Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $1664 million, an 11% increase compared to Q1 2024[10] - Cloud subscriptions revenue reached $998 million in Q1 2025, a 15% growth from Q1 2024[10] - Subscriptions revenue totaled $1344 million in Q1 2025, reflecting a 14% increase year-over-year[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $168 million[7] Margins - Subscriptions gross margin was 89%[10] - Professional services gross margin was 30%[10] - Overall gross margin stood at 78%[10] Customer Retention - Cloud subscriptions revenue retention rate was 112% as of March 31, 2025[8] - Cloud Gross Renewal Rate was 99% in Q1 2025[17] Guidance for Q2 and Full Year 2025 - Q2 2025 cloud subscriptions revenue is projected to be between $1010 million and $1030 million, representing a 14%-16% year-over-year growth[39] - Full year 2025 cloud subscriptions revenue is expected to range from $4190 million to $4230 million, a 14%-15% increase[39] - Full year 2025 total revenue is forecasted to be between $6800 million and $6880 million, indicating a 10%-12% growth[39]

Exhibit 99.1 Appian Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Cloud subscriptions revenue increased 15% year-over-year to $99.8 million and generated operating cash flow of $45.0 million McLean, VA – May 8, 2025 – Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. "In Q1, Appian continued to demonstrate our earnings potential, with narrowing net losses, our third straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, and $45 million in operating cash flow," said ...

Core Insights - Appian reported a 15% year-over-year increase in cloud subscriptions revenue, reaching $99.8 million, and generated operating cash flow of $45.0 million for Q1 2025 [1][4] - The company achieved its third consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, indicating improved operational efficiency [1][4] Financial Highlights - Total subscriptions revenue, including cloud and on-premises licenses, rose 14% year-over-year to $134.4 million [4] - Professional services revenue remained flat at $32.1 million compared to Q1 2024 [4] - Total revenue increased by 11% year-over-year to $166.4 million [4] - The cloud subscriptions revenue retention rate was reported at 112% as of March 31, 2025 [4] Operating Performance - GAAP operating loss narrowed to $(0.8) million from $(19.5) million in Q1 2024 [4] - Non-GAAP operating income was $14.3 million, a significant improvement from a non-GAAP operating loss of $(3.7) million in the same quarter last year [4] - GAAP net loss decreased to $(1.2) million from $(32.9) million in Q1 2024, with net loss per share improving to $(0.02) from $(0.45) [4][21] Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities was $45.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $18.9 million for the same period in 2024 [4][27] - The company reported an increase in cash and cash equivalents to $134.982 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $118.552 million at the end of 2024 [18][27] Future Guidance - For Q2 2025, cloud subscriptions revenue is expected to be between $101.0 million and $103.0 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 14% to 16% [4] - Full-year 2025 guidance anticipates total revenue between $680.0 million and $688.0 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 10% to 12% [10]

Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates Appian (APPN) will report a year-over-year increase in earnings driven by higher revenues when it releases its quarterly results for the period ending March 2025 [1][2] Earnings Expectations - Appian is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +112.5% [3] - Revenue projections stand at $162.84 million, which is an increase of 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year [3] Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 6.82% over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts regarding the company's earnings outlook [4] - The Most Accurate Estimate for Appian is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -25%, suggesting a bearish sentiment among analysts [10][11] Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model indicates that a positive or negative reading can predict the likelihood of actual earnings deviating from consensus estimates, with positive readings being more reliable [7][8] - Appian currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3, which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [11] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Appian was expected to incur a loss of $0.01 per share but instead reported break-even earnings, resulting in a surprise of +100% [12] - Over the past four quarters, Appian has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times [13] Conclusion - While Appian does not appear to be a strong candidate for an earnings beat, investors should consider other factors when making investment decisions ahead of the earnings release [16]

Core Insights - Appian announced the winners of the 2025 Partner Awards at its annual Appian World global conference, recognizing partners for their innovative solutions on the Appian Platform that deliver significant client impact and value [1][3] Partner Awards - **Global Delivery Award**: KPMG was recognized for empowering clients to drive large-scale digital transformation through its technology ecosystem and advanced Appian implementation capabilities, focusing on operational efficiency and customer experience [4] - **Global Growth Award**: Deloitte achieved a 97% increase in Appian-related services revenue since FY22, driven by rapid growth in North America, Europe, and Australia, and a 96% year-over-year rise in Appian certifications [5] - **Americas Delivery Award**: Perficient experienced 30% revenue growth in its Appian practice and nearly doubled its sales pipeline in 2024, expanding offshore capabilities by over 40% [6] - **Americas Growth Award**: PwC's Interactions Hub, a SaaS solution built on Appian, doubled its client base and user count, driven by the launch of seven new Appian Cloud instances for pharmaceutical clients [7] Innovation Award Winners - **Accenture**: Developed hyperautomation solutions for financial processes, enhancing productivity and ensuring audit compliance [9][10] - **Bits In Glass**: Implemented intelligent automation for a top-10 global reinsurer, improving speed to resolution and data-driven decision-making [11] - **EY**: Created a real estate auctioning platform that increased asset returns by over €20 million in 2.5 years [12] - **Impera**: Built a crypto core banking solution for Towerbank, automating 96% of processes [12] - **Ignyte**: Developed a patient-centered care coordination solution on the Appian Platform, modernizing healthcare support [13] - **Inetum**: Launched a digital framework for the Spanish public sector, reducing processing times by up to two-thirds [14] - **Groundswell**: Developed the Groundswell Integrated Budget Suite to modernize the federal budget lifecycle [15] - **Macedon Technologies**: Automated 85% of processing for the US No Surprises Act claims [16] - **Waivgen**: Introduced the EngaigeQ: AI Builder framework to scale AI adoption [17] - **WNS**: Built Malkom for the shipping industry, achieving significant reductions in processing time and costs [18] - **Xebia**: Integrated IntelliAgent with the Appian Platform, enabling rapid deployment of AI agents [19]

Core Insights - Appian announced the winners of the 2025 Appian Innovation Awards, highlighting the transformative applications created by customers that leverage AI and process orchestration on the Appian Platform [1][2][4] North America Winners - Gordon Food Service (GFS) utilized Appian to enhance its customer ordering process, achieving a 70% reduction in order entry time and a 40% increase in quote production, leading to higher sales productivity [5] - MagMutual implemented AI-powered solutions on the Appian Platform, resulting in a 30% reduction in turnaround times for quotes and a 25% decrease in claims processing times, which improved employee productivity by 20% and customer satisfaction by 15% [6] - Regeneron developed a clinical trial feasibility platform that integrates data from over 10 sources, achieving a 50% reduction in data query time, thus accelerating clinical trials and reducing costs [7] EMEA and LATAM Winners - Novartis streamlined clinical trial operations by connecting over 15 core systems on the Appian Platform, benefiting over 10,000 professionals with improved productivity and faster decision-making [8] - Towerbank International launched "Ikigii" to enhance its onboarding process, reducing onboarding time from seven hours to under two by automating 96% of processes, and processed $30 million in crypto-to-fiat transactions [9] Asia-Pacific and Japan Winners - Ramsay Health Care deployed multiple applications on the Appian Platform, achieving a 25% increase in adoption rates and recovering $30 million through workflow automation [10] - Westpac Banking Corporation introduced a Mortgage Assessor AI solution on the Appian platform, improving loan assessment times and speeding up approvals [11] Global Public Sector Winner - Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC) created a system for the LAUNCH grant program on the Appian Platform, enabling over 14,000 students to receive nearly $40 million in aid, while saving the agency the equivalent of three full-time staff members [12] Conclusion - The Innovation Award winners exemplify how organizations are leveraging AI and process orchestration to create significant operational improvements and deliver measurable value to employees and customers [13]

Core Insights - Appian has announced enhancements to its agentic AI platform aimed at helping organizations build, deploy, and scale intelligent process applications [2] - The release includes the beta launch of Agent Studio and the general availability of AI Document Center, along with expanded data fabric support for document management and semantic search [2][4] AI Platform Enhancements - Agent Studio allows users to design and deploy AI agents with greater autonomy and contextual awareness, enabling them to reason through complex tasks and interact with multiple systems [5] - AI Document Center is designed for enterprise-grade intelligent document processing, achieving high extraction accuracy and scalability, as demonstrated by Century Fire Protection, which reduced invoice operating time by 36% [6][7] Data Fabric and Smart Search - The data fabric now includes native support for documents, allowing organizations to manage and secure documents without folder-based organization [10] - Smart search utilizes AI-driven semantic search to enhance record retrieval, interpreting intent and uncovering connections beyond simple keyword matching [8] Autoscale and Process Efficiency - Generative AI agents can now be utilized in autoscale processes, dynamically adjusting execution capacity based on demand, delivering 10-100x the power without over-provisioning resources [9] - Incremental syncs support dynamic data environments, allowing external data sync as frequently as every 15 minutes and up to 20 million rows per record [10] User Experience Improvements - Appian's UI enhancements include automatic incorporation of common form headers and wizard functionality, improving form design and user experience [11] - The integration of AI into processes provides purpose, governance, and accountability, essential for delivering value [12]

Core Insights - Appian empowers customers to integrate AI directly into their business processes, enhancing governance and accountability for better outcomes [1][10] - The company emphasizes a process-first approach, which has led to transformative results for various clients [2][4] Customer Adoption and Impact - Appian's customer AI adoption has surged 7.9 times year-over-year, with 70% of Appian Cloud customers utilizing AI for various applications [3] - Acclaim Autism reduced patient intake time by 83% using Appian AI to process unstructured medical documents [5] - Century Fire Protection cut invoice processing time by 36% and reduced missed discounts by 50% through an AI-driven accounts payable application [6] - Hitachi expects a 20% reduction in operating expenses and a 60% improvement in time-to-market by optimizing internal processes with Appian [7] - The Texas Department of Public Safety improved procurement efficiency by deploying a generative AI chatbot, providing instant access to regulatory information for over 10,000 stakeholders [8] - The University of South Florida enhanced academic advising by using Appian AI, allowing advisors to save time and provide personalized support to students [9] Product Features and Strategy - The latest product release allows customers to embed AI in any interface, further powering their processes [4] - Appian's strategy focuses on embedding AI within processes to optimize operations, enhance accuracy, and accelerate outcomes [10] Company Overview - Appian is recognized as The Process Company, delivering a software platform that helps organizations improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences [12]

Group 1 - Appian has appointed Serge Tanjga as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 27, 2025 [1][2] - Tanjga brings over 20 years of financial experience, previously serving as Senior Vice President of Finance at MongoDB [1][2] - His prior roles include Managing Director at Emerging Sovereign Group and leadership positions at Harvard Management Company and 40 North Industries [3] Group 2 - Tanjga holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar [3] - Appian is positioned as a software platform provider that enhances organizational processes, aiming to reduce costs and improve customer experiences [4]

MCLEAN, Va., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to review its financial results and business outlook. Conference Call Details The conference call will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the call, please use this Registration Link. Once registered, participants c ...