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Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), a leading cybersecurity and cloud computing company, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The call will cover Q2 2025 financial results and may include forward-looking guidance. Investors can access the call through dial-in numbers (U.S.: 833-634-5020, International: 412-902-4238) or via live webcast on Akamai's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available for two weeks following the conference.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Janaki Akella, former Google executive and current board member at Southern Company, Sallie Mae Corporation, and Fractal Analytics, brings expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI. Bas Burger, CEO of BT International, contributes extensive experience in global business transformation and go-to-market strategies.
The strategic appointments align with Akamai's focus on expanding its cloud computing presence and strengthening its cybersecurity leadership. Both directors will provide valuable insights for the company's transformation and growth initiatives, particularly in leveraging AI technologies and expanding global market presence.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has announced significant enhancements to its API Security solution to combat evolving cyber threats. The key improvements include the launch of the first-ever managed service specifically for API security, integration with code repositories for pre-launch risk detection, and a new compliance dashboard for monitoring security standards.
The company has received strong customer validation from various sectors, including insurance, software, and healthcare. Additionally, Akamai's security solutions have earned three prestigious industry recognitions: the 2025 Global InfoSec Award, the AI Tech Award for Security & Privacy, and leadership position in the 2025 Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Report with a 0% false positive rate across 1,360+ attacks tested.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has priced an upsized offering of $1.5 billion convertible senior notes due 2033, with an additional option for purchasers to buy up to $225 million more. The notes will bear interest at 0.25% annually and are convertible at an initial price of $93.01 per share, representing a 20% premium over the closing price of $77.51.
The company expects net proceeds of approximately $1.48 billion (or $1.70 billion if the additional option is exercised). The funds will be used to repay $250 million in credit facility borrowings, handle the 2027 convertible notes, fund $239.1 million in convertible note hedge transactions, and repurchase approximately $300 million of common stock from note purchasers at $77.51 per share.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) reported its Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $1.015 billion, up 3% year-over-year. Security and cloud computing revenue, representing 69% of total revenue, grew 10% YoY. By segment, Security revenue was $531 million (+8% YoY), Delivery revenue was $319 million (-9% YoY), and Cloud computing revenue was $165 million (+14% YoY).
The company's GAAP net income per share decreased 26% to $0.82, while non-GAAP EPS increased 4% to $1.70. During Q1, Akamai repurchased 6.2 million shares for $500 million. For Q2 2025, the company expects revenue between $1.012-1.032 billion and full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $4.050-4.200 billion.