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Porch Group, Inc. (PRCH) is a leading home services platform that connects homeowners with professionals for a variety of home improvement and maintenance needs. The company leverages technology to provide a seamless experience for both homeowners and service providers. With over 3.8 million professionals and hundreds of experts, Porch has facilitated over 135 million projects, helping homeowners make informed decisions about their home improvements.
Porch Group operates through two main segments: the Vertical Software segment and the Insurance segment. The Vertical Software segment offers a suite of software and services tailored for home services companies, including inspection software, mortgage and title services, moving services, and marketing for movers and homeowners. These services are available on a subscription and transactional basis, providing significant value to businesses in the home services industry.
The Insurance segment of Porch Group specializes in providing consumers with insurance and warranty products to safeguard their homes. This includes offering homeowners insurance and warranty plans that generate revenue through premiums, policy fees, and commissions. The company ensures that customers have access to robust protection plans that cover a wide range of potential home-related issues.
One of Porch Group's significant partnerships is with Lowe's, a leading home improvement retailer in the U.S. Porch services are available online, through their app, and as an in-store resource at over 1,700 Lowe's locations nationwide. This extensive availability underscores Porch's commitment to making home improvement resources accessible to all homeowners.
Porch Group continues to innovate and expand its services, aiming to simplify the home improvement process and provide homeowners with the best possible experience. For more information, you can visit their official website at http://porch.com.
Porch Group has announced the expansion of its property and casualty insurance subsidiary, Homeowners of America (HOA), into Wyoming and Nebraska. This marks the fourth and fifth states added this year, following launches in Missouri, New Mexico, and Montana. With these additions, HOA now operates in 17 states. Porch's commitment to scaling its insurance offerings reflects its ongoing strategy to enhance national presence and customer service in the insurance market. CEO Matt Ehrlichman emphasized the company's focus on quality service for homeowners across the U.S.
On April 1, 2022, Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) completed the acquisition of home warranty and inspection software businesses from Residential Warranty Services for $33 million, comprising $29 million cash and $4 million in common stock. This acquisition aims to enhance Porch's service offerings in the home inspection industry and is expected to contribute approximately $8 million in revenue in 2022. The strategic alignment of RWS’s products with Porch's existing services is anticipated to drive growth moving forward.
On March 28, 2022, Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) participated in the Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony in New York, marking a significant milestone since its public listing on December 24, 2020. Founder and CEO Matt Ehrlichman highlighted the company's progress as a leading vertical software platform in the home services industry. Porch offers software solutions to over 24,000 home services companies, enhancing consumer access to essential services like insurance and home improvement. This event celebrated both past achievements and future ambitions in reinventing homeownership.
Porch Group, a vertical software company in the home services sector, announces the appointment of Sean Kell to its Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2022. This decision follows the departure of Javier Saade and Chris Terrill due to external responsibilities. Additionally, Regi Vengalil has been appointed as the Lead Independent Director. Kell, with experience as CEO of Blue Nile and A Place for Mom, is expected to enhance Porch's strategies for sustained growth. The transition aims to strengthen governance and leverage expertise in various verticals.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) reported a 166% increase in full-year 2021 revenue, reaching $192.4 million. Adjustments to its financial results included a 177% revenue growth in Q4 2021 with total revenue of $51.6 million. Despite improvements in contribution margins, the company recorded a GAAP net loss of $106.6 million for the year. Porch maintains a positive outlook for 2022, projecting revenue growth to $320 million and gross written premiums of approximately $600 million. The company also reported material weaknesses in internal controls, which may affect future reporting.
Porch Group announced a training partnership with ATI Home Inspector Training to enhance support for new home inspectors. Starting March 8, 2022, graduates from ATI will receive access to Porch's software, streamlining operations with tools like scheduling and CRM. This initiative aims to empower new professionals in the home inspection community by providing effective technology solutions. The collaboration also includes participation in Porch's Inspection Fuel Tour, offering continuing education credits to inspectors. Porch strengthens its commitment to the home services industry through this partnership.
Porch Group reported a remarkable $192.4 million in total revenue for the full year 2021, marking a 166% year-over-year increase. For 2022, the company anticipates revenue to reach $320 million, reflecting 66% growth, alongside projected gross written premium of $600 million—a 95% increase. The company has acquired Residential Warranty Services, enhancing its home warranty and inspection software offerings. Despite the growth, Porch reported a GAAP net loss of $109.1 million for 2021, and expects an EBITDA margin of approximately -9% in 2022.
Porch Group has announced the launch of its homeowners insurance services in Missouri, marking the third expansion in 2022 after New Mexico and Montana. This expansion reflects Porch's commitment to scaling the services of its subsidiary, Homeowners of America (HOA), following its acquisition in April 2021. With Missouri as HOA's 15th state of operation, the growth strategy aims to strengthen its nationwide presence in the home insurance market. This move is viewed as a positive indicator of Porch’s sustainable growth and operational effectiveness.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) will host a conference call and webinar on March 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET to discuss its Q4 and full-year financial results for 2021. The financial performance details will be released prior to the call. Porch Group, based in Seattle, provides a vertical software platform for home services, serving over 20,000 companies in sectors such as home inspection and mortgage services. The company assists homebuyers through its concierge services, enhancing decision-making for essential services like insurance and home repair.
Wolters Kluwer and Floify have announced a partnership to integrate Wolters Kluwer's eOriginal digital mortgage promissory eNote technology into Floify's system. This integration aims to streamline the mortgage e-closing process by allowing digital signatures, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The partnership also leverages Wolters Kluwer's eVault technology, ensuring legal enforceability of digital documents. This collaboration positions Floify to drive innovation in the mortgage sector, addressing the need for digitization in a traditionally paper-heavy industry.