AudioCodes Ltd. (NASDAQ:AUDC) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Roger Chuchen - Vice President, Investor Relations Shabtai Adlersberg - President and Chief Executive Officer Niran Baruch - Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mason Marion - Jefferies Gregory Burns - Sidoti & Company Ryan Koontz - Needham & Company Tal Liani - Bank of America Operator Greetings. Welcome to the AudioCodes Second Quarter 2023 Earnings C ...

[Performance Overview](index=1&type=section&id=Performance%20Overview) [Second Quarter 2023 Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202023%20Highlights) AudioCodes achieved sequential revenue growth to **$60.0 million** in Q2 2023, alongside substantial improvements in profitability and cash generation Q2 2023 vs Q1 2023 Performance | Metric | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues ($) | $60.0M | $59.2M | +1.4% | | Service Revenues ($) | $28.5M | - | 47.4% of Total | | GAAP Gross Margin (%) | 64.1% | 61.7% | +2.4 p.p. | | GAAP Operating Margin (%) | 3.8% | -1.4% | +5.2 p.p. | | GAAP Net Income ($) | $1.1M | -$0.2M | Positive Swing | | GAAP Diluted EPS ($) | $0.03 | -$0.01 | Positive Swing | | Non-GAAP Gross Margin (%) | 64.5% | 62.1% | +2.4 p.p. | | Non-GAAP Operating Margin (%) | 9.5% | 4.9% | +4.6 p.p. | | Non-GAAP Net Income ($) | $5.1M | $2.7M | +88.9% | | Non-GAAP Diluted EPS ($) | $0.16 | $0.08 | +100% | - Net cash provided by operating activities was **$2.2 million** for the quarter[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **318,891 ordinary shares** during the quarter for an aggregate cost of **$2.9 million**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Management Commentary](index=3&type=section&id=Management%20Commentary) Management emphasized strong enterprise business growth, driven by Microsoft-related services and AudioCodes Live, with significant interest in conversational AI solutions - The enterprise business now accounts for **88%** of the company's revenue[6](index=6&type=chunk) Business Segment Growth Highlights (YoY) | Business Segment | Growth Rate (YoY) (%) | | :--- | :--- | | Microsoft-related business | 12% | | Microsoft Teams business | 18% | | AudioCodes Live managed services (ARR) | >60% | | Zoom related business | >20% | | Customer Experience (CX) & Conversational AI | 7% | - AudioCodes Live managed services ARR reached **$40 million**, on track to meet the 2023 target of **$46-$50 million**[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Voca CIC is now officially **certified by Microsoft** as a **Microsoft Teams Contact Center solution**, which is expected to drive adoption by enterprises looking to consolidate Unified Communications and Contact Center environments[7](index=7&type=chunk) - The Meeting Insights for Teams solution has integrated with **GPT-4 generative AI** to offer advanced summarization and recap features[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Shareholder Returns](index=3&type=section&id=Shareholder%20Returns) [Share Buyback Program](index=3&type=section&id=Share%20Buyback%20Program) AudioCodes repurchased **$2.9 million** in shares during Q2 2023 and secured approval for an additional **$25 million** buyback program - In Q2 2023, the company repurchased **318,891 ordinary shares** for a total of **$2.9 million**[9](index=9&type=chunk) - In June 2023, the company received court approval to purchase up to an additional **$25 million** of its ordinary shares, valid through December 27, 2023[10](index=10&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, **$24.7 million** was available for future share repurchases and/or cash dividends under the current court approval[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Cash Dividend](index=4&type=section&id=Cash%20Dividend) The Board declared a semi-annual cash dividend of **$0.18 per share**, totaling approximately **$5.7 million**, payable on August 31, 2023 Dividend Details | Detail | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Dividend per Share ($) | $0.18 | | Aggregate Amount ($) | ~$5.7 million | | Record Date | August 17, 2023 | | Payment Date | August 31, 2023 | - The dividend is subject to Israeli withholding tax, generally at a rate of **25%**, or **30%** for shareholders holding 10% or more of the company's share capital[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=7&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2023, AudioCodes reported total assets of **$317.7 million**, with total liabilities at **$130.5 million** and shareholders' equity at **$187.2 million** Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (U.S. dollars in thousands) | | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Dec 31, 2022 (Audited) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **ASSETS** | | | | Total current assets | $145,657 | $149,930 | | Total long-term assets | $126,941 | $130,810 | | Property and equipment, net | $6,298 | $3,965 | | Goodwill, intangible assets and other, net | $38,847 | $39,126 | | **Total assets** | **$317,743** | **$323,831** | | **LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY** | | | | Total current liabilities | $90,554 | $94,457 | | Total long-term liabilities | $39,975 | $39,614 | | **Total shareholders' equity** | **$187,214** | **$189,760** | | **Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | **$317,743** | **$323,831** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q2 2023 total revenues were **$60.0 million**, with GAAP net income at **$1.1 million** or **$0.03 per diluted share**, a decrease from Q2 2022 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) | | Three months ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Three months ended June 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $60,020 | $68,360 | | Gross profit | $38,477 | $44,510 | | Operating income | $2,255 | $7,922 | | Net income | $1,055 | $6,936 | | Diluted net earnings per share | $0.03 | $0.21 | [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income](index=9&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Net%20Income) Non-GAAP net income for Q2 2023 was **$5.1 million**, or **$0.16 per diluted share**, after adjustments for share-based compensation and amortization expenses Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data) | | Three months ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Three months ended June 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **GAAP net income** | **$1,055** | **$6,936** | | Share-based compensation | $3,063 | $3,919 | | Amortization expenses | $133 | $201 | | Deferred payments expenses | $250 | $250 | | Other Income | $0 | ($405) | | Exchange rate differences | $71 | ($495) | | Deferred tax | $562 | $940 | | **Non-GAAP net income** | **$5,134** | **$11,346** | | **Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share** | **$0.16** | **$0.34** | [Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statement%20of%20Cash%20Flows) AudioCodes generated **$2.2 million** in operating cash flow in Q2 2023, with a net cash increase of **$6.6 million** driven by investing activities Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (U.S. dollars in thousands) | | Three months ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Three months ended June 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $2,206 | $4,818 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $7,349 | $574 | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($2,908) | ($8,124) | | **Net increase (decrease) in cash** | **$6,647** | **($2,732)** | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $36,225 | $35,246 |

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AudioCodes Ltd. (NASDAQ:AUDC) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Roger Chuchen - Vice President of Investor Relations Shabtai Adlersberg - President and Chief Executive Officer Niran Baruch - Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Gregory Burns - Sidoti & Company, LLC Mason Marion - Jefferies LLC Tal Liani - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Pete Newton - Barclays Operator Greetings. Welcome to the AudioCodes First Quarter 202 ...

Exhibit 1 AudioCodes Press Release P R E S S R E L E A S E Company Contacts Niran Baruch, Chief Financial Officer AudioCodes Tel: +972-3-976-4000 niran.baruch@audiocodes.com Roger L. Chuchen VP, Investor Relations AudioCodes Tel: 732-764-2552 Mobile: 347-752-0780 roger.chuchen@audiocodes.com AudioCodes Reports First Quarter 2023 Results Lod, Israel – May 9, 2023 - AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC) Press Release First Quarter Highlights · Quarterly revenues decreased by 10.8% year-over-year to $59.2 million; · Quart ...

Audit and Tax Fees - Audit fees for 2022 totaled $524,000, an increase of 19% from $440,000 in 2021[287] - Tax fees for 2022 amounted to $194,000, up 81% from $107,000 in 2021[287] - Total fees for 2022 reached $718,000, representing a 31% increase compared to $547,000 in 2021[287] Share Repurchase and Dividends - A total of 1,513,207 ordinary shares were purchased in 2022 at an average price of $25.15 per share[293] - The approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program as of December 31, 2022, is $20,349,414[293] - The company purchased treasury stock amounting to $38,099,000 in 2022[330] - The Company declared cash dividends totaling $11,552 thousand in 2022, an increase from $10,865 thousand in 2021[334] Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a profit in the previous year, highlighting a significant shift in financial performance[307] - Total revenues for 2022 reached $275,093 thousand, an increase of 10.5% from $248,920 thousand in 2021[326] - Net income for 2022 was $28,466 thousand, a decrease of 15.4% from $33,751 thousand in 2021[327] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of $17,736 thousand for 2022, down from $31,756 thousand in 2021[327] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased from $349,364,000 in 2021 to $323,831,000 in 2022, a decline of approximately 7.3%[322] - Total liabilities decreased to $134,071 thousand in 2022, down from $143,866 thousand in 2021, a reduction of 6.0%[324] - Total shareholders' equity decreased to $189,760 thousand in 2022, down from $205,498 thousand in 2021, a decline of 7.7%[324] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operating activities provided $8,281,000 in 2022, significantly lower than $47,344,000 in 2021[332] - The net cash used in investing activities was $(19,673,000) in 2022, compared to $42,622,000 in 2021[332] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of 2022 amounted to $24,535 thousand, a significant decrease from $84,523 thousand at the end of 2021[345] Inventory and Receivables - Trade receivables increased from $48,956,000 in 2021 to $56,424,000 in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 15.5%[322] - Inventories rose from $23,988,000 in 2021 to $36,377,000 in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 51.6%[322] - The company reported a decrease in trade receivables of $20,567,000 in 2022, compared to a decrease of $14,438,000 in 2021[332] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to $59,842 thousand, up from $53,396 thousand in 2021, reflecting a growth of 12.9%[326] - Research and development grants recognized were $624, $570, and $388 for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively[362] Taxation - The company recorded a taxable income of $34,183,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $39,647,000 in 2021, reflecting a decrease of approximately 11.7%[443] - The current tax expense for domestic operations was $3,707,000 in 2022, significantly higher than $819,000 in 2021, indicating a substantial increase in tax obligations[446] - The effective corporate tax rate for Israeli companies remains at 23% for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020[441] Marketable Securities and Investments - The company’s marketable securities as of December 31, 2022, had a fair value of $78,066,000, down from $89,976,000 in 2021, reflecting unrealized losses of $8,211,000[395] - The company classified all marketable securities as available-for-sale as of December 31, 2022, impacting its financial reporting[342] Internal Controls and Compliance - The company evaluated its disclosure controls and procedures as effective as of December 31, 2022, ensuring timely decisions regarding required disclosures[285] - Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting[285] - The company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on COSO criteria[317] Geopolitical and Economic Factors - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine may have lasting impacts on the company's financial condition and operations due to geopolitical instability[337] - The company generated a significant portion of its revenues in U.S. dollars, reflecting its primary economic environment[339] Employee Compensation and Benefits - Share-based compensation related to options and RSUs granted to employees and non-employees increased to $15,122,000 in 2022 from $14,164,000 in 2021[332] - The total share-based compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, amounted to $15,122, compared to $14,164 in 2021 and $8,771 in 2020[375] Acquisitions - The acquisition of Callverso Ltd. was completed on November 10, 2021, for a total purchase price of $3,000,000, which included $2,900,000 in cash and an earn-out potential of up to $6,000,000 over three years based on sales performance[387][388]. - The fair value of identifiable assets acquired from Callverso was estimated at $2,311,000, with net identifiable assets acquired totaling $1,662,000 and goodwill of $1,338,000 attributed to expected synergies[391].

EXHIBIT 1 AudioCodes Press Release | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | | | | Niran Baruch, | Roger L. Chuchen | | VP Finance & Chief Financial Officer | VP, Investor Relations AudioCodes | | AudioCodes | Tel: 732-652-1091 | | Tel: +972-3-976-4000 | Mobile: 347-752-0780 | | niran.baruch@audiocodes.com | roger.chuchen@audiocodes.com | Company Contact AudioCodes Announces Filing of Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 Lod ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q4 2022 were $17.7 million, a 6.9% increase from $16.6 million in Q4 2021. Full year 2022 revenues were $275.1 million, up 10.5% from $248.9 million in 2021 [7][8] - GAAP gross margin for Q4 2022 was 65.3%, down from 67.2% in Q4 2021. Full year 2022 operating income was $31.3 million compared to $39.5 million in 2021 [8][9] - Non-GAAP net income for Q4 2022 was $11.9 million or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to $13.4 million or $0.39 per diluted share in Q4 2021. Full year 2022 non-GAAP net income was $45 million or $1.35 per diluted share, down from $51.8 million or $1.50 per diluted share in 2021 [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Services revenues for Q4 2022 were $28.6 million, a 17.2% increase year-over-year, accounting for 40.5% of total revenues. Annual service revenues increased by 18.1% compared to the previous year [7][8] - Microsoft business grew 18% year-over-year, with Microsoft Teams up 30% year-over-year. Zoom business grew over 50% year-over-year [12][13] - CX business grew 3% year-over-year, with direct enterprise customers growing 13% year-over-year, excluding OEM revenue [12][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue by geographical region for Q4 2022: North America 47%, EMEA 35%, Asia-Pacific 14%, and Central and Latin America 4% [8] - The top 15 customers represented 57% of revenues in Q4 2022, with 42% attributed to the 10 largest distributors [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enterprise AI and VoiceAI as major growth drivers, with expectations for significant growth in the coming years [12][26] - The strategy includes migrating traditional CapEx to OpEx, with total contract value for live subscriptions exceeding $100 million, up from $90 million in the previous quarter [15][16] - The company aims to leverage digital transformation and vendor consolidation in core UC and CX markets, particularly with partners like Microsoft, Genesys, and Zoom [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism for 2023, expecting revenue growth in the range of $286 million to $300 million, which translates to 4% to 9% growth [11][19] - The company anticipates improved operating margins due to lower component costs and favorable currency conversion rates [35][44] - Management noted that January 2023 showed stronger performance compared to December 2022, indicating potential for growth [20][34] Other Important Information - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share, totaling approximately $5.7 million, to be paid on March 7, 2023 [10] - The company ended 2022 with 966 employees, with no increase in headcount during Q4 2022 [11][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: How has macro impacted AudioCodes and what are the expectations for 2023? - Management noted a deceleration in growth, with expectations for 2023 to be below 10% growth, but January showed positive signs [33][34] Question: What was the trend in Microsoft revenue specifically for Teams in Q4? - Microsoft revenue grew by 10% quarter-over-quarter, with Teams accounting for about 90% of this amount [39] Question: How should the company balance growth investments with slower growth expectations in 2023? - Management indicated plans to maintain investments in VoiceAI while managing expenses, expecting OpEx to average around $35 million for 2023 [40][41] Question: What is the outlook for CX business and OEM-related revenue? - OEM revenue has declined to 10% of total CX revenues, with a focus on migrating customers from on-prem to cloud solutions [46][52] Question: How is the mix between CapEx and Live Teams revenue trending? - The trend is moving towards Live, with Live Teams growing 35% year-over-year compared to 8.9% for CapEx Teams [48][49]

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Exhibit 1 AudioCodes Press Release P R E S S R E L E A S E Company Contacts Niran Baruch, Chief Financial Officer AudioCodes Tel: +972-3-976-4000 niran.baruch@audiocodes.com Lod, Israel – February 7, 2023 - AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC) Press Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Highlights • Quarterly revenues increased by 6.9% year-over-year to $70.7 million; full 2022 year revenues increased by 10.5% to $275.1 million. • Quarterly service revenues increased by 17.2% year-over-year to $28.6 million; full ...