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Total Revenue of $112.6 million; Up 1.6% Year-Over-Year

Operating Income of $9.3 million; Non-GAAP Operating Income of $13.0 million

Net Income of $3.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $14.9 million

Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.27; Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.88

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aviat Networks, Inc. (“Aviat Networks,” “Aviat,” or the “Company”), (Nasdaq: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter ended March 28, 2025.

Third Quarter Highlights

Accomplished 19th consecutive quarter of trailing twelve month revenue growthGrew GAAP operating income by 64% year-over-yearSet new record for quarterly Adjusted EBITDA driven by strong margins and operating expense cost managementAccepted first orders for ProVision Plus network management software from Pasolink customers, marking initial steps in capturing a $50 million opportunity over the next five years

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

Total Revenues: $112.6 million, up 1.6% from the same quarter last yearGAAP Results: Gross Margin 34.9%; Operating Expenses $30.0 million; Operating Income $9.3 million; Net Income $3.5 million; Net Income per diluted share (“Net Income per share”) $0.27Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA $14.9 million; Gross Margin 35.8%; Operating Expenses $27.2 million; Operating Income $13.0 million; Net Income $11.3 million; Net Income per share $0.88Cash and cash equivalents: $49.4 millionNet debt: $24.5 million

Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended March 28, 2025

Revenues

The Company reported total revenues of $112.6 million for its fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared to $110.8 million in the fiscal 2024 third quarter, an increase of $1.8 million or 1.6%. North America revenue of $49.4 million increased by $5.0 million or 11.3%, compared to $44.4 million in the prior year due to strength from private networks projects. International revenue of $63.2 million decreased by $(3.2) million or (4.8)%, compared to $66.4 million in the prior year, primarily due to timing of capital expenditure plans of mobile network operators.

For the nine months ended March 28, 2025, revenue increased 9.6% to $319.3 million, compared to $291.4 million in the same period of fiscal 2024.

Gross Margins

In the fiscal 2025 third quarter, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 34.9% and non-GAAP gross margin of 35.8%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 32.5% and non-GAAP gross margin of 35.1% in the fiscal 2024 third quarter, an increase of 240 and 70 basis points, respectively. The increase was driven by regional and product mix in the quarter.

For the nine months ended March 28, 2025, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 31.3% and non-GAAP gross margin of 32.1%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 35.5% and non-GAAP gross margin of 36.6% in the same period of fiscal 2024, a decrease of (420) and (450) basis points, respectively.

Operating Expenses

The Company reported GAAP total operating expenses of $30.0 million for the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared to $30.4 million in the fiscal 2024 third quarter. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition and other expenses for the fiscal 2025 third quarter were $27.2 million, compared to $27.4 million in the prior year, a decrease of $(0.2) million or (0.6)%.

For the nine months ended March 28, 2025, the Company reported GAAP total operating expenses of $98.3 million, compared to $89.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, an increase of $8.6 million or 9.6%. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition and other expenses for the nine months ended March 28, 2025 were $86.4 million, compared to $74.1 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, an increase of $12.2 million or 16.5%.

Operating Income

The Company reported GAAP operating income of $9.3 million for the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared to GAAP operating income of $5.7 million in the fiscal 2024 third quarter, an increase of $3.6 million. Operating income increased primarily due to higher gross margin dollars and flat operating expenses. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $13.0 million for the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $11.4 million in the prior year, an increase of $1.6 million.

For the nine months ended March 28, 2025, the Company reported GAAP operating income of $1.7 million, compared to $13.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, a decrease of $(12.3) million. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $16.1 million, compared to $32.5 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, a decrease of $(16.4) million.

Income Taxes

The Company reported GAAP income tax expense of $1.1 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared to GAAP income tax expense of $0.8 million in the fiscal 2024 third quarter.

For the nine months ended March 28, 2025, the Company reported a GAAP income tax benefit of $(2.7) million compared to GAAP income tax expense of $3.1 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, a decrease of $(5.8) million.

Net Income / Net Income Per Share

The Company reported GAAP net income of $3.5 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter or GAAP net income per share of $0.27. This compared to GAAP net income of $3.9 million or GAAP net income per share of $0.30 in the fiscal 2024 third quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported non-GAAP net income of $11.3 million or non-GAAP net income per share of $0.88, compared to non-GAAP net income of $10.0 million or $0.78 per share in the prior year.

The Company reported a GAAP net loss of $(3.9) million for the nine months ended March 28, 2025, or GAAP net loss per diluted share of $(0.30). This compared to GAAP net income of $9.2 million or $0.75 per share in the comparable fiscal 2024 period. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $10.6 million or net income per share of $0.83 for the nine months ended March 28, 2025, compared to non-GAAP net income of $30.0 million or $2.43 per share in the comparable fiscal 2024 period.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the fiscal 2025 third quarter was $14.9 million, compared to $12.7 million in the fiscal 2024 third quarter, an increase of $2.2 million.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company reported $49.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 28, 2025, compared to $64.6 million as of June 28, 2024. As of March 28, 2025, total debt was $73.9 million, an increase of $25.6 million from June 28, 2024.

Fiscal 2025 Full Year Outlook
The Company is leaving its fiscal 2025 full year guidance as previously stated:

Full year Revenue between $430 and $470 millionFull year Adjusted EBITDA between $30.0 and $40.0 million

Conference Call Details
Aviat Networks will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, May 6, 2025, to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ended March 28, 2025. Participating on the call will be Peter Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer; Michael Connaway, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Andrew Fredrickson, Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Following management’s remarks, there will be a question and answer period.

Interested parties may access the conference call live via the webcast through Aviat Network’s Investor Relations website at investors.aviatnetworks.com/events-and-presentations/events, or may participate via telephone by registering using this online form. Once registered, telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that must be used to access the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available after the call on the Company’s investor relations website.

About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Aviat’s beliefs and expectations regarding outlook, business conditions, new product solutions, customer positioning, future orders, bookings, new contracts, cost structure, profitability in fiscal 2025, its recent acquisitions and acquisition strategy, process improvements, measures designed to improve internal controls, its ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and management systems and remediate material weaknesses, plans and objectives of management, realignment plans and review of strategic alternatives and expectations regarding future revenue, gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, operating income or earnings or loss per share. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations, as well as about the markets for the services and products of Aviat and trends in revenue, and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “will,” “see,” “continue,” “delivering,” “view,” and “intend,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following: the disruption the 4RF and NEC transactions may cause to customers, vendors, business partners and our ongoing business; our ability to integrate the operations of the acquired 4RF and NEC businesses with our existing operations and fully realize the expected synergies of the 4RF and NEC transactions on the expected timeline; disruptions relating to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas; continued price and margin erosion in the microwave transmission industry; the impact of the volume, timing, and customer, product, and geographic mix of our product orders; our ability to meet financial covenant requirements; the timing of our receipt of payment; our ability to meet product development dates or anticipated cost reductions of products; our suppliers’ inability to perform and deliver on time, component shortages, or other supply chain constraints; the effects of inflation; customer acceptance of new products; the ability of our subcontractors to timely perform; weakness in the global economy affecting customer spending; retention of our key personnel; our ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships; uncertain economic conditions in the telecommunications sector combined with operator and supplier consolidation; our failure to protect our intellectual property rights or defend against intellectual property infringement claims; the results of our restructuring efforts; the effects of currency and interest rate risks; the ability to preserve and use our net operating loss carryforwards; the effects of current and future government regulations; general economic conditions, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and other countries where we conduct business; the conduct of unethical business practices in developing countries; the impact of political turmoil in countries where we have significant business; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any proposed or recent acquisitions; the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting our products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; our ability to implement our stock repurchase program or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value; and the impact of adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, including events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions.

For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat’s business, see “Risk Factors” in Aviat’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 4, 2024, as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. Aviat undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

Investor Relations:
Andrew Fredrickson
Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Phone: (512) 582-4626
Email: andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com

Table 1

AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.

Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Summary

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

March 28,
2025

March 29,
2024

March 28,
2025

March 29,
2024

Revenues:

Product sales

$               76,824

$               70,844

$             220,252

$             195,410

Services

35,816

39,978

99,014

96,013

Total revenues

112,640

110,822

319,266

291,423

Cost of revenues:

Product sales

51,370

47,783

158,540

120,989

Services

21,974

26,968

60,756

66,841

Total cost of revenues

73,344

74,751

219,296

187,830

Gross margin

39,296

36,071

99,970

103,593

Operating expenses:

Research and development

7,704

10,623

28,334

25,441

Selling and administrative

22,121

20,198

68,348

61,979

Restructuring charges (recovery)

177

(417)

1,592

2,227

Total operating expenses

30,002

30,404

98,274

89,647

Operating income

9,294

5,667

1,696

13,946

Interest expense, net

1,557

928

4,252

1,421

Other expense, net

3,068

63

4,047

228

Income (loss) before income taxes

4,669

4,676

(6,603)

12,297

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

1,141

806

(2,747)

3,086

Net income (loss)

$                 3,528

$                 3,870

$               (3,856)

$                 9,211

Net income (loss) per share of common stock outstanding:

Basic

$                   0.28

$                   0.31

$                 (0.30)

$                   0.76

Diluted

$                  0.27

$                   0.30

$                (0.30)

$                   0.75

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic

12,689

12,555

12,672

12,043

Diluted

12,838

12,779

12,672

12,325

 

Table 2

AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.

Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Summary

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands)

March 28,
2025

June 28,
2024

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                    49,429

$                    64,622

Accounts receivable, net

178,036

158,013

Unbilled receivables

101,406

90,525

Inventories

93,158

62,267

Assets held for sale

—

2,720

Other current assets

34,575

27,076

Total current assets

456,604

405,223

Property, plant and equipment, net

15,633

9,480

Goodwill

19,188

8,217

Intangible assets, net

26,817

13,644

Deferred income taxes

92,377

83,112

Right-of-use assets

3,406

3,710

Other assets

14,312

11,837

Total long-term assets

171,733

130,000

Total assets

$                  628,337

$                  535,223

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                  137,730

$                    92,854

Accrued expenses

40,525

42,148

Short-term lease liabilities

1,163

1,006

Advance payments and unearned revenue

85,658

58,839

Other current liabilities

13,299

21,614

Current portion of long-term debt

3,719

2,396

Total current liabilities

282,094

218,857

Long-term debt

70,204

45,954

Unearned revenue

7,670

7,413

Long-term operating lease liabilities

2,402

2,823

Other long-term liabilities

427

394

Reserve for uncertain tax positions

2,887

3,485

Deferred income taxes

6,537

412

Total liabilities

372,221

279,338

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholder’s equity:

Preferred stock

—

—

Common stock

127

126

Treasury stock

(7,077)

(6,479)

Additional paid-in-capital

864,910

860,071

Accumulated deficit

(582,369)

(578,513)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(19,475)

(19,320)

Total stockholders’ equity

256,116

255,885

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$                  628,337

$                  535,223

 

AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Summary
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND REGULATION G DISCLOSURE

To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), we provide additional measures of gross margin, research and development expenses, selling and administrative expenses, operating expenses, operating income, provision for or benefit from income taxes, net income, net income per share, and adjusted income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), in each case, adjusted to exclude certain costs, charges, gains and losses, as set forth below. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. We also believe these non-GAAP measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze trends in our business and to understand our performance. In addition, we may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as a guide in our forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning process and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP follow.

1We have not reconciled Adjusted EBITDA guidance to its corresponding GAAP measure due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, particularly with respect to merger and acquisition costs and share-based compensation. In particular, share-based compensation expense is affected by future hiring, turnover, and retention needs, as well as the future fair market value of our common stock, all of which are difficult to predict and subject to change. Accordingly, reconciliations of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA are not available without unreasonable effort.

 

Table 3

AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.

Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Summary

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

March 28,
2025

% of

Revenue

March 29,
2024

% of

Revenue

March 28, 2025

% of

Revenue

March 29, 2024

% of

Revenue

(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

GAAP gross margin

$           39,296

34.9 %

$           36,071

32.5 %

$       99,970

31.3 %

$     103,593

35.5 %

Share-based compensation

(1)

126

214

310

Merger and acquisition and other expenses

995

2,650

2,295

2,759

Non-GAAP gross margin

40,290

35.8 %

38,847

35.1 %

102,479

32.1 %

106,662

36.6 %

GAAP research and development expenses

$             7,704

6.8 %

$           10,623

9.6 %

$       28,334

8.9 %

$       25,441

8.7 %

Share-based compensation

(149)

(155)

(456)

(452)

Non-GAAP research and development expenses

7,555

6.7 %

10,468

9.4 %

27,878

8.7 %

24,989

8.6 %

GAAP selling and administrative expenses

$           22,121

19.6 %

$           20,198

18.2 %

$       68,348

21.4 %

$       61,979

21.3 %

Share-based compensation

(1,840)

(1,605)

(4,956)

(4,783)

Merger and acquisition and other expenses

(595)

(1,657)

(4,890)

(8,051)

Non-GAAP selling and administrative expenses

19,686

17.5 %

16,936

15.3 %

58,502

18.3 %

49,145

16.9 %

GAAP operating expense

$           30,002

26.6 %

$           30,404

27.4 %

$       98,274

30.8 %

$       89,647

30.8 %

Share-based compensation

(1,989)

(1,760)

(5,412)

(5,235)

Merger and acquisition and other expenses

(595)

(1,657)

(4,890)

(8,051)

Restructuring (charges) recovery

(177)

417

(1,592)

(2,227)

Non-GAAP operating expense

27,241

24.2 %

27,404

24.7 %

86,380

27.1 %

74,134

25.4 %

GAAP operating income

$             9,294

8.3 %

$             5,667

5.1 %

$         1,696

0.5 %

$       13,946

4.8 %

Share-based compensation

1,988

1,886

5,626

5,545

Merger and acquisition and other expenses

1,590

4,307

7,185

10,810

Restructuring charges (recovery)

177

(417)

1,592

2,227

Non-GAAP operating income

13,049

11.6 %

11,443

10.3 %

16,099

5.0 %

32,528

11.2 %

GAAP income tax provision (benefit)

$             1,141

1.0 %

$                806

0.7 %

$       (2,747)

(0.9) %

$         3,086

1.1 %

Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate

(941)

(306)

3,947

(1,986)

Non-GAAP income tax provision

200

0.2 %

500

0.5 %

1,200

0.4 %

1,100

0.4 %

GAAP net income (loss)

$             3,528

3.1 %

$             3,870

3.5 %

$       (3,856)

(1.2) %

$         9,211

3.2 %

Share-based compensation

1,988

1,886

5,626

5,545

Merger and acquisition and other expenses

1,590

4,307

7,185

10,810

Restructuring charges (recovery)

177

(417)

1,592

2,227

Other expense, net

3,068

63

4,047

228

Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate

941

306

(3,947)

1,986

Non-GAAP net income

$           11,292

10.0 %

$           10,015

9.0 %

$       10,647

3.3 %

$       30,007

10.3 %

Diluted net income (loss) per share:

GAAP

$               0.27

$               0.30

$         (0.30)

$           0.75

Non-GAAP

$               0.88

$               0.78

$           0.83

$           2.43

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

GAAP

12,838

12,779

12,672

12,325

Non-GAAP

12,838

12,779

12,818

12,325

Adjusted EBITDA:

GAAP net income (loss)

$             3,528

3.1 %

$             3,870

3.5 %

$       (3,856)

(1.2) %

$         9,211

3.2 %

Depreciation and amortization of property, plant
  and equipment and intangible assets

1,830

1,244

5,935

3,728

Interest expense, net

1,557

928

4,252

1,421

Other expense, net

3,068

63

4,047

228

Share-based compensation

1,988

1,886

5,626

5,545

Merger and acquisition and other expenses

1,590

4,307

7,185

10,810

Restructuring charges (recovery)

177

(417)

1,592

2,227

Provision for (benefit from) for income taxes

1,141

806

(2,747)

3,086

Adjusted EBITDA

$           14,879

13.2 %

$           12,687

11.4 %

$       22,034

6.9 %

$       36,256

12.4 %

(1)

The adjustments above reconcile our GAAP financial results to the non-GAAP financial measures used by us. Our non-GAAP net income excluded share-based compensation, and other non-recurring charges (recovery). Adjusted EBITDA was determined by excluding depreciation and amortization on property, plant and equipment, interest, provision for or benefit from income taxes, and non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments, as set forth above, from GAAP net income. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP items provides meaningful supplemental information to investors, when viewed in conjunction with, and not in lieu of, our GAAP results. However, the non-GAAP financial measures have not been prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

Table 4

AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. 

Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Summary

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

March 28,
2025

March 29,
2024

March 28,
2025

March 29,
2024

(In thousands)

North America

$                    49,402

$                    44,400

$                  149,589

$         149,868

International:

Africa and the Middle East

15,086

11,401

38,210

35,848

Europe

9,429

6,549

23,376

17,378

Latin America and Asia Pacific

38,723

48,472

108,091

88,329

Total international

63,238

66,422

169,677

141,555

Total revenue

$                  112,640

$                  110,822

$                  319,266

$         291,423

 

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Finance teams adopted AI assistants faster than their finance systems. A controller can ask an assistant to draft a memo or model a scenario. But to answer, “did we collect the right tax in July?” they close the assistant, open a dashboard, run an export, and build a spreadsheet. Anrok believes your tax data shouldn’t stay behind a login.

Anrok MCP puts tax data in the same thread as everything else your assistant can reach, including your billing system, your inbox, and your spreadsheets.

“Finance teams are increasingly doing their work directly with AI agents and their tax data should be in there with them,” said Brad Silicani, CEO at Anrok. “Ask it to reconcile your billing system and Anrok, and you get the reconciliation in minutes for your close. The AI does the thinking, and Anrok MCP exposes the tools. It’s the same platform either way, and it’s accurate underneath.”

What your team can do

Anrok MCP includes 30+ tools across transactions, filings, exposure, customers, exemption certificates, and products. Your team can:

Reconcile Anrok against your billing system and find the gap before you remit.Pull a revenue or transaction answer without building a report.Review a filing before Anrok submits it and avoid the amended return.Debug a single transaction without opening a support ticket.Get a recommended tax category for a new SKU, then map it so it never falls through again.Catch exemption certificates before they lapse.

The MCP also writes. It can create a product, create a customer, create or update a transaction, and upload a certificate. Every write shows what moved, so you can check it.

One platform behind one connection

Anrok MCP is part of Headless Tax, the way into Anrok’s platform through the Anrok APIs and MCP. Behind it, one platform runs all five tax jobs: monitor and manage, register, calculate, file and remit, and reconcile and audit. That includes reconciliation, which no other tax platform has built in. One source of truth means one connection reaches your transactions, filings, exposure, customers, and certificates. The same intelligence powers Anrok across the dashboard, the API, and your agents.

“Anrok’s MCP cut our monthly Stripe-to-Anrok reconciliation from 4 hours to 30 minutes.” —Christie Perez, Indirect Tax Manager at Webflow

Availability

Anrok MCP is available now to Anrok customers. Connect from your AI tool’s connector settings, approve the scopes, and start asking. Documentation is at https://apidocs.anrok.com/mcp/.

About Anrok

Anrok is the AI-native tax infrastructure for global commerce. More than 5,500 users run sales tax and VAT/GST compliance on Anrok across 150+ countries, with more than $100B in processed volume. One platform runs all five compliance jobs, monitoring, registration, calculation, filing and remittance, and reconciliation, which no other tax platform has built in. Teams reach it however they work, in the product with Anrok Atlas, through the Anrok APIs, or by handing the job to an agent. The result is every tax dollar owed, collected, so tax becomes a pass-through instead of an expense.

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Alternative Data Market to Reach USD 40.35 Billion by 2035 as AI Developers and Corporations Expand Data Buying, Credence Research Finds

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LONDON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Credence Research Inc. has added a new global Alternative Data Market study to its market intelligence portfolio, examining the competitive, technological and regulatory factors shaping demand through 2035.

The global alternative data market was valued at USD 6.32 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase to USD 7.56 billion in 2026 before reaching USD 40.35 billion by 2035, according to Credence Research. The forecast represents a 20.37% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2035. All market sizes, segment shares and regional shares are Credence Research estimates.

Key Takeaways

Credence Research estimates 2025 revenue of USD 6.32 billion and a 2035 market value of USD 40.35 billion, equivalent to 20.37% annualized growth over 10 years.North America represented 57.3% of modeled global value in 2025.Card and receipt transactions led the data type category with a 22.4% share.Hedge funds accounted for 24.6% of the end user category.Web-scraped data is forecast to grow at 24.00% annually, while Technology and AI developers is projected at 28.50%.The analysis distinguishes market revenue from adjacent products and services to avoid treating unrelated spending as part of the addressable market.

Scope & Segmentation – Alternative Data Market

The study measures licensed nontraditional datasets used for investment research, commercial intelligence and AI applications, including card and receipt panels, web traffic, app use, web-scraped information, geolocation, satellite data and sentiment feeds. Conventional market prices, ratings, cloud storage and consulting fees are excluded. Revenue is allocated to the buyer geography and is expressed in current U.S. dollars. The report evaluates the commercial drivers, market restraints, supplier positions and technology transitions affecting this defined market.

By data type: Card and receipt transactions; Web traffic and app usage; Web-scraped data; Geolocation and foot traffic; Satellite and weather data; Social and sentiment data; Other ESG, employment and B2B data.By end user: Hedge funds; Asset managers and investment institutions; Retail and consumer companies; Technology and AI developers; Other corporates and public sector.By region: North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East and Africa.

Explore the full report: https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/alternative-data-market 

Why This Report Matters

Defines the revenue boundary around purchased information rather than bundling unrelated analytics software and financial reference data.Compares investment-firm demand with newer corporate and AI developer use cases, including the privacy and licensing requirements that shape adoption.Provides a framework for evaluating vendor quality, consent, geographic coverage and data reliability before buyers commit to long-term contracts.

Market Overview

Alternative data vendors increasingly sell the same underlying information to different buyer groups. Quantitative funds use transaction, web and location panels to estimate business performance before quarterly filings. Retailers apply those signals to site selection and competitor analysis, while AI developers license web and app information for model training and retrieval workflows.

The forecast reflects a modeled change in buyer adoption, supplier economics and product mix rather than a guarantee of future transactions. Credence Research evaluates these mechanisms alongside recent regulatory and corporate developments. Decision-makers should distinguish disclosed company announcements from estimates of total market revenue.

Market Insights

Base year: 2025; forecast horizon: 2035; modeled CAGR: 20.37%.Largest modeled geography: North America (57.3% of 2025 value).Leading categories: Card and receipt transactions (22.4%) and Hedge funds (24.6%).Fast-growth categories: Web-scraped data (24.00% CAGR) and Technology and AI developers (28.50% CAGR).Geographic and segment shares are proprietary Credence Research model outputs, not audited vendor market-share disclosures.

Key Attributes

Attribute

Details

Historical period

2018–2025, as listed in the report

Base year

2025

Forecast period

2025–2035

Market size, 2025

USD 6.32 billion

Estimated market size, 2026

USD 7.56 billion

Market size forecast, 2035

USD 40.35 billion

Revenue CAGR, 2025–2035

20.37 %

Coverage

Global

Segments covered

Data type; End user

Geographies

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation Analysis

By data type

Card and receipt transaction panels led data types with 22.4% of 2025 spending because they can help estimate consumer revenue before corporate reporting. Web-scraped information is the fastest-growing data type in the model, supported by price monitoring, job-posting analysis and licensed AI data feeds.

By end user

Hedge funds accounted for 24.6% of 2025 end-user spending. Technology and AI developers have the faster modeled growth rate as demand expands from trading signals into model training, retrieval systems and agent-ready data services.

Card and receipt transactions held 22.4% of the data type segment in 2025, while Hedge funds led the end user split at 24.6%. Credence Research forecasts faster growth for Web-scraped data (24.00% a year) and Technology and AI developers (28.50% a year). These figures represent market estimates and are not company-reported results.

Market Drivers and Opportunities

Faster commercial signals

Card-spending, store-visit and app-usage panels can reveal operating trends before financial results are released. Funds buy such feeds to build forecasts, while retailers use them to compare competitors and local markets. Data coverage, representativeness and historical consistency determine whether these signals justify recurring subscription fees.

AI training and agent-ready feeds

Model developers are seeking licensed and documented sources of web, app and commerce data. Vendors that deliver clean feeds through APIs and data marketplaces can reach customers outside the hedge fund sector. Contracts for model training also require clear rights to collect, transform and reuse source information.

Distribution through existing research platforms

Financial-information terminals and cloud marketplaces reduce the engineering work required to test a new dataset. Bloomberg’s 2025 integration of Similarweb traffic data is one example of this route to market. Distribution can broaden adoption, although vendors may surrender part of the economics to aggregators.

Regional Analysis

Credence Research estimates the following shares of global 2025 revenue: North America 57.3%; Europe 22.1%; Asia Pacific 14.6%; Latin America 3.1%; Middle East and Africa 2.9%. These allocations sum to 100% and reflect buyer location rather than the location of manufacturing or company headquarters.

North America led the market in 2025, supported by its established buyer base, supplier relationships and industry infrastructure. Europe and Asia Pacific are also material demand centers, although the competitive mix and procurement requirements vary by country. The smaller regions may record high percentage growth from a limited starting base, and such rates should not be mistaken for leadership in absolute spending.

North America benefits from a dense concentration of quantitative funds, financial data platforms and AI developers. European buyers must navigate stringent personal-data rules, which increases demand for licensed and aggregated feeds. Asia Pacific adds demand from financial centers and domestic digital platforms but faces varying localization requirements.

Market Challenges

Sensitive geolocation and transaction data create privacy, consent and national-security concerns. U.S. enforcement actions and cross-border data restrictions make diligence a core purchase requirement. Panel drift, incomplete histories and nonrepresentative samples can undermine the value of apparently timely signals; a faster feed is not necessarily a better forecast.

Buyers should also evaluate the total cost of adoption, interoperability with existing systems, vendor continuity and country-specific compliance obligations. Those factors can lengthen purchasing decisions even where the long-term growth thesis remains intact. The study distinguishes these commercial constraints from the market forecast itself.

Future Outlook

North America holds the largest modeled share because it hosts many hedge funds, data vendors and AI companies. Asia Pacific has the fastest forecast regional growth as investment institutions and local digital platforms expand. The strongest opportunities lie in licensed, traceable and AI-ready datasets that meet regulatory and quality standards.

Through 2035, suppliers that convert product capabilities into repeatable deployments, transparent pricing and reliable support should be better positioned than firms relying only on early demonstrations. Credence Research expects growth to vary across customer types and geographies rather than advance evenly each year.

Competitive Landscape

The market includes established multinational suppliers and specialized technology or service providers. Competition centers on product performance, customer relationships, integration capabilities, delivery reliability and the ability to meet sector-specific standards. The companies listed below participate in different parts of the value chain; their inclusion does not imply identical offerings or a verified ranking by market share.

Competitive analysis should distinguish vendors that directly sell the products or services in the defined scope from adjacent technology providers and end users. Credence Research uses supplier disclosures and industry evidence to assess participation. Comparable revenue for the narrow market definition is rarely disclosed, so this release does not assign unsupported individual company shares.

Key Players

BloombergS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEGFactSetMoody’sSimilarwebPlacer.aiPlanet LabsYipitDataConsumer EdgeM ScienceThinknum

Recent Developments

June 2025: Bloomberg made Similarweb web-traffic analytics available through the Bloomberg Terminal ALTD function alongside other alternative datasets. 

January 2025: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission finalized its order restricting Gravy Analytics and Venntel from selling sensitive location data. 

Report Coverage

The full study covers market size and forecast, competitive conditions, value-chain structure, product and application segmentation, regional demand, market drivers, restraints, opportunities and regulatory developments. It provides a 2025 baseline and 2035 outlook and identifies areas where supplier disclosures support, but do not independently establish, Credence Research market estimates.

Explore the full report: https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/alternative-data-market  

Table of Content –

Chapter 1 Market Segmentation

Chapter 2 Introduction

Chapter 3 Executive Summary

Chapter 4 Global Alternative Data Market Trends and Developments

Chapter 5 Global Alternative Data Market Production, Supply and Demand Analysis

Chapter 6 Global Alternative Data Market Pricing Analysis

Chapter 7 Global Alternative Data Market Dynamics

Chapter 8 Global Alternative Data Value Chain Analysis

Chapter 9 Global Alternative Data Market Regulations and Policies

Chapter 10 Global Alternative Data Market Hotspots and Opportunities

Chapter 11 Global Alternative Data Market Outlook, 2025-2035

Chapter 12 Global Alternative Data Market Segmentation and Outlook

Chapter 13 Global Alternative Data End-Use and Application Market Outlook

Chapter 14 Global Alternative Data Geographic Market Outlook, 2025-2035

Chapter 15 Global Alternative Data Technology, Innovation and Sustainability Outlook

Chapter 16 Global Alternative Data Market Key Strategic Imperatives

Chapter 17 Competition Outlook

Chapter 18 Company Profiles

Chapter 19 Disclaimer

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Credence Research produces industry studies covering market size, forecasts, growth drivers, market trends and competitive landscapes. Its services also include customized research, commercial due diligence and go-to-market advisory. Findings draw on primary and secondary research, expert input and analytical modeling.

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TECHNATION Appoints New Board Leadership and Welcomes Industry Leaders to National Board

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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 /CNW/ — TECHNATION, Canada’s national technology industry association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvie Ouellette as Chair and Colin McIsaac as Vice Chair of its National Board of Directors.

Sylvie Ouellette is President and Co-Founder of Versatil BPI Inc., a Canadian-owned, women-led technology SME based in the National Capital Region, specializing in data, artificial intelligence, and security intelligence. She has more than 30 years of industry experience, including senior executive roles at Electronic Data Systems and Hewlett-Packard. As Chair, she brings both multinational leadership, including representing TECHNATION at the last two G7/TECH7 summits, and firsthand experience building a Canadian technology company.

Colin McIsaac is the Vice-President, North America Commercial Sales at Lenovo, responsible for strategy and performance across the NA VLB Segment and Canada’s Public Sector business. A prominent voice on the North America Senior Leadership Team, he oversees sales, operations, culture, and P&L execution to ensure Lenovo consistently delivers industry‑leading value for customers. Under his leadership, the team brings Lenovo’s complete portfolio of hardware, software, and services to market, fueling growth through innovation, customer partnership, and operational excellence.

Sylvie and Colin have been active members of TECHNATION’s Board of Directors for several years, serving on the Executive Committee and Governance Committee, respectively.

“We are pleased to welcome Sylvie as Chair and Colin as Vice Chair to TECHNATION’s National Board of Directors,” said Kevin d’Entremont, President and CEO of TECHNATION. “As seasoned members of our National Board, they have been engaged in shaping the focus of TECHNATION in supporting the full technology ecosystem in Canada. Their combined expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing Canada’s technology ecosystem will be invaluable as we continue to advance the priorities that matter most to the sector and to Canada’s digital future.”

In addition to these appointments, TECHNATION is pleased to welcome four industry leaders to its Board of Directors:

Heather Black, Regional Vice-President, Canadian Public Sector Leader, Palo AltoPeter Kelcey, General Manager, Customer Success Lead, Microsoft CanadaErin O’Halloran, Vice President & General Manager, Oracle Health CanadaRaj Thuppal, Chief Digital Officer – Public Sector, ServiceNow Canada

These appointments come at a pivotal moment for Canada, as governments and businesses accelerate the adoption of digital technologies that are transforming how the economy operates and grows.

“I am honoured by the trust my fellow Board members have placed in me to lead TECHNATION at such a defining moment for Canada,” said Ouellette. “As technology reshapes our economy, national security, and global competitiveness, we must strengthen Canada’s capacity to innovate, advance responsible AI, and ensure Canadian businesses across the full ecosystem help shape our digital future. I look forward to working with our members and government partners to turn collaboration into action that delivers meaningful value for Canadians.”

Together, these appointments strengthen TECHNATION’s commitment to bring industry expertise to inform public policy, champion member priorities, and advance initiatives that support Canada’s digital and economic growth. Their leadership will help drive key priorities including digital transformation, procurement reform, workforce development, and Canada’s long-term competitiveness.

TECHNATION also extends its sincere thanks to outgoing Board Chair, Lloyd Switzer, retired Chief Procurement Officer at TELUS, for his leadership and dedication to the board. “Lloyd has been an invaluable leader at TECHNATION, guiding the association through a period of executive transition, while bringing a strong industry perspective through his role as Chief Procurement Officer at TELUS,” said d’Entremont. “While his retirement marks the end of an exceptional chapter, he has ensured a smooth transition and a bright future for our association and Canada’s tech sector.”

TECHNATION’s National Board is comprised of senior executives from across Canada’s technology landscape, representing both Canadian tech firms and global enterprises with significant operations and investments in Canada. A full list of TECHNATION’s National Board of Directors can be found at www.technationcanada.ca.

About TECHNATION

TECHNATION is Canada’s authoritative technology industry association, representing the full spectrum of Canada’s tech ecosystem, from agile innovators to domestic and global tech companies. Trusted by both industry and government, TECHNATION is the neutral connector, convener and catalyst powering a digital future and positioning Canada as a global tech leader. Together with our members, we shape tech policy and insights, deliver forums to drive public-private collaboration, foster inclusive workforce development, and support global expansion. Learn more at www.technationcanada.ca.

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