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Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALRM) is a leading provider of cloud-based security and smart home solutions for residential and commercial properties. The company's platform allows customers to intelligently connect and manage security systems, video monitoring, intelligent automation, and energy management services, which are available through a network of professional service providers across North America and globally.
Alarm.com's core business centers on the 'Alarm.com' segment, which provides cloud-based software platforms for connected properties. The company also has an 'Other' segment focused on developing residential and commercial automation solutions and energy management products. A majority of its revenue comes from the Alarm.com segment through SaaS and license fees paid by service providers who resell these services on a subscription basis.
In 2023, Alarm.com reported strong financial results with SaaS and license revenue increasing to $569.2 million, representing a 9.4% growth compared to 2022. The company achieved a GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $81 million, a notable improvement from $56.3 million in 2022. For the first quarter of 2024, SaaS and license revenue grew by 11.0% year-over-year to $150.3 million, and the company’s total revenue reached $223.3 million, up by 6.5% compared to the previous year.
Recent business highlights include the launch of innovative solutions like the Remote Video Monitoring (RVM) Console, AI-powered Familiar Vehicle Analytics, and the Connected Fleet solution, broadening its service offerings for commercial markets. Alarm.com also expanded its proactive security capabilities with new technologies such as the Sunflower Labs Autonomous Security Drone and advanced gunshot detection systems from Shooter Detection Systems.
The company maintains a strong financial position with cash and cash equivalents of $747.9 million as of March 31, 2024. It aims to continue growing its market share through strategic investments and ongoing enhancements to its platform, providing comprehensive security and automation solutions that enhance safety and efficiency for millions of users worldwide.
EnergyHub has received a California Energy Commission (CEC) grant to enhance the deployment of virtual power plants (VPPs) in California. The $1.5 million initiative, initiated on June 6th, aims to enroll up to 7,000 new distributed energy resources (DERs) such as thermostats, electric vehicles (EVs), and batteries into VPPs. This project supports California's 100% renewable energy goal and addresses resource adequacy issues. EnergyHub’s DER management system will aggregate these resources, which can be bid into the CAISO market through a partnership with Leap. The grant focuses on low- and moderate-income customers and allows device owners to enroll through their utility or directly with EnergyHub. The initiative highlights the importance of multi-DER control for improved load shaping and grid reliability.
Alarm.com has announced the pricing of $425 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The offering size increased from $375 million to $425 million, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $75 million in notes. The sale is expected to close on May 31, 2024. The notes, maturing on June 1, 2029, will bear interest at 2.25% annually, payable semiannually. Alarm.com plans to use $53.6 million of the proceeds for capped call transactions and $75 million for share repurchases, with the remaining funds for general corporate purposes. The notes are convertible into cash, shares, or a mix of both at an initial conversion rate of 11.4571 shares per $1,000 principal amount, reflecting a 30% premium over the May 28, 2024, closing price. The capped call transactions aim to mitigate stock dilution upon conversion, with a cap price of $134.28 per share.
Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM) announced a proposed private placement of $375 million worth of Convertible Senior Notes due 2029. The offering is directed at institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act. An option to purchase an additional $56.25 million of notes is also included.
The notes are unsecured, with interest paid semiannually, and can be converted into cash, stock, or both. Proceeds will be used for capped call transactions, repurchasing up to $75 million of common stock, and general purposes like acquisitions, investments, and repaying 2026 notes.
Capped call transactions aim to reduce potential stock dilution upon note conversion. Alarm.com plans to purchase shares of its own stock to manage market price fluctuations. The offering and share repurchase are not contingent upon each other.
Alarm.com reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with SaaS and license revenue increasing by 11.0% to $150.3 million. The company also saw a 63.7% increase in GAAP net income and a 21.2% increase in non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA compared to the first quarter of 2023. Alarm.com expanded its commercial offering with the Connected Fleet Solution and introduced new AI-powered video analytics capabilities. The company provided an optimistic financial outlook for the second quarter of 2024 and increased its guidance for the full year, expecting significant growth in revenue and profitability.
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM) CFO, Steve Valenzuela, will participate in upcoming investor conferences in May and June 2024, including the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Bank of America Global Technology, and Jefferies Software Conferences. The CFO will host one-on-one investor meetings and fireside chats, presenting opportunities for networking and discussing the company's performance and future prospects.