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Broadcom Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 3, 2024, provided guidance for its first quarter of fiscal year 2025 and announced its quarterly dividend.

“Broadcom’s fiscal year 2024 revenue grew 44% year-over-year to a record $51.6 billion, as infrastructure software revenue grew to $21.5 billion, on the successful integration of VMware,” said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. “Semiconductor revenue was a record $30.1 billion driven by AI revenue of $12.2 billion. AI revenue which grew 220 percent year-on-year was driven by our leading AI XPUs and Ethernet networking portfolio.”

“In fiscal year 2024 adjusted EBITDA increased 37% year-over-year to a record $31.9 billion, and free cash flow excluding restructuring was strong at $21.9 billion,” said Kirsten Spears, CFO of Broadcom Inc. “Based on increased cash flows in fiscal year 2024, we are increasing our quarterly common stock dividend by 11% to $0.59 per share for fiscal year 2025. The target fiscal year 2025 annual common stock dividend of $2.36 per share is a record, and the fourteenth consecutive increase in annual dividends since we initiated dividends in fiscal 2011.”

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $9,348 million, compared to $9,952 million at the end of the prior quarter.

During the fourth fiscal quarter, the Company generated $5,604 million in cash from operations and spent $122 million on capital expenditures. The Company paid $1,204 million of withholding taxes related to net settled equity awards that vested in the quarter (resulting in the elimination of 7.4 million shares).

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On September 30, 2024, the Company paid a cash dividend on a split adjusted basis of $0.53 per share, totaling $2,484 million.

The differences between the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights

GAAP

Non-GAAP

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

FY 24

FY 23

Change

FY 24

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FY 23

Change

Net revenue

$

51,574

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$

35,819

+44

%

$

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51,574

$

35,819

+44

%

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Net income

$

5,895

$

14,082

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-$  8,187

$

23,733

$

18,378

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+$   5,355

Earnings per common share – diluted *

$

1.23

$

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3.30

-$    2.07

$

4.87

$

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4.22

+$     0.65

(Dollars in millions)

FY 24

FY 23

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Change

Cash flow from operations                                                                              

$

19,962

$

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18,085

+$    1,877

Adjusted EBITDA

$

31,897

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$

23,213

+$    8,684

Free cash flow

$

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19,414

$

17,633

+$    1,781

Net revenue by segment

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(Dollars in millions)

FY 24

FY 23

Change

Semiconductor solutions                                                                      

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$

30,096

58

%

$

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28,182

79

%

+7

%

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Infrastructure software

21,478

42

7,637

21

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+181

%

Total net revenue

$

51,574

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100

%

$

35,819

100

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%

* On July 12, 2024, the Company completed a ten-for-one forward stock split. All per share amounts presented reflect the stock split.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Business Outlook

Based on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending February 2, 2025, is expected to be as follows:

The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Quarterly Dividends

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on December 23, 2024.

Financial Results Conference Call

Broadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 and to discuss the business outlook today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

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Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom’s website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company’s on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company’s on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons.

In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company’s underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company’s operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company’s competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom’s non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.

Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom’s free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor, enterprise software and security solutions. Broadcom’s category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including cloud, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, industrial, and enterprise software. Our solutions include service provider and enterprise networking and storage, mobile device and broadband connectivity, mainframe, cybersecurity, and private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, and other statements identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “aim,” and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom’s management, current information available to Broadcom’s management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and concerns; government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions; our acquisition of VMware, Inc., including our ability to realize the expected benefits; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to protect against cyber security threats and a breach of security systems; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; prolonged disruptions of our or our contract manufacturers’ manufacturing facilities, warehouses or other significant operations; our ability to accurately estimate customers’ demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers, as well as the timing of any design wins; our ability to improve our manufacturing efficiency and quality; involvement in legal proceedings; ability of our software products to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; demand for our data center virtualization products and market acceptance of our products and services; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; availability of third-party software used in our products; use of open source software in our products; sales to government customers; our ability to manage products and services lifecycles; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our competitive performance; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our ability to sell to new types of customers and to keep pace with technological advances; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.

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Our filings with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Ji Yoo
Broadcom Inc.
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
investor.relations@broadcom.com

(AVGO-Q)

 

BROADCOM INC.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

November 3,

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August 4,

October 29,

November 3,

October 29,

2024

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2024

2023

2024

2023

Net revenue

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$

14,054

$

13,072

$

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9,295

$

51,574

$

35,819

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Cost of revenue:

Cost of revenue

3,399

3,133

2,449

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12,788

9,272

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,602

1,525

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438

6,023

1,853

Restructuring charges

51

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58

1

254

4

Total cost of revenue

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5,052

4,716

2,888

19,065

11,129

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Gross margin

9,002

8,356

6,407

32,509

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24,690

Research and development

2,234

2,353

1,388

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9,310

5,253

Selling, general and administrative

1,010

1,100

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418

4,959

1,592

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

813

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812

348

3,244

1,394

Restructuring and other charges

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318

303

13

1,533

244

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Total operating expenses

4,375

4,568

2,167

19,046

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8,483

Operating income

4,627

3,788

4,240

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13,463

16,207

Interest expense

(916)

(1,064)

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(405)

(3,953)

(1,622)

Other income, net

52

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82

132

406

512

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

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3,763

2,806

3,967

9,916

15,097

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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(442)

4,238

443

3,748

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1,015

Income (loss) from continuing operations

4,205

(1,432)

3,524

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6,168

14,082

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

119

(443)

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(273)

Net income (loss)

$

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4,324

$

(1,875)

$

3,524

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$

5,895

$

14,082

Basic income (loss) per share (1):

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Income (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.89

$

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(0.31)

$

0.85

$

1.33

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$

3.39

Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations

0.03

(0.09)

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(0.06)

Net income (loss) per share

$

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0.92

$

(0.40)

$

0.85

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$

1.27

$

3.39

Diluted income (loss) per share (1):

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Income (loss) per share from continuing operations

$

0.87

$

(0.31)

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$

0.83

$

1.29

$

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3.30

Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations

0.03

(0.09)

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(0.06)

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.90

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$

(0.40)

$

0.83

$

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1.23

$

3.30

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations (1):

Basic

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4,679

4,663

4,133

4,624

4,149

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Diluted

4,828

4,663

4,268

4,778

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4,272

Stock-based compensation expense included in continuing operations:

Cost of revenue

$

159

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$

174

$

62

$

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664

$

210

Research and development

839

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877

448

3,460

1,513

Selling, general and administrative

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316

330

128

1,546

448

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Total stock-based compensation expense

$

1,314

$

1,381

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$

638

$

5,670

$

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2,171

(1) Reflects a ten-for-one forward stock split on July 12, 2024.

 

BROADCOM INC.

FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP – UNAUDITED

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(IN MILLIONS)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

November 3,

August 4,

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October 29,

November 3,

October 29,

2024

2024

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2023

2024

2023

Gross margin on GAAP basis

$

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9,002

$

8,356

$

6,407

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$

32,509

$

24,690

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

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1,602

1,525

438

6,023

1,853

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Stock-based compensation expense

159

174

62

664

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210

Restructuring charges

51

58

1

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254

4

Acquisition-related costs

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9

Gross margin on non-GAAP basis

$

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10,814

$

10,113

$

6,908

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$

39,459

$

26,757

Research and development on GAAP basis

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$

2,234

$

2,353

$

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1,388

$

9,310

$

5,253

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Stock-based compensation expense

839

877

448

3,460

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1,513

Acquisition-related costs

2

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3

Research and development on non-GAAP basis

$

1,395

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$

1,474

$

940

$

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5,847

$

3,740

Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis

$

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1,010

$

1,100

$

418

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$

4,959

$

1,592

Stock-based compensation expense

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316

330

128

1,546

448

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Acquisition-related costs

86

79

69

537

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252

Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis

$

608

$

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691

$

221

$

2,876

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$

892

Total operating expenses on GAAP basis

$

4,375

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$

4,568

$

2,167

$

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19,046

$

8,483

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

813

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812

348

3,244

1,394

Stock-based compensation expense

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1,155

1,207

576

5,006

1,961

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Restructuring and other charges

318

303

13

1,533

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244

Acquisition-related costs

86

81

69

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540

252

Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis

$

2,003

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$

2,165

$

1,161

$

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8,723

$

4,632

Operating income on GAAP basis

$

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4,627

$

3,788

$

4,240

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$

13,463

$

16,207

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

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2,415

2,337

786

9,267

3,247

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Stock-based compensation expense

1,314

1,381

638

5,670

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2,171

Restructuring and other charges

369

361

14

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1,787

248

Acquisition-related costs

86

81

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69

549

252

Operating income on non-GAAP basis

$

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8,811

$

7,948

$

5,747

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$

30,736

$

22,125

Interest expense on GAAP basis

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$

(916)

$

(1,064)

$

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(405)

$

(3,953)

$

(1,622)

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Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

157

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Interest expense on non-GAAP basis

$

(864)

$

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(981)

$

(405)

$

(3,796)

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$

(1,622)

Other income, net on GAAP basis

$

52

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$

82

$

132

$

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406

$

512

(Gains) losses on investments

30

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6

24

12

(11)

Other

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(1)

(1)

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Other income, net on non-GAAP basis

$

82

$

88

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$

155

$

418

$

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500

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes on GAAP basis

$

(442)

$

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4,238

$

443

$

3,748

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$

1,015

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

1,506

(3,303)

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244

(123)

1,610

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

$

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1,064

$

935

$

687

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$

3,625

$

2,625

Net income (loss) on GAAP basis

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$

4,324

$

(1,875)

$

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3,524

$

5,895

$

14,082

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Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,415

2,337

786

9,267

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3,247

Stock-based compensation expense

1,314

1,381

638

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5,670

2,171

Restructuring and other charges

369

361

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14

1,787

248

Acquisition-related costs

86

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81

69

549

252

Loss on debt extinguishment

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52

83

157

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(Gains) losses on investments

30

6

24

12

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(11)

Other

(1)

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(1)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

(1,506)

3,303

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(244)

123

(1,610)

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(119)

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443

273

Net income on non-GAAP basis

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$

6,965

$

6,120

$

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4,810

$

23,733

$

18,378

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Net income (loss) on GAAP basis

$

4,324

$

(1,875)

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$

3,524

$

5,895

$

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14,082

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

2,415

2,337

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786

9,267

3,247

Stock-based compensation expense

1,314

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1,381

638

5,670

2,171

Restructuring and other charges

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369

361

14

1,787

248

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Acquisition-related costs

86

81

69

549

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252

Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

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157

(Gains) losses on investments

30

6

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24

12

(11)

Other

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(1)

(1)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

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(1,506)

3,303

(244)

123

(1,610)

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(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(119)

443

273

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Other Adjustments:

Interest expense

864

981

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405

3,796

1,622

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

1,064

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935

687

3,625

2,625

Depreciation

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156

149

124

593

502

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Amortization of purchased intangibles and right-of-use assets

40

38

22

150

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86

Adjusted EBITDA

$

9,089

$

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8,223

$

6,048

$

31,897

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$

23,213

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on GAAP basis (2)

4,828

4,663

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4,268

4,778

4,272

Non-GAAP adjustment (3)

77

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254

82

99

81

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on non-GAAP basis

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4,905

4,917

4,350

4,877

4,353

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Net cash provided by operating activities

$

5,604

$

4,963

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$

4,828

$

19,962

$

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18,085

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(122)

(172)

(105)

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(548)

(452)

Free cash flow

$

5,482

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$

4,791

$

4,723

$

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19,414

$

17,633

 Fiscal
Quarter
Ending

February 2,

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Expected average diluted share count:

2025

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation – diluted on GAAP basis (2)

4,828

Non-GAAP adjustment (3)

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68

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation – diluted on non-GAAP basis

4,896

(1) Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments included a one-time discrete non-cash tax provision of $4.5 billion from the impact of an intra-group transfer of certain IP rights to the United States as a result of supply chain realignment for the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2024 and the fiscal year ended November 3, 2024.

(2) Reflects a ten-for-one forward stock split on July 12, 2024.

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(3) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method. For the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2024, non-GAAP adjustment included the dilutive effect of the equity awards that were antidilutive on a GAAP basis.

 

BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

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November 3,

October 29,

2024

2023

ASSETS

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Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

9,348

$

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14,189

Trade accounts receivable, net

4,416

3,154

Inventory

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1,760

1,898

Other current assets

4,071

1,606

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Total current assets

19,595

20,847

Long-term assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net

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2,521

2,154

Goodwill

97,873

43,653

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Intangible assets, net

40,583

3,867

Other long-term assets

5,073

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2,340

Total assets

$

165,645

$

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72,861

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

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1,662

$

1,210

Employee compensation and benefits

1,971

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935

Current portion of long-term debt

1,271

1,608

Other current liabilities

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11,793

3,652

Total current liabilities

16,697

7,405

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Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

66,295

37,621

Other long-term liabilities

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14,975

3,847

Total liabilities

97,967

48,873

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Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

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5

4

Additional paid-in capital

67,466

21,095

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Retained earnings

2,682

Accumulated other comprehensive income

207

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207

Total stockholders’ equity

67,678

23,988

  Total liabilities and equity

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$

165,645

$

72,861

 

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BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

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November 3,

August 4,

October 29,

November 3,

October 29,

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2024

2024

2023

2024

2023

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Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

4,324

$

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(1,875)

$

3,524

$

5,895

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$

14,082

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets

2,455

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2,375

808

9,417

3,333

Depreciation

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156

149

124

593

502

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Stock-based compensation

1,314

1,388

638

5,741

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2,171

Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

(868)

3,638

639

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1,965

(501)

Loss on debt extinguishment

52

83

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157

Non-cash interest expense

91

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115

34

427

132

Other

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138

158

27

404

9

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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:

  Trade accounts receivable, net

249

835

(231)

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2,327

(187)

  Inventory

134

(52)

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(56)

150

27

  Accounts payable

(85)

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373

215

121

209

  Employee compensation and benefits

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196

291

103

78

(279)

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  Other current assets and current liabilities

(1,410)

(1,345)

(694)

(5,323)

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(628)

  Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities

(1,142)

(1,170)

(303)

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(1,990)

(785)

Net cash provided by operating activities

5,604

4,963

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4,828

19,962

18,085

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

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(2)

(36)

(25,978)

(53)

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Proceeds from sale of business

3,485

3,485

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Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(122)

(172)

(105)

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(548)

(452)

Purchases of investments

(30)

(73)

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(58)

(175)

(346)

Sales of investments

20

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5

154

156

228

Other

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2

(79)

(10)

(66)

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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(132)

3,245

(124)

(23,070)

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(689)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

4,969

4,975

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39,954

Payments on debt obligations

(7,472)

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(9,202)

(143)

(19,608)

(403)

Payments of dividends

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(2,484)

(2,452)

(1,904)

(9,814)

(7,645)

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Repurchases of common stock – repurchase program

(123)

(7,176)

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(5,824)

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards

(1,204)

(1,350)

(454)

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(5,216)

(1,861)

Issuance of common stock

126

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59

190

122

Other

(11)

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(36)

(5)

(63)

(12)

Net cash used in financing activities

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(6,076)

(8,065)

(2,570)

(1,733)

(15,623)

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Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(604)

143

2,134

(4,841)

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1,773

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

9,952

9,809

12,055

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14,189

12,416

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

9,348

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$

9,952

$

14,189

$

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9,348

$

14,189

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

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$

738

$

816

$

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397

$

3,250

$

1,503

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Cash paid for income taxes

$

832

$

585

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$

191

$

3,155

$

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1,782

 

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Boards of Directors of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation and Logan Ridge Finance Corporation Form Special Committees to Continue Evaluating Potential Business Combination

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Boards of Directors of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation and Logan Ridge Finance Corporation Form Special Committees to Continue Evaluating Potential Business Combination
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (“Portman Ridge”) and Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: LRFC) (“Logan Ridge”) announced today that their boards of directors have established special committees of independent directors to more fully evaluate the potential business combination of the two companies that was previously disclosed in their respective Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which may result in the use of an exchange ratio other than NAV-for-NAV (including but not limited to relative market price or a fixed exchange ratio) in connection therewith.

The special committee of Portman Ridge’s board of directors has retained Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. as financial advisor and Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP as legal counsel. The special committee of Logan Ridge’s board of directors has retained Houlihan Lokey, Inc. as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as legal counsel.

There can be no assurance that Portman Ridge and Logan Ridge will pursue the potential business combination, or that the potential business combination will be approved or consummated. Portman Ridge and Logan Ridge do not intend to disclose further developments regarding this matter unless and until further disclosure is determined to be appropriate or necessary.

About Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Portman Ridge’s middle market investment business originates, structures, finances and manages a portfolio of term loans, mezzanine investments and selected equity securities in middle market companies. Portman Ridge’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC, an affiliate of BC Partners Advisors, L.P.

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Portman Ridge’s filings with the SEC, earnings releases, press releases and other financial, operational and governance information are available on Portman Ridge’s website at https://www.portmanridge.com.

About Logan Ridge Finance Corporation

Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: LRFC) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Logan Ridge invests primarily in first lien loans and, to a lesser extent, second lien loans and equity securities issued by lower middle market companies.  Logan Ridge Finance Corporation is externally managed by Mount Logan Management, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mount Logan Capital Inc.

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Survey: 44% of Americans believe their finances will improve in 2025, an increase from previous years

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More Americans are expressing optimism about their finances as pandemic-era price hikes and the “vibecession” increasingly fade away.

Bankrate’s latest Financial Outlook Survey finds that 44 percent of Americans think their finances will improve in 2024. This compares with 37 percent who said in a 2023 survey that they expected their finances to improve in 2024. Previously, 34 percent said the same in 2022 (regarding their finances in 2023) and 21 percent said the same in 2021 (regarding their finances in 2022).

There’s at least one clear reason for the optimism: Fewer Americans think inflation will impact them. Among those who are optimistic about their finances next year, 36 percent say they feel that way because of lower levels of inflation, which is up 17 percentage points from a similar survey Bankrate ran in 2023. Among those who think their finances won’t improve, 44 percent blamed continued high inflation. That’s down from 61 percent in 2023.

Inflation has been steadily trending toward the Federal Reserve’s target of 2 percent after hitting a 41-year record high in 2022. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index (CPI) report, inflation in November came in at 2.7 percent, up slightly from the prior month and in line with economists’ expectations.

More Americans appear to be optimistic about their finances this year as they look ahead to 2025, according to the survey. Nearly half (44 percent) said they expect their finances will improve next year, which is up from 37 percent who said the same in a 2023 survey (regarding their finances 2024) and 34 percent who said so in a 2022 survey (regarding their finances in 2023).

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Roughly 1 in 3 Americans (33 percent) think their finances will stay about the same and 23 percent think they’ll get worse, including 10 percent who think they’ll get significantly worse. Combined, that means 56 percent don’t expect their financial situation to improve next year.

Source: Bankrate survey, Nov. 6-8, 2024

Across generations, those who expect their finances to get better next year include:

  • 55 percent of Gen Z (ages 18-27)

  • 49 percent of millennials (ages 28-43)

  • 38 percent of Gen X (ages 44-59)

  • 37 percent of baby boomers (ages 60-78)

Those who think they will get worse include:

Every week, Bankrate publishes proprietary surveys, studies and rate data, providing the latest data-driven insights on the state of Americans’ personal finances — including credit card debt, homeownership, insurance, retirement and beyond.

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Even though inflation is tamer now compared to the last two years, the pain of rising prices hasn’t completely subsided. The prices of goods and services are still rising — just not as quickly as before. Inflation continues to show up in Americans’ daily lives, from groceries to car insurance to rent, and wages are still playing catch-up. According to Bankrate’s Wage to Inflation Index, wages aren’t projected to fully recover from inflation until the second quarter of 2025.

Forty-four percent of those who think their financial situation will not improve next year blame continued high inflation. That compares to 61 percent who cited it a year ago. Other top reasons why Americans think their finances will not improve include work done by elected officials (30 percent), stagnant or reduced income (28 percent) and the amount of debt they have (20 percent).

Source: Bankrate survey, Nov. 6-8, 2024
Note: Percentages are of U.S. adults who think their personal financial situations will not improve in 2025.

On a more optimistic end of the spectrum, for those who think their financial situation will improve next year, 36 percent cite lower levels of inflation as a reason. Other popular reasons are rising income from employment, Social Security, a pension, etc. (35 percent); having less debt (30 percent); and better spending habits (25 percent).

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Source: Bankrate survey, Nov. 6-8, 2024
Note: Percentages are of U.S. adults who think their personal financial situations will get better in 2025.

Additionally, 25 percent who believe their finances will get better in 2025 give credit to work done by elected officials. Following the election, our survey shows that many Americans view elected officials as either hindering potential financial progress or as a catalyst for improvement. While this shows a continuing political division, Hamrick suggests identifying financial goals and working toward them, regardless of political beliefs.

“Political cycles come and go, but the need to attend to our financial well-being remains,” he says.

The most common main financial goal cited by Americans for 2025 is paying down debt (21 percent), and that percentage tends to rise with age. Generationally, that breaks down to:

Carrying credit card debt is costly, but it’s become more common over the last few months. As of June 2024, at least half of Americans carry a credit card balance from month to month, according to Bankrate’s Credit Card Debt Survey. That’s up from 44 percent in January 2024, and the highest percentage since March 2020 (60 percent).

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“Average credit card interest rates top 20 percent (still close to a record high),” Hamrick says. “Targeting high-cost debt can provide an immediate benefit.”

Source: Bankrate survey, Nov. 6-8, 2024
*(e.g., vacation, home renovation, big ticket item, etc.)

Saving more for emergencies is the second most common main financial goal among Americans (12 percent), followed by getting a higher-paying job or an additional source of income (11 percent) and budgeting spending better (10 percent).

Roughly 1 in 10 Americans (11 percent) say they have no financial goals for 2025. Baby boomers are the most likely generation to say they have no financial goals for the next year:

  • Gen Z: 6 percent

  • Millennials: 10 percent

  • Gen X: 9 percent

  • Baby boomers: 16 percent

Of those who identified a financial goal for 2025, 43 percent say that it’s a New Year’s resolution they’ll address immediately.

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Thirty-five percent say it’s a medium-term issue, meaning they’ll address it once they’ve had some time to think and plan. Thirteen percent called their main financial goal a long-term issue and will address it after they’ve had an extended period to do research or find advice.

One in 10 Americans (10 percent) said they don’t know how they’ll address their main financial goal in the coming year.

Source: Bankrate survey, Nov. 6-8, 2024
Note: Percentages are of U.S. adults who have a financial goal in 2025.

Over the last few years, there has been a disconnect between how well the economy is doing and how people feel about their financial standing. The economy has managed to avoid a recession for a few years, inflation has been tamed, interest rates have fallen and the job market continues chugging along. Yet the positive economic data hasn’t aligned with Americans’ perceptions of the economy.

Bankrate’s new Financial Outlook survey shows a possible shift in that narrative. Americans may be warming up to the idea that the economy — and everything related to their finances — will hold up better in 2025.

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Regardless of what’s anticipated, financial experts recommend “future-proofing” your finances, and the New Year is a great opportunity to get ahead. To make progress in 2025, especially following the holidays, take the time to get a comprehensive understanding of where your current finances stand, set new financial goals and put together a financial plan. Hamrick recommends regularly checking in on your finances and goals to make sure you’re staying the course.

“It is one thing to have a financial goal, it’s another to act upon it,” Hamrick says. “Once past the new year, consider scheduling monthly or quarterly check-ins to assess your progress. Tiny changes can lead to big results, particularly with money.”

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Quicken Launches New Tool to Protect Your Financial Documents: Is it Worth it?

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We prepare for many financial events, from retirement to college planning for our kids. However, there’s one side of financial planning that we might ignore: Securing our documents. This is a pretty common thing too, as the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness found only 30% of people safeguard their documents.

With that in mind, what happens if someone breaks into our homes and steals them? Or, a natural disaster destroys them? This is where having a digital solution can help.

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