Porch Group, Inc. - PRCH STOCK NEWS

Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) will release its first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2023, after market close on May 10, 2023. Following the release, Porch management will host a live webinar at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, where they will discuss the financial results and engage in a Q&A session. The company's platform serves about 30,900 home service companies, including home inspectors, mortgage companies, and real estate agencies, providing a wide range of services like insurance and moving concierge. Interested parties can register for the webinar, and a replay will be available on the company’s website.

Porch Group announced a strategic transaction aimed at enhancing its financial standing by reducing medium-term debt maturity. The company will issue $333 million in new 6.75% Senior Secured Convertible Notes due 2028 and repurchase $200 million of its existing 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. This move will decrease Porch's medium-term debt from $425 million to $225 million and provide approximately $100 million in additional cash. The new notes will be convertible into cash or shares at an initial conversion price of about $25.00 per share. The offering is expected to close by April 20, 2023, pending regulatory conditions.

Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) announced plans to form a reciprocal insurance exchange through its subsidiary Homeowners of America (HOA), aimed at enhancing capital efficiency and reducing exposure to insurance claims and weather-related risks. This initiative seeks to address the challenges posed by a volatile reinsurance market with reduced capacity and rising costs. If approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), policies from the Reciprocal will offer unique benefits to homeowners. The launch is pending regulatory approval, expected in Q3 2023, and will require ongoing review. The Reciprocal structure mirrors models successfully used by other insurance companies.

Porch Group reported fourth-quarter revenue of $64.1 million, a 24% increase year-over-year from $51.6 million in Q4 2021. The company faced significant challenges, including higher claims due to Winter Storm Elliott, resulting in a GAAP net loss of $35.5 million compared to a loss of $20.1 million in Q4 2021. Despite these issues, Porch Group aims for Adjusted EBITDA profitability in the second half of 2023. The full-year 2023 guidance estimates revenues between $330 million and $350 million, targeting over 20% growth year-over-year. Key operational highlights include the intention to create a Reciprocal Exchange to enhance their insurance business.

Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) will release its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ending December 31, 2022, on March 14, 2023, after market close. A live webinar will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET, allowing investors to engage in a Q&A session. Porch Group, based in Seattle, serves over 30,900 home services companies, enhancing operational efficiency through its software solutions. The company provides services in moving, insurance, and home improvement, among others. For more details, visit the company's website for the accompanying presentation and financial information.

Porch Group Media announced its rebranding, reflecting its evolution into a leader in managed media network solutions. With access to insights on over 90% of U.S. homebuyers annually, the newly branded entity aims to target movers and homeowners. The launch of MoverTech enhances its marketing capabilities, leveraging first-party data management and audience solutions. In 2022, Porch Group Media introduced its managed media network and the Sales Dashboard for measuring consumer-level attribution. Clients report impressive ROAS, with examples showing returns of up to 84:1 in advertising spend.