Cerence Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Cerence reported its Q3 FY2024 results, showing GAAP revenue of $70.5 million, up from $61.7 million YoY. The GAAP net loss was $313.5 million, primarily due to a $357 million goodwill impairment charge. Non-GAAP net income was $8.4 million, contrasting with a $1.7 million loss last year.

The company generated a positive cash flow of $12.9 million and announced five generative AI programs in production.

Transformation plans aim for $35-40 million in annualized cost savings by FY25. Key performance indicators include 53% of worldwide auto production incorporating Cerence technology and a 33% YoY increase in adjusted total billings.

Q4 FY2024 revenue is projected between $44 million to $50 million, with a GAAP net loss of $28-$32 million. FY2024 revenue guidance is set at $321-$327 million with a GAAP net loss of $596-$600 million.

Positive

• GAAP revenue increased to $70.5 million from $61.7 million YoY.
• Non-GAAP net income of $8.4 million, compared to a $1.7 million loss last year.
• Positive cash flow from operations of $12.9 million.
• Transformation plans to deliver $35-40 million in annualized cost savings by FY25.
• 33% YoY increase in adjusted total billings.
• Five generative AI customer programs released to production.

Negative

• GAAP net loss of $313.5 million, primarily due to a $357 million goodwill impairment charge.
• Q4 FY2024 revenue projected to be lower at $44 million to $50 million.
• GAAP net loss for FY2024 expected at $596-$600 million.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Cerence's Q3 FY2024 results show mixed signals. While revenue of $70.5 million aligns with guidance, the company reported a significant GAAP net loss of $313.5 million, largely due to a $357 million goodwill impairment charge. However, non-GAAP metrics paint a different picture:

• Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 14.7% from 0.5% YoY
• Non-GAAP net income reached $8.4 million, up from a $1.7 million loss last year
• Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 17.7% from 4.5% YoY

The company's transformation plan, aiming for $35-40 million in net annualized cost savings, could bolster profitability in FY2025. However, the weak Q4 guidance suggests near-term challenges persist.

Tech Industry Analyst

Cerence's progress in generative AI is noteworthy, with five customer projects now in production and eight generative AI wins year-to-date. This momentum in AI adoption could be a key growth driver, especially given the company's strong position in the automotive sector, with its technology in 53% of worldwide auto production.

The 19% increase in Cerence-connected cars shipped (TTM) outpaces the 4% growth in global auto production, indicating market share gains. However, the projected Q4 revenue decline suggests potential headwinds in the automotive market or delayed project implementations. The company's focus on its next-gen roadmap and new AI products will be important for maintaining its competitive edge in the evolving automotive AI landscape.

Headlines

• Q3 revenue in-line with guidance; positive cash flow from operations of $12.9 million
• Five generative AI customer programs released to production
• Transformation plans estimated to deliver net annualized cost savings of $35-40 million, predominantly realized in FY25
  

BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today reported its third quarter fiscal year 2024 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Results Summary ^(1,2)

(in millions, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended
	June 30,									June 30,
	2024				2023					2024				2023
GAAP revenue		$	70.5			$	61.7			$	276.7			$	213.7
GAAP gross margin			71.5	%			66.0	%			75.7	%			66.2	%
Non-GAAP gross margin			72.4	%			66.5	%			76.4	%			67.7	%
GAAP operating margin(3)			(503.1	%)			(13.8	%)			(202.6	%)			(14.6	%)
Non-GAAP operating margin			14.7	%			0.5	%			27.6	%			8.1	%
GAAP net loss(3)		($	313.5	)		($	16.5	)		($	567.7	)		($	44.7	)
GAAP net loss margin(3)			(444.5	%)			(26.7	%)			(205.2	%)			(20.9	%)
Non-GAAP net income (loss)		$	8.4			($	1.7	)		$	59.1			$	10.8
Adjusted EBITDA		$	12.5			$	2.8			$	82.6			$	24.9
Adjusted EBITDA margin			17.7	%			4.5	%			29.8	%			11.7	%
GAAP net loss per share - diluted(3)		($	7.50	)		($	0.41	)		($	13.66	)		($	1.11	)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share - diluted		$	0.19			($	0.04	)		$	1.27			$	0.27

⁽¹⁾ As previously disclosed, Q1FY24 revenue includes the non-cash revenue associated with the Toyota “Legacy” contract and related impacts totaling $86.6M.
⁽²⁾ Please refer to the “Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this release for more information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures.
⁽³⁾ Includes a Goodwill impairment charge of $252M in Q2FY24 and $357M in Q3FY24.

Stefan Ortmanns, Chief Executive Officer of Cerence, commented:

“Our Q3 results came in as expected, including strong cash flow from operations.

We continue to make steady progress with our new generative AI products, as five customer projects with four global automakers are now in production. We have eight generative AI wins year-to-date and four additional customer launches expected by the end of the calendar year.

As we discussed last quarter, we are undertaking a significant transformation to bring our operating costs in line with our revenue run-rate profile, with the objective of generating consistent, positive adjusted EBITDA and cash flow from operations. Our plans, which will be implemented mainly in our fourth quarter, currently estimate net annualized cost savings of approximately $35 to $40 million, which are expected to benefit our business model beginning in our fiscal year 2025 and enable us to focus on the products and innovations that drive meaningful revenue and best support our automaker customers as they navigate changing conditions throughout the industry.

As we approach the end of the fiscal year, we are keenly focused on our goals of implementing our transformation plan, driving continued momentum for our new generative AI products and next-gen roadmap, and achieving our Q4 and full-year financial objectives.”

Cerence Key Performance Indicators

To help investors gain further insight into the Cerence business and its performance, management provides a set of key performance indicators that includes:

Key Performance Indicator1	Q3FY24
Percent of worldwide auto production with Cerence Technology (TTM)	53	%
Change in number of Cerence connected cars shipped2 (TTM over prior year TTM)	19	%
Change in Adjusted Total Billings (TTM over prior year TTM)3	3	%

(1) Please refer to the “Key Performance Indicators” section included elsewhere in this release for more information regarding the definitions and our use of key performance indicators.
(2) Based on IHS Markit data, global auto production increased 4% over the same time period ended on June 30, 2024.
(3) Change in Adjusted total billings YoY (TTM): The year over year change in total billings adjusted to exclude Professional Services, prepay billings and prepay consumption.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Outlook

For the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024, revenue is expected to be in the range of $44 million to $50 million. GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of ($32) million to ($28) million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of approximately ($19) million to ($13) million.

Accordingly, for the full fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $321 million to $327 million which includes an estimated $30 million of fixed contracts. GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of ($600) million to ($596) million, which includes a goodwill impairment charge of $357.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, in addition to the impairment charge for the three months ended March 31, 2024, of $252.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of approximately $64 million to $70 million.

The adjusted EBITDA guidance excludes acquisition-related costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other costs.

Additional details regarding guidance will be provided during the earnings call.

Cerence Conference Call and Webcast

The company will host a live conference call and webcast with slides to discuss the results today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time/5:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Interested investors and analysts are invited to dial into the conference call by registering here.

Webcast access will also be available on the Investor Information section of the company’s website at https://www.cerence.com/investors/events-and-resources.

A replay of the webcast can be accessed by visiting the company’s website 90 minutes following the conference call at https://www.cerence.com/investors/events-and-resources.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release regarding: Cerence’s future performance, results and financial condition; expected growth and profitability; outlook; transformation plans and cost efficiency initiatives, including the estimated net savings of operating costs; strategy; opportunities; business, industry and market trends; strategy regarding fixed contracts and its impact on financial results; backlog; revenue visibility; revenue timing and mix; demand for Cerence products; innovation and new product offerings, including AI technology; expected benefits of technology partnerships; and management’s future expectations, estimates, assumptions, beliefs, goals, objectives, targets, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “intends,” “continues,” “will,” “may,” or “estimates” or similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Although we believe forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, such statements involve known and unknown risk, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results or performance of the company to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including but not limited to: the highly competitive and rapidly changing market in which we operate; adverse conditions in the automotive industry, the related supply chain and semiconductor shortage, or the global economy more generally; automotive production delays; changes in customer forecasts; the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our and our customers’ businesses; the impact of the war in Ukraine, conflict between Israel and Hamas and attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Houthi groups on our and our customers’ businesses; our inability to control and successfully manage our expenses and cash position; our inability to deliver improved financial results from process optimization efforts and cost reduction actions; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; the impact on our business of the transition to a lower level of fixed contracts, including the failure to achieve such a transition; our failure to win, renew or implement service contracts; the cancellation or postponement of existing contracts; the loss of business from any of our largest customers; effects of customer defaults; our inability to successfully introduce new products, applications and services; our strategies to increase cloud offerings and deploy generative AI and large language models (LLMs); the inability to expand into adjacent markets; the inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; disruptions arising from transitions in management personnel; cybersecurity and data privacy incidents; fluctuating currency rates and interest rates; inflation; and the other factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We believe that providing the non-GAAP information in addition to the GAAP presentation, allows investors to view the financial results in the way management views the operating results. We further believe that providing this information allows investors to not only better understand our financial performance, but more importantly, to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. The non-GAAP information should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business, for making operating decisions and for forecasting and planning for future periods. While our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance their understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, our management does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial statements.

Consistent with this approach, we believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of our financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial statements, allows for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. In assessing the overall health of the business during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, our management has either included or excluded the following items in general categories, each of which is described below.

Adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Cerence Inc. before net income (loss) attributable to income tax (benefit) expense, other income (expense) items, net, depreciation and amortization expense, and excluding acquisition-related costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other costs, net or impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets, if any. From time to time we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. Other income (expense) items, net include interest expense, interest income, and other income (expense), net (as stated in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations). Our management and Board of Directors use this financial measure to evaluate our operating performance. It is also a significant performance measure in our annual incentive compensation programs. 

Restructuring and other costs, net.

Restructuring and other costs, net include restructuring expenses as well as other charges that are unusual in nature, are the result of unplanned events, and arise outside the ordinary course of our business such as employee severance costs, costs for consolidating duplicate facilities, third-party fees relating to the modification of our convertible debt, and the release of a pre-acquisition contingency.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets.

We exclude the amortization of acquired intangible assets from non-GAAP expense and income measures. These amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and size of acquisitions. Providing a supplemental measure which excludes these charges allows management and investors to evaluate results “as-if” the acquired intangible assets had been developed internally rather than acquired and, therefore, provides a supplemental measure of performance in which our acquired intellectual property is treated in a comparable manner to our internally developed intellectual property. Although we exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets from our non-GAAP expenses, we believe that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Future acquisitions may result in the amortization of additional intangible assets.

Non-cash expenses.

We provide non-GAAP information relative to the following non-cash expenses: (i) stock-based compensation; and (ii) non-cash interest. These items are further discussed as follows:

1. Stock-based compensation. Because of varying valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types, we exclude stock-based compensation from our operating results. We evaluate performance both with and without these measures because compensation expense related to stock-based compensation is typically non-cash and awards granted are influenced by the Company’s stock price and other factors such as volatility that are beyond our control. The expense related to stock-based awards is generally not controllable in the short-term and can vary significantly based on the timing, size and nature of awards granted. As such, we do not include such charges in operating plans. Stock-based compensation will continue in future periods.
2. Non-cash interest. We exclude non-cash interest because we believe that excluding this expense provides management, as well as other users of the financial statements, with a valuable perspective on the cash-based performance and health of the business, including the current near-term projected liquidity. Non-cash interest expense will continue in future periods.

Other expenses.

We exclude certain other expenses that result from unplanned events outside the ordinary course of continuing operations, in order to measure operating performance and current and future liquidity both with and without these expenses. By providing this information, we believe management and the users of the financial statements are better able to understand the financial results of what we consider to be our organic, continuing operations. Included in these expenses are items such as other charges (credits), net, losses from extinguishment of debt, and changes in indemnification assets corresponding with the release of pre-spin liabilities for uncertain tax positions.

Adjustments to income tax provision.

Adjustments to our GAAP income tax provision to arrive at non-GAAP net income is determined based on our non-GAAP pre-tax income. Additionally, as our non-GAAP profitability is higher based on the non-GAAP adjustments, we adjust the GAAP tax provision to remove valuation allowances and related effects based on the higher level of reported non-GAAP profitability. We also exclude from our non-GAAP tax provision certain discrete tax items as they occur.

Key Performance Indicators

We believe that providing key performance indicators (“KPIs”) allows investors to gain insight into the way management views the performance of the business. We further believe that providing KPIs allows investors to better understand information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. KPIs should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, operating results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In assessing the performance of the business during the three months ended June 30, 2024, our management has reviewed the following KPIs, each of which is described below:

• Percent of worldwide auto production with Cerence Technology: The number of Cerence enabled cars shipped as compared to IHS Markit car production data.
• Change in number of Cerence connected cars shipped: The year-over-year change in the number of cars shipped with Cerence connected solutions. Amounts calculated on a TTM basis.
• Change in Adjusted total billings YoY (TTM): The year over year change in total billings adjusted to exclude Professional Services, prepay billings and prepay consumption.
  

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See the tables at the end of this press release for non-GAAP reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

To learn more about Cerence, visit www.cerence.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn.

About Cerence Inc.
Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the mobility world. As an innovation partner to the world’s leading automakers and mobility OEMs, it is helping advance the future of connected mobility through intuitive, AI-powered interaction between humans and their vehicles, connecting consumers’ digital lives to their daily journeys no matter where they are. Cerence’s track record is built on more than 20 years of knowledge and 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology. Whether it’s connected cars, autonomous driving, e-vehicles, or two-wheelers, Cerence is mapping the road ahead. For more information, visit www.cerence.com.

Contact Information
Rich Yerganian
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Cerence Inc.
Tel: 617-987-4799
Email: richard.yerganian@cerence.com

CERENCE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues:
License		$	43,055			$	25,837			$	99,405			$	102,054
Connected services			10,939				18,583				121,356				55,903
Professional services			16,545				17,240				55,938				55,754
Total revenues			70,539				61,660				276,699				213,711
Cost of revenues:
License			1,795				2,343				4,803				6,166
Connected services			5,718				5,562				18,380				18,218
Professional services			12,592				12,930				44,036				47,441
Amortization of intangible assets			—				103				103				310
Total cost of revenues			20,105				20,938				67,322				72,135
Gross profit			50,434				40,722				209,377				141,576
Operating expenses:
Research and development			31,184				30,202				96,336				88,190
Sales and marketing			5,208				4,277				16,898				21,656
General and administrative			9,831				13,019				39,283				46,453
Amortization of intangible assets			550				553				1,650				5,297
Restructuring and other costs, net			1,490				1,172				6,746				11,075
Goodwill impairment			357,076				—				609,172				—
Total operating expenses			405,339				49,223				770,085				172,671
Loss from operations			(354,905	)			(8,501	)			(560,708	)			(31,095	)
Interest income			1,287				1,207				3,909				3,240
Interest expense			(3,104	)			(4,120	)			(9,451	)			(11,637	)
Other income (expense), net			626				(2,030	)			2,023				2,757
Loss before income taxes			(356,096	)			(13,444	)			(564,227	)			(36,735	)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			(42,553	)			3,011				3,435				7,967
Net loss		$	(313,543	)		$	(16,455	)		$	(567,662	)		$	(44,702	)
Net loss per share:
Basic		$	(7.50	)		$	(0.41	)		$	(13.66	)		$	(1.11	)
Diluted		$	(7.50	)		$	(0.41	)		$	(13.66	)		$	(1.11	)
Weighted-average common share outstanding:
Basic			41,795				40,324				41,566				40,167
Diluted			41,795				40,324				41,566				40,167

CERENCE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

		June 30,				September 30,
		2024				2023
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	115,522				101,154
Marketable securities			5,441				9,211
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,607 and $4,044			72,799				61,270
Deferred costs			5,563				6,935
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			40,230				47,157
Total current assets			239,555				225,727
Long-term marketable securities			5,343				10,607
Property and equipment, net			30,731				34,013
Deferred costs			18,267				20,299
Operating lease right of use assets			11,553				11,961
Goodwill			292,276				900,342
Intangible assets, net			2,184				3,875
Deferred tax assets			50,102				46,601
Other assets			23,970				44,165
Total assets		$	673,981			$	1,297,590
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	10,303			$	16,873
Deferred revenue			43,785				77,068
Short-term operating lease liabilities			4,646				5,434
Short-term debt			86,945				-
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			37,563				48,718
Total current liabilities			183,242				148,093
Long-term debt			193,435				275,951
Deferred revenue, net of current portion			109,262				145,531
Long-term operating lease liabilities			7,577				7,947
Other liabilities			26,265				25,193
Total liabilities			519,781				602,715
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 560,000 shares authorized; 41,804 and 40,423 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			418				404
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(28,587	)			(27,966	)
Additional paid-in capital			1,083,693				1,056,099
Accumulated deficit			(901,324	)			(333,662	)
Total stockholders' equity			154,200				694,875
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	673,981			$	1,297,590

CERENCE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

		Nine Months Ended
		June 30,
		2024				2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(567,662	)		$	(44,702	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operations:
Depreciation and amortization			8,049				13,151
Provision for credit loss reserve			3,624				3,626
Stock-based compensation			19,291				31,801
Non-cash interest expense			4,481				1,450
Loss on debt extinguishment			-				1,333
Deferred tax (benefit) provision			(2,877	)			1,536
Goodwill impairment			609,172				-
Unrealized foreign currency transaction losses (gains)			507				(5,441	)
Other			(37	)			(4,004	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(3,762	)			(10,951	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			16,800				19,902
Deferred costs			3,589				2,511
Accounts payable			(6,233	)			4,799
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			(3,236	)			(334	)
Deferred revenue			(70,625	)			(18,437	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			11,081				(3,760	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(3,550	)			(3,597	)
Purchases of marketable securities			-				(18,025	)
Sale and maturities of marketable securities			9,207				20,200
Other investing activities			(1,332	)			(1,024	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			4,325				(2,446	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility			-				24,700
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount			-				190,000
Payments for long-term debt issuance costs			(419	)			(16,786	)
Principal payments of long-term debt			-				(198,438	)
Common stock repurchases for tax withholdings for net settlement of equity awards			(9,857	)			(4,834	)
Principal payment of lease liabilities arising from a finance lease			(303	)			(355	)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock			10,637				4,687
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			58				(1,026	)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(1,096	)			(1,515	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			14,368				(8,747	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			101,154				94,847
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	115,522			$	86,100

CERENCE INC.
Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited - in thousands)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
GAAP revenue		$	70,539			$	61,660			$	276,699			$	213,711
GAAP gross profit		$	50,434			$	40,722			$	209,377			$	141,576
Stock-based compensation			642				163				1,948				2,699
Amortization of intangible assets			-				103				103				310
Non-GAAP gross profit		$	51,076			$	40,988			$	211,428			$	144,585
GAAP gross margin			71.5	%			66.0	%			75.7	%			66.2	%
Non-GAAP gross margin			72.4	%			66.5	%			76.4	%			67.7	%
GAAP operating loss		$	(354,905	)		$	(8,501	)		$	(560,708	)		$	(31,095	)
Stock-based compensation			6,166				6,974				19,291				31,801
Amortization of intangible assets			550				656				1,753				5,607
Restructuring and other costs, net			1,490				1,172				6,746				11,075
Goodwill impairment			357,076				-				609,172				-
Non-GAAP operating income		$	10,377			$	301			$	76,254			$	17,388
GAAP operating margin			-503.1	%			-13.8	%			-202.6	%			-14.6	%
Non-GAAP operating margin			14.7	%			0.5	%			27.6	%			8.1	%
GAAP net loss		$	(313,543	)		$	(16,455	)		$	(567,662	)		$	(44,702	)
Stock-based compensation			6,166				6,974				19,291				31,801
Amortization of intangible assets			550				656				1,753				5,607
Restructuring and other costs, net			1,490				1,172				6,746				11,075
Goodwill impairment			357,076				-				609,172				-
Depreciation			2,115				2,462				6,296				7,544
Total other expense, net			(1,191	)			(4,943	)			(3,519	)			(5,640	)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			(42,553	)			3,011				3,435				7,967
Adjusted EBITDA		$	12,492			$	2,763			$	82,550			$	24,932
GAAP net loss margin			-444.5	%			-26.7	%			-205.2	%			-20.9	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin			17.7	%			4.5	%			29.8	%			11.7	%

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Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (cont.)
(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
GAAP net loss		$	(313,543	)		$	(16,455	)		$	(567,662	)		$	(44,702	)
Stock-based compensation			6,166				6,974				19,291				31,801
Amortization of intangible assets			550				656				1,753				5,607
Restructuring and other costs, net			1,490				1,172				6,746				11,075
Loss on debt extinguishment			-				1,333				-				1,333
Goodwill impairment			357,076				-				609,172				-
Non-cash interest expense			1,542				540				4,481				1,450
Other			(30	)			(25	)			(86	)			(844	)
Adjustments to income tax expense			(44,867	)			4,144				(14,584	)			5,107
Non-GAAP net income (loss)		$	8,384			$	(1,661	)		$	59,111			$	10,827
Adjusted EPS:
GAAP Numerator:
Net loss attributed to common shareholders - basic and diluted		$	(313,543	)		$	(16,455	)		$	(567,662	)		$	(44,702	)
Non-GAAP Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributed to common shareholders - basic		$	8,384			$	(1,661	)		$	59,111			$	10,827
Interest on the Notes, net of tax			604				-				3,335				-
Net income (loss) attributed to common shareholders - diluted		$	8,988			$	(1,661	)		$	62,446			$	10,827
GAAP Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted			41,795				40,324				41,566				40,167
Non-GAAP Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding- basic			41,795				40,324				41,566				40,167
Adjustment for diluted shares			5,157				-				7,759				197
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted			46,952				40,324				49,325				40,364
GAAP net loss per share - diluted		$	(7.50	)		$	(0.41	)		$	(13.66	)		$	(1.11	)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share - diluted		$	0.19			$	(0.04	)		$	1.27			$	0.27
GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$	12,852			$	(8,197	)		$	11,081			$	(3,760	)
Capital expenditures			(774	)			(1,520	)			(3,550	)			(3,597	)
Free Cash Flow		$	12,078			$	(9,717	)		$	7,531			$	(7,357	)

CERENCE INC.
Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (cont.)
(unaudited - in thousands)

		Q4 2024								FY2024
		Low				High			Low					High
GAAP revenue		$	44,000			$	50,000			$	320,700			$	326,700
GAAP gross profit		$	24,200			$	30,200			$	233,500			$	239,500
Stock-based compensation			300				300				2,300				2,300
Amortization of intangible assets			-				-				100				100
Non-GAAP gross profit		$	24,500			$	30,500			$	235,900			$	241,900
GAAP gross margin			55	%			60	%			73	%			73	%
Non-GAAP gross margin			56	%			61	%			74	%			74	%
GAAP operating loss		$	(35,900	)		$	(31,600	)		$	(596,500	)		$	(592,200	)
Stock-based compensation			4,000				4,000				23,300				23,300
Amortization of intangible assets			600				600				2,300				2,300
Restructuring and other costs, net			10,400				12,100				17,100				18,800
Goodwill impairment			-				-				609,200				609,200
Non-GAAP operating (loss) income		$	(20,900	)		$	(14,900	)		$	55,400			$	61,400
GAAP operating margin			-82	%			-63	%			-186	%			-181	%
Non-GAAP operating margin			-48	%			-30	%			17	%			19	%
GAAP net loss		$	(32,200	)		$	(27,900	)		$	(599,900	)		$	(595,600	)
Stock-based compensation			4,000				4,000				23,300				23,300
Amortization of intangible assets			600				600				2,300				2,300
Restructuring and other costs, net			10,400				12,100				17,100				18,800
Goodwill impairment			-				-				609,200				609,200
Depreciation			2,200				2,200				8,500				8,500
Total other expense, net			(2,000	)			(2,000	)			(5,600	)			(5,600	)
Benefit from income taxes			(5,600	)			(5,600	)			(2,200	)			(2,200	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(18,600	)		$	(12,600	)		$	63,900			$	69,900
GAAP net loss margin			-73	%			-56	%			-187	%			-182	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin			-42	%			-25	%			20	%			21	%

CERENCE INC.
Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (cont.)
(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

	Q4 2024								FY2024
	Low			High				Low					High
GAAP net loss	$	(32,200	)		$	(27,900	)		$	(599,900	)		$	(595,600	)
Stock-based compensation		4,000				4,000				23,300				23,300
Amortization of intangibles		600				600				2,300				2,300
Restructuring and other costs, net		10,400				12,100				17,100				18,800
Non-cash interest expense		1,500				1,500				6,000				6,000
Goodwill impairment		-				-				609,200				609,200
Other		-				-				(100	)			(100	)
Adjustments to income tax expense		(3,000	)			(3,000	)			(17,700	)			(23,700	)
Non-GAAP net (loss) income	$	(18,700	)		$	(12,700	)		$	40,200			$	40,200
Adjusted EPS:
GAAP Numerator:
Net loss attributed to common shareholders - basic and diluted	$	(32,200	)		$	(27,900	)		$	(599,900	)		$	(595,600	)
Non-GAAP Numerator:
Net (loss) income attributed to common shareholders - basic	$	(18,700	)		$	(12,700	)		$	40,200			$	40,200
Interest on the Notes, net of tax		-				-				4,500				4,500
Net (loss) income attributed to common shareholders - diluted	$	(18,700	)		$	(12,700	)		$	44,700			$	44,700
GAAP Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted		41,800				41,800				41,600				41,600
Non-GAAP Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding- basic		41,800				41,800				41,600				41,600
Adjustment for diluted shares		-				-				7,700				7,700
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted		41,800				41,800				49,300				49,300
GAAP net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.77	)		$	(0.67	)		$	(14.42	)		$	(14.32	)
Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share - diluted	$	(0.45	)		$	(0.30	)		$	0.91			$	0.91

FAQ

What were Cerence's Q3 FY2024 revenue and net loss?

Cerence reported Q3 FY2024 revenue of $70.5 million and a GAAP net loss of $313.5 million.

What is Cerence's revenue guidance for Q4 FY2024?

Cerence expects Q4 FY2024 revenue to be in the range of $44 million to $50 million.

How much positive cash flow did Cerence generate in Q3 FY2024?

Cerence generated a positive cash flow of $12.9 million in Q3 FY2024.

What are Cerence's expected GAAP net loss and revenue for FY2024?

Cerence expects a GAAP net loss of $596-$600 million and revenue of $321-$327 million for FY2024.

How much are Cerence's planned cost savings from transformation initiatives?

Cerence plans to achieve $35-40 million in annualized cost savings from its transformation initiatives by FY25.

What percentage of worldwide auto production incorporates Cerence technology?

53% of worldwide auto production incorporates Cerence technology.