HeartCore Reports 2024 Financial Results

Core Insights - HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. reported a 39% increase in revenue for 2024, reaching $30.4 million compared to $21.8 million in 2023, driven by successful Go IPO consulting services [6][7] - The company experienced a net loss of $5.2 million for the year, but adjusted EBITDA improved to $7.3 million, indicating a positive operational performance excluding one-time impairment losses [10][12] - Strategic acquisitions and global expansion are key focuses for HeartCore, with plans to enhance its software offerings and enter new markets, particularly in the APAC region [3][5] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 39% to $30.4 million in 2024 from $21.8 million in 2023 [6][7] - Gross profit rose 121% to $17.8 million, up from $8.1 million in the previous year [8] - Operating expenses increased by 46% to $17.8 million, primarily due to a $7.2 million impairment related to the subsidiary Sigmaways [9] - The net loss for 2024 was $5.2 million, an improvement from a loss of $4.9 million in 2023 [10][15] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year totaled $7.3 million, compared to a negative $3.6 million in the previous year [10][12] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to deepen customer relationships through strategic acquisitions and enhance its software solutions with synergistic technologies [3][4] - HeartCore plans to expand its Go IPO consulting business into South Korea, marking the first step in a broader APAC expansion strategy [5][6] - A new business development team has been established to strengthen customer success across HeartCore's CMS business [6] Market Position - HeartCore has maintained the top market share in Japan for nine consecutive years, indicating strong competitive positioning [6] - The company has regained compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements, reflecting improved financial health [6] Cash Position - As of December 31, 2024, HeartCore had cash and cash equivalents of $2.1 million, an increase from $1.0 million at the end of 2023 [10][19]