73 material Form 8-K filings that 66 companies we cover made with the SEC in January 2024, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Extreme Networks reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, with revenue of $296.4 million, down 6.9% year-over-year, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.03 versus $0.13 a year earlier. The company guided fiscal third-quarter revenue to $200.0 million to $210.0 million with a non-GAAP loss per share of $(0.22) to $(0.17), and said distributors and partners have lowered inventory purchases, which it expects to accelerate in the third quarter.
Q2 revenue $296.4 million, down from $318.3 million a year earlier; SaaS ARR $158.0 million, up 37.4%
Q2 GAAP diluted EPS $0.03 vs. $0.13 prior year; non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.24 vs. $0.27
Q3 fiscal 2024 guidance (quarter ending March 31, 2024): revenue $200.0 million to $210.0 million; non-GAAP EPS $(0.22) to $(0.17)
Q4 fiscal 2024 revenue target $265.0 million to $275.0 million
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 revenue of $393.2 million, up 8.4%, and diluted EPS of $0.98, versus $0.53 a year earlier, then raised its fiscal 2024 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance. The 8-K was filed by Adtalem, not Covista Inc. (CVSA) as the request stated, and it also discloses a short seller report published January 30, 2024 that the company says hurt its share price.
Q2 fiscal 2024 revenue $393.2 million, up 8.4%; diluted EPS $0.98 versus $0.53 a year earlier
Fiscal 2024 revenue guidance raised to $1,520 million to $1,560 million from $1,470 million to $1,530 million
Fiscal 2024 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $4.55 to $4.75 from $4.25 to $4.45
New $300 million share repurchase program authorized, running through January 2027
Calix reported record fourth-quarter 2023 revenue of $264.7 million, up 8% from a year earlier, and non-GAAP net income of $29.4 million, while GAAP results included a net loss of $4.1 million after $28.7 million in inventory and component charges tied to its legacy product wind-down. The company guided first-quarter 2024 revenue to $225 million to $231 million, below the fourth quarter, citing customers pausing appliance purchases ahead of government broadband funding, so shareholders face a weaker near-term revenue outlook.
Q4 2023 revenue was a record $264.7 million, up 8% year over year; non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.43 versus guidance of $0.33 to $0.39
GAAP net loss was $4.1 million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, reflecting $28.7 million in one-time charges
Q1 2024 revenue guidance is $225 million to $231 million; non-GAAP EPS guidance is $0.17 to $0.23
Company repurchased $44.0 million of stock in Q4 2023 and the Board authorized an additional $100 million
ServisFirst Bancshares reported fourth-quarter 2023 net income of $42.1 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, down from $67.7 million, or $1.24 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. The company said a $7.2 million FDIC special assessment, a $2.2 million privilege tax adjustment and $1.1 million in EDP contract termination costs weighed on results, and that adjusted diluted EPS was $0.91.
Diluted EPS was $0.77, compared with $0.98 in the third quarter of 2023 and $1.24 in the fourth quarter of 2022; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.91.
Net interest income was $101.7 million, down from $122.4 million a year earlier, and net interest margin was 2.57%, compared with 3.52%.
Non-interest expense was $58.3 million, up from $38.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, and total deposits reached $13.27 billion, up 15.0% year over year.
The quarterly cash dividend rose to $0.30 per share from $0.28, and the company hired Joel Smith as President to enter the Memphis, Tennessee market.
Cohu said preliminary fourth-quarter 2023 revenue came in line with its guidance at approximately $137 million, but expects first-quarter 2024 revenue to be about 20% lower than the fourth quarter. The company cited soft demand for test and inspection equipment, with estimated equipment utilization down 200 basis points to 71%. Shareholders get a weaker near-term revenue outlook, and detailed results and guidance are due on the February 15, 2024 earnings call.
Preliminary Q4 2023 revenue of approximately $137 million, in line with guidance; figures are unaudited
Q1 2024 revenue expected to be approximately 20% lower than Q4 2023
Estimated equipment utilization fell 200 basis points to 71% at the end of Q4 2023
Detailed results and Q1 2024 guidance will be discussed on February 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Cullen/Frost reported fourth-quarter 2023 net income available to common shareholders of $100.9 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, down from $2.91 a year earlier, after a one-time $51.5 million FDIC insurance surcharge. For the full year, earnings rose 3.3% to $591.3 million, or $9.10 per diluted share, and the board declared a $0.92 first-quarter dividend and approved a $150 million share repurchase program.
Q4 2023 net income available to common shareholders was $100.9 million, versus $189.5 million in Q4 2022; excluding the FDIC surcharge, the company says it would have been about $141.6 million, down 25.3%.
Full-year 2023 net income available to common shareholders was $591.3 million, up 3.3% from $572.5 million; diluted EPS was $9.10 versus $8.81.
The board declared a first-quarter 2024 common dividend of $0.92 per share, payable March 15, 2024.
The new repurchase authorization covers up to $150 million of common stock through January 24, 2025, and may be suspended at any time.
NETSCOUT reported third-quarter fiscal 2024 revenue of $218.1 million, down from $269.5 million a year earlier, and a GAAP net loss of $132.6 million that includes a $167.1 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. The company now expects fiscal 2024 revenue at the low end of its previously disclosed $840 million to $860 million range and a GAAP loss per share of ($1.29) to ($1.24), while non-GAAP EPS is expected at the higher end of its range. For shareholders, the quarter shows lower sales and a large GAAP loss, while non-GAAP profit expectations held up.
Q3 fiscal 2024 revenue was $218.1 million, compared with $269.5 million in Q3 fiscal 2023.
Q3 GAAP net loss was $132.6 million, or ($1.87) per diluted share, including the $167.1 million goodwill impairment; non-GAAP net income was $52.0 million, or $0.73 per share.
Fiscal 2024 revenue is now expected at about $840 million, the low end of the $840 million to $860 million range; GAAP loss per share is now expected at ($1.29) to ($1.24), versus a prior range of $0.69 to $0.89.
Banc of California reported a fourth-quarter 2023 net loss of $492.9 million, or $4.55 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $33.3 million, or $0.42 per share, in the third quarter. The loss included $442.4 million of pre-tax losses on security sales tied to its balance sheet repositioning and $111.8 million of merger costs from the November 30, 2023 PacWest Bancorp merger. Book value per common share fell to $17.12 from $24.12 at September 30, 2023.
Q4 2023 net loss of $492.9 million, or $4.55 per diluted share, versus a Q3 2023 net loss of $33.3 million, or $0.42 per share.
Pre-tax items included $442.4 million of losses on security sales and $111.8 million of merger costs.
Total assets were $38.5 billion at December 31, 2023; book value per common share was $17.12.
Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time on January 25, 2024.
Plexus reported fiscal first quarter 2024 revenue of $983 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.04, down from $1.09 billion and $1.49 a year earlier. Its fiscal second quarter guidance of $930 million to $970 million in revenue and $0.48 to $0.63 in GAAP diluted EPS is lower than the October 2023 guidance, and the company expects restructuring charges that weigh on those results, so shareholders face weaker near-term earnings.
Q1 fiscal 2024 revenue of $983 million vs. $1,094 million a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS of $1.04 vs. $1.49
Q2 guidance: revenue of $930 million to $970 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.48 to $0.63, vs. October 25, 2023 guidance of $990 million to $1.03 billion and EPS of $1.15 to $1.33
Restructuring charges of approximately $10 million ($0.32 per share) expected in Q2, with about $20 million of annualized cost savings targeted by fiscal Q3
Board approved a new $50.0 million share repurchase program, which starts after the current authorization with $5.7 million remaining is completed
Elevance Health reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results in a press release furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K. Quarterly operating revenue rose 7.0% to $42.5 billion and GAAP diluted EPS rose 1.1% to $3.63, while the company set a full-year 2024 GAAP diluted EPS outlook of greater than $34.29, compared with $25.22 for 2023, and raised its quarterly dividend 10.1% to $1.63 per share.
4Q 2023 operating revenue $42.5 billion, up 7.0%; GAAP diluted EPS $3.63, up 1.1%; adjusted diluted EPS $5.62, up 15.2%
FY 2024 GAAP diluted EPS outlook greater than $34.29; adjusted diluted EPS outlook greater than $37.10, versus FY 2023 GAAP diluted EPS of $25.22
Quarterly dividend increased 10.1% to $1.63 per share
4Q 2023 operating margin was 3.0%, down from 3.2% in 4Q 2022
Agilysys reported fiscal 2024 third-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2023, with total net revenue up 21.3% to a record $60.6 million and adjusted EBITDA up to $11.8 million from $8.1 million a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2024 Adjusted EBITDA expectation to 15% of revenue and reiterated its full-year revenue guidance of $235 million to $238 million. GAAP net income of $76.9 million was boosted by a $65.1 million release of tax valuation allowances.
Total net revenue rose 21.3% to $60.6 million from $49.9 million; subscription revenue grew 29.9% year-over-year.
GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $76.9 million, or $2.85 per diluted share, versus $0.13 a year earlier, including a $65.1 million valuation allowance release.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.35 versus $0.26; adjusted EBITDA was $11.8 million versus $8.1 million.
Fiscal 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to 15% of revenue; revenue guidance of $235 million to $238 million reiterated.
BancFirst reported fourth-quarter 2023 net income of $48.9 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, down from $57.1 million, or $1.70, a year earlier, as net interest income and noninterest income declined. For the full year, net income rose to $212.5 million, or $6.34 per diluted share, from $193.1 million, or $5.77. CEO David Harlow said the company expects earnings to be lower in 2024, citing a full year of Durbin Amendment impact, ongoing margin pressure and higher regulatory compliance costs.
Q4 2023 net income $48.9 million, $1.46 diluted EPS, versus $57.1 million and $1.70 in Q4 2022
Full-year 2023 net income $212.5 million, $6.34 diluted EPS, versus $193.1 million and $5.77 in 2022
Q4 net interest margin 3.67% versus 3.83% a year earlier; noninterest income $45.2 million versus $48.2 million
CEO said 2024 earnings will be less, citing the Durbin Amendment, deposit competition and the $10 billion asset threshold
Fortinet appointed John Whittle as its Chief Operating Officer on January 15, 2024, while he continues as Corporate Secretary. The filing states there is no change to his compensation from the appointment. The change matters to shareholders because it is a senior executive role change, and the filing describes no change to financial results or guidance.
John Whittle, 55, appointed Chief Operating Officer on January 15, 2024
He will also continue to serve as Corporate Secretary, a role held since January 2007
Prior roles: Executive Vice President of Corporate Development (January 2019 to January 2024) and Chief Legal Officer (April 2022 to January 2024)
No change to compensation from the appointment, per the filing
Texas Capital Bancshares reported fourth quarter 2023 net income available to common stockholders of $15.8 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, down from $57.4 million, or $1.18 per share, in the third quarter and $212.9 million, or $4.23 per share, a year earlier. The company also authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million through January 31, 2025, which ends the prior January 2023 authorization.
Q4 2023 net income available to common stockholders was $15.8 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, versus $57.4 million, or $1.18, in Q3 2023 and $212.9 million, or $4.23, in Q4 2022.
Q4 2023 included a $19.9 million FDIC special assessment, or $0.32 per diluted share.
Net interest margin was 2.93% in Q4 2023, down 20 basis points from Q3 2023; the provision for credit losses was $19.0 million.
On January 17, 2024, the board authorized repurchases of up to $150.0 million of common stock through January 31, 2025.
Kinder Morgan reported fourth-quarter 2023 EPS of $0.27 and net income attributable to KMI of $594 million, both down from the fourth quarter of 2022, mainly due to higher interest expense. The company raised its 2024 budget to include the $1.815 billion STX Midstream acquisition, which lifts budgeted 2024 EPS to $1.22, up 15% versus 2023, while keeping the 2024 dividend expectation of $1.15 per share unchanged.
Q4 2023 EPS was $0.27, down 10% from Q4 2022; net income attributable to KMI was $594 million versus $670 million.
Updated 2024 budget EPS is $1.22, up 15% versus 2023, and DCF per share is $2.26; the budget now includes the STX Midstream acquisition closed December 28, 2023.
Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.2825 per share, payable February 15, 2024, to holders of record as of January 31, 2024.
Year-end Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 4.2 times; the company repurchased about $522 million of shares in 2023.
AMETEK's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, William J. Burke, will retire effective April 2, 2024, and remain as a senior advisor through April 2025. The board named Dalip M. Puri, currently Senior Vice President, Operational Finance, to succeed him in the CFO role on the same date, a planned leadership transition that does not change reported financial results.
William J. Burke retires as CFO effective April 2, 2024, after 36 years with the company
Dalip M. Puri, 51, to become Executive Vice President and CFO effective April 2, 2024
Burke will stay on as a strategic advisor through April 2025 to support the transition
InterDigital released unaudited preliminary results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, and an initial first-quarter 2024 outlook. Expected Q4 net income of about $34 million and diluted EPS of about $1.20 are both above the prior expectations, mainly due to an expected release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions. The company warned that final results could differ materially, with final figures due February 15, 2024.
Q4 2023 revenue expected at about $105 million, in line with prior guidance
Q4 net income expected at about $34 million, above the prior $18 million to $21 million; diluted EPS about $1.20 vs. prior $0.70 to $0.80
Q4 operating expenses expected at about $81 million, up from $77 million to $79 million due to higher litigation costs and performance-based compensation
Q1 2024 outlook: revenue $245 million to $255 million and net income $70 million to $85 million; final results due February 15, 2024
EchoStar announced it completed a series of transactions after its merger with DISH Network. DISH Network transferred unencumbered wireless spectrum licenses to a new EchoStar subsidiary, and a $4.7 billion Tranche A receivable is now owed to an EchoStar subsidiary. The filing says these steps are meant to give the company more strategic and financing flexibility, and EchoStar has hired advisers to evaluate strategic alternatives.
DISH Network transferred spectrum licenses including AWS-4, H-Block, CBRS and C-Band to EchoStar Wireless Holding L.L.C.
Tranche A receivable, valued at approximately $4.7 billion, was assigned to EchoStar Intercompany Receivable Company L.L.C.
DBS Subscriber Subsidiary holds approximately 3.0 million DISH TV subscribers.
On January 8, 2024, Timothy Messner resigned from the DISH DBS board and Tom Ortolf was appointed to it.
Extreme Networks said it now expects second-quarter revenue of approximately $294 million to $297 million, below its prior outlook of $312 million to $327 million. The company cited industry headwinds, including channel digestion and elongated sales cycles, and said multiple large deals pushed into future quarters. Full second-quarter results will be reported on January 31, 2024.
Q2 revenue now expected at approximately $294 million to $297 million, versus the prior outlook of $312 million to $327 million.
Gross margin expected toward the higher end of the prior guidance range; annualized subscription and support revenue expected at about $430 million, with 41% year-over-year subscription growth.
Ending cash balance for the quarter was $221.4 million, net of $25 million in share repurchases during the quarter.
Full second-quarter earnings will be reported January 31, 2024, with a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Unum Group said its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael Q. Simonds, notified the company on January 1, 2024, that he will resign effective February 9, 2024, to pursue another professional opportunity. The filing says his duties will initially be assumed by other company officers, and he will provide transition support until he leaves.
Michael Q. Simonds, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, resigns effective February 9, 2024
Resignation notice given to the company on January 1, 2024; reason given is another professional opportunity
Duties to initially be assumed by other officers; Simonds to provide transition support until departure
California Water Service Group appointed James P. Lynch as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 3, 2024, succeeding interim CFO David B. Healey. Healey remains principal financial officer until the Company files its 2023 Form 10-K, and Lynch's annual salary is $470,000.
Lynch was appointed by the Board on January 3, 2024 and formally assumes principal financial officer duties after the 2023 Form 10-K is filed.
David B. Healey, interim Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, remains principal financial officer until that filing.
Lynch, age 64, was previously CFO and Treasurer of SJW Group from October 2010 to January 2022 and a KPMG audit partner before that.
Lynch's annual salary is $470,000, with eligibility for the Company's executive compensation programs.
KKR Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: KIO) said Eric Mogelof resigned as Trustee, Chair and President, and its Board appointed Rudy Pimentel to all three roles. Mogelof remains Global Head of KKR's Global Client Solutions and a Partner of KKR. The change replaces the Fund's top board and executive roles, which shareholders may watch for any effect on how the Fund is governed and run.
Eric Mogelof resigned as Trustee, Chair and President of the Fund, effective January 1, 2023 per the filing
Rudy Pimentel, a KKR Managing Director in its Global Product Strategy Group since 2022, was appointed to replace him in all three roles
Mogelof remains Global Head of KKR's Global Client Solutions and a Partner of KKR
The filing is dated January 2, 2024, and lists the January 1, 2023 effective date for both changes
EchoStar completed its acquisition of DISH Network on December 31, 2023, with DISH Network surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary. Each DISH Class A, B and C share converted into 0.350877 EchoStar shares, and the filing describes related changes to DISH convertible notes, warrants and note hedges that now reference EchoStar stock.
Merger effective at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2023 (the Effective Time)
Exchange Ratio of 0.350877 EchoStar shares for each DISH share
Adjusted conversion rates: 4.2677 for the 0% notes due 2025, 8.5657 for the 2.375% notes due 2024, and 5.3835 for the 3.375% notes due 2026
Registration rights agreement with Charles and Cantey Ergen and related trusts, dated December 31, 2023
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