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HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2024.

“UCT’s third quarter results came in above expectations driven by broader equipment demand for AI infrastructure build out and sustained domestic China market spending,” said Jim Scholhamer, CEO. “The rationale for significant long-term investment in WFE remains strong. UCT’s vertical integration capabilities and strategic manufacturing network provide a competitive edge, and should enable us to increase share as demand expands.”

Third Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $540.4 million. Products contributed $479.0 million and Services added $61.4 million. Total gross margin was 17.3%, operating margin was 4.7%, and net loss was $(2.3) million or $(0.05) per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $516.1 million, gross margin of 17.1%, operating margin of 4.4%, and net income of $19.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share, in the prior quarter.

Third Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 17.8%, operating margin was 7.3%, and net income was $15.9 million or $0.35 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 17.7%, operating margin of 6.9%, and net income of $14.4 million or $0.32 per diluted share in the prior quarter.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $535 million to $585 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.06 and $0.26 and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.34 and $0.54.

Conference Call
The conference call and webcast will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 34185#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.  

Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.

The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, acquisition activity costs, fair value adjustments, debt refinancing costs, legal-related costs and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.

A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.

Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com

 

 ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

Revenues:

Product

$             479.0

$             380.9

$          1,350.2

$          1,112.0

Services

61.4

54.1

184.1

177.8

Total revenues

540.4

435.0

1,534.3

1,289.8

Cost of revenues:

Product

403.3

329.3

1,141.2

955.5

Services

43.7

40.5

128.6

128.0

Total cost revenues

447.0

369.8

1,269.8

1,083.5

Gross margin

93.4

65.2

264.5

206.3

Operating expenses:

Research and development

7.1

7.4

21.2

21.7

Sales and marketing

14.4

12.8

42.9

38.6

General and administrative

46.7

39.3

135.1

115.3

Total operating expenses

68.2

59.5

199.2

175.6

Income from operations

25.2

5.7

65.3

30.7

Interest income

1.1

1.2

3.9

2.5

Interest expense

(12.0)

(12.3)

(35.8)

(35.9)

Other income (expense), net

(4.1)

(2.1)

9.3

(0.8)

Income before provision for income taxes

10.2

(7.5)

42.7

(3.5)

Provision for income taxes

9.9

5.3

28.2

17.1

Net income (loss)

0.3

(12.8)

14.5

(20.6)

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

2.6

1.7

7.1

6.7

Net income (loss) attributable to UCT

$               (2.3)

$             (14.5)

$                7.4

$             (27.3)

Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common  stockholders:

Basic

$             (0.05)

$             (0.32)

$              0.16

$             (0.61)

Diluted

$             (0.05)

$             (0.32)

$              0.16

$             (0.61)

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:

Basic

45.0

44.8

44.8

44.8

Diluted

45.0

44.8

45.4

44.8

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in millions)

September 27,

2024

December 29,

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$             318.2

$            307.0

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses

228.1

180.8

Inventories

402.6

374.5

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

36.9

30.9

Total current assets

985.8

893.2

Property, plant and equipment, net

327.7

328.3

Goodwill

265.3

265.2

Intangible assets, net

192.4

215.3

Deferred tax assets, net

3.6

3.1

Operating lease right-of-use assets

162.2

151.7

Other non-current assets

10.5

10.9

Total assets

$           1,947.5

$         1,867.7

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Bank borrowings

$               16.4

$             17.6

Accounts payable

233.2

192.9

Accrued compensation and related benefits

47.9

47.7

Operating lease liabilities

19.0

18.1

Other current liabilities

42.3

33.7

Total current liabilities

358.8

310.0

Bank borrowings, net of current portion

475.8

461.2

Deferred tax liabilities

18.9

19.0

Operating lease liabilities

155.6

143.0

Other liabilities

16.0

37.3

Total liabilities

1,025.1

970.5

Equity:

UCT stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

507.7

496.6

Retained earnings

354.1

346.7

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3.9)

(4.4)

Total UCT stockholders’ equity

857.9

838.9

Noncontrolling interests

64.5

58.3

Total equity

922.4

897.2

Total liabilities and equity

$           1,947.5

$         1,867.7

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; in millions)

Nine Months Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$                14.5

$               (20.6)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

34.1

27.9

Amortization of intangible assets

22.9

16.9

Stock-based compensation

12.7

8.7

Amortization of debt issuance costs

2.4

2.9

Change in the fair value of financial instruments

(21.7)

(0.3)

Deferred income taxes

(1.2)

0.1

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

1.2

(1.1)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(47.3)

83.2

Inventories

(28.1)

65.6

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(2.9)

7.5

Other non-current assets

0.6

0.8

Accounts payable

46.1

(61.2)

Accrued compensation and related benefits

0.2

(11.8)

Income taxes payable

1.4

(8.9)

Operating lease assets and liabilities

8.1

(3.7)

Other liabilities

4.9

(5.4)

Net cash provided by operating activities

47.9

100.6

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(46.2)

(59.2)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

2.3

Net cash used in investing activities

(46.2)

(56.9)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from bank borrowings

67.7

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

0.9

Extinguishment of debt

(44.2)

Principal payments on bank borrowings

(10.1)

(34.7)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(2.5)

(0.3)

Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units

(2.5)

(2.2)

Payments of dividends to a joint venture shareholder

(0.5)

(0.1)

Repurchase of shares

(23.7)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

8.8

(61.0)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

0.7

0.5

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

11.2

(16.8)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

307.0

358.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$               318.2

$               342.0

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Unaudited; dollars in millions)

GAAP

Non-GAAP

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 27, 2024

Products

Services

Consolidated

Products

Services

Consolidated

Revenues

$   479.0

$    61.4

$      540.4

$   479.0

$    61.4

$      540.4

Gross profit

$     75.7

$    17.7

$        93.4

$     77.3

$    18.7

$        96.0

Gross margin

15.8 %

28.8 %

17.3 %

16.1 %

30.5 %

17.8 %

Income from operations

$     22.4

$      2.8

$        25.2

$     33.3

$      6.2

$        39.5

Operating margin

4.7 %

4.6 %

4.7 %

7.0 %

10.1 %

7.3 %

Three Months Ended

September 27, 2024

Products

Services

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)

Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis

$     75.7

$    17.7

$        93.4

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.3

1.0

2.3

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.3

0.3

Non-GAAP gross profit

$     77.3

$    18.7

$        96.0

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin

Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis

15.8 %

28.8 %

17.3 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.2 %

1.7 %

0.4 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.1 %

— %

0.1 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

16.1 %

30.5 %

17.8 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$     22.4

$      2.8

$        25.2

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

4.7

2.9

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.0

0.5

4.5

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

0.3

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.6

Legal-related costs (5)

1.3

1.3

Non-GAAP income from operations

$     33.3

$      6.2

$        39.5

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

4.7 %

4.6 %

4.7 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.0 %

4.7 %

1.4 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.8 %

0.8 %

0.8 %

Restructuring charges (3)

0.1 %

— %

0.1 %

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.1 %

— %

0.1 %

Legal-related costs (5)

0.3 %

— %

0.2 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

7.0 %

10.1 %

7.3 %

1    Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions

2    Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors

3    Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures

4    Represents acquisition activity costs

5    Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

June 28,

2024

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)

Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis

(2.3)

$          (14.5)

$     19.1

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.6

5.5

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.5

3.9

4.7

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

3.2

0.5

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.7

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.8

(24.1)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

3.6

Legal-related costs (7)

1.3

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)

(4.1)

(5.0)

1.9

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)

7.2

8.2

1.1

Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT

$           15.9

$             2.0

$     14.4

Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$           25.2

$             5.7

$     22.9

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.6

5.5

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.5

3.9

4.7

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

3.2

0.5

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.7

Legal-related costs (7)

1.3

Non-GAAP income from operations

$           39.5

$           19.0

$     35.7

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

4.7 %

1.3 %

4.4 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.4 %

1.3 %

1.5 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.8 %

0.9 %

0.9 %

Restructuring charges (3)

0.1 %

0.7 %

0.1 %

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.1 %

0.2 %

— %

Legal-related costs (7)

0.2 %

— %

— %

Non-GAAP operating margin

7.3 %

4.4 %

6.9 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)

Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis

$           93.4

$           65.2

$     88.5

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

2.3

1.5

2.3

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.3

0.2

0.5

Restructuring charges (3)

0.7

0.2

Non-GAAP gross profit

$           96.0

$           67.6

$     91.5

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin

Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis

17.3 %

15.0 %

17.1 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.4 %

0.3 %

0.5 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.1 %

0.0 %

0.1 %

Restructuring charges (3)

— %

0.2 %

0.0 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

17.8 %

15.5 %

17.7 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Other income (expense), net to Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net (in millions)

Reported Other income (expense), net on a GAAP basis

$            (4.1)

$            (2.1)

$     17.4

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.8

(24.1)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

3.6

Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net

$            (3.3)

$            (2.1)

$      (3.1)

Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share

Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis

$          (0.05)

$          (0.32)

$     0.42

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.17

0.12

0.17

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.10

0.09

0.10

Restructuring charges (3)

0.00

0.07

0.01

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.01

0.02

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.02

(0.53)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

0.08

Legal-related costs (7)

0.03

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)

(0.09)

(0.11)

0.04

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)

0.16

0.17

0.03

Non-GAAP net earnings

$           0.35

$           0.04

$     0.32

Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a non-GAAP basis

45.5

45.0

45.4

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Three Months Ended

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

June 28,

2024

Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis

$             9.9

$             5.3

$       8.5

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)

4.1

5.0

(1.9)

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)

(7.2)

(8.2)

(1.1)

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$             6.8

$             2.2

$       5.5

Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis

$           10.2

$            (7.5)

$     30.0

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.6

5.5

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.5

3.9

4.7

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

3.2

0.5

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.7

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.8

(24.1)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

3.6

Legal-related costs (7)

1.3

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

$           25.3

$             5.8

$     22.3

Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis

97.1 %

(70.7) %

28.3 %

Non-GAAP effective income tax rate

27.1 %

37.3 %

24.7 %

1    Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions

2    Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors

3    Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures

4    Represents acquisition activity costs

5    Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration

6    Represents the third party transaction costs related to the amended credit agreement and the previously capitalized

      costs of extinguished debt

7    Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings

8    Tax effect of items (1) through (7) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate

9    The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to

      losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting

      non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position

      in effect

 

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PS Hogan highlights investments from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to support Canada’s sport system

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CALGARY, AB, May 2, 2026 /CNW/ – In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders and our way of life.

We delivered concrete savings for Canadians while supporting key national priorities and keeping investments focused on results. We are maintaining a strong fiscal position, with the Spring Economic Update 2026 showing that projected deficits are lower over the fiscal horizon and that we are on track to meet our fiscal anchors.

The Spring Economic Update 2026 is the next step in our plan to build Canada Strong for All. It provides a clear update on the strength of Canada’s economy, giving Canadians confidence in our plan. It delivers targeted relief to make life more affordable, support workers and accelerate the construction of homes and major infrastructure. It also strengthens Canada’s competitiveness and economic growth while investing in strong, safe communities across the country.

Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, met with athletes at Foothills Athletic Park to highlight key investments in sport from the Spring Economic Update to build stronger and safer communities.

The Government of Canada is investing $755 million to support and expand Canada’s sport system, which will help athletes safely train and perform at the highest levels. This will increase sport participation across the country by strengthening national sport organizations, infrastructure and local sport communities.

Canada’s new government is transforming our economy from reliance to resilience. The Spring Economic Update 2026 ensures all Canadians can participate in building Canada strong and share in its success. Other key measures include:

The Canada Strong Fund — Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund. This will invest in key, strategic Canadian projects and companies. While Canadians will benefit from these nation building projects through jobs, economic growth and greater security, the government is determined to ensure that Canadians also have a stake in the projects themselves. That’s why a unique and important feature of the Canada Strong Fund will be its new retail investment product. This allows Canadians to receive financial returns as we build Canada strong together.Team Canada Strong — a new nationwide effort to recruit, train and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new skilled trade workers by 2030–31. This initiative creates new opportunities for Canadians and attracts the workers needed to build more homes and major projects at speed and at scale.Building Stronger Communities — by making communities safer, more connected and more resilient. We are building more homes, getting tougher on crime and fraud and funding essential infrastructure, including small craft harbours that sustain coastal communities and local jobs. We are also investing to build healthier, safer and stronger Indigenous communities.

Our new government is building a Canada that is not just strong, but good; not just prosperous, but fair. A Canada that is not just for some, most of the time, but for all, at all times. We’re building Canada strong, for all.

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“The Spring Economic Update 2026 builds on the momentum of our budget, combining strategic investments with sustained fiscal discipline to keep building Canada Strong for All — delivering prosperity today and strengthening our economy for tomorrow. At this pivotal moment in Canada’s history, we’re charting a course through the fog of uncertainty and global headwinds with strength, determination and ambition — and building one strong Canadian economy, by Canadians, for Canadians.”
— The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue 

“The Government of Canada is building Canada Strong by investing in what brings us together — our people, our communities and our athletes. By strengthening the foundation of Calgary and  Canada’s sport system, we are building a resilient economy and strong communities for all.”
— Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation

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The Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes to provide $755 million over five years, starting in 2026–27, and $118 million ongoing to Canadian Heritage to support Canada’s sport system to: Host and compete with the best: $50 million over five years to bring more world-class sporting events to Canada. Funding will be tied to legacy-building projects that deliver lasting benefits well beyond the events themselves. Facilities built or upgraded for major events will continue to serve communities, support grassroots participation and strengthen local sport systems for years to come. Support our athletes in performing at the highest levels: $45 million over five years and $8 million ongoing to help our athletes train, compete and perform, including support for better mental health and funding that will be linked to robust safe sport measures and frameworks. These actions will strengthen the sport system and respond to some of the findings of the Final Report of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission while the government continues to consider all of its Calls to Action. Get more Canadians involved in sport: $660 million over five years and $110 million ongoing for National Sport Organisations, increasing funding that has remained largely unchanged since 2005, so that they can invest in a strong and safe sport system and grow participation among children and youth nationwide.

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POVADDO AND PROLEGIS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ACCESS TO PUBLIC POLICY PROFESSIONALS FOR OPINION RESEARCH

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Partnership connects policy professionals using Prolegis’ modernized Congressional platform with Povaddo’s exclusive paid research panel, combining forces to serve the policymaking community

ST. LOUIS and WASHINGTON, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Povaddo, a leading provider of public opinion and policy elite research, has announced a strategic partnership with Prolegis, a nonpartisan technology platform serving thousands of policy professionals in Congress and the advocacy community. The partnership will expand the reach of the Povaddo Panel—an exclusive network of nearly 5,000 public policy professionals worldwide—while providing Prolegis users new opportunities to contribute their expertise to policy research.

Prolegis provides nonpartisan technology solutions designed to modernize Congress. Built specifically for the policymaking community, the platform serves as a natural intersection where policy professionals and issue advocacy campaigns meet, making it an ideal environment for connecting researchers with the experts shaping public policy.

Beginning this month, users of the Prolegis platform will be invited to join the Povaddo Panel and become eligible to participate in research studies tailored specifically for public policy professionals.

“There is no shortage of so-called ‘expert network’ firms, but Povaddo is setting the standard when it comes to building the most rigorous and credible network of public policy professionals in the U.S. and beyond,” said William Stewart, President of Povaddo. “What makes Prolegis the right partner is the quality and relevance of their community—these are precisely the professionals our clients most want to hear from. Prolegis users are actively engaged in policy work daily, making them ideal participants for our research studies. This partnership will meaningfully accelerate our efforts.”

“Prolegis exists to serve the policy community with tools that make their work more effective,” said Jim Gianiny, CEO of Prolegis. “Partnering with Povaddo allows our users to contribute their expertise in a new way and take part in rigorous research that helps organizations better understand the policy landscape. It’s a natural extension of what our platform already does: connecting policy professionals with the resources and opportunities that matter to their work.”

Launched in 2018, the Povaddo Panel was built to meet growing demand for research insights from individuals who shape, influence, and analyze public policy as part of their daily work. Over the past eight years, the panel has grown to nearly 5,000 public policy professionals worldwide, including over 2,000 in the United States. Many panelists are former elected officials, including former Members of Congress.

This partnership is part of a broader period of momentum for Povaddo. The company recently announced it is launching a quarterly omnibus survey among public policy professionals in the United States and Europe.

“Companies and other organizations that want to understand what public policy professionals think—whether about their brand or an issue they are facing—now have a new way of doing that. Our new omnibus survey among public policy professionals fills an important need in the research services marketplace,” said Brooke Hayes, Executive Vice President of Povaddo, who oversees the Povaddo Panel and the firm’s new omnibus research service among public policy professionals.

Additionally, Povaddo recently released select findings from its survey of public policy professionals in the U.S. and Europe regarding their attitudes towards AI. In an era when political consensus is elusive, this study finds widespread agreement within policy communities on both sides of the Atlantic that government regulation of AI should be increased.

About Povaddo: Povaddo specializes in public opinion and policy elite research. Founded in 2009, Povaddo is recognized as a trusted advisor to top-tier organizations seeking to navigate complex issues management, strategic communications, corporate reputation, and business transformation challenges. Most of the firm’s clients sit within external affairs, corporate affairs, public affairs, government affairs, regulatory affairs, scientific affairs, corporate communications, business planning and strategy. For more information, please visit www.povaddo.com.

About Prolegis: Prolegis provides nonpartisan technology solutions designed to modernize Congress. Built specifically for the policymaking community, Prolegis delivers innovative solutions, efficient tools, and engaging content, all on one easy-to-use platform. The platform serves Congressional staff, think tank scholars, and public affairs professionals, creating a unique intersection where policy expertise and advocacy meet. For more information, please visit www.prolegis.com.

Media Inquiries: William Stewart, +1 (855) 768-2336, stewart@povaddo.com

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