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Oleh_Slobodeniuk Introduction Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:EVLV) is an overhyped SPAC that merged in 2021 valuing the offering at around $1.7bn. The company is backed by Bill Gate's VC firm "Gates Frontier" who remains the largest shareholder with a 12% stake. Today the business is valued at $530m running at ARR of $89m ($100m in revenue expected by year end), however the business is yet to be profitable. So what does Evolv do? Evolv provides physical security screens integrated with "AI" software (this could ...

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Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVLV) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Brian Norris - SVP, Finance Peter George - President and CEO Mark Donohue - CFO Conference Call Participants Aditya Dagaonkar - Northland Capital Brett Knoblauch - Cantor Fitzgerald Jeremy Hamblin - Craig-Hallum Hugh Cunningham - TD Cowen Eric Martinuzzi - Lake Street Brian Norris [abrupt start] joined here today by Peter George, our President and Chief Executive Officer; and Mark ...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.13 per share. This compares to loss of $0.10 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 115.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.14 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.08, delivering a surprise of 42.86%. Over the last four ...

Revenue Performance - The company generated revenue of $25.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $19.8 million for the same period in 2023, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 28.8%[92] - Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $25,540,000, representing a 29% increase from $19,825,000 in the same period of 2023[124] - Subscription revenue increased by 100% to $15,903,000 in Q2 2024 from $7,964,000 in Q2 2023[127] - Service revenue grew by 42% to $5,553,000 in Q2 2024 compared to $3,905,000 in Q2 2023[128] - License fee and other revenue surged by 186% to $2,040,000 in Q2 2024 from $713,000 in Q2 2023[129] - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reached $47.208 million, up 23% from $38.406 million in 2023[139] - Subscription revenue surged to $30.406 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing a 111% increase from $14.430 million in the same period of 2023[143] Profitability and Losses - Operating losses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $22.3 million, slightly improved from $23.6 million in the same period of 2023[92] - The company reported a net income of $3,462,000 in Q2 2024, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $66,754,000 in Q2 2023, marking a 105% improvement[124] - The company reported a net loss of $8.182 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, significantly improved from a net loss of $95.363 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting a 91% reduction in losses[139] - The company reported a net loss of $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a significant improvement from a net loss of $95.4 million in the same period of 2023[156] Expenses - Research and development expenses are expected to increase for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to investments in new product development efforts[110] - Sales and marketing expenses are projected to rise for the year ending December 31, 2024, due to an overall increase in personnel-related expenses[111] - Personnel-related expenses in sales and marketing increased to $12.514 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up 22% from $10.258 million in the same period of 2023[131] - Total sales and marketing expenses rose to $16.892 million, a 24% increase from $13.613 million year-over-year[131] - Research and development expenses decreased by 11% to $5,722,000 in Q2 2024 from $6,395,000 in Q2 2023, reflecting cost management efforts[130] - Research and development expenses were $11.927 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a slight increase of 1% from $11.784 million in 2023[139] - Sales and marketing expenses rose to $32.9 million, a 25% increase from $26.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs and stock-based compensation[148] - General and administrative expenses increased by 31% to $26.0 million, up from $19.8 million in 2023, driven by higher personnel costs and professional fees[149] Customer Acquisition - The company added 84 new customers in Q2 2024, up from 74 new customers in Q2 2023, indicating growth in customer acquisition[126] - The company added 137 new customers during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 135 new customers in the same period of 2023[141] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash outflows from operating activities were $38.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8.8 million in the prior year[156] - As of June 30, 2024, the company had $56.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, indicating a strong liquidity position[156] - Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $5.9 million, significantly lower than $64.1 million in the same period of 2023[166][167] - Cash used in financing activities decreased to $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $30.0 million in the prior year[168] - The company reported a $30.3 million inflow related to marketable securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024[166] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company accrued $1.1 million related to legal proceedings during the three months ended June 30, 2024, with potential losses differing materially from current estimates[93] Market and Economic Factors - The company anticipates fluctuations in revenue due to various economic factors, including inflation, supply chain issues, and geopolitical conflicts[95] Product and Technology - The company’s flagship product, Evolv Express®, utilizes AI and advanced sensors to enhance security screening while minimizing visitor contact[90] - The company plans to focus its go-to-market strategy on pure subscription and distributor licensing sales models, expecting product revenue to decline as a percentage of overall revenue[101] Fair Value Changes - The change in fair value of contingent earn-out liability was $16,514,000, a 159% increase compared to a loss of $28,113,000 in the prior year[124] - The change in fair value of contingently issuable common stock liability was $3,747,000, improving by 174% from a loss of $5,095,000 in the same period last year[124] - The change in fair value of contingent earn-out liability resulted in a gain of $16.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $28.1 million in the same period of 2023[135] - The change in fair value of contingent earn-out liability resulted in a $23.4 million gain for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a $31.4 million loss in the same period of 2023[153] Inventory and Accounts Receivable - Accounts receivable increased by $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to the timing of customer billings[165] - Inventory rose by $10.4 million during the same period, driven by increased purchases to meet future demand and transition to the next generation of Evolv Express systems[165] Accounting and Market Risks - There were no new accounting pronouncements expected to materially impact the company's financial position or results of operations[169] - The company has not experienced any material changes in market risks since the last disclosure in the 2023 Form 10-K[171] - Critical accounting policies and estimates remained unchanged during the six months ended June 30, 2024[170]

Exhibit 99.1 Investor Relations: Brian Norris Senior Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations bnorris@evolvtechnology.com Evolv Technology Reports Second Quarter Financial Results • Q2 Revenue of $25.5 million, up 29% year-over-year • Q2 Ending ARR of $88.9 million, up 64% year-over-year • Q2 Ending RPO of $262.9 million, up 33% year-over-year • Q2 Ending Evolv Express® subscriptions of 5,323, up 57% year-over-year 1 2 Waltham, Massachusetts – August 8, 2024 – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a lead ...

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between June 28, 2021 and March 13, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 24, 2024. If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or ...

CONTACT: ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Evolv materially overstated the efficacy of its products; (2) the lack of effectiveness of Evolv's products with regard to detecting knives and guns led to an increased risk of undetected weapons entering locations such as schools; (3) Evolv deceived the general public, its customers, and its investors regarding the effectiveness of its ...