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Highlights Include Sale of a Non-strategic Business Unit, Significant Reduction of Debt, and Implementation of a Share Repurchase Program to Strengthen the Company and Enhance Long Term Shareholder Value 

SEATTLE, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mynd.ai, Inc. (the “Company” or “Mynd”) (NYSE American: MYND) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Revenue of $267.4 million for the full year, compared to $411.8 million in the prior year with the decrease primarily driven by the headwinds in the overall education market due to normalization to pre-pandemic levels

Gross Margin improved 40 basis points versus 2023 to 24.8%, largely due to optimization of cost of materials, warranty, and freight costs

Operating loss improved by $8.0 million to $38.0 million, as compared to $46.0 million in 2023

Net loss from continuing operations, before income taxes totaled $35.7 million, a $12.7 million improvement compared to 2023

Cash balance at year-end of $75.3 million, compared to $87.8 million in 2023

Reduced outstanding indebtedness at year-end by $21.0 million

Repurchased 151,923 American Depositary Shares, representing 1,519,230 ordinary shares, pursuant to our share repurchase program

“We are very pleased with the progress our team made during 2024, our first full year as a public company,” said Vin Riera, Chief Executive Officer. “We feel that completing the sale of our non-strategic early childhood development business unit in October 2024, paying down debt, optimizing our cost structure, and initiating a share repurchase program were all meaningful steps towards strengthening our company. Despite a number of industry-wide challenges in the education sector stemming from inflation, threat of tariffs and uncertainty around Federal funding for education, we were able to capitalize on our brand loyalty, significant install base of over one million classrooms and strong distributor and partner network to maintain our strong market presence.”  

Arthur Giterman, Chief Financial Officer, added, “Our financial performance in 2024 reflects our commitment to improving operational efficiency to help combat significant industry headwinds impacting our interactive flat panel display business. Year over year, the Company made improvements in our gross margin and significantly reduced both our operating loss as well as our net loss from operations. Although we expect economic headwinds to continue during 2025, we are actively responding by continuing to optimize our operating cost structure, enhancing our go-to-market strategy and expanding our portfolio of product offerings. We are excited about the warm reception that our recently launched ActivPanel 10 and its modular infrastructure has received, and believe that providing our customers with the ability to select their preferred operating system will better position the Company to more effectively compete in the market.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect Mynd’s current expectations and projections about future events at the time and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “optimistic,” and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Mynd’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Mynd’s periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Mynd’s filings with the SEC. While forward-looking statements reflect Mynd’s good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Mynd disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to Mynd (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).

Discussion of non-GAAP Financial Measures

We believe that providing non-GAAP (“Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”) information to investors, in addition to the GAAP presentation, allows investors to view the financial results in the way management views the operating results. We further believe that providing this information allows investors not only to better understand our financial performance, but more importantly, to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. The non-GAAP information included in this press release should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business, for making operating decisions and for forecasting and planning for future periods. Our annual financial plan is prepared both on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, and the non-GAAP annual financial plan is approved by our board of directors. Continuous budgeting and forecasting for revenue and expenses are conducted on a consistent non-GAAP basis, in addition to GAAP, and actual results on a non-GAAP basis are assessed against the non-GAAP annual financial plan. In addition, and as a consequence of the importance of these measures in managing the business, we use non-GAAP measures and results in the evaluation process to establish management’s compensation. For example, our annual bonus program payments are based in part upon the achievement of consolidated revenue and Adjusted EBITDA targets.

About Mynd.ai, Inc.

Seattle-based Mynd is a global leader in interactive technology offering best-in-class hardware and software solutions that help organizations create and deliver dynamic content; simplify and streamline teaching, learning, and communication; and facilitate real-time collaboration. Our award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 1 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries. Our global distribution network of more than 4,000 reseller partners and our dedicated sales and support teams around the world enable us to deliver the highest level of service to our customers.

Financial Tables Follow

 

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

As of December 31,

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$               75,317

$               87,804

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $211 and $2,599, respectively

30,506

63,736

Inventories

28,638

53,944

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

11,601

14,408

Due from related parties

1,561

1,683

Current assets of discontinued operations

5,590

Total current assets

147,623

227,165

Non-current assets:

Goodwill

44,130

44,928

Property, plant, and equipment, net

14,595

7,037

Intangible assets, net

39,521

43,700

Right-of-use assets

3,448

2,413

Deferred tax assets, net

34

58,035

Other non-current assets

3,268

1,810

Non-current assets of discontinued operations

21,949

Total non-current assets

104,996

179,872

Total assets

$             252,619

$             407,037

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$               40,485

$               59,138

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

45,959

49,134

Loans payable, current

10,931

31,942

Contract liabilities

11,281

14,004

Accrued warranties

15,749

17,871

Lease liabilities, current

1,047

1,618

Due to related parties

4,621

5,061

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

7,404

Total current liabilities

130,073

186,172

Non-current liabilities:

Loans payable, non-current

58,077

64,859

Loans payable, related parties, non-current

5,006

4,670

Contract liabilities, non-current

18,581

21,762

Lease liabilities, non-current

2,761

1,030

Deferred tax liabilities

9,756

Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations

7,950

Total non-current liabilities

94,181

100,271

Total liabilities

224,254

286,443

Shareholders’ equity:

Ordinary shares par value of $0.001; 990,000,000 shares authorized. 456,477,820
shares issued and 454,958,590 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
456,477,820 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023.

 

10,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value, without designation; none authorized, issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

456

456

Treasury shares, at cost, 1,519,230 and none shares, respectively

(342)

Additional paid-in capital

479,480

473,590

Accumulated other comprehensive income

3,344

3,513

Accumulated deficit

(454,573)

(358,854)

Total Mynd.ai, Inc. shareholders’ equity

28,365

118,705

Non-controlling interest

1,889

Total shareholders’ equity

28,365

120,594

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$             252,619

$             407,037

 

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

Revenue

$             267,381

$             411,757

$             584,684

Cost of revenue

201,140

311,272

443,598

Gross profit

66,241

100,485

141,086

Operating expenses, net:

General and administrative

33,427

30,964

34,608

Research and development

25,253

34,604

41,459

Sales and marketing

42,115

51,477

60,848

Transaction-related costs

19,288

502

Restructuring

3,484

10,195

238

Total operating expenses

104,279

146,528

137,655

Operating (loss) income

(38,038)

(46,043)

3,431

Other income (expense):

Interest expense

(10,371)

(4,658)

(1,833)

Interest income

2,659

223

6

Gain on embedded derivative

11,389

432

Gain on forgiveness of debt

4,923

Other (expense) income

(1,384)

1,598

591

Total other income (expense)

2,293

(2,405)

3,687

Net (loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes

(35,745)

(48,448)

7,118

Income tax (expense) benefit

(68,732)

9,658

25,982

Net (loss) income from continuing operations

(104,477)

(38,790)

33,100

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

8,725

(605)

(12,637)

Net (loss) income

(95,752)

(39,395)

20,463

Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to non-
controlling interests

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations attributable to
non-controlling interests

(33)

33

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(33)

33

Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to
ordinary shareholders

(104,477)

(38,790)

33,100

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to
ordinary shareholders

8,758

(638)

(12,637)

Net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders

$             (95,719)

$             (39,428)

$               20,463

Net (loss) income per ordinary share

From continuing operations: Basic and Diluted

$                (0.23)

$                (0.09)

$                  0.08

From discontinued operations: Basic and Diluted

$                  0.02

$                (0.00)

$                (0.03)

Total basic and diluted

$                (0.21)

$                (0.09)

$                  0.05

Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating net (loss)
income per share: Basic and diluted

456,471,923

427,986,755

426,422,220

 

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

Net (loss) income

$             (95,752)

$             (39,395)

$               20,463

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of nil:

Change in foreign currency translation reserve

497

(1,033)

(3,367)

Release of foreign currency translation reserve to net loss as a
result of disposition

(566)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

(95,821)

(40,428)

17,096

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling
interest

67

33

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mynd.ai Inc.

$             (95,888)

$             (40,461)

$               17,096

 

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net (loss) income

$              (95,752)

$              (39,395)

$                20,463

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(8,725)

605

12,637

Net (loss) income from continuing operations

(104,477)

(38,790)

33,100

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net
cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

5,698

4,973

4,520

Deferred taxes

67,669

(10,828)

(25,982)

Non-cash lease expense

1,737

1,958

1,818

Non-cash interest expenses

4,844

325

Gain on forgiveness of debt

(4,923)

Share-based compensation

3,698

Amortization of RDEC credit

(1,182)

(839)

(460)

Accrued tax credit RDEC

(1,732)

Change in fair value of derivative liability

(11,389)

(432)

Increase in inventory provision

4,630

3,951

Write-off of prepaid subscriptions

5,668

Other

90

71

30

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

33,365

(679)

25,346

Inventories

25,251

54,734

(20,003)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

1,270

(5,482)

701

Prepaid subscriptions

1,632

(7,300)

Due from related parties

533

482

(4,376)

Accounts payable

(17,675)

(23,651)

(1,820)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(2,439)

(1,329)

(10,225)

Accrued warranties

(2,037)

3,883

3,266

Due to related parties

1,491

1,083

3,469

Contract liabilities

(5,743)

6,966

7,779

Lease obligations – operating leases

(1,579)

(1,903)

(2,084)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities – continuing operations

(875)

740

6,807

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities – discontinued operations

1,661

(3,098)

(12,079)

Net cash provided by (used in) provided by operating activities

786

(2,358)

(5,272)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

(1,283)

(389)

(829)

Internal-use software development costs

(8,465)

(4,434)

(1,028)

 Repayment (issuance) of loan receivable, related party

8,019

(7,919)

Proceeds from disposition of GEH Singapore

20,000

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash

10,375

(6,000)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities – continuing operations

10,252

13,571

(15,776)

Net cash used in investing activities – discontinued operations

(5,942)

5,763

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

4,310

19,334

(15,776)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Repayment of Revolver

(38,000)

(80,300)

(49,305)

Debt issuance costs paid

(90)

Proceeds from Revolver

17,000

62,000

63,000

Proceeds from convertible note

64,884

Contingent consideration payments

(1,007)

(2,174)

Repayment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan

(192)

(192)

(5)

Repayment of NetDragon group loans

(3,210)

Proceeds from NetDragon group loans

219

869

Share repurchase

(342)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities – continuing operations

(22,631)

44,437

11,349

Net cash provided by financing activities – discontinued operations

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(22,631)

44,437

11,349

Net change in cash

(17,535)

61,413

(9,699)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

91,784

29,312

40,508

Exchange rate effects

1,068

1,059

(1,497)

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$                75,317

$                91,784

$                29,312

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
transactions:

Continuing operations:

Convertible notes issued in exchange for accrued PIK interest

$                  3,309

$                      —

$                      —

Decrease in goodwill due to measurement period adjustments relating to
business acquisition, net

$                  1,228

$                      —

$                      —

Lease assets acquired in exchange for lease liabilities

$                  2,838

$                      —

$                      —

Forgiveness of related party payables

$                  2,412

$                      —

$                      —

Accrued purchase price related to acquisition of businesses

$                      —

$                      —

$                  1,688

Accrued value of earnout related to acquisition of businesses

$                      —

$                      —

$                    377

Noncash consideration transferred for acquisition of businesses

$                      —

$                22,848

$                      —

Discontinued operations:

Lease assets acquired in exchange for lease liabilities

$                  5,044

$                      —

$                      —

Supplemental disclosure of cash transactions:

Cash paid for interest

$                  5,387

$                  5,223

$                      —

Cash received for tax refunds, net

$                  1,397

$                    914

$                    969

Cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and cash and cash equivalents presented in current assets of discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023 were $3,980.

Mynd.ai. Inc.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

(in thousands)

Net (loss) income

$            (95,752)

$            (39,395)

$             20,463

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(8,725)

605

12,637

Interest expense

10,371

4,658

1,833

Interest income

(2,659)

(223)

(6)

Income tax expense (benefit)

68,732

(9,658)

(25,982)

Depreciation and amortization

5,698

4,973

4,520

Share-based compensation

3,698

Gain on embedded derivative

(11,389)

(432)

Other expense (income), net

1,384

(1,598)

(591)

Transaction-related costs(1)

19,288

502

Restructuring costs(2)

3,484

10,195

238

Litigation costs and penalties(3)

1,021

405

1,046

Gain on forgiveness of debt(4)

(4,923)

Adjusted EBITDA

$            (24,137)

$            (11,182)

$                9,737

(1) Transaction-related costs are non-recurring costs related to one or more acquisitions.

(2) Refers to employee severance costs, contract termination costs, facility restructuring, and business restructuring efforts undertaken by management.

(3) Refers to costs incurred to defend against, opportunistically settle, and establish a reserve for claims associated with litigation, as well as any related penalties incurred for such litigation.

(4) Refers to forgiveness of loan provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration provided under the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).

 

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IMDA and Tencent Debut “Beyond the Screen” to Champion Real-World Connection through Digital Play

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The launch is marked by the signing of an agreement between IMDA and Tencent to advance healthy digital habits and safe, responsible use of digital technologies among youths, parents, and families.

SINGAPORE, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Tencent today jointly launched “Beyond the Screen: Healthy Digital Play”, a new digital wellbeing campaign that encourages healthy digital habits by bringing families into the conversation and strengthening real-world connection through healthy gameplay.

The campaign encourages families to bridge the gap between play and purpose through gaming. It showcases how digital play can foster deeper understanding, facilitate balanced routines, and build stronger connections at home.

“Digital spaces are already a natural part of how young people learn, play, and connect today,” said Mr Murphy Zhao, Country Manager of Tencent Singapore and Head of Tech Group, Tencent Games. “As a company with deep expertise across digital entertainment and communications, we want to play a constructive role by helping families build meaningful digital habits that extend beyond the screen.”

Advancing Family Digital Wellness In Partnership with IMDA

As part of the launch, IMDA and Tencent also signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration on initiatives in digital wellbeing. The agreement was signed by Ms Joanna Lam, Cluster Director for Digital Readiness, IMDA, and Mr Murphy Zhao, Country Manager of Tencent Singapore and Head of Tech Group, Tencent Games. The collaboration builds on Tencent’s ongoing cooperation with IMDA, in support of the national Digital for Life (DfL) movement, focusing on promoting online safety and healthy digital habits among youths, parents, and families.

Tencent will co-develop educational content with IMDA, as well as organise four community outreach activities, reaching out to an estimated 4,000 participants. The company will also commit S$ 25,000, which totals to S$ 50,000 with the government’s dollar-to-dollar matching, to the DfL Fund. The DfL Fund provides support for projects and activities promoting digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital wellness. 

“Ensuring digital wellness is increasingly important, particularly for our children who are digital natives,” said Ms Joanna Lam, Cluster Director for Digital Readiness, IMDA. “Tencent has been a DfL partner since 2022, and I thank them for their continued commitment to the DfL cause. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Tencent to empower parents and youths with practical guidance to build healthy digital habits and navigate the digital world safely together.”

Leading the Conversation on Healthy Digital Play

The inaugural Singapore launch event was officiated by Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and also hosted social service organisations from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. At the event, families participated in gamified quiz experiences and took home educational materials designed to transform gaming into healthier routines at home. 

The programme also featured a parenting talk that shared practical guidance on utilising games as a bridge for conversation at home. The session highlighted how, when guided by constructive routines, gaming can support the development of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, strategic thinking, and persistence.

During the event’s expert insights session, Mr Narasimman S/O Tivasiha Mani, psychotherapist and co-founder of local youth charity Impart, said, “Healthy gaming is not built through one-off rules. It grows through rapport, shared understanding, and everyday conversations. Through a collaborative process between educators, families, and the wider community, it becomes easier to set shared expectations and support balanced habits that carry beyond the screen.”

Building a Scalable Digital Wellbeing Framework for Southeast Asia

While digital habits may look different across the region, the underlying need is the same — helping families build healthier, more confident relationships with the digital world.

“Beyond the Screen” is part of Tencent’s broader commitment to fostering intentional digital play, equipping youths, parents, and educators with practical resources to build balanced routines, encourage respectful interactions, and strengthen open communication at home.

Insights from the Singapore launch will inform the rollout of the campaign across Southeast Asia in 2026, with local adaptations to meet the needs of diverse communities in the region.

About Digital for Life Movement

A Digital Future for All – In our increasingly digital world, everyone can play a part to help create a more inclusive digital future.

The Digital for Life (DfL) national movement, launched on 8 February 2021, aims to galvanise the community across the 3Ps (Private, Public and People) to help Singaporeans embrace digital as a lifelong pursuit and enrich lives through digital technology.

The DfL fund was also set up to support projects and activities promoting digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital wellness. Learn more about the DfL movement at digitalforlife.gov.sg.

About Infocomm Media Development Authority

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore’s digital transformation by developing a vibrant digital economy and an inclusive digital society. As Architects of Singapore’s Digital Future, we foster growth in Infocomm Technology and Media sectors in concert with progressive regulations, harnessing frontier technologies, and developing local talent and digital infrastructure ecosystems to establish Singapore as a digital metropolis.

For more news and information, visit www.imda.gov.sg or follow IMDA on LinkedIn (IMDAsg), Facebook (IMDAsg) and Instagram (@imdasg).

About Tencent 

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Our financial technology business covers payment, credit, wealth management and insurance sectors, as we support our partners’ business growth and assist their digital upgrade through FinTech and other enterprise services. We also publish some of the world’s most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and has been listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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Fast Guard Service alerts real estate owners and property managers: 2026 fire code updates to NFPA 25 will significantly affect sprinkler system compliance requirements — and insurance implications could not be more serious.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fast Guard Service, one of the nation’s leading providers of licensed fire watch and security guard services, is urging commercial and residential property owners to take immediate stock of their fire sprinkler systems as sweeping 2026 updates to NFPA 25 — the national standard governing water-based fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance — take effect across the country.

The timing could not be more consequential. Private insurers are exiting fire-risk markets at an accelerating pace, dropping policyholders and limiting coverage in states from California to Florida. In this environment, a sprinkler system that fails a compliance check is no longer a routine maintenance issue. It is a potential grounds for claim denial or policy cancellation.

The 2026 edition of NFPA 25 introduces several changes property owners must act on now. Fire pump failures are formally classified as system impairments requiring immediate response. Supervisory valve testing moves to a semiannual schedule. Annual internal inspections are now mandatory for all dry, preaction, and deluge valves. And where corrosion-control technology has been used to justify smaller pipe sizes, ongoing maintenance of that equipment is now a codified legal obligation — not a recommendation.

Critically, any sprinkler system impairment — whether triggered by repair, renovation, freeze damage, or a compliance-driven upgrade — legally requires a certified fire watch for the duration of the outage under NFPA 1, NFPA 101, and local fire authority mandates. This is a condition of occupancy, not an option.

“The 2026 code updates will send a wave of sprinkler systems into inspection and repair cycles,” said a spokesperson for Fast Guard Service. “Every one of those impairment windows requires a fire watch on-site. We are prepared to be there.”

Fast Guard Service deploys certified fire watch personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the United States — typically within hours of a client’s call. Guards conduct continuous patrols, maintain documentation accepted by insurers and code enforcement authorities, and coordinate directly with fire departments when needed.

Property owners who are unsure whether their sprinkler systems meet 2026 NFPA 25 requirements are encouraged to contact Fast Guard Service for guidance.

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First Online Conversations Are Changing in 2026, According to New Secretmeet Research

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New research from Secretmeet reveals that the classic “Hey” opener is dying out — and the way people initiate connections online in 2026 looks nothing like it did just three years ago.

GIBRALTAR, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — People are rethinking the first move. Not just what to say, but when to say it, how long to make it, and what emotional tone to lead with. Across the board, data from Secretmeet’s latest research study shows a clear shift in how online conversations begin in 2026.

The single-word opener? Largely gone. The copy-paste compliment? People spot it instantly. Secretmeet noted that what’s replacing them is more interesting — and more human.

The Death of the One-Word Opener

For years, “Hey,” “Hi,” and “Hello 👋” dominated opening messages on dating platforms. They required no effort and, accordingly, generated little response. According to data published by the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, conversational openers that include a specific reference to the recipient’s profile generate significantly higher response rates than generic greetings.

Secretmeet’s research confirms the trend is accelerating. In 2026, users who open with a question — particularly one tied to something specific in a profile — see measurably stronger engagement in the first exchange. The bar for a “good” first message has risen.

This doesn’t mean people need to write an essay. Short still works. But purposeful short beats lazy short every time.

One of the more striking findings from Secretmeet: wit is winning. Openers with a light, humorous tone — a playful observation, a self-aware joke, a clever hypothetical — are outperforming earnest, serious introductions in early conversation engagement.

The Timing Shift Nobody Expected

When people send that first message matters more than most realize. In a Secretmeet review of activity trends, data points to a notable behavioral change: users in 2026 are increasingly active during morning hours — particularly between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. — a window that was almost entirely quiet just a few years ago.

Evening hours still dominate overall volume. But morning messages show a disproportionately high response rate. The theory? People checking their phones with coffee and no agenda are more present, less distracted, and more open to genuine interaction than those scrolling at midnight.

It’s a small tactical insight with a surprisingly large emotional implication: presence matters more than timing, and mornings are when people show up fully. Secretmeet’s data makes that case clearly.

What This Means for How We Connect

The bigger picture here isn’t about tactics. It’s about expectations. People arriving at online dating platforms in 2026 want something more immediate and more genuine than they did in 2020. The pandemic years accelerated a kind of emotional directness online — and that hasn’t reversed.

People want to feel seen in a first message. They want to laugh. They want a reason to respond. A Secretmeet review of first-message engagement data suggests that users are increasingly capable of signaling — and detecting — authentic intent right from the very first line.

The opening message has always mattered. What’s changed is how clearly people understand that now.

About Secretmeet

Secretmeet is an online dating platform built around one straightforward idea: conversations should feel good. Not stressful, not performative — genuinely enjoyable. The platform is designed for people who want warmth, a little wit, and the kind of back-and-forth that actually goes somewhere. Whether you’re looking for something serious or just a spark of something new, Secretmeet reviews its features continuously to ensure that the first message has a real chance of turning into something worth remembering.

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Alice Ross, Secretmeet, 1 14844760121, smm@secretmeet.com, https://secretmeet.com/

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