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FY24 TCV sales growth of Evergreen//One and Evergreen//Flex offerings exceeding 100%
Q4 RPO growing 31% year-over-year

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technology and services, announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 ended February 4, 2024.

“Our data platform strategy is revolutionizing the storage industry. It helps enterprises and service providers unify fragmented data environments into a seamless, modern, and efficient system—a system performance-ready for artificial intelligence,” said Charles Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO, Pure Storage. “And this can all be done now with Flash reliability, performance and economics, even at hard disk system price levels.”

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Highlights

Q4 revenue $789.8 million, a decrease of 3% year-over-yearFull-year revenue $2.8 billion, up 3% year-over-year

Q4 subscription services revenue $328.9 million, up 24% year-over-yearFull-year subscription services revenue $1.2 billion, up 26% year-over-year

Q4 subscription annual recurring revenue (ARR) $1.4 billion, up 25% year-over-yearRemaining performance obligations (RPO) $2.3 billion, up 31% year-over-year

Q4 GAAP gross margin 72.0%; non-GAAP gross margin 73.7%Full-year GAAP gross margin 71.4%; non-GAAP gross margin 73.2%

Q4 GAAP operating income $57.4 million; non-GAAP operating income $157.8 millionFull-year GAAP operating income $53.6 million; non-GAAP operating income $458.4 million

Q4 GAAP operating margin 7.3%; non-GAAP operating margin 20.0%Full-year GAAP operating margin 1.9%; non-GAAP operating margin 16.2%

Q4 operating cash flow $244.4 million; free cash flow $200.9 millionFull-year operating cash flow $677.7 million; free cash flow $482.6 million

Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities $1.5 billion

Returned approximately $21.4 million and $135.7 million in Q4 and FY24, respectively, to stockholders through share repurchases of 0.6 million shares and 4.7 million shares, respectively.

Authorized incremental share repurchases of up to an additional $250 million under its stock repurchase program.

“We closed FY24 delivering strong RPO growth, and exceeded our revenue and operating margin guidance in Q4,” said Kevan Krysler, Chief Financial Officer, Pure Storage. “Looking to FY25, we expect double-digit revenue growth and strong growth of RPO, fueled by our highly differentiated data storage platform, and strength of our Evergreen and Portworx consumption and subscription offerings.”

Full Year Company Highlights

Strong Subscription Services Momentum: Pure Storage set a new industry standard in FY24 with eight total service level agreements (SLAs) across its Evergreen portfolio, including the first and only Paid Power & Rack commitment for Evergreen//One and Evergreen//Flex, in addition to first-of-its-kind energy efficiency and ransomware recovery guarantees.Market-Leading Platform Innovation: In FY24, Pure Storage introduced the cost-optimized E//Family with FlashBlade//E, followed by FlashArray//E, enabling customers to leverage flash storage for any workload. Additionally, Pure delivered its largest ever performance, efficiency, and security advancements with the next generation FlashArray//X and FlashArray//C, expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft with the introduction of Pure Cloud Block Store for Azure VMware Solution, and delivered the first and only native, unified block and file experience purpose-built for flash storage with the GA of File Services for FlashArray.AI Customer Impact: Among the first enterprise data storage vendors to receive the NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certification, and delivering critical validated designs with key alliance partners, Pure Storage continued to add to its 100+ customers across a wide variety of AI use cases, including self-driving cars, financial services, genomics, gaming, manufacturing, and many more.Industry Recognition and Accolades: In FY24, Pure Storage was recognized as a leader for the tenth consecutive year in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage, and the third consecutive year in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed File Systems and Object Storage. Additionally, Pure Storage was named a leader in the inaugural IDC MarketSpace: Worldwide Container Data Management 2023 Vendor Assessment.

First Quarter and FY25 Guidance

Q1 and FY25 revenue and revenue growth rates are reflective of continuing outperformance and increased momentum in Evergreen//One Storage-as-a-Service.

Q1FY25

Revenue

$680M

Revenue YoY Growth Rate

15.4 %

Non-GAAP Operating Income

$68M

Non-GAAP Operating Margin

10 %

FY25

Revenue

$3.1B

Revenue YoY Growth Rate

10.5 %

TCV Sales for Evergreen//One &
Evergreen//Flex Subscription Service
Offerings

$600M

TCV Sales for Evergreen//One &
Evergreen//Flex Subscription Service
Offerings YoY Growth Rate

Approximately 50%

Non-GAAP Operating Income

$532M

Non-GAAP Operating Margin

17 %

These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Forward Looking Statements section below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these statements. Pure has not reconciled its guidance for non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin to their most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain items that impact these measures are not within Pure’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable effort.

Share Repurchase Authorization

Pure’s audit committee has approved incremental share repurchases of up to an additional $250 million under its stock repurchase program, in addition to the $145 million remaining under the existing program authorization. The authorization allows Pure to repurchase shares of its Class A common stock opportunistically and will be funded from available working capital. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time on the open market through privately negotiated transactions, transactions structured through investment banking institutions, block purchase techniques, 10b5-1 trading plans, or a combination of the foregoing. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date, does not obligate Pure to acquire any of its common stock, and may be suspended or discontinued by the company at any time without prior notice.

Conference Call Information

Pure will host a teleconference to discuss the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 results at 2:00 pm PT today, February 28, 2024. A live audio broadcast of the conference call will be available on the Pure Storage Investor Relations website. Pure will also post its earnings presentation and prepared remarks to this website concurrent with this release.

A replay will be available following the call on the Pure Storage Investor Relations website or for two weeks at 1-800-770-2030 (or 1-647-362-9199 for international callers) with passcode 5667482.

Additionally, Pure is scheduled to participate at the following investor conferences:

KeyBanc Capital Markets Emerging Technology Summit
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET
Chief Financial Officer Kevan Krysler and Chief Technology Officer Rob Lee

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 10:15 a.m. PT / 1:15 p.m. ET
Chairman and CEO Charles Giancarlo and Chief Financial Officer Kevan Krysler

The presentations will be webcast live and archived on Pure’s Investor Relations website at investor.purestorage.com.

About Pure Storage

Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) uncomplicates data storage, forever. Pure delivers a cloud experience that empowers every organization to get the most from their data while reducing the complexity and expense of managing the infrastructure behind it. Pure’s commitment to providing true storage as-a-service gives customers the agility to meet changing data needs at speed and scale, whether they are deploying traditional workloads, modern applications, containers, or more. Pure believes it can make a significant impact in reducing data center emissions worldwide through its environmental sustainability efforts, including designing products and solutions that enable customers to reduce their carbon and energy footprint. And with the highest Net Promoter Score in the industry, Pure’s ever-expanding list of customers are among the happiest in the world. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com.

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Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage
Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed File Systems & Object Storage

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Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our products, business and operations, including but not limited to our views relating to future period financial and business results, demand for our products and subscription services, including Evergreen//One, our technology and product strategy, specifically customer priorities around sustainability, the benefits to our customers of using our products, our ability to perform during current macro conditions and expand market share, our sustainability goals and benefits, the timing and magnitude of large orders, the impact of inflation, economic or supply chain disruptions, our expectations regarding our product and technology differentiation, including the E//Family, new customer acquisition, the continued success of the Portworx technology, and other statements regarding our products, business, operations and results. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements.

Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include, among others, those risks and uncertainties included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on our Investor Relations website at investor.purestorage.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Additional information is also set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 5, 2023. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of February 28, 2024, and Pure undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.

Key Performance Metrics

Subscription ARR is a key business metric that refers to total annualized contract value of all active subscription agreements on the last day of the quarter, plus on-demand revenue for the quarter multiplied by four.

Total Contract Value (TCV) Sales, or bookings, of Pure’s Evergreen//One and Evergreen//Flex offerings is an operating metric, representing the value of orders received and/or expected to be received during the fiscal year.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, Pure uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, and free cash flow.

We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses and expenditures such as stock-based compensation expense, payments to former shareholders of acquired companies, payroll tax expense related to stock-based activities, amortization of debt issuance costs related to debt, amortization of intangible assets acquired from acquisitions, acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses, restructuring costs related to severance and termination benefits, and costs associated with the impairment and early exit of certain leased facilities that may not be indicative of our ongoing core business operating results. Pure believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when analyzing historical performance and liquidity and planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and our non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures, please see the tables captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP results of operations to the nearest comparable GAAP measures” and “Reconciliation from net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow,” included at the end of this release.

 

PURE STORAGE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, unaudited)

At the End of Fiscal

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$         702,536

$         580,854

Marketable securities

828,557

1,001,352

    Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,060 and $1,057

662,179

612,491

Inventory

42,663

50,152

Deferred commissions, current

88,712

68,617

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

173,407

161,391

Total current assets

2,498,054

2,474,857

Property and equipment, net

352,604

272,445

Operating lease right-of-use assets

129,942

158,912

Deferred commissions, non-current

215,620

177,239

Intangible assets, net

33,012

49,222

Goodwill

361,427

361,427

Restricted cash

9,595

10,544

Other assets, non-current

55,506

38,814

Total assets

$      3,655,760

$      3,543,460

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$           82,757

$           67,121

Accrued compensation and benefits

250,257

232,636

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

135,755

123,749

Operating lease liabilities, current

44,668

33,707

Deferred revenue, current

852,247

718,149

Debt, current

574,506

Total current liabilities

1,365,684

1,749,868

Long-term debt

100,000

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

123,201

142,473

Deferred revenue, non-current

742,275

667,501

Other liabilities, non-current

54,506

42,385

Total liabilities

2,385,666

2,602,227

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock and additional paid-in capital

2,749,627

2,493,799

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,782)

(15,504)

Accumulated deficit

(1,475,751)

(1,537,062)

Total stockholders’ equity

1,270,094

941,233

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$      3,655,760

$      3,543,460

 

PURE STORAGE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

Fiscal Year Ended

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue:

Product

$   460,891

$   545,108

$ 1,622,869

$ 1,792,153

Subscription services

328,914

265,099

1,207,752

961,281

Total revenue

789,805

810,207

2,830,621

2,753,434

Cost of revenue:

Product (1)

128,842

174,471

472,430

569,793

Subscription services (1)

92,459

74,419

337,000

285,995

Total cost of revenue

221,301

248,890

809,430

855,788

Gross profit

568,504

561,317

2,021,191

1,897,646

Operating expenses:

Research and development (1)

186,841

185,557

736,764

692,528

Sales and marketing (1)

248,136

246,480

945,021

883,609

General and administrative (1)

59,299

64,696

252,243

237,996

Restructuring, impairment and other (2)

16,846

33,612

Total operating expenses

511,122

496,733

1,967,640

1,814,133

Income from operations

57,382

64,584

53,551

83,513

Other income (expense), net

13,416

16,705

37,035

8,295

Income before provision for income taxes

70,798

81,289

90,586

91,808

Income tax provision

5,360

6,818

29,275

18,737

Net income

$     65,438

$     74,471

$     61,311

$     73,071

Net income per share attributable to common

   stockholders, basic

$        0.21

$        0.25

$        0.20

$        0.24

Net income per share attributable to common

   stockholders, diluted

$        0.20

$        0.22

$        0.19

$        0.23

Weighted-average shares used in computing net

   income per share attributable to common

   stockholders, basic

317,731

303,614

311,831

299,478

Weighted-average shares used in computing net

   income per share attributable to common

   stockholders, diluted

332,014

339,699

332,568

339,184

(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

Cost of revenue — product

$       2,614

$       2,791

$       9,670

$     10,245

Cost of revenue — subscription services

6,065

5,652

25,412

22,630

Research and development

41,069

41,212

167,294

161,694

Sales and marketing

18,863

17,767

74,746

72,507

General and administrative

7,573

15,081

54,305

60,541

Total stock-based compensation expense

$     76,184

$     82,503

$   331,427

$   327,617

(2) Includes expenses for severance and termination benefits related to workforce realignment and lease impairment
and abandonment charges associated with cease-use of our former corporate headquarters.

 

PURE STORAGE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, unaudited)

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

Fiscal Year Ended

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$       65,438

$        74,471

$        61,311

$        73,071

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

Depreciation and amortization

32,856

28,164

124,416

100,432

Stock-based compensation expense

76,184

82,503

331,427

327,617

Lease impairment and abandonment charges

16,766

Other

7,403

4,882

1,559

7,355

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisition:

Accounts receivable, net

(25,728)

(176,940)

(49,687)

(70,724)

Inventory

1,532

5,722

6,810

(10,619)

Deferred commissions

(39,415)

(10,724)

(58,476)

451

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(45,355)

24,584

(25,669)

(31,580)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

8,230

7,740

35,499

33,813

Accounts payable

(20,376)

(29,611)

13,468

(7,075)

Accrued compensation and other liabilities

96,074

89,823

43,317

72,084

Operating lease liabilities

(10,434)

(5,020)

(31,891)

(33,359)

Deferred revenue

98,016

137,432

208,872

305,768

Net cash provided by operating activities

244,425

233,026

677,722

767,234

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of property and equipment(1)

(43,570)

(60,229)

(195,161)

(158,139)

Acquisition, net of cash acquired

(1,989)

Purchases of marketable securities

(119,776)

(409,306)

(471,501)

(501,435)

Sales of marketable securities

6,558

6,155

59,053

6,155

Maturities of marketable securities and other

114,956

81,700

610,855

433,995

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(41,832)

(381,680)

3,246

(221,413)

Cash flows from financing activities

Net proceeds from exercise of stock options

6,866

5,647

39,770

24,778

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock
purchase plan

45,089

39,965

Proceeds from borrowings

106,890

Principal payments on borrowings and finance lease obligations

(1,617)

(1,095)

(586,199)

(257,240)

Tax withholding on equity awards

(13,402)

(3,471)

(29,984)

(19,601)

Repurchases of common stock

(21,460)

(67,504)

(135,801)

(219,068)

Net cash used in financing activities

(29,613)

(66,423)

(560,235)

(431,166)

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

172,980

(215,077)

120,733

114,655

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

539,151

806,475

591,398

476,743

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$     712,131

$      591,398

$     712,131

$      591,398

(1) Includes capitalized internal-use software costs of $3.7 million and $3.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and 2023 and $19.4 million and $13.7 million for fiscal 2024 and 2023.

 

Reconciliations of non-GAAP results of operations to the nearest comparable GAAP measures

The following table presents non-GAAP gross margins by revenue source before certain items (in thousands except percentages, unaudited):

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

2024

2023

GAAP

results

GAAP

gross

margin  (a)

Adjustment

Non-

GAAP

results

Non-

GAAP

gross

margin  (b)

GAAP

results

GAAP

gross

margin  (a)

Adjustment

Non-

GAAP

results

Non-

GAAP

gross

margin  (b)

$      2,614

(c)

$      2,791

(c)

58

(d)

37

(d)

177

(e)

292

(f)

3,306

(g)

3,306

(g)

Gross profit —

   product

$  332,049

72.0 %

$      6,155

$  338,204

73.4 %

$  370,637

68.0 %

$      6,426

$  377,063

69.2 %

$      6,065

(c)

$      5,652

(c)

276

(d)

159

(d)

985

(e)

306

(f)

16

(h)

Gross profit —

  subscription
services

$  236,455

71.9 %

$      7,326

$  243,781

74.1 %

$  190,680

71.9 %

$      6,133

$  196,813

74.2 %

$      8,679

(c)

$      8,443

(c)

334

(d)

196

(d)

1,162

(e)

598

(f)

3,306

(g)

3,306

(g)

16

(h)

Total gross
profit

$  568,504

72.0 %

$    13,481

$  581,985

73.7 %

$  561,317

69.3 %

$    12,559

$  573,876

70.8 %

(a) GAAP gross margin is defined as GAAP gross profit divided by revenue.

(b) Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as non-GAAP gross profit divided by revenue.

(c) To eliminate stock-based compensation expense.

(d) To eliminate payroll tax expense related to stock-based activities.

(e) To eliminate expenses for severance and termination benefits related to workforce realignment.

(f) To eliminate duplicate lease costs during the transition of our corporate headquarters.

(g) To eliminate amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.

(h) To eliminate payments to former shareholders of acquired company.

 

The following table presents non-GAAP gross margins by revenue source before certain items (in thousands except percentages, unaudited):

Fiscal Year Ended

2024

GAAP
results

GAAP gross
margin (a)

Adjustment

Non-

GAAP

results

Non-

GAAP

gross

margin (b)

$         9,670

(c)

415

(d)

402

(e)

177

(f)

13,224

(g)

Gross profit — product

$  1,150,439

70.9 %

$       23,888

$  1,174,327

72.4 %

$       25,412

(c)

1,424

(d)

413

(e)

985

(f)

18

(h)

Gross profit — subscription services

$     870,752

72.1 %

$       28,252

$     899,004

74.4 %

$       35,082

(c)

1,839

(d)

815

(e)

1,162

(f)

13,224

(g)

$              18

(h)

Total gross profit

$  2,021,191

71.4 %

$       52,140

$  2,073,331

73.2 %

(a) GAAP gross margin is defined as GAAP gross profit divided by revenue.

(b) Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as non-GAAP gross profit divided by revenue.

(c) To eliminate stock-based compensation expense.

(d) To eliminate payroll tax expense related to stock-based activities.

(e) To eliminate duplicate lease costs during the transition of our corporate headquarters.

(f) To eliminate expenses for severance and termination benefits related to workforce realignment.

(g) To eliminate amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.

(h) To eliminate payments to former shareholders of acquired company.

 

The following table presents certain non-GAAP consolidated results before certain items (in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages, unaudited):

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

2024

2023

GAAP

results

GAAP

operating

margin  (a)

Adjustment

Non-

GAAP

results

Non-

GAAP

operating

margin (b)

GAAP

results

GAAP

operating

margin  (a)

Adjustment

Non-

GAAP

results

Non-

GAAP

operating

margin (b)

$    76,184

(c)

$    82,503

(c)

888

(d)

2,722

(e)

1,799

(e)

3,536

(f)

3,839

(f)

5,004

(g)

18,009

(h)

Operating
income

$   57,382

7.3 %

$  100,451

$  157,833

20.0 %

$ 64,584

8.0 %

$    94,033

$  158,617

19.6 %

$    76,184

(c)

$    82,503

(c)

888

(d)

2,722

(e)

1,799

(e)

3,536

(f)

3,839

(f)

5,004

(g)

18,009

(h)

154

(i)

804

(i)

357

(j)

Net income

$   65,438

$  100,605

$  166,043

$ 74,471

$    95,194

$  169,665

Net income
per share —
diluted

$       0.20

$     0.50

$     0.22

$     0.53

Weighted-
average
shares used in
per share
calculation —
diluted

332,014

332,014

339,699

(21,884)

(k)

317,815

(a) GAAP operating margin is defined as GAAP operating income divided by revenue.

(b) Non-GAAP operating margin is defined as non-GAAP operating income divided by revenue.

(c) To eliminate stock-based compensation expense.

(d) To eliminate payments to former shareholders of acquired company.

(e) To eliminate payroll tax expense related to stock-based activities.

(f)  To eliminate amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.

(g) To eliminate duplicate lease costs during the transition of our corporate headquarters.

(h) To eliminate expenses for severance and termination benefits related to workforce realignment.

(i) To eliminate amortization expense of debt issuance costs related to our debt.

(j) To eliminate net loss from legal settlement in connection with a facility abandoned in the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

(k) To exclude the dilutive effect from convertible note due to the related capped call hedge.

 

The following table presents certain non-GAAP consolidated results before certain items (in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages, unaudited):

Fiscal Year Ended

2024

GAAP
results

GAAP
operating
margin (a)

Adjustment

Non- GAAP
results

Non- GAAP
operating
margin (b)

$     331,427

(c)

2,341

(d)

14,648

(e)

6,687

(f)

16,766

(g)

18,009

(h)

$       14,930

(i)

Operating income

$       53,551

1.9 %

$     404,808

$     458,359

16.2 %

(a) GAAP operating margin is defined as GAAP operating income divided by revenue.

(b) Non-GAAP operating margin is defined as non-GAAP operating income divided by revenue.

(c) To eliminate stock-based compensation expense.

(d) To eliminate payments to former shareholders of acquired company.

(e) To eliminate payroll tax expense related to stock-based activities.

(f) To eliminate duplicate lease costs during the transition of our corporate headquarters.

(g) To eliminate lease impairment and abandonment charges associated with cease-use of our former corporate headquarters.

(h) To eliminate expenses for severance and termination benefits related to workforce realignment.

(i) To eliminate amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.

 

Reconciliation from net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow (in thousands except percentages, unaudited):

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal

Fiscal Year Ended

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$           244,425

$             233,026

$         677,722

$         767,234

Less: purchases of property and equipment(1)

(43,570)

(60,229)

(195,161)

(158,139)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$           200,855

$             172,797

$         482,561

$         609,095

(1) Includes capitalized internal-use software costs of $3.7 million and $3.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and 2023 and $19.4 million and $13.7 million for fiscal 2024 and 2023.

 

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Breaking Boundaries: EcoFlow Unveils RIVER Gen4 and PowerRock 4000 at IFA 2026

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From a power station that fits in a backpack to grid-level power on a building site – with the OCEAN 2 and STREAM home systems alongside them at Hall 2.2, Booth 166.

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow unveiled two new products at IFA 2026 in Berlin today: the RIVER Gen4 portable power station series and the PowerRock 4000 industrial portable power station. Both are on show at Hall 2.2, Booth 166 from 4 to 8 September, alongside the OCEAN 2 three-phase home storage system and the STREAM home battery series, under the theme “Breaking Boundaries. The Future of Smart Energy Starts Now”.

Together they stretch the range in two directions at once: down into ultra-compact portable power, and out into professional work where mains electricity is missing, delayed or simply impractical.

“For most people, energy is still something you go to – a socket, a meter, a grid connection. We think it should work the other way round. Whether it’s a weekend away, a building site with no supply, or a household trying to use more of the solar it already generates, everything we’re showing at IFA is built on the same idea: power that follows the people who need it.” said Bruce Wang, Founder and CEO of EcoFlow.

RIVER Gen4: Smallest in Its Class. Outsized Performance.

A portable power station should be truly portable. EcoFlow RIVER Gen4 delivers practical, dependable energy in a smaller, lighter form – bringing the portable power station back to its essence: less to carry, more power to use.

RIVER Gen4 comes in two sizes. RIVER 260 Gen4 offers 256 Wh of capacity, 300 W of AC output and up to 600 W with X-Boost for selected devices, all at approximately 3.0 kg – built for day trips and everyday mobile use. RIVER 520 Gen4 provides 512 Wh, 500 W of AC output and up to 1000 W with X-Boost, while approximately 4.6 kg, for overnight trips, more devices and light home backup. Both models also support UPS functionality with a switchover time of under 10 ms, helping keep essential devices running during unexpected outages.

Built on EcoFlow’s new exclusive compact architecture, RIVER Gen4 reduces wasted space inside and out. At comparable capacities, RIVER 260 Gen4 is approximately 29.7 per cent smaller and 16.9 per cent lighter than RIVER 3, while RIVER 520 Gen4 is approximately 59.1 per cent smaller and 23.5 per cent lighter than RIVER 2 Max.**** Easier to pack, easier to carry, and more likely to come along, because true portability begins with a smaller footprint and lighter weight.

A smaller footprint doesn’t mean compromising on the runtime that matters. RIVER Gen4’s active idle power is approximately 30 per cent lower than the industry average,**** and optimises power delivery for devices drawing under 100 W, so more of every watt-hour reaches camping lights, routers, fans and compact refrigerators rather than being spent running the unit itself. Low idle drain and smart auto-shutdown cut further waste when connected devices stop drawing power. Even when the display reaches 0 per cent, the industry-first* Emergency Power Mode safely extends the usable discharge range, keeping essential calls, messages and navigation within reach. And under controlled storage conditions a fully charged unit retains approximately 99 per cent state of charge after a year, so it is ready whenever it is needed.

Recharging is just as fast and flexible. Driven by X-Stream 4.0 with active thermal management, RIVER 260 Gen4 reaches 80 per cent in 42 minutes and RIVER 520 Gen4 in 50 minutes. A coffee stop is enough to recover most of the battery. Beyond AC charging, one high-power 140 W bidirectional USB-C port provides an all-in-one charging solution for DC wall, solar and car charging through compatible adapters. Paired with the EcoFlow 60 W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel, RIVER Gen4 Series forms one of the smallest and lightest solar generator setups on the market,**** making off-grid power easier to pack and carry.

Ports are not sacrificed to size: RIVER 260 Gen4 carries five outputs and RIVER 520 Gen4 six, with fast charging on every USB-C port, so phones, cameras and laptops can charge together while the AC outlets run lights, a router or a portable fridge. Refrigerator Runtime Mode adapts power delivery to refrigerator loads to extend cooling time during a home outage, and operating noise stays below 30 dB under a 200 W load – quiet enough for a tent, a desk or a bedside. LFP cells and more than 40+ BMS protection features cover charging, discharging and everyday use.

PowerRock 4000: grid-level power for professional jobsites

EcoFlow PowerRock 4000 is an industrial portable power station designed for professional applications, including construction, events, film production and emergency response. It delivers 4 kW continuously and 7.2 kW for up to 100 seconds, drawing on a 3 kWh battery.

The problem it solves will be familiar to any European contractor. Temporary site power means a permit and an electrician, and a wait measured in weeks. Combustion generators are restricted in dense urban areas, unsafe indoors and out of the question below ground. PowerRock 4000 needs neither, and it travels to work instead of the work being routed back to it.

PowerRock 4000 features an industry-first* built-in residual current device, with 30 mA leakage detection and cut-off in under 300 ms, so European sites need no separate inline RCD modules. The housing is all-metal and IP65-rated, wrapped in a reinforced roll cage, and survives a 1 m drop. The net weight is 38 kg.

AC charging reaches 80 per cent in 48 minutes and a full charge in 60 minutes, while an alternator top-up turns the drive between jobs into charging time. PowerRock 4000 carries a three-year warranty and will officially launch across Europe on September 4, 2026. From November 2026, it will also be progressively rolled out through professional electrical, hardware, building materials, and tool distributors across Europe.

OCEAN 2: three-phase home storage on display

OCEAN 2, EcoFlow’s three-phase solar and storage system for homes, is also on the booth. It launched across Europe in March 2026, pulling PV generation, storage, whole-home backup and energy management into one system – and it stays compatible with the previous EcoFlow generation, so existing owners can expand rather than start again.

Five power classes are available: 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15 kW. Three independent MPP trackers handle up to 24 kW of PV input, and a start voltage of 120 V brings generation forward on awkward roof layouts. Backup is built in at 63 A for the whole house, switching over in 0 ms** with no separate backup box to install. For longer outages, the system works with ATS-capable generators and third-party inverters.

Capacity scales to twelve battery modules per inverter, available in 5 kWh and 8 kWh sizes. Both sizes support a discharge rate of up to 0.8C*****. The 8 kWh module is on display at the booth. The system is IP66-rated and built with 10 layers of battery safety protection. Installers commission it through the EcoFlow Pro App, which configures the system in around three minutes.

Running all of it is EcoFlow OASIS 3.0, which reads a household’s own energy profile and decides when to store, when to draw and when to lean on the grid. It works with more than 1,000 energy providers across Europe and uses solar forecasts accurate to up to 90 per cent, with Cloud API and Modbus available for integration. Together, OASIS 3.0 and solar storage can cut a household’s electricity costs by up to 77.6 per cent.***

OCEAN 2 is sold through the EcoFlow partner network.

STREAM Series on display

The STREAM home battery series, launched across Europe in June 2026, shares the booth with the new products. STREAM AC 5000, winner of the home&smart Innovation Award, retrofits storage to solar that is already on the roof and is built to absorb the higher feed-in power those systems produce. A qualified electrical contractor handles the installation.

From October, the series gains Local Mode. If the internet drops out, a STREAM system simply carries on: it keeps running, and the app keeps controlling it, with no cloud in the loop. There is nothing to set up and nothing to configure, which is what separates Local Mode from the Local API, a tool aimed at users who are comfortable in the technical detail.

Notes on claims

*Industry-first claims reflect EcoFlow’s assessment of comparable products available on the market at the time of publication, based on publicly available product information.

** The 0 ms switchover applies under defined conditions: compliance with local grid regulations and an open-circuit state in the public electricity grid.

*** Savings of up to 77.6 per cent are based on EcoFlow’s own calculation models and assumptions. Actual savings depend on household consumption, system configuration, electricity tariff and market.

**** Size, weight and idle power comparisons, and class positioning, are based on EcoFlow’s own measurements and on selected comparable products available on the market at the time of publication.

*****Discharge rate of up to 0.8C measured in a laboratory environment at 25 °C ambient and device temperature. At this power, discharge time is no more than 30 minutes for the OCEAN 2 LFP 8 kWh module and 20 minutes for the OCEAN 2 LFP 5 kWh module.

EcoFlow at IFA 2026

EcoFlow is exhibiting at IFA 2026 in Hall 2.2, Booth 166, at Messe Berlin from 4 to 8 September 2026. Media briefings, interviews and guided booth tours can be arranged via the contact below.

More information: https://www.ecoflow.com/de/ifa-2026

About EcoFlow

EcoFlow is a global pioneer in eco-friendly energy solutions, driving the transition toward smarter, cleaner and more independent power. Founded in 2017, EcoFlow is No. 1 in smart home energy storage solutions, empowering millions of users to take control of their energy at home and beyond. With operational headquarters in Seattle, Düsseldorf, Irvine, Tokyo and Birmingham, and a business and data center in Singapore, EcoFlow operates as a global ecosystem spanning research, operations, and manufacturing. Its innovative technologies serve over 6 million users across 140 markets and redefine how the world takes control of its energy.

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UGREEN unveils new MagFlow lineup at IFA 2026 with world’s first micro-pump liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank

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Advanced thermal management takes on heat in Qi2 25W charging

LONDON, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UGREEN will unveil its new MagFlow lineup later today at IFA 2026, led by the world’s first Qi2 25W magnetic power bank with active micro-pump liquid cooling.

Moving from 15W to Qi2 25W raises charging power nearly 70%, along with thermal demands. The lineup tackles a key challenge in wireless charging: heat. Heat buildup can trigger throttling, slow charging and affect battery health. UGREEN combines active cooling with passive heat-dissipation structures to help manage heat.

MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 25W

The flagship features UGREEN’s CryoPulse™ micro-pump liquid cooling. Widely used in high-performance systems, liquid cooling comes to a power bank for the first time. Micro-pump liquid cooling, VC copper heat-spreading foil and separated charging components help reduce heat buildup, while ThermalGuard™ adjusts power automatically and a transparent window shows coolant circulation. UGREEN testing shows iPhone 17 Pro Max peak temperature up to 10°C below a 48°C industry reference.

It supports Qi2 25W wireless charging and 45W max wired output via a built-in cable. UGREEN reports iPhone 17 Pro Max reaching 50% in 40 minutes wirelessly. ATL high-density cells with Dymondcell™2.0 protection enhance safety, while a smart display shows real-time charging status.

MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand 25W

Built for desks and bedside tables, the stand charges iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. Its TEC Active Cooling System combines a TEC module with an ultra-quiet fan rated at 15dB or below. With cooling enabled, UGREEN testing recorded the magnetic surface center at approximately 11°C.

It delivers up to 25W to iPhone and full-speed Apple Watch charging through an MFW-certified module. UGREEN reports 50% charge in 26 minutes for iPhone 17 Pro Max and 19 minutes for Apple Watch Series 11. A display shows power, temperature and cooling mode.

MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger 25W

The foldable charger measures 60 × 72 × 27mm when closed, fitting into a pocket or bag. Open, it delivers up to 25W to iPhone and 5W to AirPods simultaneously, with ThermalGuard™ regulating heat. A wider anti-slip earbuds pad simplifies placement, while cool-touch glass surface improves comfort.

The lineup goes on sale Sept. 4 across Europe. MSRP is €119.99 / £109.99 for the power bank, €139.99 / £119.99 for the 3-in-1 stand, and €49.99 / £43.99 for the 2-in-1 charger.

For the first time, UGREEN will exhibit across two halls at IFA 2026: H3.2-153 for Communication & Connectivity and H2.2-135 for Smart Home. Under its “Smarter Living Starts Here” theme, UGREEN will showcase an expanding portfolio across both categories. As an IFA 2026 Charging Partner, it will provide complimentary charging at designated rest areas.

About UGREEN

UGREEN is a leading global tech brand creating innovative products that make everyday life smarter, easier, and more connected. From smart charging and productivity to smart storage and AIoT, UGREEN designs technology around the needs of modern life.

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Wonderful Raises $550 Million Series C to Scale the AI Operating System for the Enterprise

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Funding will accelerate product development and global deployment of the Wonderful AI OS, as enterprises move from isolated AI use cases to organization-wide transformation.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wonderful, the AI OS for the enterprise, announced the closing of a $550 million Series C funding round at a $5B valuation. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from Salesforce and existing investors Index Ventures, IVP, Vine Ventures, 9Yards, and Bessemer Venture Partners.

Since its Series B in March 2026, Wonderful has expanded its operations to more than 35 markets, grown to 650 employees worldwide, and evolved its platform into a full AI operating system. Customers are now using the Wonderful AI OS to automate end-to-end workflows, build and deploy AI-native applications, and coordinate agents across every part of the enterprise. The funding will accelerate product development, expand Wonderful’s global deployment teams, and support growing enterprise demand for the AI OS.

“We’re entering a new era of enterprise transformation,” said Bar Winkler, CEO and co-founder of Wonderful. “Just as cloud platforms became the foundation of the modern enterprise, AI operating systems will become the foundation of every enterprise. Our customers are already proving that once AI reaches production in one part of the business, it quickly expands across the enterprise. Without a shared operating system, AI risks recreating the sprawl of traditional SaaS. Organizations need a shared AI foundation that compounds in value as more of the enterprise relies on it, and that’s exactly what we’re building. This funding allows us to help more enterprises make that transition.”

The Wonderful AI OS is the shared operating layer that coordinates agents, workflows, AI-native applications, enterprise context, integrations, and governed execution across the organization. It’s open, model-agnostic and compatible with existing technology stacks, allowing enterprises to adopt new models and capabilities as the industry evolves, without continually rebuilding their stack or becoming dependent on a single provider. Enterprise context, integrations, governance, and reusable capabilities accumulate over time, making every new deployment faster and better governed than the last.

The AI OS includes a suite of key products: managed workflows that automate complex end-to-end processes; productivity agents that support employees and improve decision-making; AI-native applications that complement or replace legacy software; and conversational agents that help enterprises serve and grow customers. Products can be deployed independently or combined within the same workflow, with shared governance, security, and orchestration across the platform.

“We designed the AI OS to be modular and open because enterprises shouldn’t have to replace everything they already have to become AI-native,” said Roey Lalazar, CTO and Co-founder of Wonderful. “Customers can adopt whichever parts of the platform make the most sense, integrate them with existing systems, choose the best models for each workload, and retain ownership of everything they build. That openness preserves our customers’ optionality, while keeping us accountable to stay at the frontier.”

Wonderful’s forward-deployed engineers work alongside customers to bring their first use case into production, then transfer knowledge and capability so enterprises can increasingly build, expand, and operate the platform independently. The AI OS can be deployed across any cloud environment, including on-premise, giving organizations maximum flexibility to adopt AI within their existing security and governance requirements.

“Wonderful is pursuing one of the largest opportunities in enterprise AI,” said Jeff Horing, Co-founder and Managing Director of Insight Partners. “Many companies are applying AI to individual departments or use cases. Wonderful is building the operating layer that allows enterprises to scale AI across the entire organization. We’ve watched the team execute on that vision, across dozens of markets, with highly successful early deployments to production at some of the world’s largest enterprises. We’re excited to continue supporting the company in its next phase of growth.”

About Wonderful

Wonderful helps large enterprises become AI-native, unlocking their full potential. The company offers the only AI OS purpose-built for the entire enterprise, allowing organizations to automate and improve work, modernize their tech stack, and serve and grow their customers. Forward-deployed engineering pods co-build alongside customer teams in every market, getting AI into production fast and transferring capability so enterprises can increasingly build on the platform themselves. Founded in 2025, Wonderful operates across 35+ markets around the world, works with enterprise customers across verticals, and is backed by leading investors Index Ventures, Insight Partners, IVP, Vine Ventures, 9Yards, Salesforce, and Bessemer Venture Partners. See more at www.wonderful.ai.

About Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of December 31, 2025, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 900 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has a global presence with leadership in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.

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