50 jilicc United v Arsenal, City face class of 92 in FA Cup third round, Perez leaving Red BullNEW YORK — There's a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. An animated game, anyway. The real game takes place at Madison Square Garden, where Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in a game televised on ABC and ESPN and streamed on Disney+ and ESPN+. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. Madison Square Garden is a staple of the NBA's Christmas schedule. Now it merges with a bigger home of the holidays, because the "Dunk the Halls" game will be staged at Disney, on a court set up right smack in the middle of where countless families have posed for vacation photos. Why that location? Because it was Mickey Mouse's Christmas wish. "Basketball courts often have the ability to make a normal environment look special, but in Disney it can only turn out incredible," Wembanyama said in an ESPN video promoting his Christmas debut. The story — this is Disney, after all — begins with Mickey penning a letter to Santa Claus, asking if he and his pals can host a basketball game. They'll not only get to watch one with NBA players, but some of them will even get to play. Goofy and Donald Duck will sub in for a couple Knicks players, while Mickey and Minnie Mouse will come on to play for the Spurs. "It looks to me like Goofy and Jalen Brunson have a really good pick-and-roll at the elite level," said Phil Orlins, an ESPN vice president of production. Walt Disney World hosted real NBA games in 2020, when the league set up there to complete its season that had been suspended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those games were played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The setting for the Christmas game will be Main Street USA, at the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. Viewers will recognize Cinderella's castle behind one baseline and the train station at the other end, and perhaps some shops they have visited in between. Previous alternate animated broadcasts included an NFL game taking place in Andy's room from "Toy Story;" the "NHL Big City Greens Classic" during a game between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers; and earlier this month, another NFL matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys also taking place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of " The Simpsons Funday Football. " Unlike basketball, the players are helmeted in those sports. So, this telecast required an extra level of detail and cooperation with players and teams to create accurate appearances of their faces and hairstyles. "So, this is a level of detail that we've never gone, that we've never done on any other broadcast," said David Sparrgrove, the senior director of creative animation for ESPN. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 phenom from France who was last season's NBA Rookie of the Year, looks huge even among most NBA players. The creators of the alternate telecast had to design how he'd look not only among his teammates and rivals, but among mice, ducks and chipmunks. "Like, Victor Wembanyama, seeing him in person is insane. It's like seeing an alien descend on a basketball court, and I think we kind of captured that in his animated character," said Drew Carter, who will again handle play-by-play duties, as he had in the previous animated telecasts, and will get an assist from sideline reporter Daisy Duck. Wembanyama's presence is one reason the Spurs-Knicks matchup, the leadoff to the NBA's five-game Christmas slate, was the obvious choice to do the animated telecast. The noon EST start means it will begin in the early evening in France and should draw well there. Also, it comes after ABC televises the "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" for the previous two hours, providing more time to hype the broadcast. Recognizing that some viewers who then switch over to the animated game may be Disney experts but NBA novices, there will be 10 educational explainers to help with basketball lingo and rules. Beyond Sports' visualization technology and Sony's Hawk-Eye tracking allow the animated players to make the same movements and plays made moments earlier by the real ones at MSG. Carter and analyst Monica McNutt will be animated in the style of the telecast, donning VR headsets to experience the game from Main Street, USA. Other animated faces recognizable to some viewers include NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who will judge a halftime dunk contest among Mickey and his friends, and Santa himself, who will operate ESPN's "SkyCam" during the game. The players are curious how the production — and themselves — will look. "It's going to be so crazy to see the game animated," Spurs veteran Chris Paul said. "I think what's dope about it is it will give kids another opportunity to watch a game and to see us, basically, as characters." Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Monday, as investors are gearing up for a week packed with labor market data, culminating in Friday's November jobs report, which could shape the Fed's monetary policy decisions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128.65 points, or 0.29 percent, to 44,782.0. The S&P 500 added 14.77 points, or 0.24 percent, to 6,047.15. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 185.78 points, or 0.97 percent, to 19,403.95. Eight of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in red, with utilities and real estate leading the laggards by losing 2.08 percent and 1.44 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, communication services and consumer discretionary led the gainers by going up 1.45 percent and 1.06 percent, respectively. Among Monday's standout performers was Super Micro Computer, whose shares surged 28.68 percent. The rally followed news that an independent investigation cleared the server maker of any financial misconduct, restoring investor confidence in the embattled company. Major tech stocks also boosted the market, with Tesla climbing 3.46 percent, Meta Platforms adding 3.22 percent, and gains across the board for Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet. November 2024 delivered strong gains for U.S. equity markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 posting their best monthly performances this year. The Dow surged 7.5 percent, while the S&P 500 climbed 5.7 percent, driven largely by a robust postelection rally following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. The U.S. manufacturing sector showed signs of improvement in November, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) on Monday. The ISM's Manufacturing Index rose to 48.4, up from 47.9 in October and exceeding the Dow Jones estimate of 47.5. While the index remains below the critical 50-point threshold-indicating contraction, it marks a positive step forward, signaling that fewer companies reported declines in activity. On monetary policy, Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for a potential rate cut at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting but cautioned that his decision could change if inflation data surprises to the upside. "Based on the economic data in hand today and forecasts that show that inflation will continue on its downward path to 2 percent over the medium term, at present I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Waller said Monday. Investors are watching closely as labor market data released this week, including Friday's jobs report, will be critical in determining the Fed's next move. The calendar for corporate earnings and economic reports will also pick up in the days ahead. The FOMC is expected to meet on Dec. 17 and 18.Analysis: Protecting QBs from violent late hits like the one that leveled Trevor Lawrence isn't easy

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Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”This story is close-ish to home for this writer: back in 2013, her youngest son had hernia repair surgery at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHoW). They did good work and she's grateful for it. But there have been some issues with CHoW: a few years ago, Dr. Barbara Knox -- then head University of Wisconsin’s Child Protection Program and CHoW's 'child abuse pediatrician' -- accused several families of child abuse, despite those claims being rejected by CPS and law enforcement. Knox was suspended and eventually left CHow in 2019 (she went to Alaska, where similar accusations appear to have followed her). They also have a 'gender care' clinic, providing puberty blockers for children as young as ten. So this story isn't really a surprise, frankly. CHoW has gone woke: UNREAL: @childrenswi has rejected hundreds of toys from a toy drive organized by the "Brecken's Blessings" org because their logo contains the word "blessings” which violates hospital policy. pic.twitter.com/4NNadZlUi8 Shameful. Children’s Hospital has gone woke. pic.twitter.com/ZR8cDXEJmM Very woke. The idiocy of the left in action, especially since "blessing" has an entirely secular meaning as well as a religious one, and even the religious one is not in any way tied to any particular faith. "The governor gave his blessing to the new highway project." This writer knows exactly how this went down: some AWFL in the volunteer department saw the name and got her panties in a bunch. Holding toys back because of the word "blessings" is ridiculous. Especially during the holiday season. Where is the Christmas spirit and compassion for children in need? Can only be compassionate if it's politically correct enough. live look at @childrenswi https://t.co/YgbBaFTBq9 pic.twitter.com/xqBT8YBCNA Yep. Hey @childrenswi WTF? A donation is a donation. Very bigoted of you to discriminate based on personal beliefs. https://t.co/kuML6hQ0KB Based on a word that has secular meaning. This is literally insane. Shame on @childrenswi . This only hurts the kids you say you want to help. Good job. https://t.co/v7WKPgYinE Because the feelings of some AWFL trump those of kids in need. Children’s Hospitals are necessary, lifesaving, and life changing. If they keep up with woke BS and sterilizing kids they will lose public support. That would hurt children and families. Provide world class medical care for children in need and stay away from divisive BS. https://t.co/be34a2GgfK The inevitable 'gender-affirming' lawsuits will bankrupt CHoW. They put political correctness over the needs of children. https://t.co/wCMiPcTB1v Yes. Here's posts from Brecken's Blessings about it: Appalling. @childrenswi (Children's Hospital, Milwaukee) has rejected TOY donations from a local non-profit because the word "blessings" appears in the name. @libsoftiktok @scarlett4kids pic.twitter.com/BI2l51y7Xn After public backlash, CHoW issued a statement and apology: I originally thought this story had to be fake. I mean Children's Hospital could not be so PC that it would reject toys from a group because it had "Blessings" in it's name. Yet that is exactly what happened. At least Children's now admits it was wrong. https://t.co/BqPiPjTrUp WJLA reports: Children’s Wisconsin acknowledged it made a mistake in a statement shared with The National News Desk via email Friday. "We made a mistake and have apologized to Brecken’s Mom," it wrote. "To be perfectly clear: Children’s Wisconsin values the work of Brecken’s Blessings and their use of the word 'blessings' should not have been a hindrance to accepting their generous donations." "As a values-based organization, we will take the learnings from this mistake seriously and work to ensure our guidelines are both well communicated and consistent with our mission.," it added. "We hope to be able to work with Brecken’s Blessings in the future and are truly sorry for the hurt this has caused." Will the staff member(s) who rejected the toys be disciplined? Trained? Who will be held accountable for this?WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridgeline Digital, Inc. BLIN , a global leader in AI-powered marketing technology, today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30, 2024. "HawkSearch is the leader in AI-powered product discovery. This year we nearly doubled our sales contracts, launched a new HawkSearch site every week, had better than 103% net revenue retention for HawkSearch, and released 5 AI products under the HawkSearch brand," said Ari Kahn, Bridgeline's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We begin 2025 with the largest sales pipeline in the company's history, an AI product suite that both existing customer and new customers need, and an outstanding industry reputation from customers and analysts." Financial Highlights – Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Total revenue was $3.9 million, compared to $3.8 million in the prior year period. Subscription and licenses revenue was $3.0 million, compared to $3.1 million in the prior year period. Gross profit was $2.7 million, compared to $2.6 million in the prior year period. Gross margin was 69% compared to 68% in the prior year period. Financial Highlights – Fiscal Year 2024 Total revenue was $15.4 million, compared to $15.9 million in the prior year period. Subscription and licenses revenue was $12.1 million, compared to $12.7 million in the prior year period. Gross profit was $10.4 million, compared to $10.9 million in the prior year period. Gross margin was 68% compared to 68% in the prior year period. Sales Highlights In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, Bridgeline signed 17 license sales, adding over $360 thousand in annual recurring revenue. For fiscal year 2024, Bridgeline signed 83 license sales, adding $2.1 million in annual recurring revenue, totaling $6.2 million in new customer contracts. Demand for AI-powered search is transforming sales, as companies align with customer expectations for smarter search experiences. This surge in demand for higher quality search is driving upgrades to Bridgeline's HawkSearch platform. Product Highlights The Hawk AI Product Suite now includes advanced features like Smart Search, Smart Response, and Smart Tools. A new Smart Agent lets users adjust prompts and foundation model settings through an intuitive interface to optimize interactions with Hawk AI. HawkSearch launched Conversational Search. Powered by GenAI, this feature uses NLP to interpret user intent and phrasing, transforming searches into conversational interactions with accurate, meaningful results. HawkSearch launched Smart Facets for Concept Search. Powered by GenAI, Smart Facets transforms the search experience by enabling users to ask detailed, context-rich questions that automatically select relevant search facets. HawkSearch announced a new Smart Response feature that analyzes PDF content and delivers specific answers to user queries. The innovation includes tools for extracting content from large PDF repositories and using GenAI to create helpful search features such as thumbnails of PDFs, summaries of pages within each PDF, and extraction of other important metadata such as file names and categorization. HawkSearch's Rapid UI Framework had a major update launched, which included a new GenAI capability component that accelerates the integration of Smart Response into search interfaces. Partner Highlights Optimizely is promoting HawkSearch as a top paid app in their app store and HawkSearch-AI was showcased at Opticon 2024 in San Antonio, Texas in November. HawkSearch announced a leading distributor of fasteners and industrial supplies has selected HawkSearch to enhance their on-site search capabilities. This distributor, the first lead from our partner Xngage, will use HawkSearch to power their product discovery on the Optimizely platform using the Xngage XConnect connector for HawkSearch. HawkSearch was named Moblico Partner of the Year. Moblico's integration of HawkSearch's AI capabilities enhances mobile engagement for distributors, optimizing real-time shopping experiences and increasing customer retention. This collaboration allows distributors to provide personalized customer experiences, leading to increased revenue and stronger market positioning. Product Genius Technology, a leading provider of innovative solutions with decades of experience in the fastener industry, partnered with HawkSearch to provide patented search technology to enhance customer engagement and drive sales by simplifying the search, sort and display of complex product categories. Human Element, Inc., a leading eCommerce services agency, will leverage HawkSearch AI-powered search technology to enhance customer engagement and drive sales for eCommerce platforms. Human Element will partner with HawkSearch to expand its offerings for B2B and B2C merchants to include AI-powered search technology, and the partnership gives Adobe Commerce (Magento), BigCommerce, and Shopify platform users easy access to HawkSearch's AI-powered search. Customer Highlights Duda has expanded its partnership with the WooRank SEO platform. The agency now offers WooRank's SEO insights and performance data as part of its top-tier SEO package, enhancing its clients' digital marketing strategies. An aftermarket automotive truck parts retailer has chosen HawkSearch to power product discovery for its eCommerce website. The retailer is set to boost sales using HawkSearch's AI-powered Smart Search which allows customers to enter a concept or question into the search bar and receive more accurate, relevant results tailored to the customer's query. A top 10 U.S. electrical distributor has expanded its license with HawkSearch to enhance its Salesforce B2B Commerce experience. HawkSearch will support over 740 profit centers, improving the distributor's product discovery with the Unit of Measure Conversion feature, while providing additional hosting services to address growing traffic demands. A leader in fastener distribution has selected HawkSearch to enhance its search experience across 15 countries and 12 languages, leveraging HawkSearch's Keyword & Concept Search to improve product discovery. Additionally, it will optimize part number searches, ensure accurate results for terms with varying spacing, support different format variations, and incorporate advanced machine learning and reporting capabilities. A leading manufacturer and distributor of life safety gear, equipment, and training for first responders selected HawkSearch to improve their on-site search and merchandising powered by Salesforce Commerce Cloud. The manufacturer will also leverage Instant Engage for surfacing trending items, categories, and content as soon as the user clicks on the search box. A prominent supplier in the construction materials testing equipment industry has selected HawkSearch and will leverage Instant Engage and Autocomplete to display popular products, category pages, and relevant content as soon as users interact with the search bar. A leading wholesale hardware distributor has selected HawkSearch to deliver an improved product discovery experience with highly relevant, accurate search results and personalized recommendations for their Optimizely Configured Commerce site. Financial Results – Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Total revenue, which is comprised of Licenses and Services revenue, was $3.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2023. Subscription and licenses revenue, which is comprised of SaaS licenses, maintenance and hosting revenue and perpetual license revenue was $3.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2023. As a percentage of total revenue, Subscription and licenses revenue was 78% of total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to 81% for the same period in 2023. Services revenue was $0.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.7 million for the same period in 2023. As a percentage of total revenue, Services revenue accounted for 22% of total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to 19% for the same period in 2023. Cost of revenue was $1.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2023. Gross profit was $2.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 69% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 68% for the same period in 2023. Subscription and licenses gross margin was 72% for three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 73% for the same period in 2023. Services gross margin was 58% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 46% for the same period in 2023. Operating expenses were $3.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $10.8 million for the same period in 2023 which included a goodwill impairment of $7.5 million. Operating loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was $0.5 million, as compared to $8.2 million for the same period in 2023 which included the impact of a goodwill impairment. The warrant liability revaluation resulted in a nominal non-cash loss attributable to the change in the fair value of the warrant liabilities for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. This compares to a non-cash gain from revaluation of $0.2 million for the same period in 2023. Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $0.4 million, compared to a net loss of $8.1 million for the same period in 2023 which included the impact of goodwill impairment. Financial Results – Year-to-Date Twelve Months of Fiscal Year 2024 Total revenue, which is comprised of Licenses and Services revenue, was $15.4 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $15.9 million for the same period in 2023. Subscription and licenses revenue, which is comprised of SaaS licenses, maintenance and hosting revenue and perpetual license revenue was $12.1 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $12.7 million for the same period in 2023. As a percentage of total revenue, Subscription and licenses revenue was 79% of total revenue for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 80% for the same period in 2023. Services revenue was $3.2 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2023. As a percentage of total revenue, Services revenue accounted for 21% of total revenue for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 20% for the same period in 2023. Cost of revenue was $4.9 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $5.0 million for the same period in 2023. Gross profit was $10.4 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $10.9 million for the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 68% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 68% for the same period in 2023. Subscription and licenses gross margin were 72% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 74% for the same period in 2023. Services gross margin was 52% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 48% for the same period in 2023. Operating expenses were $12.5 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $20.8 million for the same period in 2023 which included a goodwill impairment of $7.5 million. Operating loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, was $2.0 million, as compared to an operating loss of $9.9 million for the same period in 2023 which included the impact of the goodwill impairment. The warrant liability revaluation resulted in a $0.1 million non-cash gain attributable to the change in the fair value of the warrant liabilities for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. This compares to a non-cash gain the change in the fair value of $0.6 million for the same period in 2023. Net loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, was $2.0 million, compared to a net loss of $9.4 million for the same period in 2023, which included the impact of the goodwill impairment. Conference Call Bridgeline Digital, Inc. will hold a conference call today, December 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Ari Kahn, and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas Windhausen, will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period. The details of the conference call and replay are as follows: Bridgeline Digital Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Monday, December 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET Registration: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa2b7e1f034b94ac0a2c6017e5f9e8d15 Listen Only: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/7vs4y5pi Participants can register for the conference call using the above URL above. Once registered, participants will receive dial-in numbers and unique PIN number. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains the following Non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss), and Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, non-cash warrant related income/expense, changes in fair value of contingent consideration, restructuring and acquisition-related costs, amortization of debt discounts, preferred stock dividends and any related tax effects. Bridgeline uses Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) as supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) and Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share are calculated as net income (loss) or net income (loss) per share on a diluted basis, excluding, where applicable, amortization of intangible assets, change in fair value of warrants, stock-based compensation, restructuring and acquisition-related costs, goodwill impairment charges, preferred stock dividends and any related tax effects. Bridgeline's management does not consider these Non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these Non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company's financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expenses and income are excluded or included in determining these Non-GAAP financial measures. To compensate for these limitations, Bridgeline management presents Non-GAAP financial measures in connection with GAAP results. Bridgeline urges investors to review the reconciliation of its Non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures, which is included in this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Bridgeline's financial performance. Our definitions of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income (loss) may differ from and therefore may not be comparable with similarly titled measures used by other companies, thereby limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. As a result of the limitations that Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) have as an analytical tool, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 All statements included in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. 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Any of such risks could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Bridgeline Digital, Inc. assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law. About Bridgeline Digital Bridgeline is a marketing technology company that offers a suite of products that help companies grow online revenue by driving more traffic to their websites, converting more visitors to purchasers, and increasing average order value. To learn more, please visit www.bridgeline.com or call (800) 603-9936. Contact: Bridgeline Digital, Inc. Thomas R. Windhausen Chief Financial Officer twindhausen@bridgeline.com BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) ASSETS September 30, September 30, 2024 2023 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,390 $ 2,377 Accounts receivable, net 1,288 1,004 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 269 278 Total current assets 2,947 3,659 Property and equipment, net 74 151 Operating lease assets 163 390 Intangible assets, net 3,908 4,890 Goodwill, net 8,468 8,468 Other assets 42 73 Total assets $ 15,602 $ 17,631 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 282 $ 267 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 157 148 Accounts payable 1,112 1,255 Accrued liabilities 988 995 Deferred revenue 2,189 2,084 Total current liabilities 4,728 4,749 Long-term debt, net of current portion 244 435 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 6 241 Warrant liabilities 98 174 Other long-term liabilities 520 572 Total liabilities 5,596 6,171 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock - $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; Series C Convertible Preferred stock: 11,000 shares authorized; 350 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 2023 - - Series D Convertible Preferred stock: 4,200 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 2024 and 2023 Common stock - $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;10,417,609 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 2023 10 10 Additional paid-in-capital 101,833 101,275 Accumulated deficit (91,538 ) (89,577 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (299 ) (248 ) Total stockholders' equity 10,006 11,460 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 15,602 $ 17,631 BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue: Subscription and perpetual licenses $ 3,025 $ 3,072 $ 12,134 $ 12,742 Digital engagement services 838 726 3,224 3,143 Total net revenue 3,863 3,798 15,358 15,885 Cost of revenue: Subscription and perpetual licenses 859 815 3,392 3,364 Digital engagement services 352 391 1,532 1,650 Total cost of revenue 1,211 1,206 4,924 5,014 Gross profit 2,652 2,592 10,434 10,871 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 912 965 3,715 4,757 General and administrative 857 806 3,282 3,173 Research and development 1,022 1,070 4,160 3,679 Depreciation and amortization 201 385 1,086 1,528 Goodwill impairment - 7,517 - 7,517 Restructuring and acquisition related expenses 142 75 210 132 Total operating expenses 3,134 10,818 12,453 20,786 Loss from operations (482 ) (8,226 ) (2,019 ) (9,915 ) Interest expense and other, net (3 ) (170 ) (61 ) (189 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities (5 ) 214 76 575 Income (loss) before income taxes (490 ) (8,182 ) (2,004 ) (9,529 ) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (58 ) (119 ) (43 ) (94 ) Net (loss) income $ (432 ) $ (8,063 ) $ (1,961 ) $ (9,435 ) Net (loss) income per share attributable to common shareholders: Basic net (loss) income per share $ (0.04 ) $ (0.77 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.91 ) Diluted net (loss) income per share $ (0.04 ) $ (0.77 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.91 ) Number of weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 10,417,609 10,417,609 10,417,609 10,417,609 Diluted 10,417,609 10,417,609 10,417,609 10,424,187 BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: GAAP net loss $ (432 ) $ (8,063 ) $ (1,961 ) $ (9,435 ) Provision for income taxes (58 ) (119 ) (43 ) (94 ) Interest expense and other, net 3 170 61 189 Change in fair value of warrants 5 (214 ) (76 ) (575 ) Amortization of intangible assets 186 346 982 1,378 Depreciation and other amortization 22 45 130 177 Goodwill impairment - 7,517 - 7,517 Restructuring and acquisition related charges 142 75 210 132 Stock-based compensation 137 126 505 402 Adjusted EBITDA $ 5 $ (117 ) $ (192 ) $ (309 ) Reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss): GAAP net loss $ (432 ) $ (8,063 ) $ (1,961 ) $ (9,435 ) Change in fair value of warrants 5 (214 ) (76 ) (575 ) Amortization of intangible assets 186 346 982 1,378 Goodwill impairment - 7,517 - 7,517 Restructuring and acquisition related charges 142 75 210 132 Stock-based compensation 137 126 505 402 Non-GAAP adjusted net loss $ 38 $ (213 ) $ (340 ) $ (581 ) Reconciliation of GAAP net earnings (loss) per diluted share to non-GAAP adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share: GAAP net loss per diluted share $ (0.04 ) $ (0.77 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.91 ) Change in fair value of warrants 0.00 (0.02 ) (0.01 ) (0.06 ) Amortization of intangible assets 0.02 0.03 0.09 0.13 Goodwill impairment - 0.72 - 0.72 Restructuring and acquisition related charges 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.01 Stock-based compensation 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.04 Non-GAAP adjusted net loss per diluted share $ 0.00 $ (0.02 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.06 ) © 2024 Benzinga.com. 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