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QuickLogic Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QuickLogic® Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) (“QuickLogic” or the “Company”), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs, and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter that ended June 28, 2026.

Recent Highlights

Received a feasibility study contract to evaluate QuickLogic eFPGA IP for potential architectural licenseReceived a contract to develop and qualify new packaging for QuickLogic OTP discrete FPGAs to meet new program requirementsShipped multiple RadPro™ FPGA Dev Kits, enabling customer evaluations of its U.S.-fabricated radiation-hardened FPGADemonstrated that using its eFPGA Hard IP fabric, PQSecure’s CRYSTAL-1000C post-quantum cryptographic IP core can be efficiently implemented as a reprogrammable function within SoCsAdded as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000® Index and the small-cap Russell 2000® Index

“We see 2026 shaping up to be a very successful year for QuickLogic,” said Brian Faith, CEO of QuickLogic. “As a result, we have narrowed our full-year growth outlook to a range of 70% to 80%. With this anticipated growth, we are modeling non-GAAP profitability and cash flow positive operations for the second half of 2026.”

Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $5.5 million, an increase of 48.7% compared with the second quarter of 2025 and an increase of 8.5% compared with the first quarter of 2026.

New product revenue from continuing operations was approximately $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $1.7 million, or 59.7%, compared with the second quarter of 2025 and an increase of $0.4 million, or 8.6%, compared with the first quarter of 2026.

Mature product revenue from continuing operations was $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2026. This compares to $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 GAAP gross margin from continuing operations was 43.9% compared with 25.9% in the second quarter of 2025 and 36.5% in the first quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 non-GAAP gross margin from continuing operations was 46.8% compared with 31.0% in the second quarter of 2025 and 39.6% in the first quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 GAAP operating expenses from continuing operations were $4.1 million compared with $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $4.0 million in the first quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 non-GAAP operating expenses from continuing operations were $3.5 million compared with $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 GAAP net loss was ($0.9 million), or ($0.05) per share, compared with a net loss of ($2.7 million), or ($0.17) per share, in the second quarter of 2025, and a net loss of ($2.2 million), or ($0.13) per share, in the first quarter of 2026.

Second quarter 2026 non-GAAP net loss was ($1.1 million), or ($0.06) per share, compared with a net loss of ($1.5 million), or ($0.09) per share, in the second quarter of 2025, and a net loss of ($1.3 million), or ($0.08) per share, in the first quarter of 2026.

Conference Call

QuickLogic will hold a conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, August 11, 2026, to discuss its current financial results. The conference call will be webcast on QuickLogic’s IR Site Events Page at https://ir.quicklogic.com/ir-calendar. To join the live conference, you may dial (877) 407-0792 and international participants should dial (201) 689-8263 by 2:20 p.m. Pacific Time. No Passcode is needed to join the conference call. A recording of the call will be available approximately one hour after completion. To access the recording, please call (844) 512-2921 and reference the passcode 13761588.

The call recording, which can be accessed by phone, will be archived through August 18, 2026, and the webcast will be available for 12 months on the Company’s website.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs, and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.

QuickLogic uses its website (www.quicklogic.com), the company blog (https://www.quicklogic.com/blog/), corporate X account (@QuickLogic_Corp), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/QuickLogic), and LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/13512/) as channels of distribution of information about its products, its planned financial and other announcements, its attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences, and other matters. Such information may be deemed material information, and QuickLogic may use these channels to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Therefore, investors should monitor the Company’s website and its social media accounts in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

QuickLogic reports financial information in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or U.S. GAAP, but believes that non-GAAP financial measures are helpful in evaluating its operating results and comparing its performance to comparable companies. Accordingly, the Company excludes certain charges related to stock-based compensation, impairment charges, and restructuring costs, as well as significant non-recurring gains, in calculating non-GAAP (i) income (loss) from operations, (ii) net income (loss), (iii) net income (loss) per share, and (iv) gross margin percentage. The Company provides this non-GAAP information to enable investors to evaluate its operating results in a manner consistent with how the Company analyzes its operating results and to provide consistency and comparability with similar companies in the Company’s industry.

Management uses the non-GAAP measures, which exclude gains, losses, and other charges that are considered by management to be outside of the Company’s core operating results, internally to evaluate its operating performance against results in prior periods and its operating plans and forecasts. In addition, the non-GAAP measures are used to plan for the Company’s future periods and serve as a basis for the allocation of the Company’s resources, management of operations and the measurement of profit-dependent cash, and equity compensation paid to employees and executive officers.

Investors should note, however, that the non-GAAP financial measures used by QuickLogic may not be the same non-GAAP financial measures and may not be calculated in the same manner as that of other companies. QuickLogic does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures alone or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of U.S. GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures is included in the financial statements portion of this press release. Investors are encouraged to review the related U.S. GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures with their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future profitability, revenue growth, and cash flows, expectations regarding our future business and statements regarding the timing, milestones, and payments related to our government contracts, statements regarding expected contracts and the expected magnitude of such contracts, and statements regarding expected adoption rates and/or orders by our customers, and actual results may differ due to a variety of factors including: delays in the market acceptance of the Company’s new products; the ability to convert design opportunities into customer revenue; our ability to replace revenue from end-of-life products; the level and timing of customer design activity; the market acceptance of our customers’ products; the risk that new orders may not result in future revenue; our ability to introduce and produce new products based on advanced wafer technology on a timely basis; our ability to adequately market the low power, competitive pricing, and short time-to-market of our new products; intense competition by competitors; our ability to hire and retain qualified personnel; changes in product demand or supply; general economic conditions; political events, international trade disputes, natural disasters, and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Company’s products; and changes in tax rates and exposure to additional tax liabilities. These and other potential factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated or implied are described in more detail in the Company’s public reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the Company’s prior press releases, which are available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.quicklogic.com/ and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov/. In addition, please note that the date of this press release is August 11, 2026, and any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We are not obliged to update these statements due to latest information or future events.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

CODE: QUIK-E 

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QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 28,
2026

June 29,
2025

March 29,
2026

June 28,
2026

June 29,
2025

Revenue

$

5,482

$

3,687

$

5,051

$

10,533

$

8,012

Cost of revenue

3,075

2,733

3,209

6,284

5,181

Gross profit (loss)

2,407

954

1,842

4,249

2,831

Operating expenses:

Research and development

1,556

1,193

1,512

3,068

2,461

Selling, general and administrative

2,552

1,962

2,437

4,989

4,498

Impairment charges

—

300

—

—

300

Restructuring costs

16

21

11

27

75

Total operating expense

4,124

3,476

3,960

8,084

7,334

Operating income (loss)

(1,717)

(2,522)

(2,118)

(3,835)

(4,503)

Interest expense

(71)

(108)

(54)

(125)

(205)

Interest income and other income (expense), net

(41)

(30)

(33)

(74)

(37)

Gain on extinguishment of vendor payable

950

—

—

950

—

Income (loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes

(879)

(2,660)

(2,205)

(3,084)

(4,745)

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

3

1

(3)

—

6

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

(882)

(2,661)

(2,202)

(3,084)

(4,751)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net     
     of taxes and inclusive of $87 in restructuring
     costs for the six months ended June 29, 2025

(5)

(9)

(4)

(9)

(110)

Net income (loss)

$

(887)

$

(2,670)

$

(2,206)

$

(3,093)

$

(4,861)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations per
share:

Basic

$

(0.05)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.30)

Diluted

$

(0.05)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.30)

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$

(0.05)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.31)

Diluted

$

(0.05)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.31)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

18,110

15,884

17,463

17,788

15,677

Diluted

18,110

15,884

17,463

17,788

15,677

Note: Net income (loss) equals total comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented. Additionally, the Company notes that income taxes related to discontinued operations were immaterial in nature for the periods presented and as such, only net income (loss) from discontinued operations was reported herein.

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

June 28, 2026

December 28,
2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

18,475

$

18,840

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $0.1M as of June 28, 2026 and     
     $0 as of December 28, 2025

1,483

2,809

Contract assets

23

217

Inventories

1,014

956

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,234

1,399

Assets of business held for disposal, net

—

2

Total current assets

23,229

24,223

Property and equipment, net

17,434

18,233

Capitalized internal-use software, net

1,327

1,117

Right of use assets, net

307

464

Intangible assets, net

320

339

Inventories, non-current

8

187

Other assets

335

241

TOTAL ASSETS

$

42,960

$

44,804

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Revolving line of credit

$

5,000

$

15,000

Trade payables

2,210

2,251

Accrued liabilities

1,224

1,779

Deferred revenue

409

64

Notes payable, current

1,645

1,870

Lease liabilities, current

308

321

Total current liabilities

10,796

21,285

Long-term liabilities:

Lease liabilities, non-current

—

126

Notes payable, non-current

923

926

Total liabilities

11,719

22,337

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
     outstanding

—

—

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000 authorized; 18,316 and 17,290 shares issued
     and outstanding as of June 28, 2026 and December 28, 2025, respectively

18

17

Additional paid-in capital

358,528

346,662

Accumulated deficit

(327,305)

(324,212)

Total stockholders’ equity

31,241

22,467

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

42,960

$

44,804

 

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATIONS OF US GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 28,
2026

June 29,
2025

March 29,
2026

June 28,
2026

June 29,
2025

US GAAP operating income (loss)

$

(1,717)

$

(2,522)

$

(2,118)

$

(3,835)

$

(4,503)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:

Cost of revenue

158

189

156

314

347

Research and development

139

205

208

347

347

Selling, general and administrative

457

449

494

951

1,085

Adjustment for impairment charges

—

300

—

—

300

Adjustment for restructuring costs

16

21

11

27

75

Non-GAAP operating income (loss)

$

(947)

$

(1,358)

$

(1,249)

$

(2,196)

$

(2,349)

US GAAP net income (loss) from continuing
operations

$

(882)

$

(2,661)

$

(2,202)

$

(3,084)

$

(4,751)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:

Cost of revenue

158

189

156

314

347

Research and development

139

205

208

347

347

Selling, general and administrative

457

449

494

951

1,085

Adjustment for impairment charges

—

300

—

—

300

Adjustment for restructuring costs

16

21

11

27

75

Adjustment for significant non-recurring gains

(950)

—

—

(950)

—

Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing
operations

$

(1,062)

$

(1,497)

$

(1,333)

$

(2,395)

$

(2,597)

US GAAP net income (loss) from discontinued
operations

$

(5)

$

(9)

$

(4)

$

(9)

$

(110)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:

Research and development

—

—

—

—

(32)

Adjustment for restructuring costs

—

—

—

—

87

Non-GAAP net income (loss) from discontinued     
operations

$

(5)

$

(9)

$

(4)

$

(9)

$

(55)

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

(1,067)

$

(1,506)

$

(1,337)

$

(2,404)

$

(2,652)

US GAAP net income (loss) from continuing
operations per share, basic

$

(0.05)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.30)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

0.04

0.06

0.05

0.09

0.11

Adjustment for impairment charges

—

0.02

—

—

0.02

Adjustment for restructuring costs

—

—

—

—

—

Adjustment for significant non-recurring gains

(0.05)

—

—

(0.05)

—

Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing
operations per share, basic

$

(0.06)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.08)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

US GAAP net income (loss) from discontinued
operations per share, basic

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

(0.01)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

—

—

—

—

—

Adjustment for restructuring costs

—

—

—

—

0.01

Non-GAAP net income (loss) from discontinued
operations per share, basic

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic

$

(0.06)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.08)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

US GAAP net income (loss) from continuing
operations per share, diluted

$

(0.05)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.30)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

0.04

0.06

0.05

0.09

0.11

Adjustment for impairment charges

—

0.02

—

—

0.02

Adjustment for restructuring costs

—

—

—

—

—

Adjustment for significant non-recurring gains

(0.05)

—

—

(0.05)

—

Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing
operations per share, diluted

$

(0.06)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.08)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

US GAAP net income (loss) from discontinued
operations per share, diluted

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

(0.01)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

—

—

—

—

—

Adjustment for restructuring costs

—

—

—

—

0.01

Non-GAAP net income (loss) from discontinued
operations per share, diluted

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted

$

(0.06)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.08)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.17)

US GAAP gross margin percentage from
continuing operations

43.9

%

25.9

%

36.5

%

40.3

%

35.3

%

Adjustment for stock-based compensation included
in cost of revenue

2.9

%

5.1

%

3.1

%

3.0

%

4.4

%

Non-GAAP gross margin percentage from
continuing operations

46.8

%

31.0

%

39.6

%

43.3

%

39.7

%

 

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(Unaudited)

Percentage of Revenue

Change in Revenue

Q2 2026

Q2 2025

Q1 2026

Q2 2026 to
Q2 2025

Q2 2026 to
Q1 2026

COMPOSITION OF REVENUE     

Revenue by product: (1)

New products

85

%

79

%

85

%

60

%

9

%

Mature products

15

%

21

%

15

%

7

%

8

%

Revenue by geography:

Asia Pacific

8

%

17

%

10

%

(30)

%

(9)

%

North America

88

%

80

%

88

%

64

%

8

%

Europe

4

%

3

%

2

%

95

%

127

%

(1)

New products include all products manufactured on 180 nanometer or smaller semiconductor processes, and eFPGA IP and related professional services. Mature products include all products produced on semiconductor processes larger than 180 nanometer. Associated royalty revenues are included within their respective device’s classification. The Company notes it did not recognize revenue at the SensiML entity held for disposal during the periods presented herein.

 

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Equifax National Market Pulse Data Shows U.S. Consumer Top-Line Debt Stabilizing at $18.25 Trillion in Q2 2026 With Delinquencies Improving Across Categories

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Credit Card and Auto Debt Balance Growth Outpaces Student Loans Amid Broad Delinquency Relief

Highlights:

Total U.S. consumer debt reached $18.25 trillion in Q2 2026, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year increase primarily driven by mortgage and revolving bankcard debt.Delinquency rates showed broad improvement across automotive, bankcard, and mortgage sectors, suggesting a significant stabilization trend in consumer portfolios.

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has released its Market Pulse Second Quarter U.S. Consumer Credit Trends, which includes U.S. national consumer credit data and trends through June 2026 sourced from Equifax proprietary data. While consumer debt balances reached $18.25 trillion in June, driven by increases in mortgage and revolving consumer bank card debt, the data signaled a stabilization period for consumers with only a 0.32% increase from the first quarter of 2026. The data also highlights a consistent improvement in delinquencies in all categories.

Continued Annual Debt Growth Driven by Mortgage and Revolving Card Debt

Total U.S. consumer debt climbed to $18.25 trillion by the end of Q2 2026, a 2.1% year-over-year increase, which represented a growth of nearly $400 billion in a 12-month span. This expansion was primarily driven by mortgage debt, which accounted for roughly 74% of all consumer debt, as first mortgage and HELOC balances were up 1.9% and 12.5% year-over-year.

“We are witnessing a period where top-line consumer data suggests retail and mortgage credit is stabilizing,” said Emmaline Aliff, Advisory Leader at Equifax. “Total consumer debt only increased slightly in the second quarter of 2026, heavily anchored by first mortgages and a renewed reliance on credit cards. Although consumers accumulated seasonal credit card debt last November and December and paid the balances down in the first quarter, they took on more debt in the second quarter, though mortgage debt remains the majority of total consumer debt obligations.”

Structural Shifts in Non-Mortgage Portfolios as Auto and Card Balances Stand to Eclipse Student Loan Debt

While auto loans, student loans, and bankcards continue to dominate roughly 90% of all non-mortgage debt, the composition of this debt has fundamentally shifted over the last three years. Bankcard debt, which was around $1.02 trillion in June 2024, and has grown by 8.2% to land at $1.1 trillion in the second quarter of 2026. This growth outpaces inflation over this same time period, which was about 6.5%.

“Historically, total student loan debt balances were consistently higher than auto debt and almost twice as much as bankcard debt,” said Aliff. “The changing proportions of the non-mortgage categories reflect a macro shift, where student loan stabilization is being offset by further reliance on credit to manage the budgetary pressures of rising household and vehicle costs.”

Delinquencies Broadly Stabilized Across Consumer Portfolios as Mortgage Delinquencies Improve from May

Delinquency rates across automotive, bankcard, and unsecured personal loan portfolios all registered measurable downward trajectories on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. This broader stabilization also extended to the mortgage sector. Though first mortgage 90+ days past due (DPD) delinquencies rose 40.6% year-over-year from historic mid-2025 lows, they have improved, dropping 3.6% since May 2026, and suggesting a normalization of delinquencies and alleviation of pressure for some homeowners.

Month-Over-Month and Year-Over-Year Results

Total Consumer Debt Balances

Month

Total Consumer Debt
($T)

MoM Change (%)

YoY Change (%)

April 2026

$18.22

0.2 %

2.8 %

May 2026

$18.23

+0.0 %

2.4 %

June 2026

$18.25

0.1 %

2.1 %

First Mortgage Balances

Month

First Mortgage Balances
($B)

MoM Change (%)

YoY Change (%)

April 2026

$12,875

0.1 %

2.6 %

May 2026

$12,865

-0.1 %

2.2 %

June 2026

$12,845

-0.2 %

1.9 %

Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) Balances

Month

HELOC Balances ($B)

MoM Change (%)

YoY Change (%)

April 2026

$435.1

0.9 %

13.0 %

May 2026

$440.4

1.2 %

12.7 %

June 2026

$444.8

1.0 %

12.5 %

Auto Loan Balances

Month

Auto Loan Balances ($B)

MoM Change (%)

YoY Change (%)

April 2026

$1,605

0.4 %

2.0 %

May 2026

$1,615

0.6 %

2.3 %

June 2026

$1,626

0.7 %

2.8 %

Bankcard Balances

Month

Bankcard Balances ($B)

MoM Change %

YoY Change (%)

April 2026

$1,092.2

0.6 %

3.7 %

May 2026

$1,095.8

0.3 %

3.7 %

June 2026

$1,108.5

1.2 %

3.9 %

Student Loans Balances

Month

Student Loan Debt ($B)

MoM Change %

YoY Change (%)

April 2026

$1,298

-0.3 %

-0.9 %

May 2026

$1,292

-0.4 %

–2.0%

June 2026

$1,287

-0.4 %

-3.1 %

Equifax has been tracking U.S. National Consumer Credit Trends for more than 20 years. Monthly reports can be found on Equifax.com. These reports track originations, balances and delinquencies on U.S. consumer mortgages, auto loans and leases, student loans, bankcards and private label credit cards, and personal loans. To explore Equifax tools that deliver U.S. National Consumer Credit Trends data and key market metrics click here.

ABOUT EQUIFAX INC. 

At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com. 

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Tiffany Smith for Equifax
mediainquiries@equifax.com 

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In HelloNation, Selling a Home and Pre-Listing Repairs Explained by Real Estate Expert Bill Sahadi

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The article outlines which repairs and improvements matter most before listing a home and how sellers can avoid unnecessary costs.

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should homeowners fix before selling a home in Moore County? The answer is explored in a HelloNation article, which explains how targeted home listing preparation can improve results without unnecessary spending.

The HelloNation article explains that many sellers make the mistake of trying to fix everything before listing. While the intention is to present a perfect home, this approach often leads to overspending on upgrades that do not influence buyer decisions. Instead, the article emphasizes focusing on the areas that directly affect how a home is perceived during showings.

A key takeaway from the article is that buyers are evaluating more than just visible features. They are also forming opinions about how well the property has been maintained. Deferred maintenance, even in small forms, can create doubt. The article highlights common issues such as leaky fixtures, peeling paint, worn caulking, and sticking doors as problems that should be addressed early in the home listing preparation process.

Curb appeal is another important factor discussed in the article. First impressions begin before a buyer enters the home, and simple improvements can make a noticeable difference. The article describes how maintaining a clean lawn, trimming landscaping, and refreshing the front entry help create a sense of care and attention. For those selling a home in Moore County, this initial impression can influence how buyers view the entire property.

Inside the home, clutter is identified as a frequent issue that sellers can resolve without significant cost. The article explains that excess furniture and personal items can make spaces feel smaller and distract from the home’s features. Clearing surfaces, organizing storage areas, and reducing visual distractions allows buyers to better imagine themselves in the space. Real Estate Expert insights featured in the article reinforce that presentation often matters as much as condition.

The article also addresses flooring and paint as areas where modest updates can have a meaningful impact. Neutral paint and well-maintained flooring can make a home feel newer and more inviting. In contrast, heavily personalized colors or worn surfaces may limit buyer interest. These updates are often more effective than larger renovations when preparing for sale.

When it comes to major upgrades, the article advises sellers to rely on market data rather than assumptions. Not every renovation delivers a return equal to its cost. In some cases, the article explains, a thorough cleaning and minor updates can produce better results than an expensive remodel. Understanding what buyers expect within a specific price range is essential when deciding how much to invest before listing.

The article also discusses the value of transparency through seller disclosures and pre-listing inspections. Identifying issues in advance allows sellers to address them on their own timeline and avoid surprises during negotiations. This approach can help build buyer confidence and keep transactions on track. Real Estate Expert perspectives featured in the article highlight that preparation reduces uncertainty for both parties.

Pricing is ultimately presented as the most important factor in selling a home in Moore County. The article explains that even a well-updated home may struggle if priced incorrectly, while a properly priced home in good condition can attract strong interest. Before making decisions about repairs or upgrades, understanding the appropriate price point is critical.

The article concludes that a clean, maintained, and well-presented home consistently performs better in the market than one with unnecessary upgrades. By focusing on the details buyers notice most, sellers can improve both speed and outcome without overextending their budget.

“What Moore County Home Sellers Should Fix Before Listing Their Property” features insights from Bill Sahadi, Real Estate Expert of Southern Pines, North Carolina, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Alchemy Enters New Chapter with Expanded Leadership as the Premier Work-Integrated Learning and Internship Services Firm for Higher Education

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Leading learning design and internship placement firm expands its leadership to become the premier work-integrated learning and internship services firm for higher education

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alchemy, a unit of Nectar Learning, Inc., today announced a new chapter in its growth with the introduction of expanded leadership following the acquisition of Ease Learning, a portfolio company of Achieve Partners, and Achieve’s strategic investment in Alchemy. The announcement signals the company’s accelerated evolution into the premier tech-enabled, product-led career-connected learning and internship services firm for higher education.

“Alchemy and its predecessor companies have been leaders in designing and delivering digital learning for over 30 years. Now, it is time for a new chapter that enables us to leverage both our technology and people expertise to be the leaders in connecting learning to real work. We want the world to say YES to interns! Our new and expanded leadership team enables us to pair our internship services with our learning solutions, especially our platform, Curie, which powers organizations and higher education institutions to design and deliver relevant, career-connected, standards-compliant learning.” – Carrie O’Donnell, Founder & Chair, Alchemy

As the company shifts toward a tech-enabled, product-led ecosystem with deep expertise in AI in teaching and learning, Alchemy introduces a new executive leadership team and board directors uniquely positioned to lead this next phase of growth.

New Executive Leadership

Matt Gurney
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Gurney steps into the role of CEO, having previously served as Alchemy’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer. His extensive background in product, marketing, and general leadership at technology startups makes him the natural leader to guide Alchemy into its next chapter, as the company accelerates its AI-driven approach to career-connected learning and internship placement.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgurney/ 

Lois Harrison
Chief Operating Officer
Lois Harrison joins as Chief Operating Officer, bringing a proven track record of effective strategic operations leadership demonstrated through her tenure leading Ease Learning. Her operational expertise and strategic acumen are central to Alchemy’s expanded platform and service delivery.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-harrison-354a99b/ 

Brad Gibbs
Senior Vice President, Growth and Marketing
Brad Gibbs brings years of demonstrated success driving GTM strategy and market expansion at education technology and services companies. As SVP of Growth and Marketing, he will lead Alchemy’s national growth effort as the company scales its career-connected learning and internship offerings.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgibbs/ 

New Board Directors

Ryan Craig
Board Director
Ryan Craig is a Founder and Managing Director at Achieve Partners, as well as an investor, author, and nationally recognized commentator on higher education and workforce development. A co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, Ryan has spent his career forging new pathways from education to employment and championing the skills-based economy.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-craig-b4617a80/ 

Jeff Selingo
Board Director
Jeff Selingo is a prominent journalist, strategist, and New York Times bestselling author who has devoted more than 25 years to covering higher education and the future of work. Best known for demystifying college admissions and workforce readiness, Jeff brings unparalleled insight into the evolving landscape connecting education to careers. 

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ 

“The education-to-workforce ecosystem is shifting under demographic and societal pressures, and the gap in trained workers across fields like semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare has never been more acute. The time is right for a company that doesn’t just deliver learning experiences, but closes the distance between instruction and real work. Alchemy is purpose-built for this moment, and our new leadership team and board are exactly the right collaborators to make it happen.” – Matt Gurney, CEO, Alchemy

ABOUT ALCHEMY

Alchemy, a unit of Nectar Learning, Inc., is the premier career-connected learning and internship services firm for higher education. Alchemy helps institutions turn learning into workforce outcomes, backed by 30+ years of instructional expertise and Curie, its proprietary platform for designing and delivering career-connected learning at scale. By absorbing the operational complexity that makes quality learning difficult to scale, Alchemy closes the gap between instruction and application for institutions, and between talent development and daily execution for employers. Backed by Achieve Partners, Alchemy is accelerating its mission to connect education to meaningful workforce outcomes.

www.alchemy.works/for-employers 

MEDIA CONTACT

Alchemy  |  Stamford, CT
Kellie Pierce
kpierce@nectar.inc

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