Banzai Provides Preliminary 2024 Financial Results Including $22.3M Increase to Stockholders’ Equity

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Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) reported preliminary unaudited pro-forma revenue of $17.5 million for FY2024, exceeding guidance by 75% and showing 285% annual growth. The results include full-year revenue from recent acquisitions Vidello and OpenReel, which contributed approximately $13 million.

The company achieved a significant improvement in stockholders' equity, reducing the deficit from ($22.8) million in September 2024 to approximately ($0.5) million by February 2025, representing a $22.3 million increase. The Vidello acquisition is expected to boost EBITDA by about $2 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024, on a pro-forma basis.

Banzai continues to progress toward closing its previously announced acquisition of Act-On Software, Inc., which was initially disclosed on January 23, 2025.

Positive

• Record pro-forma revenue of $17.5M, exceeding guidance by 75%
• Significant 285% year-over-year revenue growth
• $22.3M improvement in stockholders' equity
• Expected $2M increase in EBITDA from Vidello acquisition

Negative

• Company still maintains a stockholders' equity deficit of $0.5M
• Financial results are preliminary and unaudited, subject to adjustments

Insights

Financial Analyst

Banzai's preliminary 2024 results showcase exceptional financial improvement across multiple metrics. The $17.5 million in pro-forma revenue represents 285% year-over-year growth and exceeds the company's previous guidance by 75% - a substantial outperformance signaling strong business momentum.

The balance sheet transformation is particularly noteworthy. The $22.3 million improvement in stockholders' equity since September 2024 has nearly eliminated the equity deficit, reducing it from ($22.8 million) to approximately ($0.5 million). This dramatic strengthening approaches positive equity territory and significantly enhances Banzai's financial stability and potential financing flexibility.

Banzai's acquisition strategy appears to be delivering meaningful results. The Vidello and OpenReel acquisitions contributed approximately $13 million to annual revenues, while Vidello is expected to increase EBITDA by $2 million for the twelve-month period. This indicates accretive value creation beyond mere revenue growth.

The continued progress toward closing the Act-On acquisition, combined with these financial improvements, positions Banzai for further expansion in the marketing technology sector. The company has successfully leveraged acquisitions to build scale rapidly while improving its overall financial health.

Preliminary Unaudited Full Year 2024 Revenue of $17.5 Million Exceed Guidance of $10 Million by 75%, Representing 285% Annual Growth

Stockholders’ Equity Increase of Approximately $22.3 Million Since September 30, 2024

Continues Progress Toward Closing of Acquisition of Act-On Software, Inc.

SEATTLE, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today provided preliminary unaudited record pro-forma revenue of $17.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and provided a corporate update on its stockholder equity improvement.

Full Year 2024 Revenue Results

Banzai preliminary unaudited revenue is expected to be $17.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, on a pro-forma basis including full year revenue for the recently closed acquisitions of Vidello and OpenReel. This is an increase of 285% from the prior year, and exceeds the top end of the Company’s previously announced guidance of $10 million for the full year of 2024 by 75%.

Preliminary selected financial information presented in this release are unaudited, subject to financial closing procedures and adjustments, and provided as an approximation on a pro-forma basis in advance of the Company's announcement of its complete financial results for the full year 2024.

Stockholders’ Equity Increase

Banzai’s equity value as of February 28, 2025, reflects an overall total stockholders' equity increase of $22.3M. The equity value of the total stockholders' deficit was ($22.8) million on September 30, 2024, as per the Company’s 10-Q for the period. This increased to approximately ($0.5) million as of February 28, 2025, an improvement of approximately $22.3 million.

Continued Progress on Act-On Acquisition

The Company continues to make progress toward closing the acquisition of Act-On Software, Inc. The definitive agreement for the acquisition was previously announced on January 23, 2025.

Management Commentary

“Full year 2024 revenue was driven by strong organic growth and from our Vidello and OpenReel acquisitions,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “Vidello’s next-generation video creation, editing, and marketing suite, and OpenReel’s digital video creation platform combined to add approximately $13 million in revenues that enabled us to greatly exceed our previously announced 2024 guidance.

“With the investment in our Vidello acquisition, we further improved our financial position and flexibility with a $22.3 million improvement in stockholders’ equity from the close of the third quarter of 2024. The acquisition is also expected to increase EBITDA by approximately $2 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024, on a pro-forma basis. I look forward to sharing our full year 2024 results soon as we look ahead to the second half of the year,” concluded Davy.

About Vidello

Vidello is a video hosting and marketing suite which provides online businesses with the essential marketing and hosting tools to assist in growing business through video. To learn more about the Company visit www.vidello.com.

About OpenReel

OpenReel is a leading enterprise video creation and management solution that empowers companies to create high-quality content at scale and on brand. OpenReel enables businesses of all sizes to cut down on the time-and resource-intensive process of video creation and scale content creation initiatives efficiently, effectively, and securely. OpenReel is trusted by a wide range of customers from small businesses to the Fortune 500. OpenReel is based in New York, with its team distributed worldwide. To learn more about the company, visit www.openreel.com.

About Banzai

Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers grow, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai customers include Cisco, New York Life, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, Doodle and Globe Life, among thousands of others. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
949-491-8235
BNZI@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

Media
Rachel Meyrowitz
Director, Demand Generation, Banzai
media@banzai.io

FAQ

What was Banzai's (BNZI) revenue performance in 2024 compared to guidance?

Banzai's preliminary 2024 revenue reached $17.5 million, exceeding their $10 million guidance by 75% and showing 285% year-over-year growth.

How much did Vidello and OpenReel acquisitions contribute to BNZI's 2024 revenue?

Vidello and OpenReel acquisitions contributed approximately $13 million to Banzai's 2024 revenue.

What is the expected EBITDA impact of BNZI's Vidello acquisition?

The Vidello acquisition is expected to increase EBITDA by approximately $2 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024.

How much did Banzai (BNZI) improve its stockholders' equity from Q3 2024 to February 2025?

Banzai improved its stockholders' equity by $22.3 million, reducing the deficit from ($22.8) million to ($0.5) million.