Oslo, Norway ,14 February 2023 -Pexip Holding ASA ("Pexip " or "The Company", Oslo Børs Ticker:PEXIP ), today presented its quarterly results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and full year results, with an Annual Recurring Revenue base ofUSD 102.8 million exiting the quarter, recognised revenue in the quarter ofNOK 285.2 million (NOK 260.4 million in Q4 2022) and EBITDA ofNOK 54.6 million (negativeNOK -7.5 million ). "We are pleased to end the year with a positive development in ARR for the year, as well as positive EBITDA in all four quarters. Our focus going forward is on generating profitable growth through our market leading positions in our two key segments, targeting double-digit growth and solid profitability." saidTrond K. Johannessen ,Pexip CEO.Pexip has delivered on the financial targets for 2023. The Company delivered 3% growth in ARR against the target of flat to positive development in ARR. On EBITDA the Company deliveredNOK 113 million adjusted for other gains and losses against a target ofNOK 100-150 million . Lastly, the company deliveredNOK 105 million in free cash flow against an updated target ofNOK 85-100 million (original target ofNOK 40-60 million ).Pexip announced a new cash distribution policy inNovember 2023 . In line with this policy, the Board of Directors will recommend to the Annual General Meeting a dividend ofNOK 1.1 per share, consisting of an ordinary dividend of0.6 NOK per share and an extraordinary dividend ofNOK 0.5 per share. Key highlights for the quarter include: o Q4 2023 revenue of 285 million, up 10% y-o-y.Pexip's subscription base measured in ARR wasUSD 102.8 million in Q4 2023, up 3% y-o-y and up 3% since Q3 2023. EBITDA excluding other gains and losses amounted toNOK 59.2 million , upNOK 37.5 million from Q4 2022. o Cash flow ofNOK 28 million in the quarter, with a cash position ofNOK 523 million and no material interest-bearing debt. This is up fromNOK 419 million at the end of Q4 2022. o Improved Connected Spaces momentum, resulting from strategic partnerships, product innovation as well as improved competitive situation with BlueJeans by Verizon exiting the market. o Improved new sales in Secure and Custom, in particular from Secure Spaces growing 22% year-on-year. Combined Secure and Custom year-on-year growth of 13%, below ambition of 20% annual growth. oPexip continues to drive operational excellence. In Q4 2023 we executed a cost reduction in the Pexip Engage business area, which will have a positive contribution to overall cash flow and profitability. Analyst consensus estimates Every quarter ahead of the earnings announcement,Pexip collects earnings estimates from the equity analysts currently covering the Company. The consensus estimates and the methodology used in the preparation of the consensus estimates are published on the Company's IR web pages here: https://investor.pexip.com/consensus Q4 results presentation The fourth quarter results for 2023 will be presented by video webcast today, Wednesday, 14 February, at08:00 CET . The presentation will be held byTrond K. Johannessen (CEO), ØysteinDahl Hem (CFO), and Åsmund Fodstad (Chief Revenue Officer) The presentation will be held in English and conducted as a webcast. Questions can be submitted to IR@pexip.com in advance of the presentation or live during the presentation. Please join the webcast via the following link: https://www.pexip.com/events/q4-2023-results-presentation A recorded version of the presentation will also be available after the webcast is concluded. For questions, please contact: ØysteinDahl Hem , CFO IR@pexip.com, +47 992 34 596 AboutPexip | pexip.comPexip is a video technology company that offers multi-platform software for various purposes such as business meetings, secure government communication, doctor's appointments, and court proceedings. It is an excellent tool for organizations that want seamless, secure, and scalable meetings that enhance the video experience.Pexip (PEXIP) is listed on theOslo Stock Exchange . Visit us at www.pexip.com or on LinkedIn This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Thisstock exchange announcement was published by ØysteinDahl Hem , CFO,Pexip Holding ASA , on14 February 2023 at07:00 CET .
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