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ZENVIA Reports Q3 2024 and 9M 2024 Results

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Double-digit growth in both top-line and profitability, with strong EBITDA and Cashflow

LTM Normalized EBITDA of BRL 135.2 million, on track to meet 2024 guidance 

Official launch of Zenvia Customer Cloud in October 2024

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zenvia Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENV), the leading cloud-based CX solution in Latin America empowering companies to craft personal, engaging and fluid experiences throughout the customer journey, today reported its operational and financial metrics for the third quarter and nine months of 2024.

Cassio Bobsin, Founder & CEO of ZENVIA, said: “The highlight this quarter was the conclusion of the strategic plan we initiated back in 2018, that allowed us to officially launch the Zenvia Customer Cloud, a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing customer relationships through practical, AI-driven solutions. Early adopters have already seen improvements in lead quality, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction, demonstrating the immediate value of this technology. At the same time, this launch is the foundation stone for Zenvia’s CX SaaS strategy for the next five years. Alongside this milestone, we have made strides in streamlining our operations and becoming more efficient, resulting in a notable YoY reduction in G&A expenses as a percentage of revenue. The rollout of Zenvia Customer Cloud and our increased operational efficiency together reflect our focus on enabling more informed and personalized customer interactions while delivering value both to our clients and shareholders.”

Shay Chor, CFO & IRO of ZENVIA, said: “This quarter, we accelerated our organic expansion with double-digit growth in both revenue and profitability. We were able to capitalize on unique temporary revenue opportunities in our CPaaS segment, while in the SaaS segment we saw significant growth with SMBs. At the same time, the combination of stronger revenues and strict expense control resulted in our highest quarterly EBITDA in three years, putting us on track to meet our full year guidance. Last but not least, we continue to take advantage of working capital opportunities to ensure EBITDA is converted into cash.”

Key Financial Metrics (BRL MM and %)

Q3 2024

Q3 2023

YoY

9M 2024

9M 2023

YTD

Revenues

284.4

218.6

30.1 %

728.2

590.6

23.3 %

Gross Profit

89.8

70.9

26.6 %

258.2

220.3

17.2 %

Gross Margin

31.6 %

32.5 %

-1.1p.p.

35.5 %

37.3 %

-2.1p.p.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

102.5

83.8

22.3 %

296.3

259.5

14.2 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(2)

36.0 %

38.3 %

-2.3p.p.

40.7 %

43.9 %

-3.2p.p.

Operating Income/Loss (EBIT)

17.9

-6.8

n.m

18.2

-26.1

n.m

Adjusted EBITDA(3)(5)

41.2

15.7

162.7 %

87.8

38.4

128.8 %

Normalized EBITDA(4)(5)

41.2

16.3

153.1 %

98.1

39.0

151.3 %

Income/Loss of the Period

52.4

-11.9

n.m

(19.7)

(43.8)

-54.9 %

Cash Balance

102.7

116.5

-11.9 %

102.7

116.5

-11.9 %

Net Cash Flow from (used in) Operating Activities

56.6

16.1

252.3 %

61.9

148.4

-58.3 %

Total Active Customers(6)

12,152

13,624

-10.8 %

12,152

13,624

-10.8 %

(1)

For a reconciliation of our Non-GAAP Gross Profit to Gross Profit, see Selected Financial Data section below.

(2)

We calculate Non-GAAP Gross Margin as Non-GAAP Gross Profit divided by revenue.

(3)

For a reconciliation of our Adjusted EBITDA to Loss for the Period, see Selected Financial Data section below.

(4)

For a reconciliation of our Normalized EBITDA to Loss for the Period, see Selected Financial Data section below.

(5)

In December 2023, the Company identified that the allowance for expected credit losses and cost with amortization of intangibles was understated. The calculation was reassessed in the annual financial statements and Management has retrospectively revised the first six months of 2023 for comparison purposes.

(6)

We define an Active Customer as an account (based on a corporate taxpayer registration number) at the end of any period that was the source of any amount of revenue for us in the preceding three months. We classify a customer from which we generated no revenue in the preceding three months as an Inactive Customer. The consolidated number of Total Active Customers doesn’t reflect the sum of SaaS and CPaaS Clients, as there is cross selling between them.

Highlights Q3 2024

Revenues totaled BRL 284.4 million, up 30% when compared to BRL 218.6 million in Q3 2023 as a result of both SaaS (+16%) and CPaaS (+37%) YoY expansion. CPaaS saw abnormally high temporary volumes with certain customers, while SaaS grew mainly from small and medium businesses.Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of BRL 102.5 million was up 22% YoY, while Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was down by 2.3 percentage points landing at 36.0%. This decrease is mainly due to:

(i)  Higher CPaaS mix in the period due to the specific one-off volumes, which were opportunistic for revenue. We don’t expect this same volume level in Q4 2024.
(ii)  Lower SaaS margins due to tighter margins from enterprises, which continue to reflect a very competitive environment, more than offsetting the better small and medium business mix.

Total active customers were 12.2k, being 6.4k from SaaS and 6.0k from CPaaS. As mentioned last quarter, this YoY decrease reflects a client-base cleanup which took place in Q2 2024.Normalized EBITDA was positive BRL 41.2 million in the quarter, up 153.1% from Q3 2023, benefiting from higher revenues and strict expense control. This was our highest quarterly EBITDA in three years.Cash Balance of BR 102.7 million, a sequential increase of BRL 13.3 million as a direct result of our focus on cash preservation without jeopardizing our sustainable growth, including the continued use of working capital instruments.On October 15, Zenvia announced the official launch of Zenvia Customer Cloud, its comprehensive AI-powered solution designed to transform the customer experience by integrating solutions across all customer journey stages—from marketing and sales to service and relationship management. The Zenvia Customer Cloud allows companies to manage customer interactions across multiple channels, including WhatsApp, email, SMS, and apps, within a single, centralized platform. This unified approach streamlines processes, reducing the need for multiple software solutions, while increasing productivity through intelligent automation. The platform leverages AI-enabled automation to enhance productivity and efficiency, positioning Zenvia for strong, profitable growth while providing deeper insights into customer behavior.

Highlights 9M 2024

Revenues totaled BRL 728.2 million, up 23% when compared to BRL 590.6 million in 9M 2023 as a result of both SaaS (+15%) and CPaaS (+28%) YoY expansion.Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of BRL 296.3 million was up 14% YoY while Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was down 3.2 percentage points YoY to 40.7%, due to a higher mix of CPaaS in revenues, combined with lower margins with large enterprises in the SaaS business and an increase in infrastructure costs related to the final phase of the integration of acquired companies.Normalized EBITDA was positive BRL 98.1 million in the period, up 151% from 9M 2023, which is in line with our expectations and on track to deliver the full year guidance of BRL 120 million to BRL 140 million.

SaaS Business

SaaS Key Operational & Financial Metrics
(BRL MM and %)

Q3 2024

Q3 2023

YoY

9M 2024

9M 2023

YTD

Revenues

87.6

75.3

16.3 %

243.2

211.4

15.0 %

Gross Profit

37.9

33.1

14.5 %

98.1

95.2

3.1 %

Gross Margin

43.3 %

44.0 %

-0.7p.p.

40.3 %

45.0 %

-4.7p.p.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

50.6

46.0

10.0 %

136.2

134.4

1.3 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(2)

57.7 %

61.0 %

-3.3p.p.

56.0 %

63.6 %

-7.6p.p.

Net Revenue Expansion (NRE)

110 %

102 %

8.0p.p.

110 %

102 %

8.0p.p.

Total Active Customers(3)

6,427

6,780

-5.2 %

6,427

6,780

-5.2 %

(1)

For a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of our SaaS business segment to Gross Profit of our SaaS business segment, see Selected Financial Data section below.

(2)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin of our SaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Gross Profit of our SaaS business segment divided by revenue of our SaaS business segment.

(3)

We define an Active Customer as an account (based on a corporate taxpayer registration number) at the end of any period that was the source of any amount of revenue for us in the preceding three months. We classify a customer from which we generated no revenue in the preceding three months as an Inactive Customer.

Our SaaS business Revenue went up 16% YoY in Q3 2024 to BRL 87.6 million from BRL 75.3 million in Q3 2023, primarily from small and medium sized customers. Year-to-date, the increase was similar, of 15%.

It is worth noting that new clients are now onboarded directly to the Zenvia Customer Cloud, enhancing value not only on channel options but also by leveraging SaaS solutions.

Q3 2024 Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit was up 10% YoY to BRL 50.6 million from BRL 46.0 million, primarily driven by higher-margin SMBs. Despite this, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin from SaaS went down 3.3 percentage points to 57.7%, as we saw tighter margins from large enterprises amid continued fierce competitive market dynamics in this segment.

Year-to-date, while our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit went up 1.3%, our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was down 7.6 percentage points, mainly from the same impact of large enterprises with lower margins coupled with the increased infrastructure costs related to the final integration phase of the acquired companies.

CPaaS Business

CPaaS Key Operational & Financial Metrics
(BRL MM and %)

Q3 2024

Q3 2023

YoY

9M 2024

9M 2023

YTD

Revenues

196.8

143.3

37.4 %

485.1

379.2

27.9 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

51.9

37.8

37.2 %

160.1

125.1

28.0 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(2)

26.4 %

26.4 %

33.0 %

33.0 %

Total Active Customers(3)

6,053

7,248

-16.5 %

6,053

7,248

-16.5 %

(1)

For a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit of our CPaaS business segment to Gross Profit of our CPaaS business segment, see Selected Financial Data section below.

(2)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin of our CPaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Gross Profit of our CPaaS business segment divided by revenue of our CPaaS business segment.

(3)

We define an active customer as an account (based on a corporate taxpayer registration number) at the end of any period that was the source of any amount of revenue for us in the preceding three months. We classify a customer from which we generated no revenue in the preceding three months as an inactive customer.

We recorded abnormally high volumes from large enterprise customers in the CPaaS business in this third quarter, in line with the trend we saw in Q2 2024. While we consider this to be temporary and do not expect it to continue into the fourth quarter, it was an opportunistic move to our top line.

The segment reported Net Revenues of BRL 196.8 million in Q3 2024, up 37% YoY, while Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit increased at a similar rate to BRL 51.9 million from BRL 37.8 million in Q3 2023. Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin was flat at 26.4%, when compared to Q3 2023.

Year-to-date, our CPaaS business reported Net Revenues of BRL 485.1 million, up 28% YTD, with our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit increasing at a similar rate, leading to a flat Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin of 33.0%, when compared to the same period last year. 

Regarding Total Active Customers, as we mentioned in the last quarter, the YoY decrease was primarily due to the clean-up and removal held in Q2 2024 of smaller CPaaS clients who were not generating revenue. These moves reflect our focus on retaining customers that contribute with revenues and EBITDA generation, as attested by the more than 30% increase in both CPaaS top line and Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit in this quarter. It is also worth noting the sequential increase in total CPaaS active customers  to 6,053 in Q3 2024 from 5,506 in Q2 2024, also leveraged by the primary onboarding of new SMB customers to Zenvia Customer Cloud.

Consolidated Financial Result Analysis

Revenue
In this quarter, consolidated revenues were positively impacted by both segments, but especially by CPaaS which recorded higher-than-expected volumes that were opportunistic for revenue and cash balance. This resulted in a higher share of CPaaS in the revenue mix, of 69.2% in Q3 2024 compared to 65.5% in Q3 2023.

These effects are reflected in the 37% increase in CPaaS Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit, accompanied by a 10% increase in SaaS Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit, which jointly brought the Consolidated Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit up 22%.

Looking at our consolidated Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin, it declined 2.3 percentage points year-over-year to 36.0% in Q3 2024 from 38.3% in Q3 2023. As we always explain, a higher CPaaS mix impacts margins, but this quarter we also saw lower margins from some enterprise customers in SaaS and the impact on cost of services from the increase in infrastructure costs tied to the final phase of acquired companies’ integration.

Nonetheless, Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2024 was positive BRL 41.2 million, compared to BRL 15.7 million in Q3 2023. The combination of higher revenues, stricter expense control and operating efficiencies allowed our EBITDA to multiply by 2.6 times in the period, reaching the highest quarterly level of the last three years. Year-to-date, our G&A Expenses went down to BRL 95.2 million, or -3.4% YoY, which led the G&A as a percentage of revenues to 13.1%, a 3.6 percentage point decrease from the 16.7% reported in the same period of 2023. When compared to two years ago, right before we started our streamlining efforts, this decrease was of 5.4 percentage points, from 18.5%.

Normalized EBITDA, which excludes the earn-outs and non-recurring events, amounted to BRL 98.1 million in 9M 2024, which compares to BRL 39.0 million in the same period of 2023.  As a result, our LTM Normalized EBITDA reached BRL 135.2 million at the end of September 2024, putting us on track to meet our 2024 guidance.

Net Income in Q3 2024 amounted to BRL 52.4 million, an increase of BRL 64.3 million from Q3 2023. This includes a positive non-cash impact of BRL 43.8 million in Financial Income as a result of the mark-to-market of a derivative instrument related to the equity raise made by Cassio Bobsin in Q1 2024. Excluding this impact, we estimate Net Income would be positive at BRL 8.7 million, mostly due to the strong operating results.

Reiterating FY 2024 Guidance

FY 2024 Guidance

Revenue

BRL$930 – $970 million

     Y/Y Growth

15% – 20%

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin

42% – 45%

Normalized EBITDA

BRL$120 – $140 million

Conference Call
The Company’s senior management team will host a webcast to discuss the results and business outlook on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 10:00 am ET. To access the webcast presentation, click here

Additional information regarding Zenvia can be found at https://investors.zenvia.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations

Caio Figueiredo

Fernando Schneider

ir@zenvia.com

Media Relations – FG-IR

Fabiane Goldstein – (954) 625-4793 – fabi@fg-ir.com

 

 

About ZENVIA
Zenvia (NASDAQ: ZENV) is a technology company dedicated to creating a new world of experiences. It focuses on enabling companies to create personalized, engaging and fluid experiences across the entire customer journey, all through its unified, multi-channel customer cloud solution. Boasting two decades of industry expertise, over 13,000 customers and operations throughout Latin America, Zenvia enables businesses of all segments to amplify brand presence, escalate sales, and elevate customer support, generating operational efficiency, productivity and results, all in one place. To learn more and get the latest updates, visit our website and follow our social media profiles on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements
The preliminary quarter and year-to-date operating results set forth above are based solely on currently available information, which is subject to change. These preliminary operating results constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “project,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Zenvia’s control. Zenvia’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to several factors, including but not limited to: our ability to innovate and respond to technological advances, changing market needs and customer demands, our ability to successfully acquire new businesses as customers, acquire customers in new industry verticals and appropriately manage international expansion, substantial and increasing competition in our market, compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative developments and regulations, the dependence of our business on our relationship with certain service providers, among other factors.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial information are preliminary, unaudited and are based on management’s initial review of operations for the third quarter of 2024.

Income Statement

Q3

9M

2024

2023

Variation

2024

2023

Variation

(non-audited)

(restated)

(non-audited)

(restated)

(in thousands of R$)

( %)

(in thousands of R$)

( %)

Revenue

284,449

218,597

30.1 %

728,244

590,563

23.3 %

Cost of services

-194,639

-147,662

31.8 %

-470,042

-370,293

26.9 %

Gross profit

89,810

70,935

26.6 %

258,202

220,270

17.2 %

Selling and marketing expenses

-28,075

-29,252

-4.0 %

-81,435

-81,501

-0.1 %

General and administrative expenses

-30,602

-29,696

3.1 %

-95,165

-98,491

-3.4 %

Research and development expenses

-12,514

-14,898

-16.0 %

-41,381

-40,011

3.4 %

Allowance for expected credit losses

-4,559

-2,654

71.8 %

-11,454

-24,631

-53.5 %

Other income and expenses, net

3,812

-1,237

-408.2 %

-10,594

-1,773

497.5 %

Operating gain (loss)

17,872

-6,802

-362.7 %

18,173

-26,137

-169.5 %

Financial expenses

-32,649

-19,885

64.2 %

-137,782

-55,734

147.2 %

Finance income

62,962

8,520

639.0 %

70,434

15,132

365.5 %

Financial expenses, net

30,313

-11,365

-366.7 %

-67,348

-40,602

65.9 %

Income/Loss before taxes

48,185

-18,167

-365.2 %

-49,175

-66,739

-26.3 %

Deferred income tax and social contribution

7,335

7,323

0.2 %

37,429

26,962

38.8 %

Current income tax and social contribution

-3,071

-1,013

203.2 %

-7,998

-4,019

99.0 %

Income/Loss for the period

52,449

-11,857

-542.3 %

-19,744

-43,796

-54.9 %

Income/Loss attributable to Company Owners

52,621

-11,943

-540.6 %

-19,798

-44,008

-55.0 %

Non-controlling interests

172

-86

-300.0 %

-54

-212

-74.5 %

Balance Sheet

December 31, 2023

(audited)

September 30, 2024

(non-audited)

(in thousands of reais)

Assets

Current assets

250,331

342,601

Cash and cash equivalents

63,742

102,662

Trade and other receivables

148,784

195,882

Recoverable assets

28,058

29,585

Prepayments

5,571

5,755

Other assets

4,176

8,717

Non-current assets

1,461,233

1,503,868

Restricted cash

6,403

6,072

Prepayments

1,109

561

Other assets

10

10

Deferred tax assets

91,971

129,400

Property, plant and equipment

14,413

19,685

Intangible assets

1,347,327

1,323,744

Judicial deposits

24,396

Total assets

1,711,564

1,846,469

December 31, 2023

(audited)

September 30, 2024

(non-audited)

Liabilities

Current liabilities

607,374

691,498

Trade and other payables

353,998

437,435

Loans, borrowings and Debentures

36,191

69,855

Liabilities from acquisitions

134,466

100,994

Employee benefits

50,085

49,081

Tax liabilities

18,846

17,969

Lease liabilities

2,056

1,769

Deferred revenue

11,547

14,325

Taxes to be paid in installments

185

70

Non-current liabilities

215,243

269,142

Liabilities from acquisitions

160,237

179,750

Loans, borrowings

51,605

47,072

Provisions for tax, labor and civil risks

1,721

Lease liabilities

752

1,484

Employee Benefits

615

1,961

Derivative financial instruments

38,599

Taxes to be paid in installments

313

276

Equity

888,947

885,829

Capital

957,525

1,007,522

Reserves

247,464

215,762

Foreign currency translation reserve

3,129

1,446

Other components of equity

283

283

Accumulated losses

(319,591)

(339,389)

Non-controlling interests

137

205

Total equity and liabilities

1,711,564

1,846,469

Indebtness

Interest

December 31, 2023

(audited)

September 30, 2024

(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Working capital

100% CDI+2.51% to
6.55% and 8.60%

69,667

103,330

Debentures

18.16 %

18,129

13,597

Total

87,796

116,927

Cash Flow

Q3

9M

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(restated)

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(restated)

(in thousands of R$)

Net cash from (used in) operating activities

56,583

16,063

61,852

148,381

Net cash used in investing activities

-14,886

-15,632

-48,393

-33,070

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

-29,276

-28,283

25,517

-98,197

Exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents

830

1,780

-56

-850

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

13,251

-26,072

38,920

16,264

Special Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release presents certain Non-GAAP financial measures, which are not recognized under IFRS, specifically Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our CPaaS business segment, Adjusted EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA. A Non-GAAP financial measure is generally defined as one that purports to measure financial performance but excludes or includes amounts that would not be so adjusted in the most comparable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have standardized meanings and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures adopted by other companies. These Non-GAAP financial measures are used by our management for decision-making purposes and to assess our financial and operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. We also believe that the disclosure of our Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our SaaS business segment, Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for our CPaaS business segment, Adjusted EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA provides useful supplemental information to investors and financial analysts and other interested parties in their review of our operating performance. Potential investors should not rely on information not recognized under IFRS as a substitute for the IFRS measures of earnings, cash flows or profit (loss) in making an investment decision.

The following table shows the reconciliation for our consolidated Non-GAAP Gross Profit and consolidated Non-GAAP Gross Margin:

Q3

9M

Consolidated

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Gross profit

89,810

70,935

258,202

220,270

(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations

12,653

12,850

38,092

39,211

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

102,463

83,785

296,294

259,481

Revenue

284,449

218,597

728,244

590,563

Gross Margin(2)

31.6 %

32.5 %

35.5 %

37.3 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(3)

36.0 %

38.3 %

40.7 %

43.9 %

(1)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit as gross profit plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations.

(2)

We calculate gross margin as gross profit divided by revenue.

(3)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue.

The following tables shows the reconciliation for the Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin for our SaaS and CPaaS business segments:

Q3

9M

SaaS Segment

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Gross profit

37,904

33,105

98,082

95,166

(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations

12,653

12,850

38,092

39,211

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

50,557

45,955

136,174

134,377

Revenue

87,632

75,324

243,174

211,373

Gross Margin(2)

43.3 %

44.0 %

40.3 %

45.0 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(3)

57.7 %

61.0 %

56.0 %

63.6 %

(1)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment as gross profit for our SaaS business segment plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations for our SaaS business segment.

(2)

We calculate gross margin for our SaaS business segment as gross profit for our SaaS business segment divided by revenue of our SaaS business segment.

(3)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for SaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our SaaS business segment divided by revenue for our SaaS business segment.

 

Q3

9M

CPaaS Segment

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Gross profit

51,906

37,830

160,120

125,104

(+) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations

0

0

0

0

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

51,906

37,830

160,120

125,104

Revenue

196,817

143,273

485,070

379,190

Gross Margin(2)

26.4 %

26.4 %

33.0 %

33.0 %

Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin(3)

26.4 %

26.4 %

33.0 %

33.0 %

(1)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment as gross profit for our CPaaS business segment plus amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations for our CPaaS business segment.

(2)

We calculate gross margin for our CPaaS business segment as gross profit for our CPaaS business segment divided by revenue of our CPaaS business segment.

(3)

We calculate Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin for CPaaS business segment as Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit for our CPaaS business segment divided by revenue for our CPaaS business segment.

The following table shows the reconciliation for our Adjusted EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA:

Q3

9M

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

2024

(non-audited)

2023

(non-audited)

(in thousands of R$)

Income/Loss for the period

52,449

-11,857

-19,744

-43,796

Current and Deferred Income Tax

-4,264

-6,310

-29,431

-22,943

Financial expenses, net

-30,313

11,365

67,348

40,602

Depreciation and Amortization

23,288

22,468

69,667

64,536

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

41,160

15,666

87,840

38,399

Earn-outs

-84

-631

– 10,245

– 631

Normalized EBITDA(2)

41,244

16,297

98,085

39,030

(1)

We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period adjusted by income tax and social contribution (current and deferred), financial expenses, net, depreciation and the goodwill impairment.

(2)

We calculate Normalized EBITDA as the Adjusted EBITDA adjusted by non-recurring events and non-cash impacts from earn-out adjustments.

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Hexagon releases new targets at its Capital Markets Day 2026

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Hexagon is the global leader in precision measurement, positioning and autonomous solutions with a serviceable addressable market of ~€38bn by 2030.Hexagon’s €3.7bn in revenue and ~17,000 employees are across three Business Areas – Manufacturing Intelligence, Infrastructure & Especial and Autonomous Solutions plus a Robotics Division currently in an investment phase.Recent portfolio actions, including the upcoming separation of Octave, the sale of the Design & Engineering business and the announced acquisition of Agate Technologies, have focused Hexagon on its strong core business in precision measurement & positioning technologies.Hexagon’s organic growth will be driven by strong end market potential and structural tailwinds, new product introductions and an operating model focused on accountability and closeness to customers.Hexagon launches new financial targets for the 2026 – 2030 period of average organic revenue growth of 4-6%, an EBITDA margin of 24-26%[1] and an EBITDA cash conversion of 90-100%. It also targets reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 70% by 2030, from a 2022 baseline.

[1] EBITAC is defined as adjusted EBIT1 excluding capitalised and amortised R&D. See pages the appendix for further information

STOCKHOLM, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexagon AB is hosting its Capital Markets Day today in London. At the event, President and CEO Anders Svensson, CFO Enrique Patrickson and the Presidents of Hexagon’s Business Areas will set out Hexagon’s ambitious growth strategy and its new 2026–2030 financial targets.

“Hexagon enters this new phase as a focused global leader in precision measurement and positioning, with a solutions portfolio essential to enabling industrial autonomy,” said Anders Svensson, President and CEO of Hexagon. “Our new targets reflect both the quality of our portfolio and the discipline of The Hexagon Way. With a strong leadership team and the financial flexibility to invest behind our growth priorities both organically and through synergistic acquisitions, we are well placed to deliver value creation for shareholders.”

“Today we are taking transparency to the next level — enhancing our disclosures, introducing EBITAC as our key profitability metric and providing clarity around our capital allocation priorities,” said Enrique Patrickson, CFO of Hexagon. “EBITAC is the right metric for Hexagon, a technology company with a significant R&D spend, funding market-leading product launches that drive our growth. With additional transparency comes additional accountability. We commit to drive capital allocation around R&D, M&A and Dividends with discipline and rigor.”

New sustainability targets

70% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 (from 2022 baseline)Net-zero by 2050

New 2026–2030 financial targets

Average annual organic revenue growth of 4-6%EBITAC margin in the range of 24-26%Annual cash conversion (of EBITAC) of 90-100%

A focused group focused on enabling industrial autonomy

Hexagon has undertaken significant portfolio changes, namely the upcoming spin-off of Octave and the sale of the Design & Engineering business. The resulting business is a focused global leader in precision measurement and positioning with proforma 2025 revenue of €3.7bn, EBITAC of €826m (22% EBITAC margin) and ~17,000 employees.

Hexagon is organised into three business areas – Manufacturing Intelligence, Infrastructure & Geospatial (formerly Geosystems) and Autonomous Solutions – alongside the Robotics Division, currently in an investment phase.

The overarching growth opportunity that underpins Hexagon’s long-term strategy is enabling customers to move towards true autonomy in their industrial operations.

President and CEO Anders Svensson will outline how Hexagon’s precision measurement and positioning technologies, digital twins and spatial intelligence capabilities are essential to enabling this true industrial autonomy. Hexagon holds market leadership positions across its serviceable addressable market, which is estimated to grow to ~€38bn by 2030.

Anders will also outline the key changes to Hexagon’s operating model. The Hexagon Way is an accountability-driven, decentralised model built around three strategic enablers: innovation and AI; portfolio management and M&A; and people & culture.

Central to this model is a clear accountability structure: the group’s three Business Areas are divided into 17 Divisions, each with full ownership of its financial performance and a defined strategic mandate covering three value creation priorities – Stability, Profitability and Growth.

The group-wide enablers allow Divisions to identify and execute on strategies targeted specifically to their markets and customers while drawing on the scale and resources of the broader Hexagon organisation. This balance of focused execution at the Division level and shared capability at the group level is designed to unlock each Division’s full potential and drive overall performance and shareholder value.

Hexagon’s new mid-term financial targets for 2026 to 2030 will be outlined by CFO Enrique Patrickson alongside a new financial framework including revised metric definitions designed to improve transparency, capital allocation and shareholder value creation.

The new 2026-30 through the cycle targets are:

Average annual organic revenue growth of 4–6% (CAGR 2026–2030)EBITAC margin in the range of 24–26%Annual cash conversion (of EBITAC) of 90–100%

In 2025, Hexagon achieved organic growth of 2.6%, an EBITAC margin of 22% and cash conversion (of EBITAC) of 109%.

Capital allocation

Hexagon’s capital allocation priorities are, in order: reinvestment in organic growth, value-accretive bolt-on M&A, a progressive dividend, and selective larger strategic moves where they enhance long-term shareholder value. The Group’s strong cash conversion and balance sheet provide the flexibility to pursue these priorities through the cycle.

Business Area presentations

Senior leadership from Hexagon’s Business Areas will provide additional context on strategy, markets and Business Area targets. The presenters will be:

Andreas Renulf, President, Manufacturing Intelligence Business AreaHenning Sandfort, President, Infrastructure & Geospatial Business AreaGordon Dale, President, Autonomous Solutions Business AreaArnaud Robert, President, Robotics Division

EBITAC – EBIT1 excluding capitalisation & amortisation of R&D

Hexagon is introducing EBITAC as its primary profitability measure. By immediately reflecting the full cost of R&D investments on the P&L, it will provide a tool to focus management firmly on the return on investment of R&D, go-to-market and capital investments and support performance management and capital allocation. The top end of the target EBITAC margin range (26%) was last achieved in 2021 and corresponds to the highest EBIT1 margin achieved by Hexagon in the last 5-years.

It is defined as adjusted EBIT1 excluding capitalised and amortised R&D.

Hexagon will continue to report EBIT1 (adjusted operating profit) for full transparency. A bridge between reported EBIT, EBIT1 and EBITAC and the EBITAC performance between 2024 and 2025 can be found in the appendix to this announcement.

Profitability metric bridge, 2025

Item

€M

Reported EBIT

575

Add: in year adjustments (impairments, restructuring, LTIP, PPA)

+372

EBIT1

947

Subtract: R&D capitalisation

-340

Add: R&D amortisation

+195

EBITAC

802

Subtract: in year robotics costs

+24

EBITAC (target definition)

826

Robotics – AEON, a potential global market leader in humanoid Robotics

Investment in Robotics to double from €24m in 2025 to €50m in 2026.Pilots with BMW, Schaeffler, Pilatus & Fill underway.Robotics is an exciting opportunity for significant value creation.

Due to its rapidly evolving structure Hexagon has decided to exclude Robotics from the 2026-30 financial targets and the calculation of EBITAC. This gives better visibility on the core group performance.

The financial performance of Robotics will be disclosed on a quarterly basis.

New sustainability targets

Hexagon is committed to operating responsibly for the good of the environment. It has set challenging new targets for emission reductions. Hexagon targets a 70% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 (from a 2022 baseline) and net-zero in Scope 1, 2 & 3 by 2050.

In 2025 Hexagon saw a 33% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions from its 2022 baseline.

Joining instructions

The webcast will be streamed here: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/d2han2qw/

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  
Tom Hull, Head of Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +44 7442 678 437, ir@hexagon.com
Anton Heikenström, Investor Relations Manager, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 26, ir@hexagon.com

This is information that Hexagon AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:00 CET on 30 April 2026.

Appendix – Reconciling EBIT1 & EBITAC performance, 2025 quarterly

Metric

Q1 2025

Q2 2025

Q3 2025

Q4 2025

FY 2025

Revenue €m

961.5

1,010.5

976.0

1,053.1

4,001.2

EBIT1 €m

248.7

260.0

264.7

299.1

1,072.4

Subtract: capitalisation of R&D €m

-94.6

-94.7

-91.1

-84.1

-364.5

Add: amortisation of R&D €m

54.6

54.3

59.2

50.4

218.5

EBITAC €m

208.7

219.6

232.8

265.3

926.4

In year robotics cost €mEBIT

-4.7

-5.9

-5.6

-7.6

-23.7

EBITAC (excluding robotics costs)

213.4

225.5

238.3

272.9

950.1

EBIT1 margin %

25.9 %

25.7 %

27.1 %

28.4 %

26.8 %

EBITAC margin %

21.7 %

21.7 %

23.8 %

25.2 %

23.2 %

EBITAC margin % (excluding robotics costs)

22.2 %

22.3 %

24.4 %

25.9 %

23.7 %

Appendix – Reconciling EBIT1 & EBITAC performance, 2025 quarterly, excluding Design & Engineering

Metric

Q1 2025

Q2 2025

Q3 2025

Q4 2025

FY 2025

Revenue €m

888.2

939.4

907.1

980.3

3,715.0

EBIT1 €m

225.0

231.1

235.5

255.4

947.0

Subtract: capitalisation of R&D €m

-88.6

-88.0

-84.8

-78.3

-339.6

Add: amortisation of R&D €m

48.2

48.0

53.3

45.8

195.3

EBITAC €m

184.6

191.1

204.0

223.0

802.7

In year robotics cost €m

-4.7

-5.9

-5.6

-7.6

-23.7

EBITAC (excluding robotics costs)

189.3

196.9

209.6

230.5

826.4

EBIT1 margin %

25.3 %

24.6 %

26.0 %

26.1 %

25.5 %

EBITAC margin %

20.8 %

20.3 %

22.5 %

22.7 %

21.6 %

EBITAC margin % (excluding robotics costs)

21.3 %

21.0 %

23.1 %

23.5 %

22.2 %

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Eliminate payment delays, reduce manual errors, and gain full control with a low-cost and high-quality ACH solution built for modern accounting workflows.

REDMOND, Wash., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Halfpricesoft.com developers understand that businesses demand faster payments and greater financial control, and now accountants are rethinking how they manage transactions. ezACH direct deposit software will simplify payment processing, accelerate cash flow, and reduce costly errors.

Clients are encouraged to download and test ezACH today to purchase to confirm compatibility.

ezACH empowers accountants to securely process electronic payments for clients, vendors, payroll, and tax obligations, all from one streamlined platform. By generating ACH files that can be uploaded directly to a bank, the software removes the need for manual payment handling and outdated processes.

“Speed and accuracy are critical in today’s financial environment,” said Dr. Ge, Founder of Halfpricesoft.com. “ezACH gives accountants the ability to process multiple payments quickly and securely, without added complexity or cost.”

Designed with flexibility in mind, ezACH allows users to manage unlimited transactions for unlimited companies at a one-time flat rate of $199.00, making it a cost-effective alternative to subscription-based payment platforms. Try it today!

Why Accountants Are Making the Switch:

Process ACH payments for vendors, clients, payroll, and tax agenciesEliminate manual entry and reduce costly errorsImport data easily from CSV files or other Halfpricesoft applicationsHandle unlimited companies and transactions with no recurring feesMaintain full control over payment timing and processingClients can upload transactions for up to $4.99 to test compatibility

Halfpricesoft.com offers a variety of applications that will seamlessly integrate with ezACH software:

ezPaycheck: A new version of ezACH has just been released to support import CSV with ezPaycheck importing. ezCheckprinting: Business check writer for vendors, miscellaneous and draft checks. https://www.halfpricesoft.com/product_ezCheck.aspezAccounting: DIY in-house bookkeeping and payroll solution for one flat rate. https://www.halfpricesoft.com/accounting/accounting-software.asp

With a one-time cost of $199 per installation, ezACH offers long-term savings compared to subscription-based services. There are no hidden fees, and users can process unlimited ACH transactions. (Note: Banks may apply their own ACH processing fees. We recommend contacting your bank for compatibility prior to purchase).

Simplify the business operations and boost efficiency with the powerful, all-in-one solutions fromHalfpricesoft.com. To save both time and money, get started today at HalfPriceSoft.com for no cost or obligation

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Neusoft Smart Go and Tencent Cloud Forge Strategic Partnership to Build a New AI-Powered Intelligent Cockpit Ecosystem

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BEIJING, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Auto China 2026, Neusoft Smart Go, a subsidiary of Neusoft Corporation (SSE:600718), officially announced its strategic upgrade. The company now aims to become a global leading provider in full-domain upper-body electronics solutions for intelligent vehicles. At the same time, Neusoft Smart Go and Tencent Cloud announced a strategic partnership. Aligning with “AI-defined vehicles” trend, the two parties will focus on key areas such as intelligent cockpits, on-device AI large model applications, ecosystem content integration, in-vehicle cybersecurity, and cloud services. By integrating their technologies and resources, they will engage in in-depth collaboration to develop AI-powered intelligent cockpit products and solutions that offer enhanced interactivity and emotional experiences, accelerating the intelligent transformation of entire vehicles.

The integration of AI large models and ecosystems into vehicles is essentially a full-chain systematic project covering hardware-software architecture adaptation, data processing, compliance assurance, and real-time response. Currently, automakers face challenges such as high in-house R&D expenses, ecosystem integration hurdles, and a lack of differentiated user experiences. They urgently require full-domain solutions that seamlessly integrate hardware and software, offer comprehensive ecosystem coverage, and enable rapid mass production to meet users’ core demands for multi-modal interaction, full-scenario services, and continuous OTA updates.

As a leading cloud service provider in China, Tencent Cloud has core strengths in on-device large models, in-vehicle ecosystems and applications, cloud services, and data compliance assurance. It also offers a full-chain app ecosystem spanning social media, music, maps, and more. In this partnership, the two parties will take Neusoft Smart Go’s next-gen intelligent cockpit system as the core platform, deeply integrating Tencent Cloud’s on-device large models to jointly develop a benchmark AI-powered intelligent cockpit featuring natural conversations, proactive interactions, and highly emotional, smooth experiences. Furthermore, they will fully integrate a wide range of ecosystem apps, enabling seamless transitions between mobile phones and in-vehicle systems across all scenarios.

At present, Neusoft Smart Go has established a product matrix covering a full range of in-vehicle electronics solutions, including central computing platforms, cockpit-driving-parking integration, intelligent cockpits, intelligent communications, intelligent audio systems, and zonal control units. Through a dual-track strategy of high-end cutting-edge solutions and mature standardized products, it can flexibly meet the mass production needs of vehicle models across different regions and price segments worldwide. Leveraging Tencent’s intelligent driving cloud, data compliance, OTA technical support, and AI platform services, the two parties will provide stable, secure, and intelligent hardware-software integrated solutions tailored to the diverse needs of global automakers, comprehensively assisting them in achieving intelligent and AI-driven upgrades for entire vehicles.

Jian Guodong, Senior Vice President of Neusoft and CEO of Neusoft Smart Go, said, “The integration of AI large models and full-scenario ecosystems represents an inevitable trend and a shared vision for both Neusoft Smart Go and Tencent Intelligent Mobility. Leveraging Neusoft Smart Go’s technical expertise in the full domain of upper-body electronics and Tencent’s leading solutions in AI large models and full-chain ecosystems, the two parties will collaborate to provide global automakers with truly mass-producible and evolvable AI-powered intelligent cockpit solutions.”

Zhong Xuedan, Vice President and Head of Tencent Intelligent Mobility, said, “We share complementary strengths and similar philosophies with Neusoft Smart Go, laying a solid foundation for cooperation. Both parties will further deepen cooperation in AI-powered intelligent cockpits, jointly exploring proactive interactions and emotional services powered by large models, transforming the cockpit into a smarter companion that better understands users.”

The deep integration of on-device AI large models and full-scenario ecosystems is reshaping the value boundaries and user experiences of intelligent cockpits. The automotive industry needs to accelerate innovation and mass production, achieving a balance between advanced technologies and cost-effectiveness. Neusoft Smart Go will focus on enhancing its systematic integration, software-hardware synergy, and global delivery capabilities. Through collaboration with more ecosystem partners, it will provide sustained momentum for the intelligent transformation of the automotive industry.

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