MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP), a global leader in fiber laser technology, proudly announces the release of a new laser designed specifically for additive manufacturing applications. The new laser series incorporates IPG’s novel dual-beam lasers which offer independent control of the simultaneously emitted core and ring beams enabling unparalleled precision, efficiency, and reliability. IPG’s capabilities in high-power lasers power these new 1 ...

FCB Named Agency Network of the YearInterpublic Secures 24 Awards Overall—More Than Any Other Marketing Group New York, NY, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today an exceptional performance at The Drum Awards Festival 2024 — the global media publication’s prestigious awards program that recognizes the best companies and people from across the marketing and communications industry. Claiming the coveted title of Holding Company of the Year, alongside FCB, which won Age ...

IPG Photonics (IPGP) has reported earnings of 29 cents per share in the third quarter of 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 70.59%. The company had registered earnings of $1.16 in the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $233.1 million declined 23% on a year-over-year basis but beat the consensus mark by 3.69%. Foreign exchange had no significant impact on revenues for the reported quarter. The year-over-year decline in revenues primarily resulted from lower demand in the general industrial and emobilit ...

Focusing on Execution and Future Growth Opportunities Delivered Results At the High End of Guidance MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------|-------|--------|--------|------------------------------ ...

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IPG Photonics (IPGP) is scheduled to release third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 29.IPGP expects third-quarter 2024 non-GAAP earnings between break-even and 30 cents per share. Revenues are anticipated between $210 million and $240 million.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 19 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating an 83.62% year-over-year decline. The consensus estimate has been unchanged over the past 30 days.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues ...

Revenue Performance - Total revenue including billable expenses was $2.63 billion in Q3 2024, compared to $2.68 billion in Q3 2023[1][3] - Revenue before billable expenses ("net revenue") was $2.24 billion in Q3 2024, a reported decrease of 2.9% from Q3 2023[1][3] - Total revenue for Q3 2024 decreased by 1.9% to $2,628.8 million compared to $2,678.5 million in Q3 2023[22] - Revenue before billable expenses for Q3 2024 was $2,242.7 million, a decrease from $2,309.0 million in Q3 2023[33] - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by 0.4% to $7,834.7 million compared to $7,866.0 million in the same period in 2023[24] - Revenue before billable expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $6,752.7 million, down from $6,814.4 million in the same period in 2023[33] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITA was $385.8 million in Q3 2024, with a margin of 17.2% on revenue before billable expenses[1][5] - Adjusted EBITA for Q3 2024 was $385.3 million, with an Adjusted EBITA margin of 17.2% on revenue before billable expenses[33] - Adjusted EBITA before restructuring charges for Q3 2024 was $385.8 million, slightly higher than $397.2 million in Q3 2023[33] - Adjusted EBITA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $928.8 million, with a margin of 13.8% on revenue before billable expenses[33] - Adjusted EBITA before restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $930.2 million, slightly lower than $938.2 million in the same period in 2023[33] - Operating Income and Adjusted EBITA before Restructuring Charges reported at $875.8 million, with adjustments leading to an Adjusted EBITA of $938.2 million[38] Net Income and Earnings Per Share - Net income available to IPG common stockholders was $20.1 million in Q3 2024, resulting in earnings of $0.05 per diluted share[7] - Net income available to IPG common stockholders for Q3 2024 was $20.1 million, a significant drop from $243.7 million in Q3 2023[22] - Net income available to IPG common stockholders for Q3 2024 was $20.1 million, compared to $243.7 million in Q3 2023[33] - Net income available to IPG common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $345.0 million, down from $635.2 million in the same period in 2023[24] - Net income available to IPG common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $345.0 million, compared to $635.2 million in the same period in 2023[33] - Earnings per share (diluted) for Q3 2024 was $0.05, a significant decrease from $0.63 in Q3 2023[22] - Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted for Q3 2024 was 378.7 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.66[31] - Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic and Diluted were $1.65 and $1.64 respectively, adjusted to $1.82 and $1.81[39] Expenses and Costs - Staff cost ratio decreased to 65.3% in Q3 2024 from 66.3% in Q3 2023, with total salaries and related expenses at $1.46 billion[12] - Office and other direct expenses increased to 14.6% of revenue before billable expenses in Q3 2024, up from 13.8% in Q3 2023[13] - Salaries and related expenses for Q3 2024 increased by 4.4% to $1,464.0 million compared to $1,531.1 million in Q3 2023[22] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses for Q3 2024 increased by 23.1% to $20.8 million from $16.9 million in Q3 2023[22] - Total (Expenses) and Other Income amounted to $(91.7) million, adjusted to $(71.3) million[38] - Amortization of Acquired Intangibles was $(63.1) million[38] Impairment and Restructuring - Non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $232.1 million related to digital specialist agencies and the sale process for R/GA and Huge[1][2] - Impairment of goodwill for Q3 2024 was $232.1 million, compared to no impairment in Q3 2023[22] - Impairment of goodwill for Q3 2024 was $232.1 million, significantly impacting net income[33] Cash and Share Repurchases - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.53 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $2.39 billion at December 31, 2023[17] - The Company repurchased 7.3 million shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $230.1 million during the first nine months of 2024[18] Other Financial Metrics - Organic revenue growth over the first nine months of 2024 was 1.0%[1][4] - Operating income for Q3 2024 declined by 64.7% to $132.9 million from $376.8 million in Q3 2023[22] - Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by 27.5% to $635.3 million from $875.8 million in the same period in 2023[24] - Income Before Income Taxes was $784.1 million, adjusted to $866.9 million[38] - Provision for Income Taxes was $135.9 million, adjusted to $152.3 million[38] - Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates was $(1.7) million[38] - Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests was $(11.3) million[38]

Revenue Performance - Revenue before billable expenses for Q3 2024 was $2,242.7 million, a decrease of 2.9% compared to $2,309.0 million in Q3 2023[96]. - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $7,834.7 million, down 0.4% from $7,866.0 million in the same period of 2023[96]. - Total revenue, including billable expenses, decreased by 1.9% in Q3 2024, with organic revenue before billable expenses remaining flat[99]. - For the first nine months of 2024, total revenue decreased by 0.4%, while organic revenue before billable expenses increased by 1.0%[99]. - Consolidated revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $848.9 million, representing a total decrease of 3.3% compared to the same period in 2023[121]. - Domestic revenue for the first nine months of 2024 was $1,967.6 million, reflecting a 1.1% organic increase compared to the same period in 2023[118]. - International revenue for the first nine months of 2024 was $1,082.9 million, showing a 0.4% organic decrease compared to the same period in 2023[118]. Operating Income and Margins - Operating income for Q3 2024 was $132.9 million, reflecting a significant decline of 64.7% from $376.8 million in Q3 2023[96]. - The operating margin on total revenue for Q3 2024 was 5.1%, down from 14.1% in Q3 2023[95]. - Adjusted EBITA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $928.8 million, a slight decrease of 1.1% from $938.9 million in the same period of 2023[96]. - Adjusted EBITA margin on revenue before billable expenses was unchanged at 17.2% in Q3 2024 compared to the prior year[99]. - Segment EBITA for Q3 2024 was $194.9 million, a decrease of 6.8% from $209.1 million in Q3 2023, while for the nine months it increased by 8.3% to $469.5 million from $433.5 million[119]. - Segment EBITA margin on revenue before billable expenses improved to 15.8% in Q3 2024 from 14.7% in Q3 2023[124]. Net Income and Earnings Per Share - The company reported a net income available to IPG common stockholders of $20.1 million for Q3 2024, compared to $243.7 million in Q3 2023[96]. - Basic earnings per share for Q3 2024 were $0.05, down from $0.64 in Q3 2023, while for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, it was $0.92 compared to $1.65 in the same period of 2023[114]. Expenses and Cost Management - Total salaries and related expenses decreased by 4.4% in Q3 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to reduced base salaries and performance-based compensation[105]. - Office and other direct expenses increased by 2.6% in Q3 2024, mainly due to higher technology & software expenses[106]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased in Q3 and the first nine months of 2024, primarily due to higher base salaries and technology expenses[107]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased during Q3 and the first nine months of 2024 compared to the prior year[108]. Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $187.1 million, compared to a net cash used of $(340.1) million in the prior year[131]. - Net cash used in financing activities for the same period was $(897.6) million, significantly higher than $(390.0) million in the prior year[131]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2024 was $187.1 million, a significant improvement from a net cash used of $340.1 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in working capital usage of $480.0 million[132]. - Net cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of 2024 was $897.6 million, primarily due to common stock dividends of $373.7 million, repayment of long-term debt of $250.1 million, and common stock repurchases of $230.1 million[134]. Strategic Investments and Market Conditions - The company continues to invest in strategic areas such as commerce, retail media, and artificial intelligence to enhance its capabilities[88]. - The global macroeconomic environment remains supportive, with easing US monetary policy and avoidance of a recession, although geopolitical tensions pose risks[91]. - The principal macroeconomic risks include inflationary pressures and potential economic slowdowns affecting client spending[91]. Goodwill and Impairment - Goodwill impairment recorded at $232.1 million during Q3 and the first nine months of 2024[109]. - The company recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $232.1 million due to declines in forecasted performance and the classification of certain reporting units as held for sale[151]. - The company has not identified any impairment triggering events for its other reporting units as of September 30, 2024[154]. Debt and Leverage - As of September 30, 2024, the company had outstanding short-term borrowings of $23.9 million from uncommitted lines of credit, with an average outstanding amount of $46.9 million during the third quarter of 2024 at a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 7.1%[144]. - The company maintains a committed corporate credit facility with a total lending limit of $1,500.0 million, with no borrowings under the facility as of September 30, 2024[141]. - The leverage ratio as of September 30, 2024, was 1.64x, well below the required maximum of 3.50x[143]. - Approximately 99% of the company's debt obligations bore fixed interest rates as of September 30, 2024[162].

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) has reported third-quarter 2024 results, with earnings meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missing the same.See Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.IPG’s adjusted earnings (excluding 65 cents from non-recurring items) of 70 cents per share met the Zacks Consensus Estimate and was flat with the year-ago quarter. Revenues before billable expenses (net revenues) of $2.2 billion missed the consensus estimate by 2.3% and decline ...

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jerry Leshne - SVP, IR Philippe Krakowsky - CEO Ellen Johnson - CFO Conference Call Participants Adrien de Saint Hilaire - Bank of America David Karnovsky - J.P. Morgan Chase Tim Nollen - Macquarie Research Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Michael Nathanson - MoffettNathanson Craig Huber - Huber Research Operator Good morning and welcome to the Interpublic Group Third Quarter 2024 ...