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LENDINGTREE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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Insurance Segment Continues Strong Rebound Driving 15% Revenue Growth

Consolidated revenue of $210.1 millionGAAP net income of $7.8 million or $0.58 per diluted shareVariable marketing margin of $70.9 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $23.5 millionAdjusted net income per share of $0.54

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE), operator of LendingTree.com, the nation’s leading online financial services marketplace, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

The company has posted a letter to shareholders on the company’s website at investors.lendingtree.com.

“Our Insurance segment generated exceptional growth in the second quarter with revenue more than doubling from the prior year period.  We expect our leading market position will result in meaningfully larger revenue generation through the remainder of this year,” said Doug Lebda, Chairman and CEO.  “Our company continues to benefit from the diversity of our business model.  As Insurance continues to grow both revenue and VMD, we are leaning into our highest margin Consumer segment to acquire more high-intent customers for our lender partners.”

Scott Peyree, President and COO, commented, “The growth in our Insurance business during the quarter well surpassed our expectations, and led us to beat the high end of our quarterly revenue guidance.  For most of the last two years, our team focused on matching the highest quality consumers searching for insurance policies with limited carrier demand.  We are now seeing the benefit of that focus.  We have been employing that same strategy in our Consumer business, improving our relationship with our network lenders by helping them close more loans with our consumers to position ourselves ahead of any future improvement in lending conditions.”

Jason Bengel, CFO, added, “I am very excited to assume CFO responsibilities at LendingTree.  Having previously served as the leader of our Finance department, as well as driving our efficiency and internal strategy initiatives, I know our team is well positioned to continue improving our balance sheet and harvesting operating leverage by operating with focus and discipline. During the quarter we were able to repurchase $161 million of our 2025 convertible notes for $152 million, capturing a $9 million discount.  The combination of cash on the balance sheet,  future free cash flow and the remaining $50M of debt available from our Apollo financing will allow us to comfortably retire these notes by maturity next year.”

Second Quarter 2024 Business Results

Home segment revenue of $32.2 million decreased 23% over second quarter 2023 and produced segment profit of $9.3 million, down 30% over the same period.Within Home, revenue from Home Equity of $22.0 million decreased 13% over prior year.Consumer segment revenue of $55.9 million declined 32% over second quarter 2023.Within Consumer, personal loans revenue of $26.9 million declined 4% over prior year.Revenue from our small business offering decreased 12% over prior year.Insurance segment revenue of $122.1 million increased 109% over second quarter 2023 and translated into segment profit of $36.4 million, up 47% over the same period.

 

LendingTree Summary Financial Metrics

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Y/Y

Three Months Ended
March 31,

Q/Q

2024

2023

% Change

2024

% Change

Total revenue

$     210.1

$    182.5

15 %

$                     167.8

25 %

Income before income taxes

$         9.4

$        0.1

— %

$                         1.6

— %

Income tax expense

$       (1.6)

$       (0.2)

— %

$                        (0.6)

— %

Net income (loss)

$         7.8

$       (0.1)

— %

$                         1.0

— %

Net income (loss) % of revenue

4 %

— %

1 %

Income (loss) per share

Basic

$       0.58

$    (0.01)

$                       0.08

Diluted

$       0.58

$    (0.01)

$                       0.08

Variable marketing margin

Total revenue

$     210.1

$    182.5

15 %

$                     167.8

25 %

Variable marketing expense (1) (2)

$   (139.2)

$  (106.0)

31 %

$                     (98.4)

41 %

Variable marketing margin (2)

$       70.9

$      76.5

(7) %

$                       69.4

2 %

Variable marketing margin % of revenue (2)

34 %

42 %

41 %

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

$       23.5

$      26.7

(12) %

$                       21.6

9 %

Adjusted EBITDA % of revenue (2)

11 %

15 %

13 %

Adjusted net income (2)

$         7.2

$      14.7

(51) %

$                         9.2

(22) %

Adjusted net income per share (2)

$       0.54

$      1.14

(53) %

$                       0.70

(23) %

(1)

Represents the portion of selling and marketing expense attributable to variable costs paid for advertising, direct marketing and related expenses.  Excludes overhead, fixed costs and personnel-related expenses. 

(2)

Variable marketing expense, variable marketing margin, variable marketing margin % of revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA % of revenue, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are non-GAAP measures. Please see “LendingTree’s Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP” and “LendingTree’s Principles of Financial Reporting” below for more information.

 

LendingTree Segment Results

(In millions)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Y/Y

Three Months Ended
March 31,

Q/Q

2024

2023

% Change

2024

% Change

Home (1)

Revenue

$       32.2

$      41.6

(23) %

$                       30.4

6 %

Segment profit

$         9.3

$      13.3

(30) %

$                         9.6

(3) %

Segment profit % of revenue

29 %

32 %

32 %

Consumer (2)

Revenue

$       55.9

$      82.5

(32) %

$                       51.5

9 %

Segment profit

$       26.9

$      40.7

(34) %

$                       27.4

(2) %

Segment profit % of revenue

48 %

49 %

53 %

Insurance (3)

Revenue

$     122.1

$      58.4

109 %

$                       85.9

42 %

Segment profit

$       36.4

$      24.8

47 %

$                       33.4

9 %

Segment profit % of revenue

30 %

42 %

39 %

Other (4)

Revenue

$          —

$          —

— %

$                           —

— %

(Loss)

$       (0.1)

$       (0.3)

67 %

$                           —

— %

Total revenue

$     210.1

$    182.5

15 %

$                     167.8

25 %

Total segment profit

$       72.5

$      78.5

(8) %

$                       70.5

3 %

     Brand marketing expense (5)

$       (1.6)

$       (2.0)

(20) %

$                        (1.1)

45 %

Variable marketing margin

$       70.9

$      76.5

(7) %

$                       69.4

2 %

Variable marketing margin % of revenue

34 %

42 %

41 %

(1)

The Home segment includes the following products: purchase mortgage, refinance mortgage, and home equity loans.

(2)

The Consumer segment includes the following products: credit cards, personal loans, small business loans, student loans, auto loans, deposit accounts and debt settlement. We ceased offering credit repair with the closing of Ovation at the end of Q2 2023.

(3)

The Insurance segment consists of insurance quote products and sales of insurance policies.

(4)

The Other category primarily includes marketing revenue and related expenses not allocated to a specific segment.

(5)

Brand marketing expense represents the portion of selling and marketing expense attributable to variable costs paid for advertising, direct marketing and related expenses that are not assignable to the segments’ products. This measure excludes overhead, fixed costs and personnel-related expenses.

Financial Outlook*

Today we are updating our outlook for full-year 2024 and introducing our outlook for the third quarter.

Full-year 2024:

Revenue of $830 – $870 million compared to the prior range of $690 – $720 millionVariable Marketing Margin of $280 – $300 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $85 – $95 million

Third-quarter 2024:

Revenue: $230 – $260 millionVariable Marketing Margin: $73 – $80 millionAdjusted EBITDA: $23 – $27 million

*LendingTree is not able to provide a reconciliation of projected variable marketing margin or adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable expected GAAP results due to the unknown effect, timing and potential significance of the effects of legal matters and tax considerations. Expenses associated with legal matters and tax considerations have in the past, and may in the future, significantly affect GAAP results in a particular period.   

Quarterly Conference Call

A conference call to discuss LendingTree’s second quarter 2024 financial results will be webcast live today, July 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The live audiocast is open to the public and will be available on LendingTree’s investor relations website at investors.lendingtree.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on the website.

LENDINGTREE’S RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP

Variable Marketing Expense

Below is a reconciliation of selling and marketing expense, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to variable marketing expense. See “LendingTree’s Principles of Financial Reporting” for further discussion of the Company’s use of this non-GAAP measure.

Three Months Ended

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2023

(in thousands)

Selling and marketing expense

$      148,387

$      108,176

$      116,065

Non-variable selling and marketing expense (1)

(9,140)

(9,855)

(10,107)

Variable marketing expense

$      139,247

$        98,321

$      105,958

(1)

Represents the portion of selling and marketing expense not attributable to variable costs paid for advertising, direct marketing and related expenses. Includes overhead, fixed costs and personnel-related expenses.

LENDINGTREE’S RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP

Variable Marketing Margin

Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable table GAAP measure, to variable marketing margin and net income (loss) % of revenue to variable marketing margin % of revenue. See “LendingTree’s Principles of Financial Reporting” for further discussion of the Company’s use of these non-GAAP measures.

Three Months Ended

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2023

(in thousands, except percentages)

Net income (loss)

$          7,752

$          1,016

$          (115)

Net income (loss) % of revenue

4 %

1 %

— %

Adjustments to reconcile to variable marketing margin:

Cost of revenue

8,411

8,545

9,302

Non-variable selling and marketing expense (1)

9,140

9,855

10,107

General and administrative expense

27,118

25,796

29,160

Product development

10,374

11,857

10,601

Depreciation

4,601

4,667

4,684

Amortization of intangibles

1,467

1,489

1,982

Restructuring and severance

202

23

3,558

Litigation settlements and contingencies

(7)

36

488

Interest expense (income), net

1,201

6,638

6,940

Other income

(1,052)

(1,034)

(439)

Income tax expense

1,686

559

227

Variable marketing margin

$        70,893

$        69,447

$        76,495

Variable marketing margin % of revenue

34 %

41 %

42 %

(1)

Represents the portion of selling and marketing expense not attributable to variable costs paid for advertising, direct marketing and related expenses. Includes overhead, fixed costs and personnel-related expenses.

LENDINGTREE’S RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP

Adjusted EBITDA

Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable table GAAP measure, to adjusted EBITDA and net income (loss) % of revenue to adjusted EBITDA % of revenue. See “LendingTree’s Principles of Financial Reporting” for further discussion of the Company’s use of these non-GAAP measures.

Three Months Ended

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2023

(in thousands, except percentages)

Net income (loss)

$          7,752

$          1,016

$          (115)

Net income (loss) % of revenue

4 %

1 %

— %

Adjustments to reconcile to adjusted EBITDA:

Amortization of intangibles

1,467

1,489

1,982

Depreciation

4,601

4,667

4,684

Restructuring and severance

202

23

3,558

Loss on impairments and disposal of assets

413

368

140

Loss on impairment of investments

—

—

1,440

Non-cash compensation

7,437

7,789

9,204

Acquisition expense

—

—

4

Litigation settlements and contingencies

(7)

36

488

Interest expense (income), net

1,201

6,638

6,940

Dividend income

(1,225)

(1,034)

(1,879)

Income tax expense

1,686

559

227

Adjusted EBITDA

$        23,527

$        21,551

$        26,673

Adjusted EBITDA % of revenue

11 %

13 %

15 %

LENDINGTREE’S RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP

Adjusted Net Income

Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable table GAAP measure, to adjusted net income and net income (loss) per diluted share to adjusted net income per share. See “LendingTree’s Principles of Financial Reporting” for further discussion of the Company’s use of these non-GAAP measures.

Three Months Ended

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2023

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income (loss)

$          7,752

$          1,016

$          (115)

Adjustments to reconcile to adjusted net income:

Restructuring and severance

202

23

3,558

Loss on impairments and disposal of assets

413

368

140

Loss on impairment of investments

—

—

1,440

Non-cash compensation

7,437

7,789

9,204

Acquisition expense

—

—

4

Litigation settlements and contingencies

(7)

36

488

Gain on extinguishment of debt

(8,619)

—

—

Adjusted net income

$          7,178

$          9,232

$        14,719

Net income (loss) per diluted share

$            0.58

$            0.08

$         (0.01)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to adjusted net income

(0.04)

0.62

1.15

Adjustments to reconcile effect of dilutive securities

—

—

—

Adjusted net income per share

$            0.54

$            0.70

$            1.14

Adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding

13,407

13,276

12,928

Effect of dilutive securities

—

—

13

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

13,407

13,276

12,915

Effect of dilutive securities

150

176

—

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

13,257

13,100

12,915

LENDINGTREE’S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING

LendingTree reports the following non-GAAP measures as supplemental to GAAP:

Variable marketing expenseVariable marketing marginVariable marketing margin % of revenueEarnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, as adjusted for certain items discussed below (“Adjusted EBITDA”)Adjusted EBITDA % of revenueAdjusted net incomeAdjusted net income per share

Variable marketing expense, variable marketing margin and variable marketing margin % of revenue are related measures of the effectiveness of the Company’s marketing efforts. Variable marketing margin is a measure of the efficiency of the Company’s operating model, measuring revenue after subtracting variable marketing expense. Variable marketing expense represents the portion of selling and marketing expense attributable to variable costs paid for advertising, direct marketing, and related expenses, and excludes overhead, fixed costs, and personnel related expenses.  The Company’s operating model is highly sensitive to the amount and efficiency of variable marketing expenditures, and the Company’s proprietary systems are able to make rapidly changing decisions concerning the deployment of variable marketing expenditures (primarily but not exclusively online and mobile advertising placement) based on proprietary and sophisticated analytics.

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA % of revenue are primary metrics by which LendingTree evaluates the operating performance of its businesses, on which its marketing expenditures and internal budgets are based and, in the case of adjusted EBITDA, by which management and many employees are compensated in most years.

Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share supplement GAAP net income and GAAP net income per diluted share by enabling investors to make period to period comparisons of those components of the most directly comparable GAAP measures that management believes better reflect the underlying financial performance of the Company’s business operations during particular financial reporting periods. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share exclude certain amounts, such as non-cash compensation, non-cash asset impairment charges, gain/loss on disposal of assets, gain/loss on investments, restructuring and severance, litigation settlements and contingencies, acquisition and disposition income or expenses including with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration, gain/loss on extinguishment of debt, contributions to the LendingTree Foundation, one-time items which are recognized and recorded under GAAP in particular periods but which might be viewed as not necessarily coinciding with the underlying business operations for the periods in which they are so recognized and recorded, the effects to income taxes of the aforementioned adjustments, any excess tax benefit or expense associated with stock-based compensation recorded in net income in conjunction with FASB pronouncement ASU 2016-09, and income tax (benefit) expense from a full valuation allowance. LendingTree believes that adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share are useful financial indicators that provide a different view of the financial performance of the Company than adjusted EBITDA (the primary metric by which LendingTree evaluates the operating performance of its businesses) and the GAAP measures of net income and GAAP net income per diluted share.

These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. LendingTree provides and encourages investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures set forth above.

Definition of LendingTree’s Non-GAAP Measures

Variable marketing margin is defined as revenue less variable marketing expense. Variable marketing expense is defined as the expense attributable to variable costs paid for advertising, direct marketing and related expenses, and excluding overhead, fixed costs and personnel-related expenses. The majority of these variable advertising costs are expressly intended to drive traffic to our websites and these variable advertising costs are included in selling and marketing expense on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and consolidated income.

EBITDA is defined as net income from continuing operations excluding interest, income taxes, amortization of intangibles and depreciation.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) non-cash impairment charges, (3) gain/loss on disposal of assets, (4) gain/loss on investments, (5) restructuring and severance expenses, (6) litigation settlements and contingencies, (7) acquisitions and dispositions income or expense (including with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration), (8) contributions to the LendingTree Foundation (9) dividend income, and (10) one-time items.

Adjusted net income is defined as net income (loss) excluding (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) non-cash impairment charges, (3) gain/loss on disposal of assets, (4) gain/loss on investments, (5) restructuring and severance expenses, (6) litigation settlements and contingencies, (7) acquisitions and dispositions income or expense (including with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration), (8) gain/loss on extinguishment of debt, (9) contributions to the LendingTree Foundation, (10) one-time items, (11) the effects to income taxes of the aforementioned adjustments, (12) any excess tax benefit or expense associated with stock-based compensation recorded in net income in conjunction with FASB pronouncement ASU 2016-09, and (13) income tax (benefit) expense from a full valuation allowance.

Adjusted net income per share is defined as adjusted net income divided by the adjusted weighted average diluted shares outstanding. For periods which the Company reports GAAP loss from continuing operations, the effects of potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of net loss per diluted share from continuing operations because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. In periods where the Company reports GAAP loss from continuing operations but reports positive non-GAAP adjusted net income, the effects of potentially dilutive securities are included in the denominator for calculating adjusted net income per share if their inclusion would be dilutive.

LendingTree endeavors to compensate for the limitations of these non-GAAP measures by also providing the comparable GAAP measures with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

One-Time Items

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income are adjusted for one-time items, if applicable. Items are considered one-time in nature if they are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, and have not occurred in the past two years or are not expected to recur in the next two years, in accordance with SEC rules. For the periods presented in this report, there are no adjustments for one-time items.

Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From LendingTree’s Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income

Non-cash compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants of restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. These expenses are not paid in cash and LendingTree includes the related shares in its calculations of fully diluted shares outstanding. Upon settlement of restricted stock units, exercise of certain stock options or vesting of restricted stock awards, the awards may be settled on a net basis, with LendingTree remitting the required tax withholding amounts from its current funds. Cash expenditures for employer payroll taxes on non-cash compensation are included within adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income.

Amortization of intangibles are non-cash expenses relating primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the intangible assets of the acquired company, such as purchase agreements, technology and customer relationships, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives.  Amortization of intangibles are only excluded from adjusted EBITDA.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The matters contained in the discussion above may be considered to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations or anticipations of LendingTree and members of our management team. Factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the following: adverse conditions in the primary and secondary mortgage markets and in the economy, particularly interest rates and inflation; default rates on loans, particularly unsecured loans; demand by investors for unsecured personal loans; the effect of such demand on interest rates for personal loans and consumer demand for personal loans; seasonality of results; potential liabilities to secondary market purchasers; changes in the Company’s relationships with network partners, including dependence on certain key network partners; breaches of network security or the misappropriation or misuse of personal consumer information; failure to provide competitive service; failure to maintain brand recognition; ability to attract and retain consumers in a cost-effective manner; the effects of potential acquisitions of other businesses, including the ability to integrate them successfully with LendingTree’s existing operations; accounting rules related to excess tax benefits or expenses on stock-based compensation that could materially affect earnings in future periods; ability to develop new products and services and enhance existing ones; competition; effects of changing laws, rules or regulations on our business model; allegations of failure to comply with existing or changing laws, rules or regulations, or to obtain and maintain required licenses; failure of network partners or other affiliated parties to comply with regulatory requirements; failure to maintain the integrity of systems and infrastructure; liabilities as a result of privacy regulations; failure to adequately protect intellectual property rights or allegations of infringement of intellectual property rights; and changes in management. These and additional factors to be considered are set forth under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. LendingTree undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results or expectations.

About LendingTree, Inc.

LendingTree, Inc. is the parent of LendingTree, LLC and several companies owned by LendingTree, LLC (collectively, “LendingTree” or the “Company”).

LendingTree is one of the nation’s largest, most experienced online financial platforms, created to give consumers the power to win financially.  LendingTree provides customers with access to the best offers on loans, credit cards, insurance and more through its network of approximately 400 financial partners.  Since its founding, LendingTree has helped millions of customers obtain financing, save money, and improve their financial and credit health in their personal journeys. With a portfolio of innovative products and tools and personalized financial recommendations, LendingTree helps customers achieve everyday financial wins.

LendingTree, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please visit www.lendingtree.com. 

Investor Relations Contact:
investors@lendingtree.com

Media Contact:
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Infotainment and communication system to hold the largest share in the automotive ECU market during the forecast period.

Infotainment and communication systems are expected to hold the largest share in the automotive ECU market during the forecast period as OEMs shift cockpit electronics from dedicated infotainment controllers to high-performance, software-defined platforms integrating AI, connectivity, navigation, applications, and vehicle functions. The rising use of AI-enabled voice interfaces, app ecosystems, continuous OTA updates, and cloud-connected services is increasing the compute and software content of infotainment ECUs, while the need to process high-bandwidth data from cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, GNSS, and vehicle networks is pushing OEMs toward more integrated communication architectures. For instance, in April 2026, Hyundai Motor Group introduced Pleos Connect, combining AI-based Gleo, navigation, an open app ecosystem, and continuous OTA updates, with a target deployment of approximately 20 million vehicles by 2030. Further, in May 2026, GM introduced its integrated Connectivity Hub Module (CHM), consolidating cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, UWB, and GNSS connectivity while supporting high-bandwidth infotainment and OTA functions, indicating a move away from conventional TCU architectures. These developments are driving the segment toward centralized cockpit compute, integrated connectivity modules, AI acceleration, and software-upgradable architectures, increasing the value of infotainment and communication ECUs relative to conventional function-specific controllers.

North America is estimated to hold a significant share of the automotive ECU market during the forecast period.

North America is estimated to hold a significant share of the automotive ECU market during the forecast period. The region is seeing a structural shift toward centralized and zonal E/E architectures, with major OEMs redesigning ECU configurations to support higher computing loads, faster networking, and software-defined functions. For instance, in April 2026, Ford Motor Company (US) highlighted its Universal EV platform’s fully zonal architecture, which consolidates vehicle functions into fewer modules and uses higher-speed Ethernet for distributed edge computing. In May 2026, General Motors (US) also introduced its integrated Connectivity Hub Module (CHM), which combines multiple wireless interfaces and connectivity electronics to support its next-generation software-defined architecture and reduce wiring complexity. GM is also developing a centralized computing platform scheduled for 2028 that consolidates dozens of ECUs and connects propulsion, steering, braking, safety, and infotainment through a high-speed Ethernet backbone across both ICE and electric vehicles. Similarly, increasing deployment of ADAS and automated-driving functions is raising demand for high-performance ECUs capable of real-time sensor processing, vehicle control, and OTA software updates. The US regulatory push for mandatory advanced safety functions is expected to further support ECU demand, with NHTSA’s FMVSS 127 requiring automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB on new light vehicles from September 2029, encouraging wider deployment of sensor-based electronic control systems. These developments are shifting regional ECU demand from conventional function-specific controllers toward higher-value central compute, zonal controllers, gateways, and integrated connectivity platforms.

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Top Companies in Automotive ECU Market:

The Top Companies in Automotive ECU Market are Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), Aptiv (Ireland), and Aumovio SE (Germany).

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SunTec India Introduces AI-Accelerated Digital Engineering, Integrating AI Across the Software Development Lifecycle

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Embedding AI across every stage—ideation, coding, testing, and deployment to help enterprises build and scale software faster while maintaining human rigor.

NEW DELHI, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SunTec India today announced the expansion of its Digital Engineering capabilities with AI-accelerated software development workflows. By embedding AI into every phase of the development cycle, from architecture to automated QA and deployment, the company expedites time-to-market without compromising code quality, security, or domain-specific logic.

Software Built to Last: Engineering at AI Speed, Quality at Human Standards.

While modern AI coding agents accelerate syntax writing, enterprise software engineering still demands strategic design, contextual understanding, and strict governance. Many agencies, hence, end up creating code that is standards-blind and compromises long-term architectural integrity.

But SunTec India’s AI-accelerated approach is fundamentally different. It is designed to utilize AI as a multiplier across the entire SDLC while keeping engineers firmly at the wheel. By automating repetitive engineering tasks, predictive bug analysis, refactoring, and test-case generation, their developers free up the bandwidth to focus on software integrity, security compliance, and user experience.

What their AI-Accelerated SDLC Delivers:

Intelligent Development: AI-first development with real-time code generation, refactoring, and security vulnerability scanning.Automated QA & Testing: Dynamic QA and testing with creation and execution of edge cases, minimizing post-deployment bugs.Optimized DevOps Pipeline: Automated build validation, predictive infrastructure monitoring, and seamless CI/CD integration.Human-in-the-Loop Governance: Enterprise-grade security protocols, architectural oversight, and subject-matter-expert code reviews before production deployment.

“We are not using AI to replace our software engineers; we’re using it to amplify them. By combining 25 years of engineering discipline with modern AI tooling, we give clients the best of both worlds; pairing the speed of AI with the security, precision, and contextual accuracy enterprises demand.” — Murli Pawar, VP of Technology, SunTec India 

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SunTec India’s AI-accelerated digital engineering services are available globally. Organizations looking to build a new product or modernize an old one can schedule a strategy session at info@suntecindia.com.

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SunTec India is an AI-enabled IT and Digital Services provider founded in 1999 and headquartered in New Delhi. Its 1,500+ professionals serve 8,500+ clients across 50 countries, spanning data services, eCommerce, digital engineering, ePublishing, and media handling. Gartner-recognized. CMMI Level 3 and ISO certified.

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Thermoplastic Polyimide Market worth $0.86 billion in 2032 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Thermoplastic Polyimide Market projected to grow from USD 0.56 billion in 2026 to USD 0.86 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period.

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Thermoplastic Polyimide Market Size & Forecast:

Market Size Available for Years: 2022-20322026 Market Size: 0.56 billion2032 Projected Market Size: 0.86 billionCAGR (2026-2032): 7.4%

Thermoplastic Polyimide Market Trends & Insights:

The industry is driven by the increasing growth of data creation and cloud computing. With more businesses being set up on cloud services and newer technologies like AI and big data, the processing load and heat generation of data centers increase, and they need proper cooling to operate at their best.Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global thermoplastic polyimide market in 2025, at 35%, and is projected to register a CAGR of 8.3% between 2026 and 2032.By product type, the unfilled thermoplastic polyimide segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.By form, the resin segment is projected to reach the largest market size by 2032, registering a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period.By end-use industry, the electrical and electronics segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% through 2032.By processing technique, the injection molding segment is projected to have the largest market share.Mitsui Chemicals, SABIC, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. were identified as some of the star players in the thermoplastic polyimide market (global), given their strong market share and product footprint.

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The industry is driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, high-temperature materials in aerospace and defense applications. As demand grows for lightweight, high-temperature materials in aerospace and defense applications, thermoplastic polyimide is gaining adoption in components exposed to demanding thermal and mechanical conditions. Growing automotive and industrial applications are also increasing the need for materials that provide high-temperature performance, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and wear resistance while enabling efficient processing.

The electrical & electronics segment, by end-use industry, is projected to hold the largest share in the thermoplastic polyimide market.

The electrical & electronics segment is projected to hold the largest share of the thermoplastic polyimide industry. Demand is supported by the increasing need for high-temperature, dimensionally stable, and electrically reliable materials. Thermoplastic polyimide is used in applications such as connectors, sockets, wire and cable components, optical components, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and other precision electronic components. The growing complexity and performance requirements of electronic and electrical components are further driving the adoption of thermoplastic polyimide in applications exposed to demanding thermal and mechanical conditions. As the electrical and electronics industry continues to expand, demand for high-performance thermoplastic polyimide materials is expected to remain strong.

Resin, by form, is expected to account for the largest market share.

The resin segment, by form, is projected to account for the largest share of the thermoplastic polyimide market. This dominance is supported by the broad use of thermoplastic polyimide resin in injection molding and extrusion to produce complex and high-precision components. The material’s high-temperature performance, dimensional stability, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and wear properties support applications across automotive, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense, and electrical and electronics industries. Thermoplastic polyimide resin is used in components such as bearings, seal rings, thrust washers, oil seals, impellers, wire coatings, films, and precision electronic components. Its ability to maintain performance under elevated temperatures while enabling efficient thermoplastic processing is expected to support continued demand for resin-form thermoplastic polyimide during the forecast period.

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Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the thermoplastic polyimide market.

Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the thermoplastic polyimide market, supported by expanding electrical and electronics, automotive, and advanced manufacturing activities across the region. Increasing investments in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, automotive production, and high-value industrial applications are strengthening demand for high-performance materials. The region also has an established presence of thermoplastic polyimide suppliers and expanding manufacturing capabilities, particularly across China, Japan, and South Korea. These factors, together with increasing adoption of lightweight and high-temperature materials, are expected to support rapid growth of the thermoplastic polyimide market in Asia Pacific.

Key Players

Leading players in the thermoplastic polyimide companies are including Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Sabic (Saudi Arabia), Solver Polyimide (China), Huntsman (US), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (Japan), Jiangsu Junhua Hpp Co., Ltd. (China), Changzhou Sunchem New Material Co., Ltd. (China), Wanhua Chemical (China), Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Arkema (France), Evonik (Germany), Allstar Material (China), Jiangsu Qingquan Chemical Co., Ltd. (China), and Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd. (China).

Investment Funding

The thermoplastic polyimide market is seeing increasing investment and financing activity among companies in the market and the broader high-performance materials ecosystem. In 2025, Arkema completed EUR 400 million (approximately USD 464.9 million) undated hybrid bond issuance to diversify its financing resources and mainly refinance an existing hybrid bond. The financing activity reflects continued capital access among major specialty materials companies and supports their broader financial capacity for business development and technology investments. Leading thermoplastic polyimide producers are also expanding their product portfolios and application capabilities to address demand for high-performance materials.

Revenue Shift

The thermoplastic polyimide market is witnessing a gradual shift toward higher value and more specialized applications. Mitsui Chemicals states that the application range of AURUM thermoplastic polyimide is expanding across electrical and electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automotive and transportation parts, industrial machinery, films, and aerospace applications. SABIC has also introduced new EXTEM thermoplastic polyimide grades for emerging optical interconnect applications. Wanhua Chemical has developed thermoplastic polyimide products and production capabilities as part of its specialty engineering materials portfolio, indicating increasing participation from Chinese manufacturers in the thermoplastic polyimide market. These developments indicate growing use of thermoplastic polyimide in applications that require high-temperature performance, dimensional stability, electrical properties, and precision processing.

Company Revenue Share Details

The combined market share of the top five players is estimated at approximately 60–70%, indicating a consolidated market. This level of concentration suggests that although leading vendors maintain strong market positions through diversified product portfolios and technological innovation, no single company has established dominant control, leaving ample opportunities for competition and future consolidation. The top five companies include Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., SABIC, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc, Wanhua Chemical, and Kingfa Sci. & Tech. The presence of established specialty chemical manufacturers alongside engineering plastics producers reflects the evolving competitive landscape. As demand increases across electrical and electronics, automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other applications, companies are expected to strengthen their positions through product innovation, strategic partnerships, geographic expansion, and acquisitions.

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