Progress Software Corp (DE) - PRGS STOCK NEWS

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced the inaugural recipient of the Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM, aimed at supporting female students in India pursuing degrees in technology-related fields. The scholarship covers tuition and educational expenses for four years. The first awardee, Akhila Karanam, is a second-year student at Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology, chosen for her academic excellence and personal attributes. Additionally, applications are open for the Mary Székely Scholarship for women in the U.S., honoring Progress's co-founder.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced an amended secured credit facility totaling $575 million, encompassing a $275 million senior secured term loan and a $300 million revolving line of credit. This facility can be expanded by an additional $260 million, contingent on specific leverage ratio tests. The facility replaces the prior agreement from April 2019 and matures on January 25, 2027. CFO Anthony Folger emphasized the benefits of lower costs and increased liquidity, positioning the company for future growth.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced the R1 2022 release of Progress® Telerik® and Progress® Kendo UI®, introducing over 50 new components and day-one support for .NET 6, Visual Studio 2022, and Angular 13. Key enhancements include new UI components for Blazor and ASP.NET Core, expanding collaboration tools for developers and designers, and support across the entire Telerik product suite. The release solidifies Progress's position in the developer tools market by offering the largest native UI component libraries for multiple frameworks, aimed at improving developer productivity.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) reported Q4 2021 revenue of $140.1 million, a 14% increase year-over-year, exceeding guidance. The annualized recurring revenue (ARR) reached $486 million, up 12% year-over-year. However, diluted EPS declined to $0.33, down 15% from Q4 2020. Full-year revenue rose 20% to $531.3 million, with net income down 2% to $78.4 million. For FY 2022, revenue guidance is $597 - $607 million. Despite positive metrics, currency translation is expected to negatively impact results.

Progress has announced that the City of Pleasanton, California, has upgraded its network management with WhatsUp Gold software, enhancing monitoring capabilities for over 200 infrastructure devices and 1,200 endpoints. This upgrade integrates log management, allowing for quicker identification and troubleshooting of network issues. The Pleasanton IT team reports significant time savings and improved network transparency, thanks to the streamlined capabilities introduced by WhatsUp Gold 2021. The software was recognized as a leader in the Network Monitoring-Enterprise Data Quadrant by Info-Tech Research Group.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announces collaboration with BAYOOTEC, a software provider in the DACH region, utilizing Kendo UI JavaScript libraries. This partnership enables BAYOOTEC to develop user-friendly applications efficiently, cutting frontend development time by 15%. The intuitive interface has enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined digitalization across over 800 organizations. Progress's Kendo UI supports the creation of rapid, feature-rich applications using popular frameworks like Angular and Vue, driving innovation and business growth.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 on January 18, 2022, after market close. The fiscal fourth quarter ended on November 30, 2021. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. Investors can access the call via the Progress Investor Relations webpage or by phone. Progress is known for providing tools that enhance productivity for technology teams and supports over 100,000 enterprise customers globally.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has announced the enhanced release of Fiddler Everywhere, a web debugging proxy tool, now supporting HTTP/2. This upgrade allows developers to debug applications with improved efficiency across Windows, macOS, and Linux, utilizing fewer resources. The tool captures all HTTP(S) traffic and enables comprehensive performance analysis, including WebSocket support and advanced filtering capabilities. By simplifying the debugging process, Progress aims to enhance developer productivity significantly.

FileCloud has successfully raised $30 million in Series A funding, led by Savant Growth Fund I LP, with additional participation from Kennet Partners. The company has also secured a $10 million growth capital facility from Avidbank. This funding aims to accelerate innovation and support global market expansion. Notably, Ray Downes has been appointed as CEO and Peter Melerud as Chief Revenue Officer, both hailing from Kemp Technologies, which was recently acquired for $258 million by Progress Software (NASDAQ: PRGS).