ACCESS Newswire Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
ACCESS Newswire (NYSE:ACCS) reported Q4 2024 results with revenue increasing 1% to $5.8M and gross margin maintaining at 75%. The company recorded a significant operating loss of $(14.3M) primarily due to a $14.15M impairment loss related to the Newswire tradename revaluation.
Key Q4 metrics include Adjusted EBITDA of $871,000 (15% of revenue) and improved cash flow from operations at $353,000. Subscription customers grew to 1,124, with ARR reaching $10,735. For full-year 2024, total revenue decreased 6% to $23.1M.
Notable developments include the company's rebranding to ACCESS Newswire (effective January 27, 2025) and the sale of its compliance business for $12.5M (February 28, 2025). Management highlighted plans to focus on improving gross margins and EBITDA through operational efficiency and subscription growth.
ACCESS Newswire (NYSE:ACCS) ha riportato i risultati del Q4 2024 con un aumento del fatturato dell'1% a $5.8M e un margine lordo mantenuto al 75%. L'azienda ha registrato una significativa perdita operativa di $(14.3M) principalmente a causa di una perdita di svalutazione di $14.15M relativa alla rivalutazione del marchio Newswire.
I principali indicatori del Q4 includono un EBITDA rettificato di $871,000 (15% del fatturato) e un miglioramento del flusso di cassa dalle operazioni a $353,000. I clienti in abbonamento sono aumentati a 1,124, con un ARR che ha raggiunto $10,735. Per l'intero anno 2024, il fatturato totale è diminuito del 6% a $23.1M.
Sviluppi notevoli includono il rebranding dell'azienda in ACCESS Newswire (efficace dal 27 gennaio 2025) e la vendita della sua attività di compliance per $12.5M (28 febbraio 2025). La direzione ha evidenziato piani per concentrarsi sul miglioramento dei margini lordi e dell'EBITDA attraverso l'efficienza operativa e la crescita degli abbonamenti.
ACCESS Newswire (NYSE:ACCS) informó los resultados del Q4 2024 con un aumento del 1% en los ingresos a $5.8M y un margen bruto mantenido en 75%. La empresa registró una pérdida operativa significativa de $(14.3M) principalmente debido a una pérdida por deterioro de $14.15M relacionada con la revaluación del nombre comercial Newswire.
Los principales indicadores del Q4 incluyen un EBITDA ajustado de $871,000 (15% de los ingresos) y un flujo de caja mejorado de las operaciones de $353,000. Los clientes suscritos crecieron a 1,124, con un ARR alcanzando $10,735. Para el año completo 2024, los ingresos totales disminuyeron un 6% a $23.1M.
Desarrollos notables incluyen el cambio de marca de la empresa a ACCESS Newswire (efectivo a partir del 27 de enero de 2025) y la venta de su negocio de cumplimiento por $12.5M (28 de febrero de 2025). La dirección destacó planes para centrarse en mejorar los márgenes brutos y el EBITDA a través de la eficiencia operativa y el crecimiento de suscripciones.
ACCESS Newswire (NYSE:ACCS)는 2024년 4분기 실적을 보고하며 수익이 1% 증가한 $5.8M을 기록하고, 총 마진은 75%로 유지되었습니다. 회사는 Newswire 상표 재평가와 관련된 $14.15M의 손상 손실로 인해 $(14.3M)의 상당한 운영 손실을 기록했습니다.
4분기 주요 지표로는 조정된 EBITDA가 $871,000(수익의 15%)이며, 운영에서의 현금 흐름이 $353,000으로 개선되었습니다. 구독 고객 수는 1,124명으로 증가했으며, ARR은 $10,735에 도달했습니다. 2024년 전체 연도 동안 총 수익은 6% 감소하여 $23.1M에 이르렀습니다.
주목할 만한 발전으로는 회사의 브랜드 변경이 ACCESS Newswire로 이루어질 예정이며(2025년 1월 27일 발효) compliance 비즈니스의 $12.5M에 대한 판매가 포함됩니다(2025년 2월 28일). 경영진은 운영 효율성과 구독 성장을 통해 총 마진과 EBITDA 개선에 집중할 계획을 강조했습니다.
ACCESS Newswire (NYSE:ACCS) a annoncé les résultats du Q4 2024 avec une augmentation des revenus de 1% à 5,8 millions de dollars et une marge brute maintenue à 75%. L'entreprise a enregistré une perte d'exploitation significative de 14,3 millions de dollars, principalement en raison d'une perte de dépréciation de 14,15 millions de dollars liée à la réévaluation de la marque Newswire.
Les indicateurs clés du Q4 incluent un EBITDA ajusté de 871 000 dollars (15 % des revenus) et une amélioration des flux de trésorerie d'exploitation à 353 000 dollars. Le nombre de clients abonnés a augmenté à 1 124, avec un ARR atteignant 10 735 dollars. Pour l'année 2024 dans son ensemble, le chiffre d'affaires total a diminué de 6 % pour atteindre 23,1 millions de dollars.
Les développements notables incluent le changement de marque de l'entreprise en ACCESS Newswire (effectif à partir du 27 janvier 2025) et la vente de son activité de conformité pour 12,5 millions de dollars (28 février 2025). La direction a souligné des projets visant à se concentrer sur l'amélioration des marges brutes et de l'EBITDA grâce à l'efficacité opérationnelle et à la croissance des abonnements.
ACCESS Newswire (NYSE:ACCS) hat die Ergebnisse für das Q4 2024 veröffentlicht, wobei die Einnahmen um 1% auf $5.8M gestiegen sind und die Bruttomarge bei 75% bleibt. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen erheblichen operativen Verlust von $(14.3M), hauptsächlich aufgrund eines Wertminderungsverlusts von $14.15M im Zusammenhang mit der Neubewertung des Markennamens Newswire.
Wichtige Kennzahlen für das Q4 umfassen ein bereinigtes EBITDA von $871,000 (15% der Einnahmen) und einen verbesserten Cashflow aus den Betrieben von $353,000. Die Abonnentenzahl stieg auf 1,124, mit einem ARR von $10,735. Für das Gesamtjahr 2024 sank der Gesamtumsatz um 6% auf $23.1M.
Bemerkenswerte Entwicklungen umfassen die Umbenennung des Unternehmens in ACCESS Newswire (wirksam ab dem 27. Januar 2025) und den Verkauf seines Compliance-Geschäfts für $12.5M (28. Februar 2025). Das Management hob die Pläne hervor, sich auf die Verbesserung der Bruttomargen und des EBITDA durch betriebliche Effizienz und Wachstum der Abonnements zu konzentrieren.
- Improved Q4 cash flow from operations to $353,000 from -$236,000 year-over-year
- Subscription customer base grew to 1,124 from 1,053 in Q4 2023
- Q4 Adjusted EBITDA increased by $900,000 to $871,000
- Gross margin maintained at 75% in Q4 2024
- Sale of compliance business for $12.5M strengthens balance sheet
- Full-year revenue declined 6% to $23.1M in 2024
- $14.15M impairment loss on Newswire tradename
- Q4 net loss from continuing operations of $10.9M
- Decrease in revenue from Newswire distribution platform
- Income from discontinued operations decreased to $2.5M from $4.2M in 2023
Insights
ACCESS Newswire's Q4 results reveal a company in transition with modest improvement in core metrics amid a significant restructuring. Revenue increased 1% to
The headline net loss of
Cash generation shows notable improvement with operations delivering
While full-year 2024 results show a
The company's shift to a singular focus on communications with improved operational efficiency positions it for potentially stronger performance, though investors should monitor whether subscription growth can accelerate to offset the legacy business's volume challenges.
Revenue increased
1% to$5.8M Adjusted EBITDA increased
$900,000 t o$871,000 in Q4 2024Cash flow from operations increased to
$353,000 from$(236,000) in Q4 2023Rebranded to ACCESS Newswire Inc, effective January 27, 2025
Compliance business was sold for
$12.5M on February 28, 2025Subscriptions increased to 1,124 from 1,053 in Q4 2023
RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS) (the "Company"), a leading communications company, today reported its operating results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024.
"Our core business grew modestly in the fourth quarter. During the quarter we executed on several key initiatives, including completion of our rebrand, advancing the strategic sale of our compliance business, which was completed at the end of February, and expanding our subscription business," said Brian R. Balbirnie, ACCESS Newswire's Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
"Looking ahead, we now have a singular focus on our communications business, and we believe a defined path toward improving gross margins and EBITDA margins through operational efficiency and subscription growth. Similar to the fourth quarter, our first quarter will include transaction adjustments-both on the balance sheet, with debt repayment, and on the statement of operations, reflecting the discontinued operations of the compliance business. Additionally, as we move beyond the first quarter, we remain committed to optimizing our capital allocation strategy and increasing our customer counts and market share," added Mr. Balbirnie.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights:
Revenue - Total revenue was
$5,826,000 , a1% increase from$5,762,000 in Q4 2023 and a3% increase from$5,638,000 in Q3 2024. The increase is primarily due to an increase in revenue from our previously branded ACCESSWIRE platform due to an increase in average revenue per release, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from our previously branded Newswire distribution platform.Gross Margin - Gross margin for Q4 2024 was
$4,381,000 , or75% of revenue, compared to$4,318,000 , also75% of revenue, during Q4 2023 and$4,228,000 , or75% of revenue, in Q3 2024.Operating Loss - Primarily due to an impairment loss of
$14,150,000 related to the tradename associated with Newswire, operating loss was$(14,322,000) for Q4 2024, as compared to operating loss of$(1,131,000) during Q4 2023. Absent the impairment loss, operating expenses were$4,553,000 in Q4 2024 compared to$5,449,000 in Q4 2023. The impairment is associated with our rebrand, in which management determined the appropriate useful life of the tradename was 5 years as opposed to the 15 years originally estimated as part of the original valuation. The decrease in operating expenses is due to lower general and administrative expenses due to lower headcount and stock compensation expense as well as lower sales and marketing expenses due to lower headcount and advertising expense.Net Loss from continuing operations - On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was
$(10,945,000) , or$(2.85) per diluted share during Q4 2024, compared to net loss from continuing operations of$(1,512,000) , or$(0.40) per diluted share during Q4 2023.Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - On a GAAP basis, we recorded income from discontinued operations, net of taxes of
$750,000 , or$0.19 per diluted share, for Q4 2024, compared to$786,000 , or$0.21 per diluted share, in Q4 2023.Operating Cash Flows - Cash flows from continuing operations for Q4 2024 were
$353,000 compared to cash flows used in continuing operations of$(236,000) in Q4 2023. The increase is due to operational efficiencies which in turn reduced expenses.Non-GAAP Measures from continuing operations - Q4 2024 EBITDA was
$770,000 , or13% of revenue, compared to$(834,000) , or (14)% of revenue, during Q4 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was$871,000 , or15% of revenue, for Q4 2024 compared to$(27,000) , or less than negative1% of revenue, for Q4 2023. Non-GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was$819,000 , or$0.21 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of$(275,000) , or$(0.07) per diluted share, during Q4 2023. Adjusted free-cash flow was$413,000 for Q4 2024 compared to$(319,000) for Q4 2023.
Full year 2024 Highlights:
Revenue - Total revenue was
$23,057,000 , a6% decrease from$24,522,000 in 2023. The decrease is primarily related to a decrease in volume from our previously branded Newswire news distribution brand.Gross Margin - Gross margin was
$17,440,000 , or76% of revenue, compared to$18,915,000 , or77% of revenue, during 2023.Operating Loss - Operating loss was
$(16,319,000) compared to$(2,739,000) in 2023. The increase in operating loss is primarily due to the aforementioned impairment loss of$14,150,000 related to the tradename associated with Newswire. Absent the impairment, total operating expenses decreased$2,045,000 due to lower general and administrative expenses, lower headcount and stock compensation expense as well as lower sales and marketing expenses.Net Loss from continuing operations - On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was
$(13,281,000) , or$(3.47) per diluted share during 2024, compared to net loss from continuing operations of$(3,441,000) , or$(0.90) per diluted share during 2023. The increase in net loss from continuing operations is primarily related to the impairment loss on the Newswire tradenames noted earlier.Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - On a GAAP basis, we recorded income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, of
$2,488,000 , or$0.65 per diluted share, compared to$4,207,000 , or$1.10 per diluted share, in 2023. The decrease is due primarily to two significant print and proxy fulfilment jobs that occurred in the prior year but did not reoccur in 2024.Operating Cash Flows - Net operating cash flows provided by continuing operations was
$400,000 in 2024 compared to net operating cash flows used in operating activities of$(741,000) in 2023.Non-GAAP Measures from continuing operations - EBITDA for 2024 was
$840,000 , or4% of revenue, compared to$(342,000) , or (1)% of revenue, during 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was$1,895,000 , or8% of revenue, compared to$2,005,000 , also8% of revenue, for 2023. Non-GAAP net income for 2024 was$791,000 , or$0.21 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of$538,000 , or$0.14 per diluted share, during 2023. Adjusted free-cash flow was$26,000 for 2024 compared to$(476,000) for 2023.
Key Performance Indicators:
As of December 31, 2024, we had 12,349 customers who had an active contract during the past twelve months, compared to 11,924 as of December 31, 2023.
Subscription customers increased by 71 to 1,124.
ARR for subscriptions for quarter was
$10,735 , up from$9,489 at the end of 2023.
Non-GAAP Information
Certain Non-GAAP financial measures are included in this press release. In the calculation of these measures, the Company excludes certain items, such as amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, tax impact of adjustments, other unusual items and discrete items impacting income tax expense. The Company believes that excluding such items provides investors and management with a representation of the Company's core operating performance and with information useful in assessing its prospects for the future and underlying trends in the Company's operating expenditures and continuing operations. Management uses such Non-GAAP measures to evaluate financial results and manage operations. The release and the attachments to this release provide a reconciliation of each of the Non-GAAP measures referred to in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered a substitute for the corresponding GAAP financial statements and investors should evaluate them carefully. These Non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
CALCULATION OF EBITDA & ADJUSTED EBITDA
| Three Months Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| Amount |
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| Amount |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net loss from continuing operations: |
| $ | (10,945 | ) |
| $ | (1,512 | ) |
Adjustments: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on intangible assets |
|
| 14,150 |
|
|
| - |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 737 |
|
|
| 697 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
| 250 |
|
|
| 309 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
| (3,422 | ) |
|
| (328 | ) |
EBITDA |
|
| 770 |
|
|
| (834 | ) |
Acquisition and/or integration costs(1) |
|
| 39 |
|
|
| 116 |
|
Other non-recurring expenses(2) |
|
| (198 | ) |
|
| 400 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense(3) |
|
| 260 |
|
|
| 291 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA: |
| $ | 871 |
|
| $ | (27 | ) |
| Full Year Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| Amount |
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| Amount |
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|
|
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Net loss from continuing operations: |
| $ | (13,281 | ) |
| $ | (3,441 | ) |
Adjustments: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on intangible assets |
|
| 14,150 |
|
|
| - |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 2,928 |
|
|
| 2,788 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
| 1,107 |
|
|
| 1,249 |
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Income tax benefit |
|
| (4,064 | ) |
|
| (938 | ) |
EBITDA |
|
| 840 |
|
|
| (342 | ) |
Acquisition and/or integration costs(1) |
|
| 189 |
|
|
| 546 |
|
Other non-recurring expenses(2) |
|
| 138 |
|
|
| 436 |
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Stock-based compensation expense(3) |
|
| 728 |
|
|
| 1,365 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA: |
| $ | 1,895 |
|
| $ | 2,005 |
|
(1) This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition and/or integration related expenses, incurred during the periods.
(2) For the three months ended December, 31, 2024 and 2023, this adjustment primarily gives effect to a gain or loss recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap. For the year ended December 31, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to a gain recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of
(3) The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects.
CALCULATION OF NON-GAAP NET INCOME
| Three Months Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| Amount |
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| Per diluted share |
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| Amount |
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| Per diluted share |
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Net loss from continuing operations: |
| $ | (10,945 | ) |
| $ | (2.85 | ) |
| $ | (1,512 | ) |
| $ | (0.40 | ) |
Adjustments: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Impairment loss on intangible assets(1) |
|
| 14,150 |
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|
| 3.69 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
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Amortization of intangible assets(2) |
|
| 640 |
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|
| 0.17 |
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|
| 629 |
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|
| 0.16 |
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Stock-based compensation expense(3) |
|
| 260 |
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|
| 0.06 |
|
|
| 291 |
|
|
| 0.08 |
|
Other unusual items(4) |
|
| (159 | ) |
|
| (0.04 | ) |
|
| 516 |
|
|
| 0.14 |
|
Discrete items impacting income tax(5) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 103 |
|
|
| 0.03 |
|
Tax impact of adjustments(6) |
|
| (3,127 | ) |
|
| (0.82 | ) |
|
| (302 | ) |
|
| (0.08 | ) |
Non-GAAP net income (loss): |
| $ | 819 |
|
| $ | 0.21 |
|
| $ | (275 | ) |
| $ | (0.07 | ) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted |
|
| 3,838 |
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|
|
|
|
|
| 3,826 |
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| Full Year Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| Amount |
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| Per diluted share |
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| Amount |
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| Per diluted share |
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Net loss from continuing operations: |
| $ | (13,281 | ) |
| $ | (3.47 | ) |
| $ | (3,441 | ) |
| $ | (0.90 | ) |
Adjustments: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Impairment loss on intangible assets(1) |
|
| 14,150 |
|
|
| 3.70 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
Amortization of intangible assets(2) |
|
| 2,559 |
|
|
| 0.67 |
|
|
| 2,559 |
|
|
| 0.67 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense(3) |
|
| 728 |
|
|
| 0.19 |
|
|
| 1,365 |
|
|
| 0.35 |
|
Other unusual items(4) |
|
| 327 |
|
|
| 0.08 |
|
|
| 982 |
|
|
| 0.26 |
|
Discrete items impacting income tax expense(5) |
|
| 38 |
|
|
| 0.01 |
|
|
| 103 |
|
|
| 0.03 |
|
Tax impact of adjustments(6) |
|
| (3,730 | ) |
|
| (0.97 | ) |
|
| (1,030 | ) |
|
| (0.27 | ) |
Non-GAAP net income: |
| $ | 791 |
|
| $ | 0.21 |
|
| $ | 538 |
|
| $ | 0.14 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted |
|
| 3,829 |
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|
|
|
|
|
| 3,816 |
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|
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|
(1) This adjustment represents the impairment loss on intangible assets that was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(2) The adjustments represent the amortization of intangible assets related to acquired assets and companies.
(3) The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects.
(4) For the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to a gain recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of
(5) This adjustment eliminates discrete items impacting income tax expense. For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, discrete items relate to additional income tax expense recorded during the period related to the exercise of stock compensation.
(6) This adjustment gives effect to the tax impact of all non-GAAP adjustments at the current Federal tax rate of
CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW
| Three Months Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (US GAAP) |
| $ | 353 |
|
| $ | (236 | ) |
Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software |
|
| (60 | ) |
|
| (158 | ) |
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) |
|
| 293 |
|
|
| (394 | ) |
Cash paid for acquisition and/or integration related items (1) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 75 |
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Cash paid for other unusual items (2) |
|
| 120 |
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|
| - |
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Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) |
| $ | 413 |
|
| $ | (319 | ) |
| Full Year Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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|
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations (US GAAP) |
| $ | 400 |
|
| $ | (741 | ) |
Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software |
|
| (616 | ) |
|
| (503 | ) |
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) |
|
| (216 | ) |
|
| (1,244 | ) |
Cash paid for acquisition and/or integration related items (1) |
|
| 23 |
|
|
| 373 |
|
Cash paid for other unusual items (2) |
|
| 219 |
|
|
| 395 |
|
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) |
| $ | 26 |
|
| $ | (476 | ) |
(1) This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition and/or integration related expenses, paid during the periods.
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to payments for one-time accounting fees, termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2023, this adjustment is primarily related to a one-time payment of
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About ACCESS Newswire Inc.
We are ACCESS Newswire, a globally trusted Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands to connect with their audiences where it matters most. From startups and scale-ups to multi-billion-dollar global brands, we ensure your most important moments make an impact and resonate with your audiences. To learn more visit www.accessnewsire.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "prospects," "outlook," "target" and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "would," "may," and "could," are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance, or achievements for many reasons. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, including but not limited to the discussion under "Risk Factors" therein, which the Company filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/.
For Further Information:
ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Brian R. Balbirnie
(919)-481-4000
brianb@accessnewswire.com
Hayden IR
Brett Maas
(646)-536-7331
brett@haydenir.com
Hayden IR
James Carbonara
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com
ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| As of December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 4,103 |
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| $ | 5,714 |
|
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of |
|
| 3,351 |
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|
| 3,005 |
|
Income tax receivable |
|
| - |
|
|
| 232 |
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Other current assets |
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| 1,234 |
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|
| 1,134 |
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Current assets held for sale |
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| 1,338 |
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|
| 1,419 |
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Total current assets |
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| 10,026 |
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|
| 11,504 |
|
Capitalized software (net of accumulated amortization of |
|
| 934 |
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|
| 556 |
|
Fixed assets (net of accumulated depreciation of |
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| 365 |
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|
| 495 |
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Right-of-use asset - leases (See Note 10) |
|
| 766 |
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|
| 1,022 |
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Other long-term assets |
|
| 158 |
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|
| 101 |
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Goodwill |
|
| 19,043 |
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|
| 19,043 |
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Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of |
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| 11,976 |
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|
| 28,685 |
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Deferred tax asset |
|
| 3,793 |
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|
| - |
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Non-current assets held for sale |
|
| 3,577 |
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|
| 3,746 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 50,638 |
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| $ | 65,152 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 1,423 |
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| $ | 1,180 |
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Accrued expenses |
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| 1,699 |
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|
| 1,838 |
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Income taxes payable |
|
| 56 |
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|
| 11 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
|
| 4,000 |
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|
| 4,000 |
|
Deferred revenue |
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| 4,743 |
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|
| 4,750 |
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Current liabilities held for sale |
|
| 893 |
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|
| 871 |
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Total current liabilities |
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| 12,814 |
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|
| 12,650 |
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Long-term debt (net of debt discount of |
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| 11,930 |
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|
| 15,913 |
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Deferred income tax liability |
|
| - |
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|
| 139 |
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Lease liabilities - long-term (See Note 10) |
|
| 668 |
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|
| 1,009 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
|
| - |
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|
| 21 |
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Total liabilities |
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| 25,412 |
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| 29,732 |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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|
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Preferred stock, |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
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Common stock |
|
| 4 |
|
|
| 4 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
|
| 24,259 |
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|
| 23,531 |
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Other accumulated comprehensive loss |
|
| (178 | ) |
|
| (49 | ) |
Retained earnings |
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| 1,141 |
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| 11,934 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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| 25,226 |
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|
| 35,420 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
| $ | 50,638 |
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| $ | 65,152 |
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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| For the Three Months Ended |
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| For the Year Ended |
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| December 31, |
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| December 31, |
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| December 31, |
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| December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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| (unaudited) |
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| (unaudited) |
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Revenues |
| $ | 5,826 |
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| $ | 5,762 |
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| $ | 23,057 |
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| $ | 24,522 |
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Cost of revenues |
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| 1,445 |
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|
| 1,444 |
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| 5,617 |
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| 5,607 |
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Gross profit |
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| 4,381 |
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|
| 4,318 |
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|
| 17,440 |
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| 18,915 |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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|
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General and administrative |
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| 1,626 |
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| 2,154 |
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| 7,000 |
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| 8,354 |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
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| 1,474 |
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|
| 1,952 |
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|
| 7,080 |
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|
| 8,028 |
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Product development |
|
| 777 |
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|
| 661 |
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|
| 2,821 |
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|
| 2,544 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 676 |
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|
| 682 |
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|
| 2,708 |
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|
| 2,728 |
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Impairment loss on intangible assets |
|
| 14,150 |
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|
| - |
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|
| 14,150 |
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|
| - |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
|
| 18,703 |
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|
| 5,449 |
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|
| 33,759 |
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|
| 21,654 |
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Operating loss |
|
| (14,322 | ) |
|
| (1,131 | ) |
|
| (16,319 | ) |
|
| (2,739 | ) |
Interest expense, net |
|
| (250 | ) |
|
| (309 | ) |
|
| (1,107 | ) |
|
| (1,249 | ) |
Other expense |
|
| 205 |
|
|
| (400 | ) |
|
| 81 |
|
|
| (391 | ) |
Loss before taxes |
|
| (14,367 | ) |
|
| (1,840 | ) |
|
| (17,345 | ) |
|
| (4,379 | ) |
Income tax expense (benefit) |
|
| (3,422 | ) |
|
| (328 | ) |
|
| (4,064 | ) |
|
| (938 | ) |
Net loss from continuing operations |
|
| (10,945 | ) |
|
| (1,512 | ) |
|
| (13,281 | ) |
|
| (3,441 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes |
|
| 750 |
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|
| 786 |
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|
| 2,488 |
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|
| 4,207 |
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Net income (loss) |
| $ | (10,195 | ) |
| $ | (726 | ) |
| $ | (10,793 | ) |
| $ | 766 |
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Loss from continuing operations - basic |
| $ | (2.85 | ) |
| $ | (0.40 | ) |
| $ | (3.47 | ) |
| $ | (0.90 | ) |
Loss from continuing operations - diluted |
| $ | (2.85 | ) |
| $ | (0.40 | ) |
| $ | (3.47 | ) |
| $ | (0.90 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations - basic |
| $ | 0.19 |
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| $ | 0.21 |
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| $ | 0.65 |
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| $ | 1.10 |
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Income from discontinued operations - diluted |
| $ | 0.19 |
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| $ | 0.21 |
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| $ | 0.65 |
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| $ | 1.10 |
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Income (loss) per share - basic |
| $ | (2.66 | ) |
| $ | (0.19 | ) |
| $ | (2.82 | ) |
| $ | 0.20 |
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Income (loss) per share - fully diluted |
| $ | (2.66 | ) |
| $ | (0.19 | ) |
| $ | (2.82 | ) |
| $ | 0.20 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic |
|
| 3,837 |
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| 3,813 |
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| 3,827 |
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| 3,802 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - fully diluted |
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| 3,838 |
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| 3,826 |
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| 3,829 |
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| 3,816 |
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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| Years Ended December 31, |
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| 2024 |
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| 2023 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net (loss)income |
| $ | (10,793 | ) |
| $ | 766 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
| (2,488 | ) |
|
| (4,207 | ) |
Loss on impairment of intangible assets |
|
| 14,150 |
|
|
| - |
|
Provision for credit losses |
|
| 1,083 |
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|
| 538 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 2,928 |
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|
| 2,788 |
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Deferred income taxes |
|
| (3,933 | ) |
|
| (433 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense - employees and directors |
|
| 684 |
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|
| 1,365 |
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Stock-based compensation expense - consultants |
|
| 44 |
|
|
| - |
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Change in fair value of interest rate swap |
|
| (81 | ) |
|
| 21 |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
| 17 |
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|
| 13 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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|
|
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Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable |
|
| (1,462 | ) |
|
| (1,150 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
|
| 391 |
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|
| 152 |
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable |
|
| 245 |
|
|
| (60 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue |
|
| 44 |
|
|
| 267 |
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Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities |
|
| (429 | ) |
|
| (801 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations |
|
| 400 |
|
|
| (741 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations |
|
| 2,760 |
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|
| 3,801 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
| 3,160 |
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|
| 3,060 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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|
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Purchase of fixed assets |
|
| (19 | ) |
|
| (25 | ) |
Capitalized software |
|
| (597 | ) |
|
| (478 | ) |
Purchase of acquired business, net of cash received (See note 4) |
|
| - |
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|
| 350 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
| (616 | ) |
|
| (153 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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|
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|
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Payment of note payable (see Note 6) |
|
| (4,000 | ) |
|
| (22,000 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of term loan (see Note 6) |
|
| - |
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|
| 19,988 |
|
Payment for capitalized debt issuance costs |
|
| - |
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|
| (88 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of income taxes |
|
| - |
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|
| 19 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
|
| (4,000 | ) |
|
| (2,081 | ) |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
| (1,456 | ) |
|
| 826 |
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Cash and cash equivalents - beginning |
|
| 5,714 |
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|
| 4,832 |
|
Currency translation adjustment |
|
| (155 | ) |
|
| 56 |
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Cash and cash equivalents - ending |
| $ | 4,103 |
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| $ | 5,714 |
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Supplemental disclosures: |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
| $ | 342 |
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| $ | 1,314 |
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Cash paid for interest |
| $ | 1,387 |
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| $ | 1,394 |
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