together, PEAK and PINNACLE are designed to enroll complementary patient populations and to cover a wide spectrum of MESI patients.

Patients randomized to the KSI-101 treatment arms will receive fixed monthly dosing for 6 doses (from Day 1 to Week 20), with subsequent individualized dosing (up to monthly dosing) for 6 additional visits (Week 24 to Week 44). Patients in the sham arm will receive monthly sham dosing for 6 doses followed by sham PRN. The primary and key secondary endpoints will be evaluated at Week 24. PEAK and PINNACLE are now actively enrolling patients. Topline data readouts for Pivotal Analysis 1 (PEAK patients 1 – 300) and Pivotal Analysis 2 (PEAK patients 301 – 600 and PINNACLE patients 1 – 300) are expected in December 2026 and 2Q 2027, respectively.

About Kodiak Sciences Inc.

Kodiak Sciences (Nasdaq: KOD) is a pre-commercial retina-focused biotechnology company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics. We are focused on bringing new science to the design and manufacture of next-generation retinal medicines to prevent and treat the leading causes of blindness globally. We are developing a portfolio of three late-stage clinical programs. Zenkuda™ (tarcocimab tedromer) has a BLA-ready profile in diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and wet AMD, and, together with KSI-501, is being explored in the BLA-facing Phase 3 DAYBREAK wet AMD study, with topline data expected in September 2026. Zenkuda and KSI-501 target the $15 billion anti-VEGF market across retinal vascular diseases. KSI-101 is a bispecific protein being explored in two BLA-facing Phase 3 studies in Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation (MESI). Topline data for Pivotal Analysis 1 (PEAK) are expected in December 2026 and Pivotal Analysis 2 (PEAK+PINNACLE) in 2Q 2027.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical fact and include statements regarding:  Kodiak’s plans to release topline data; Kodiak’s expectation regarding the timing of completion of enrollment in the PEAK and PINNACLE studies; Kodiak’s belief regarding KSI-101’s efficacy and safety profile based on data from the Phase 1b APEX study and in the PEAK and PINNACLE studies. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “pursue,” “anticipate,” and other similar expressions, among others. Any forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that data observed to date in the Phase 1b APEX study or in the ongoing PEAK and PINNACLE studies may not continue or persist, or may not be replicated in later analyses or in a larger or more diverse patient population; the risk that KSI-101 may not achieve the primary or key secondary endpoints in the PEAK or PINNACLE studies or may not do so on the anticipated timeline; the risk that cessation, modification, or delay of the PEAK or PINNACLE studies, or of Kodiak’s development of KSI-101 or any other product candidate, may occur; the risk that KSI-101 may not be successfully developed, approved, or commercialized; the risk that Kodiak’s research and development efforts and ability to advance product candidates into later stages of development may fail; adverse conditions in the general domestic and global economic markets, which may significantly impact Kodiak’s business and operations, including its clinical trial sites, as well as the business or operations of its manufacturers, contract research organizations, or other third parties with whom Kodiak conducts business; as well as the other risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Kodiak’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Kodiak’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Kodiak undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

 

 

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Axcelis Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2026

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Q2 2026 Highlights:

Revenue of $215.2 millionGAAP Gross Margin of 42.4%, and Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 42.7%GAAP Operating Margin of 9.4% and Non-GAAP Operating Margin of 14.7%GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.75, and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.06

BEVERLY, Mass., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

President and CEO Russell Low commented, “We executed well in the second quarter, delivering results that exceeded our forecasts driven by stronger system shipments and higher CS&I volume.” Low continued, “Demand in the Memory market remains robust, and we are also benefitting from positive momentum in our Power market. In General Mature, we are encouraged by improving engagement and utilization trends as customers respond to growing end-demand in data center, industrial and automotive segments. As a result, we now expect to deliver year-over-year revenue growth in 2026, with momentum carrying through to 2027. We are focused on satisfying the remaining conditions to complete our pending merger with Veeco and look forward to closing the transaction in the second half of 2026.”

Senior Vice President and Interim CFO David Ryzhik stated, “Axcelis delivered better than expected revenue and operating income in our second quarter, reflecting the attractive operating leverage in our business.” Ryzhik concluded, “With improving systems demand in our markets and continued strength in our CS&I aftermarket business, we anticipate that Axcelis’ financial performance will continue to improve over the balance of 2026.”

Results Summary

(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

Three months ended June 30,

2026

2025

Revenue

$

215,175

$

194,544

Gross margin

42.4 %

44.9 %

Operating margin

9.4 %

14.9 %

Net income

$

23,291

$

31,376

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.75

$

0.98

Non-GAAP Results

Three months ended June 30,

2026

2025

Non-GAAP gross margin

42.7 %

45.2 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

14.7 %

17.7 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$

35,972

$

38,872

Non-GAAP net income

$

32,968

$

36,013

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$

1.06

$

1.13

Business Outlook
For the third quarter ending September 30, 2026, Axcelis expects revenues of approximately $230 million, GAAP earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.76, and non-GAAP earnings per share of approximately $1.11.

Please refer to Third Quarter 2026 Outlook under the “Notes on our Non-GAAP Financial Information” section of this document for detail relating to the computation of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as well as the Safe Harbor Statement section of this document.

Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call
The Company will host a call to discuss the results for the second quarter 2026 today at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be available via webcast that can be accessed through the Investors page of Axcelis’ website at www.axcelis.com, or by registering as a participant here:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf61211144e3b4baeb4c13ba3b1f529fa
Webcast replays will be available for 30 days following the call.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results
This press release includes financial measures that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP financial measures”). These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP income tax provision, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, and reflect adjustments for the impact of share-based compensation expense, certain items related to restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments and transaction and integration costs associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments announced on October 1, 2025.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

For further information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the tables presenting reconciliations of our non-GAAP results to our GAAP results and the “Notes on Our Non-GAAP Financial Information” at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains, and the conference call will contain, forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act safe harbor provisions. These statements, which include our expectations for spending in our industry and guidance for future financial performance, are based on management’s current expectations and should be viewed with caution. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are outside the control of the Company, including that customer decisions to place orders or our product shipments may not occur when we expect, that orders may not be converted to revenue in any particular quarter, or at all, whether demand will continue for the semiconductor equipment we produce or, if not, whether we can successfully meet changing market requirements, and whether we will be able to maintain continuity of business relationships with and purchases by major customers. Increased competitive pressure on sales and pricing, increases in material and other production costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing and instability caused by changing global economic, political or financial conditions, including with respect to the imposition of tariffs on our products or components of our products, could also cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These risks and other risk factors relating to Axcelis are described more fully in the most recent Form 10-K filed by Axcelis and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Axcelis
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 45 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

CONTACTS:

Investor Relations Contact:
David Ryzhik
Senior Vice President and Interim CFO
Telephone: (978) 787-2352
Email: David.Ryzhik@axcelis.com

Press/Media Relations Contact:
Maureen Hart
Senior Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications
Telephone: (978) 787-4266
Email: Maureen.Hart@axcelis.com

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended 

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue:

Product

$

200,488

$

183,402

$

388,497

$

366,226

Services

14,687

11,142

25,634

20,881

Total revenue

215,175

194,544

414,131

387,107

Cost of revenue:

Product

106,998

95,462

212,734

189,962

Services

16,988

11,739

29,627

21,034

Total cost of revenue

123,986

107,201

242,361

210,996

Gross profit

91,189

87,343

171,770

176,111

Operating expenses:

Research and development

28,977

27,064

57,493

54,192

Sales and marketing

19,554

15,003

36,908

30,127

General and administrative

22,377

16,311

49,138

33,668

Total operating expenses

70,908

58,378

143,539

117,987

Income from operations

20,281

28,965

28,231

58,124

Other income (expense):

Interest income

4,575

5,481

9,037

11,082

Interest expense

(1,263)

(1,355)

(2,554)

(2,722)

Other, net

1,755

1,906

1,259

1,597

Total other income

5,067

6,032

7,742

9,957

Income before income taxes

25,348

34,997

35,973

68,081

Income tax provision

2,057

3,621

3,468

8,126

Net income

$

23,291

$

31,376

$

32,505

$

59,955

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.76

$

0.99

$

1.06

$

1.87

Diluted

$

0.75

$

0.98

$

1.05

$

1.87

Shares used in computing net income per share:

Basic weighted average shares of common stock

30,805

31,847

30,764

32,051

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock

31,134

31,882

31,084

32,103

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

154,996

$

145,451

Short-term investments

247,220

228,802

Accounts receivable, net

154,149

168,479

Inventories, net

338,174

329,010

Prepaid income taxes

4,863

4,658

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

80,369

66,802

Total current assets

979,771

943,202

Property, plant and equipment, net

58,022

56,146

Operating lease assets

27,568

28,927

Finance lease assets, net

13,516

14,154

Long-term restricted cash

10,633

10,627

Deferred income taxes

78,815

79,895

Long-term investments

174,829

182,396

Other assets

43,684

46,004

Total assets

$

1,386,838

$

1,361,351

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

58,807

$

42,309

Accrued compensation

20,010

34,233

Warranty

9,634

9,516

Income Taxes

2,833

11,383

Deferred revenue

81,679

65,494

Current portion of finance lease obligation

1,722

1,575

Other current liabilities

25,416

33,150

Total current liabilities

200,101

197,660

Long-term finance lease obligation

39,845

40,754

Long-term deferred revenue

36,863

43,445

Other long-term liabilities

44,208

44,815

Total liabilities

321,017

326,674

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000 shares authorized; 30,881 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 2026; 30,717 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025

31

31

Additional paid-in capital

536,152

533,309

Retained earnings

536,044

503,539

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(6,406)

(2,202)

Total stockholders’ equity

1,065,821

1,034,677

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,386,838

$

1,361,351

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

23,291

$

31,376

$

32,505

$

59,955

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

Depreciation and amortization

4,439

4,515

8,875

8,824

Stock-based compensation expense

6,425

5,421

11,324

10,324

Other

(645)

(9,335)

3,160

(11,017)

Change in other assets and liabilities, net

(15,137)

7,750

(19,352)

11,436

Net cash provided by operating activities

18,373

39,727

36,512

79,522

Cash flows from investing activities

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment and capitalized software

(3,554)

(1,985)

(5,393)

(6,945)

Other changes in investing activities, net

(2,543)

(2,628)

(11,343)

42,801

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(6,097)

(4,613)

(16,736)

35,856

Cash flows from financing activities

Repurchase of common stock

(244)

(45,337)

(244)

(63,515)

Other changes from financing activities, net

(7,608)

(1,650)

(9,005)

(3,582)

Net cash used in financing activities

(7,852)

(46,987)

(9,249)

(67,097)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(252)

1,643

(976)

1,935

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

4,172

(10,230)

9,551

50,216

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

161,457

191,510

156,078

131,064

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

165,629

$

181,280

$

165,629

$

181,280

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 

Schedule Reconciling Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

GAAP gross Profit

$

91,189

$

87,343

$

171,770

$

176,111

Restructuring1

226

Stock-based compensation

755

569

1,197

922

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

91,944

$

87,912

$

172,967

$

177,259

Non-GAAP gross margin

42.7 %

45.2 %

41.8 %

45.8 %

GAAP operating expense

$

70,908

$

58,378

$

143,539

$

117,987

Transaction and integration2

(4,827)

(15,225)

(481)

Bad debt expense

(65)

Restructuring1

29

(894)

Stock-based compensation

(5,670)

(4,852)

(10,127)

(9,402)

Non-GAAP operating expense

$

60,411

$

53,555

$

118,122

$

107,210

GAAP operating income

$

20,281

$

28,965

$

28,231

$

58,124

Transaction and integration2

4,827

15,225

481

Bad debt expense

65

Restructuring1

(29)

1,120

Stock-based compensation

6,425

5,421

11,324

10,324

Non-GAAP operating income

$

31,533

$

34,357

$

54,845

$

70,049

Non-GAAP operating margin

14.7 %

17.7 %

13.2 %

18.1 %

GAAP income tax provision

$

2,057

$

3,621

$

3,468

$

8,126

Income tax effect of non-GAAP
adjustments3 

1,575

755

3,726

1,670

Non-GAAP income tax provision

$

3,632

$

4,376

$

7,194

$

9,796

GAAP net income

$

23,291

$

31,376

$

32,505

$

59,955

Transaction and integration2

4,827

15,225

481

Bad debt expense

65

Restructuring1

(29)

1,120

Stock-based compensation

6,425

5,421

11,324

10,324

Income tax effect of non-GAAP
adjustments3 

(1,575)

(755)

(3,726)

(1,670)

Non-GAAP net income

$

32,968

$

36,013

$

55,393

$

70,210

GAAP diluted EPS

$

0.75

$

0.98

$

1.05

$

1.87

Transaction and integration2

0.16

0.49

.01

Bad debt expense

Restructuring1

0.03

Stock-based compensation

0.21

0.17

0.36

0.32

Income tax effect of non-GAAP
adjustments3 

(0.05)

(0.02)

(0.12)

(0.05)

Non-GAAP diluted EPS

$

1.06

$

1.13

$

1.78

$

2.19

Note 1:

Restructuring and other costs primarily related to early retirement programs and severance costs, due to global cost-saving initiatives.

Note 2:

Transaction and integration costs include expenses associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments, announced on October 1, 2025. Transaction and integration costs for the six months ended June 30, 2025 include $481,000 of expenses that were not reflected as a GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation line item when the Company reported second quarter 2025 results, given that they occurred prior to transaction announcement on October 1, 2025.

Note 3:

Impact of taxes from non-GAAP adjustments, uses adjusted tax rate of 14%.

Figures may not sum due to rounding.

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands, except percentages)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net Income

$

23,291

$

31,376

$

32,505

$

59,955

Other (income)/expense

(5,067)

(6,032)

(7,742)

(9,957)

Income tax provision

2,057

3,621

3,468

8,126

Depreciation & amortization

4,439

4,515

8,875

8,824

Subtotal

24,720

33,480

37,106

66,948

Transaction and integration1

4,827

15,225

481

Bad debt expense

65

Restructuring2

(29)

1,120

Stock-based compensation

6,425

5,421

11,324

10,324

Adjusted EBITDA

$

35,972

$

38,872

$

63,720

$

78,873

Adjusted EBITDA margin

16.7 %

20.0 %

15.4 %

20.4 %

Note 1:

Transaction and integration costs for the six months ended June 30, 2025 include $481,000 of expenses that were not reflected as a GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation line item when the Company reported second quarter 2025 results, given that they occurred prior to transaction announcement on October 1, 2025.

Note 2:

Restructuring and other costs primarily related to early retirement programs and severance costs, due to global cost-saving initiatives.

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Third Quarter 2026 Outlook

GAAP to Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share

Three months ended

September 30, 2026

GAAP diluted EPS

$

0.76

Transaction and Integration1

0.19

Stock-based compensation

0.21

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments2

(0.06)

Non-GAAP diluted EPS

$

1.11

Note 1:

Transaction and Integration costs include expenses associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments, announced on October 1, 2025.

Note 2:

Impact of taxes from non-GAAP adjustments, uses adjusted tax rate of 14%.

Figures may not sum due to rounding.

 

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California law now bars “the AI acted on its own” as a defense. AICtrlNet’s answer: the “person of record” as a software feature, MIT-licensed at the core.

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The question of who pays when an AI agent misbehaves stopped being hypothetical this year. California’s AB 316 bars companies that developed, modified, or used an AI system from arguing it acted autonomously. The European Union’s revised Product Liability Directive treats firms that modify or brand an AI system as its manufacturer. And insurers, using Verisk’s generative-AI exclusion forms, are writing AI incidents out of general-liability renewals. As NYU’s Haran Segram wrote in The Wall Street Journal this week, the exposure “sits on nobody’s books.”

A named human approval on every consequential AI action, with a tamper-evident audit record. Open source at the core.

Bodaty LLC’s answer has been in production since June: AICtrlNet, the open source platform for Governed AI Orchestration. Every consequential action an AI takes through AICtrlNet — a customer email, an invoice, a payment instruction — can be gated behind a named person’s approval, and every approval lands in a timestamped, tamper-evident audit record. The person of record is not a contract clause in AICtrlNet; it is how the software runs. The platform never moves money on its own.

“The 1979 IBM training rule said a computer must never make a management decision, because it can never be held accountable,” said Bobby Koritala, Bodaty’s founder and CEO, previously chief product officer at Infogix (acquired by Precisely), whose data-integrity products served many of the country’s largest banks and insurers. “That rule is becoming case law and insurance policy. Businesses don’t need braver AI. They need to answer ‘who approved that?’ in one query. We built software that makes that the default.”

AICtrlNet deploys anywhere — sovereign, air-gapped, or managed cloud — and is model-independent (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, local open-weight runtimes). The MIT-licensed Community Edition is freely available at github.com/bodaty/aictrlnet-community; Business and Enterprise tiers are commercially available. HitLai, Bodaty’s small-business product, brings the same governance to SMB operations: AI does the work, your team approves what matters.

About Bodaty LLC: Bodaty is the holding company for AICtrlNet (aictrlnet.com), HitLai (hitlai.net), and the HitLai Institute, which hosts a one-day workshop September 23 in Naperville. “Governed AI Orchestration” is a trademark of Bodaty LLC.

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