Twilio Inc. - TWLO STOCK NEWS

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zipwhip for approximately $850 million in an equal mix of cash and stock. The acquisition aims to enhance Twilio's messaging capabilities, allowing businesses to engage customers through existing phone numbers. With over 30,000 customers and significant growth potential, Zipwhip will join Twilio’s Messaging Business Unit upon closing, expected by the end of 2021. This transaction is projected to modestly increase Twilio’s gross margin and revenue, supporting its goal to lead in customer engagement.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) reported robust first quarter 2021 results with $590 million in revenue, a 62% increase year-over-year, including $44.6 million from Twilio Segment. However, the company posted a GAAP loss from operations of $197.3 million, worsening from $92.7 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP income improved to $17.3 million. Active customer accounts grew to over 235,000, but the Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate decreased to 133%. The company completed a follow-on offering raising $1.8 billion and issued $1 billion in senior notes. Guidance for Q2 revenue is projected between $591 million and $601 million.

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on May 5, 2021, after market close. A conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, requiring advance registration. A live webcast and a replay of the call will be available via Twilio's Investor Relations website.

Twilio continues to empower developers with robust communication solutions through APIs, revolutionizing customer engagement across various industries.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) announced its commitment to facilitate COVID-19 communications for one billion individuals in the next 12-24 months. Through its customer engagement platform, Twilio will streamline vaccine distribution efforts. The company has allocated $10 million in grants for nonprofits, $1 million in product credits, and launched quick-deploy apps for organizations. Over 100 governments rely on Twilio for vaccine logistics, handling communications for more than 30,000 calls in Texas and sending over 400,000 texts in North Carolina.

Twilio has announced the pricing of a $1.0 billion offering of unsecured senior notes. This includes $500 million of 3.625% senior notes due in 2029 and another $500 million of 3.875% senior notes due in 2031, expected to close around March 9, 2021. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and debt repayment. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and BofA Securities are the joint book-running managers for this offering.

Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) has announced its intention to offer $1.0 billion of unsecured senior notes, registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The terms, including interest rates and offering price, will be set by Twilio. The net proceeds are planned for general corporate purposes, such as acquisitions, strategic investments, debt refinancing, capital expenditures, working capital, and share repurchases. The offering is managed by J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and BofA Securities, with certain co-managers involved. This release does not constitute an offer to sell the notes.

Syniverse and Twilio have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing mobile communications innovation and driving growth. Twilio will invest up to $750 million in Syniverse, becoming a minority owner while the Carlyle Group retains majority ownership. This collaboration will enable Syniverse to utilize Twilio's enterprise expertise, particularly in application-to-person messaging. The partnership is expected to foster innovation in Syniverse's offerings and enhance customer engagement for Twilio, with plans for further financing transactions to minimize debt and cover transaction costs.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has released its 2021 State of Customer Engagement Report, highlighting the pivotal role of digital communications during the pandemic. The report reveals that 92% of business leaders accelerated their transition to cloud solutions, with 95% planning to sustain or enhance their communication channels post-pandemic. Key findings indicate that 90% recognized increased engagement as a source of new insights, while 91% of decision-makers prefer building custom solutions over purchasing pre-configured ones. Twilio identifies 2020's top Engagement Builders, demonstrating successful digital adaptation.

Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) has announced a public offering of its Class A common stock, priced at $1,536,000,000, expected to close on February 23, 2021. Underwriters, including Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan, have a 30-day option to purchase an additional $230,400,000 worth of shares. The last reported price was $443.49 per share. The offering is conducted under an automatic shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, and preliminary prospectus details are available online.