bet365 ee CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 13, 2024-- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformation CompanyTM, today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, maintaining the company’s current dividend program. The Q1 2025 dividend will be paid on January 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2025. About Pega Pega is The Enterprise Transformation Company that helps organizations Build for Change® with enterprise AI decisioning and workflow automation. Many of the world’s most influential businesses rely on our platform to solve their most pressing challenges, from personalizing engagement to automating service to streamlining operations. Since 1983, we’ve built our scalable and flexible architecture to help enterprises meet today’s customer demands while continuously transforming for tomorrow. For more information on Pega (NASDAQ: PEGA), visit www.pega.com . All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241213294791/en/ CONTACT: Press: Lisa Pintchman VP, Corporate Communications LisaPintchman.Rogers@pega.com (617) 866-6022 Twitter:@pegaInvestor: Peter Welburn VP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations PegaInvestorRelations@pega.com (617) 498-8968 KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES APPS/APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Pegasystems Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/13/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/13/2024 04:04 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241213294791/en

Firstsource Solutions Limited, a key player in business process services, has been declared a 'Leader' by Avasant in the 2024 RadarView for mortgage business process transformation. With experience spanning over 25 years, Firstsource, through its U.S. entity Sourcepoint, showcases expertise in over 250 processes for numerous clients globally. They maximize technology like AI and analytics to streamline mortgage services. Their advanced solutions, including the Intelligent Loan Management and Loan Evaluation System, underscore their ability to elevate efficiency and customer interaction amidst mortgage industry changes, securing their leadership status. (With inputs from agencies.)

Honda and Nissan in merger talks to face Tesla, Chinese EV rivals, reports say

Stock indexes closed mixed on Wall Street at the end of a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 ended little changed Friday. The benchmark index reached its latest in a string of records a week ago. It lost ground for the week following three weeks of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%. The Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1%. Broadcom surged after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged after raising its revenue forecast. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Stocks slipped in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street closes out a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 was up by less than 0.1% and is on track for a loss for the week after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 58 points, or 0.1% to 43,856 as of 3 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq rose 0.1% and is hovering around its record. Broadcom surged 24.9% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company's big gain helped cushion the market's broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Even so, some big tech stocks were in the red Friday. Nvidia slid 2.6%, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% and Netflix was down 0.7%. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 14.2% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank's 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed's policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower. Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, The Associated Press

Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. The flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that more than 3,200 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed. Twenty-eight flights were canceled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics reportTV Shows Doing Nostalgia Right (Without Making It Cringe)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith looked up at the jumbotron at Hard Rock Stadium and saw a piece of history written next to his name. He’d just broken Miami’s single-season record for receptions (76) and yards (802) for a tight end, making him the most productive at the position in Dolphins history in just his first year with the team. After the game was over — a 29-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers — Smith took a minute before explaining what that feat meant to him. “I’ve just got a heart of gratitude right now,” Smith said, “a heart of thankfulness for this entire organization for believing in me, for my teammates, the entire offense, and just trusting in my ability to say, ‘Listen, man, this is a guy that we’ve got to implement on a consistent basis in this offense.’ This is the first time that I’ve been able to really come into my own in my career and it’s Year 8. And God’s timing is perfect.” One of Miami’s first free agent signings back in March, Smith was brought in to bolster the Dolphins’ tight end position, which has always played a primary blocking role in coach Mike McDaniel’s offense but needed a boost. Miami led the league in total offense in 2023 but failed to get a touchdown from any of its tight ends. The Dolphins weren’t exactly expecting Smith to become one of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s primary targets. Tyreek Hill was coming off a season in which he led the NFL in receiving yards. Jaylen Waddle was on the heels of his third-straight 1,000-yard receiving campaign. And the Dolphins signed former All-Pro Odell Beckham Jr. to be the third-receiving option behind those two. “It’s not like Jonnu started off with a ton of numbers like Week 1,” McDaniel said. “I think he never blinked at the beginning of the season, and was worried about the right stuff — worried about getting better and being his best. As a result, he’s been a key contributor week in and week out.” Smith’s stats were modest to start the season: He had just 14 catches for 140 yards through the first five games before catching seven passes for 96 yards and his first touchdown in Week 7 against Indianapolis. Since then, Smith has 55 receptions, 566 yards and six touchdowns. He has recorded at least 44 receiving yards in all but one game since Week 7, including a career-high 113 yards on 10 receptions against Green Bay on Thanksgiving. Jets’ Rodgers dealing with knee issue Aaron Rodgers is dealing with an injured knee that has the New York Jets quarterback’s status uncertain for the game Sunday at Buffalo, but interim coach Jeff Ulbrich expects he’ll play. Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu’s promising first season is over, though, as Ulbrich said the first-round pick will be placed on injured reserve with an injury to the plantar fascia in his left foot. Rodgers was hurt in the Jets’ 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday but remained in the game. The Jets were holding a walkthrough on Tuesday and their next full practice on Thursday, giving Rodgers some extra time to recover. “In all honesty, it’s just too early to tell,” Ulbrich said of Rodgers’ game status. “If I’m a betting man, I’m betting on Aaron Rodgers to play.” When asked if there’s some uncertainty as far as Rodgers’ availability, Ulbrich pointed out how the 41-year-old quarterback has not missed a game while dealing with knee, ankle and hamstring issues earlier this season. BRIEFLY HALL OF FAME: Longtime assistant coaches Dick Hoak, Elijah Pitts and Jim McNally will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2025 class. The three assistants were announced Tuesday as the fourth class of assistant coaches to receiver the award given to coordinators or position coaches. Hoak was a running backs coach for 35 seasons for Pittsburgh. Pitts coached running backs for the Rams, Bills and Oilers. McNally was a longtime offensive line coach who spent most of his career in Cincinnati. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. The flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that more than 3,200 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed. Twenty-eight flights were canceled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.

Digital nation? Citizens to be assigned digital identity, encompassing data on property, wealth, assets, health, and other social indicators No internet sign can be seen on a phone in Karachi. — Geo.tv If you are living in Pakistan, you might be forgiven for thinking that we are stuck in a technological dark age. Slow internet speeds, the ban on X (formerly Twitter) which is accessible only through VPNs that are themselves intermittently blocked, and the constant uncertainty about whether WhatsApp or email attachments will function – this is the reality of our so-called digital existence. In this setting of digital dysfunction, the government has now tabled a bill in the National Assembly with grand ambitions to transform Pakistan into a ‘digital nation’. The government’s inspiration for this bill ostensibly comes from centralised governance models in other countries. According to the bill, two new bodies will be created to oversee the digitisation of governance. Citizens will be assigned a digital identity, encompassing data on property, wealth, assets, health, and other social indicators. The government says that this will enable better service delivery and formalise the economy. However, given Pakistan’s dismal track record with both digital infrastructure and governance, scepticism is inevitable. Critics ask whether this will instead usher in a new era of intrusive data collection and surveillance. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); Consider the irony: in a country where even basic internet services are unreliable, the government proposes sweeping digital reforms. Pakistan also has no comprehensive data protection laws to safeguard citizens’ personal information. Without such safeguards, there are no limits to how this data can be collected, stored, or misused. The potential for abuse is immense in a country where cybersecurity measures are woefully inadequate. Horror stories abound of personal data being hacked, leading to financial losses and other complications. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the Punjab Defamation Act have already been used to target dissenting voices, from journalists to vloggers. Digital rights experts ask if this digital ID initiative will make it easier to monitor and control citizens without their consent. Perhaps the best way forward is to take on as many stakeholders on board as possible. Digital reforms in themselves are not a bad idea at all. Nor is ensuring efficiency by digitising governance. The only concern here is: is the government, instead of focusing on fixing basic infrastructure, ensuring internet access, and addressing the digital divide, prioritising centralised data collection? Pakistan’s potential for digital progress is immense, but it will remain untapped as long as the government prioritises control over empowerment. A true digital nation empowers its citizens with access to information, safeguards their rights, and builds trust through transparency and accountability. What we are seeing instead is a top-down approach. The government must rethink its way of approaching this. Before introducing ambitious digital reforms, it must first address the fundamentals: reliable internet access, robust cybersecurity measures, and laws that protect citizens’ data and privacy. Any move toward digitisation must be transparent and involve public consultation. Citizens have a right to know how their data will be used and to provide or withhold their consent. Even a hybrid democracy owes its citizens the pretence of democratic values. If the government truly wants to build a digital nation, it must start by building trust – not firewalls.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Cloud, reported financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024, and released a shareholder letter accessible from the Samsara investor relations website at investors.samsara.com . “We achieved another strong quarter of durable and efficient growth at a greater scale,” said Sanjit Biswas, CEO and co-founder of Samsara. “We ended Q3 at $1.35 billion in ARR, growing 35% year-over-year, and achieved a quarterly record of 10% adjusted free cash flow margin. As we continue to grow, we are excited about the innovation we are unlocking with more scale. We now collect over 10 trillion data points annually in the Samsara platform and use this data asset to bring AI to physical operations. We believe AI will play a powerful role in transforming the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers’ operations.” Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights (In millions, except percentage, percentage points, and per share data) Q3 FY2025 Q3 FY2024 Y/Y Change Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) $ 1,348.9 $ 1,002.7 35 % Total revenue $ 322.0 $ 237.5 36 % GAAP gross profit $ 246.0 $ 175.9 $ 70.0 GAAP gross margin 76 % 74 % 2 pts Non-GAAP gross profit $ 249.8 $ 179.0 $ 70.8 Non-GAAP gross margin 78 % 75 % 2 pts GAAP operating loss $ (47.4 ) $ (54.8 ) $ 7.4 GAAP operating margin (15 %) (23 %) 8 pts Non-GAAP operating income $ 33.9 $ 12.7 $ 21.2 Non-GAAP operating margin 11 % 5 % 5 pts GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.07 ) $ (0.08 ) $ 0.01 Non-GAAP net income per share, basic $ 0.08 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.04 $ 0.03 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 36.0 $ 11.9 $ 24.1 Net cash provided by operating activities margin 11 % 5 % 6 pts Adjusted free cash flow $ 31.2 $ 8.5 $ 22.7 Adjusted free cash flow margin 10 % 4 % 6 pts Note: Numbers are rounded for presentation purposes. We report non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). See the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of non-GAAP financial measures and the tables in the section titled “Reconciliation Between GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. Financial Outlook Our guidance includes GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. For the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, Samsara expects the following: Q4 FY2025 Outlook FY 2025 Outlook Total revenue $334 million – $336 million $1.237 billion – $1.239 billion Year/Year revenue growth 21% – 22% 32% Year/Year adjusted revenue growth (1) 30% – 31% 35% Non-GAAP operating margin 9% 7% Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted $0.07 – $0.08 $0.22 – $0.23 (1) Q4 FY24 was a 14-week fiscal quarter instead of a typical 13-week fiscal quarter. To enable comparability across periods, adjusted revenue and adjusted revenue growth rate are calculated by multiplying Q4 FY24 revenue by 13/14 to remove the impact of an additional week of revenue recognition in Q4 FY24. 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With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, food and beverage, and others. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings and reports that we may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This document includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to our financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for financial information presented under GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP financial measures versus comparable financial measures determined under GAAP. For example, other companies in our industry may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance. In addition, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow do not reflect our future contractual commitments or the total increase or decrease of our cash balance for a given period. These and other limitations could reduce the usefulness of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and to not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. We present these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing Samsara’s operating results through the eyes of management and because we believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to evaluate our business. Expenses Excluded from Non-GAAP Performance Financial Measures —Stock-based compensation expense-related charges include the amortization of deferred stock-based compensation expense for capitalized software and employer taxes on employee equity transactions. Stock-based compensation expense-related charges are excluded because they are primarily a non-cash expense that management believes is not reflective of our ongoing operational performance. Employer taxes on employee equity transactions, which are a cash expense, are excluded because such taxes are directly tied to the timing and size of employee equity transactions and the future fair market value of our common stock, which may vary from period to period independent of the operating performance of our business. Lease modification, impairment, and related charges, and legal settlements are excluded because management believes that such charges are not reflective of our ongoing operational performance. Operating Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Annual Recurring Revenue—We define ARR as the annualized value of subscription contracts that have commenced revenue recognition as of the measurement date. Adjusted Revenue and Adjusted Revenue Growth Rate—Q4 FY24 was a 14-week fiscal quarter instead of a typical 13-week fiscal quarter. To enable comparability across periods, adjusted revenue and adjusted revenue growth rate are calculated by multiplying Q4 FY24 revenue by 13/14 to remove the impact of an additional week of revenue recognition in Q4 FY24. Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin—We define non-GAAP gross profit as gross profit excluding the effect of stock-based compensation expense-related charges included in cost of revenue. Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of total revenue. We use non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin in conjunction with traditional GAAP measures to evaluate our financial performance. We believe that non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin provide our management and investors consistency and comparability with our past financial performance and facilitate period-to-period comparisons of operations. Non-GAAP Income (Loss) from Operations and Non-GAAP Operating Margin—We define non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, or non-GAAP operating income (loss), as income (loss) from operations excluding the effect of stock-based compensation expense-related charges, lease modification, impairment, and related charges, and legal settlements. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined as non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of total revenue. We use non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP operating margin in conjunction with traditional GAAP measures to evaluate our financial performance. We believe that non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP operating margin provide our management and investors consistency and comparability with our past financial performance and facilitate period-to-period comparisons of operations. Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) and Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Share—We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding the effect of stock-based compensation expense-related charges, lease modification, impairment, and related charges, and legal settlements. Our non-GAAP net income (loss) per share–basic is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Our non-GAAP net income per share–diluted is calculated by giving effect to all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents (stock options, restricted stock units, and shares issued under our 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan) to the extent they are dilutive. Non-GAAP net loss per share–diluted is the same as non-GAAP net loss per share–basic as the inclusion of all potential dilutive common stock equivalents would be antidilutive. We use non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share in conjunction with traditional GAAP measures to evaluate our financial performance. We believe that non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share provide our management and investors consistency and comparability with our past financial performance and facilitate period-to-period comparisons of operations. Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin—We define free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities reduced by cash used for purchases of property and equipment. Free cash flow margin is calculated as free cash flow as a percentage of total revenue. We believe that free cash flow and free cash flow margin, even if negative, are useful in evaluating liquidity and provide information to management and investors about our ability to fund future operating needs and strategic initiatives. Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Margin—We define adjusted free cash flow as free cash flow excluding the cash impact of non-recurring capital expenditures associated with the build-out of our corporate office facilities in San Francisco, California, net of tenant allowances, and legal settlements. Adjusted free cash flow margin is calculated as adjusted free cash flow as a percentage of total revenue. We believe that adjusted free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow margin, even if negative, are useful in evaluating liquidity and provide information to management and investors about our ability to fund future operating needs and strategic initiatives by excluding the impact of non-recurring events. Webcast Information and Shareholder Letter An investor presentation and accompanying shareholder letter is accessible from the Samsara investor relations website at https://investors.samsara.com/ . Samsara will host a live webcast to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) today. The live webcast may be accessed at https://investors.samsara.com/ . Following the webcast, a replay will be accessible from the same website. SAMSARA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) (Unaudited) As of November 2, 2024 February 3, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 160,348 $ 135,536 Short-term investments 511,564 412,126 Accounts receivable, net 178,723 161,829 Inventories 39,366 22,238 Connected device costs, current 115,093 104,008 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,321 51,221 Total current assets 1,039,415 886,958 Restricted cash 20,241 19,202 Long-term investments 241,131 276,166 Property and equipment, net 56,418 54,969 Operating lease right-of-use assets 69,215 81,974 Connected device costs, non-current 234,825 230,782 Deferred commissions 196,013 177,562 Other assets, non-current 6,610 7,232 Total assets $ 1,863,868 $ 1,734,845 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 31,522 $ 46,281 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 63,028 61,437 Accrued compensation and benefits 36,013 37,068 Deferred revenue, current 505,557 426,369 Operating lease liabilities, current 18,000 20,661 Total current liabilities 654,120 591,816 Deferred revenue, non-current 134,165 139,117 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 67,954 78,830 Other liabilities, non-current 8,494 9,935 Total liabilities 864,733 819,698 Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock — — Class A common stock 11 9 Class B common stock 23 23 Class C common stock — — Additional paid-in capital 2,597,904 2,368,597 Accumulated other comprehensive income — 1,616 Accumulated deficit (1,598,803 ) (1,455,098 ) Total stockholders’ equity 999,135 915,147 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,863,868 $ 1,734,845 SAMSARA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Revenue $ 321,981 $ 237,534 $ 902,909 $ 661,111 Cost of revenue 76,027 61,585 218,017 178,008 Gross profit 245,954 175,949 684,892 483,103 Operating expenses: Research and development 76,990 60,820 226,439 185,155 Sales and marketing 150,065 116,780 448,995 353,643 General and administrative 62,660 48,354 177,410 139,888 Lease modification, impairment, and related charges 3,609 4,762 3,609 4,762 Total operating expenses 293,324 230,716 856,453 683,448 Loss from operations (47,370 ) (54,767 ) (171,561 ) (200,345 ) Interest income and other income, net 10,057 9,378 29,767 28,493 Loss before provision for income taxes (37,313 ) (45,389 ) (141,794 ) (171,852 ) Provision for income taxes 493 142 1,911 1,503 Net loss $ (37,806 ) $ (45,531 ) $ (143,705 ) $ (173,355 ) Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (361 ) (820 ) (1,771 ) 276 Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax (1,244 ) 382 155 (1,063 ) Other comprehensive loss (1,605 ) (438 ) (1,616 ) (787 ) Comprehensive loss $ (39,411 ) $ (45,969 ) $ (145,321 ) $ (174,142 ) Basic and diluted net loss per share: Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (0.07 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.33 ) Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted 559,006,539 537,464,892 553,858,923 531,873,324 SAMSARA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Operating activities Net loss $ (37,806 ) $ (45,531 ) $ (143,705 ) $ (173,355 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 6,757 3,646 15,845 10,839 Stock-based compensation expense 72,592 59,791 208,852 172,395 Net accretion of discounts on investments (3,884 ) (4,104 ) (12,173 ) (12,727 ) Lease modification, impairment, and related charges 3,609 4,762 3,609 4,762 Other non-cash adjustments 2,280 1,937 3,992 2,046 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (3,032 ) (2,943 ) (23,192 ) 3,824 Inventories (1,775 ) (5,336 ) (20,181 ) 13,467 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,942 (17,691 ) 16,899 (17,448 ) Connected device costs (4,240 ) (9,333 ) (15,127 ) (36,997 ) Deferred commissions (7,569 ) (8,219 ) (18,451 ) (21,297 ) Other assets, non-current (112 ) (104 ) 822 267 Accounts payable and other liabilities (11,814 ) 5,043 (13,791 ) (206 ) Deferred revenue 17,000 26,684 74,236 77,155 Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities, net 65 3,287 165 7,338 Net cash provided by operating activities 36,013 11,889 77,800 30,063 Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (4,776 ) (3,355 ) (14,830 ) (8,858 ) Purchases of investments (196,029 ) (167,012 ) (526,086 ) (541,401 ) Proceeds from sales of investments — 1,700 1,247 6,174 Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of investments 167,040 167,215 472,766 508,093 Other investing activities (100 ) — (200 ) (50 ) Net cash used in investing activities (33,865 ) (1,452 ) (67,103 ) (36,042 ) Financing activities Payment of taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards (7 ) — (7 ) — Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with equity compensation plans 36 265 16,959 13,435 Payment of principal on finance leases (396 ) (501 ) (1,340 ) (1,416 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (367 ) (236 ) 15,612 12,019 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 105 (542 ) (458 ) (24 ) Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 1,886 9,659 25,851 6,016 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 178,703 220,123 154,738 223,766 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $ 180,589 $ 229,782 $ 180,589 $ 229,782 SAMSARA INC. RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (In thousands, except percentages and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Gross profit and gross margin reconciliation GAAP gross profit $ 245,954 $ 175,949 $ 684,892 $ 483,103 Add: Stock-based compensation expense-related charges (1) 3,879 3,100 11,584 9,307 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 249,833 $ 179,049 $ 696,476 $ 492,410 GAAP gross margin 76 % 74 % 76 % 73 % Non-GAAP gross margin 78 % 75 % 77 % 74 % Operating income (loss) and operating margin reconciliation GAAP loss from operations $ (47,370 ) $ (54,767 ) $ (171,561 ) $ (200,345 ) Add: Stock-based compensation expense-related charges (1) 77,677 62,712 225,579 183,355 Lease modification, impairment, and related charges 3,609 4,762 3,609 4,762 Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations $ 33,916 $ 12,707 $ 57,627 $ (12,228 ) GAAP operating margin (15 %) (23 %) (19 %) (30 %) Non-GAAP operating margin 11 % 5 % 6 % (2 %) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net income (loss) reconciliation GAAP net loss $ (37,806 ) $ (45,531 ) $ (143,705 ) $ (173,355 ) Add: Stock-based compensation expense-related charges 77,677 62,712 225,579 183,355 Lease modification, impairment, and related charges 3,609 4,762 3,609 4,762 Non-GAAP net income (3) $ 43,480 $ 21,943 $ 85,483 $ 14,762 SAMSARA INC. RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (In thousands, except percentages and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, reconciliation GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic $ (0.07 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.33 ) Total impact on net loss per share, basic, from non-GAAP adjustments 0.15 0.12 0.41 0.36 Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to common stockholders, basic $ 0.08 $ 0.04 $ 0.15 $ 0.03 GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted $ (0.07 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.33 ) Total impact on net loss per share, diluted, from non-GAAP adjustments 0.14 0.12 0.41 0.36 Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted (4) $ 0.07 $ 0.04 $ 0.15 $ 0.03 Weighted-average shares used in computing GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted 559,006,539 537,464,892 553,858,923 531,873,324 Weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP net income per share attributable to common stockholders, basic 559,006,539 537,464,892 553,858,923 531,873,324 Weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP net income per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted (4) 580,923,231 566,082,414 576,681,883 559,620,309 SAMSARA INC. RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (In thousands, except percentages and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow, free cash flow margin, and adjusted free cash flow margin reconciliation Net cash provided by operating activities $ 36,013 $ 11,889 $ 77,800 $ 30,063 Purchases of property and equipment (4,776 ) (3,355 ) (14,830 ) (8,858 ) Free cash flow 31,237 8,534 62,970 21,205 Purchases of property and equipment for build-out of corporate office facilities, net of tenant allowances (5) — — — (10,179 ) Adjusted free cash flow $ 31,237 $ 8,534 $ 62,970 $ 11,026 Net cash provided by operating activities margin 11 % 5 % 9 % 5 % Free cash flow margin 10 % 4 % 7 % 3 % Adjusted free cash flow margin 10 % 4 % 7 % 2 % (1) Stock-based compensation expense-related charges were included in the following line items of our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Cost of revenue $ 3,879 $ 3,100 $ 11,584 $ 9,307 Research and development 28,574 22,594 82,076 68,716 Sales and marketing 23,441 20,219 66,843 55,310 General and administrative 21,783 16,799 65,076 50,022 Total stock-based compensation expense-related charges (2) $ 77,677 $ 62,712 $ 225,579 $ 183,355 (2) Stock-based compensation expense-related charges included approximately $4.5 million and $15.2 million of employer taxes on employee equity transactions for the three and nine months ended November 2, 2024, respectively, and approximately $2.9 million and $11.0 million of employer taxes on employee equity transactions for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2023, respectively. (3) There were no material income tax effects on our non-GAAP adjustments for all periods presented. (4) For each period in which we had non-GAAP net income, diluted non-GAAP net income per share is calculated using weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, adjusted for dilutive potential shares that were assumed outstanding during the period. (5) In April 2023, we settled a lease dispute which was primarily related to lease incentives associated with leasehold improvements in the form of a tenant allowance and received $11.3 million. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205052629/en/ CONTACT: Investor Contact: Mike Chang ir@samsara.comMedia Contact: Adam Simons media@samsara.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CANADA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NETWORKS INTERNET IOT (INTERNET OF THINGS) DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: Samsara Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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