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In December 2021, online prices increased 3.1% year-over-year, marking the 19th consecutive month of online inflation, according to Adobe's Digital Price Index (DPI). Consumer spending reached a record $855 billion in 2021, reflecting a 9% year-over-year growth. Significant price increases were noted in groceries (4.9%) and apparel (16.6%). While 12 of 18 categories tracked saw price increases, electronics experienced a decline of 2.6% YoY. The ongoing inflation is driven by strong consumer demand amid persistent supply challenges.

Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) announced the appointment of Brett Biggs and Spencer Neumann to its board of directors, effective immediately. This brings the board total to 12 members following Jim Daley's retirement. Biggs, CFO of Walmart, has extensive experience in digital transformation and corporate finance. Neumann, CFO of Netflix, has a strong background in direct-to-consumer businesses and global operations. CEO Shantanu Narayen highlighted their expertise in supporting Adobe's goals in creativity and digital business innovation.

Adobe has announced executive changes, promoting Anil Chakravarthy to President of Digital Experience and David Wadhwani to President of Digital Media. Chakravarthy has led the Digital Experience segment to over $1 billion in Q4 revenue, while Wadhwani's leadership contributed to record Q4 revenue of $3 billion in Digital Media. The current Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Abhay Parasnis, will be leaving Adobe, marking a significant leadership transition. Adobe continues to focus on growth and innovation in the digital space.

Adobe reported a record $4.11 billion in revenue for Q4 FY2021, marking a 20% year-over-year growth. The Digital Media segment reached $3.01 billion in Q4, a 21% increase, while total annual revenue for FY2021 surpassed $15.79 billion, growing 23% year-over-year. Operating cash flows were a record $2.05 billion in Q4 and $7.23 billion for the year. Adobe predicts FY2022 total revenue of approximately $17.90 billion and aims for $10.25 GAAP earnings per share.

Adobe has launched Creative Cloud Express, a unified web and mobile product designed to simplify the creation and sharing of rich multimedia content. This tool features drag-and-drop functionality, thousands of templates, and access to 20,000 premium fonts and 175 million licensed images. It aims to empower users of all skill levels, from students to small business owners, to express their creativity easily. Both free and premium pricing options are available, with the premium plan priced at $9.99 per month.

Adobe announced that online prices rose by 3.5% year-over-year (YoY) in November 2021, marking the 18th consecutive month of online inflation. Despite a 2% decrease month-over-month (MoM) due to holiday discounts, apparel prices surged by 17.3% YoY. The findings indicate that one dollar out of every four dollars is now spent online in the U.S., emphasizing the digital economy's growing significance.

The Adobe Digital Price Index is used to track these trends, highlighting shifts in consumer spending and inflation patterns.

Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) will host its Financial Analyst Day and announce fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 earnings during a virtual event on December 16, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific Time. Key executives will discuss long-term market opportunities, innovation roadmaps, and financial targets for the upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal 2022 will revert to a traditional 52-week fiscal year compared to the 53 weeks in fiscal 2021. The session will also be webcast for those unable to attend live.

Adobe announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) to enhance fan engagement through Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Sign. The collaboration aims to offer personalized experiences for millions of fans, allowing them to enjoy a more interactive ballpark atmosphere, whether at home or in the stadium. MLB will utilize Adobe's tools to streamline workflows, save paper, and create tailored promotions for fans, ultimately improving overall efficiency.