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Cerence Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Revenue and Profitability Exceed High End of Guidance

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Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) reported strong Q2 FY2025 results, with revenue of $78M exceeding guidance. The company achieved its fourth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow at $13.1M. Key highlights include a GAAP net income of $21.7M and adjusted EBITDA of $29.5M. Cerence maintains 51% penetration of worldwide auto production and saw a 10% increase in connected cars shipped. For Q3 FY2025, revenue is projected at $52-56M with adjusted EBITDA of $1-4M. The company reiterated full-year revenue guidance while raising profitability and cash flow outlook, with free cash flow expected between $25-35M. Cerence's next-gen platform, xUI, continues to gain momentum with automakers for both new and existing vehicle systems.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) ha riportato solidi risultati del secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025, con un fatturato di 78 milioni di dollari che ha superato le previsioni. L'azienda ha registrato il quarto trimestre consecutivo di flusso di cassa libero positivo pari a 13,1 milioni di dollari. I punti salienti includono un utile netto GAAP di 21,7 milioni di dollari e un EBITDA rettificato di 29,5 milioni di dollari. Cerence mantiene una penetrazione del 51% nella produzione automobilistica mondiale e ha registrato un aumento del 10% nelle auto connesse spedite. Per il terzo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025, il fatturato previsto è tra 52 e 56 milioni di dollari con un EBITDA rettificato tra 1 e 4 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha confermato le previsioni di fatturato per l'intero anno, aumentando invece le stime di redditività e flusso di cassa, con un flusso di cassa libero atteso tra 25 e 35 milioni di dollari. La piattaforma di nuova generazione di Cerence, xUI, continua a guadagnare slancio tra i produttori automobilistici sia per i sistemi di veicoli nuovi che esistenti.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) reportó sólidos resultados del segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2025, con ingresos de 78 millones de dólares que superaron las previsiones. La compañía logró su cuarto trimestre consecutivo de flujo de caja libre positivo con 13,1 millones de dólares. Los aspectos destacados incluyen un ingreso neto GAAP de 21,7 millones de dólares y un EBITDA ajustado de 29,5 millones de dólares. Cerence mantiene una penetración del 51% en la producción mundial de automóviles y registró un incremento del 10% en los vehículos conectados enviados. Para el tercer trimestre del año fiscal 2025, se proyectan ingresos entre 52 y 56 millones de dólares con un EBITDA ajustado de 1 a 4 millones de dólares. La compañía reiteró su guía de ingresos para todo el año, mientras elevó las expectativas de rentabilidad y flujo de caja, con un flujo de caja libre esperado entre 25 y 35 millones de dólares. La plataforma de próxima generación de Cerence, xUI, continúa ganando impulso con los fabricantes de automóviles tanto para sistemas de vehículos nuevos como existentes.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적에서 매출 7,800만 달러로 가이던스를 상회하는 강력한 성과를 보고했습니다. 회사는 4분기 연속 긍정적인 자유 현금 흐름 1,310만 달러를 기록했습니다. 주요 성과로는 GAAP 순이익 2,170만 달러와 조정 EBITDA 2,950만 달러가 있습니다. Cerence는 전 세계 자동차 생산의 51% 점유율을 유지했으며, 연결 차량 출하량은 10% 증가했습니다. 2025 회계연도 3분기 매출은 5,200만~5,600만 달러, 조정 EBITDA는 100만~400만 달러로 예상됩니다. 회사는 연간 매출 가이던스를 유지하면서 수익성과 현금 흐름 전망을 상향 조정했으며, 자유 현금 흐름은 2,500만~3,500만 달러로 예상됩니다. Cerence의 차세대 플랫폼 xUI는 신차 및 기존 차량 시스템 모두에서 자동차 제조사들 사이에서 계속해서 모멘텀을 얻고 있습니다.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ : CRNC) a publié de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre de l'exercice 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires de 78 millions de dollars dépassant les prévisions. La société a enregistré son quatrième trimestre consécutif de flux de trésorerie disponible positif à 13,1 millions de dollars. Les points clés incluent un bénéfice net GAAP de 21,7 millions de dollars et un EBITDA ajusté de 29,5 millions de dollars. Cerence maintient une pénétration de 51% de la production automobile mondiale et a constaté une augmentation de 10% des voitures connectées expédiées. Pour le troisième trimestre de l'exercice 2025, le chiffre d'affaires est prévu entre 52 et 56 millions de dollars avec un EBITDA ajusté de 1 à 4 millions de dollars. La société a réitéré ses prévisions de chiffre d'affaires pour l'année entière tout en augmentant ses perspectives de rentabilité et de flux de trésorerie, avec un flux de trésorerie disponible attendu entre 25 et 35 millions de dollars. La plateforme de nouvelle génération de Cerence, xUI, continue de gagner en dynamique auprès des constructeurs automobiles pour les systèmes des véhicules neufs et existants.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 mit einem Umsatz von 78 Millionen US-Dollar, der die Prognosen übertraf. Das Unternehmen erzielte seinen vierten aufeinanderfolgenden Quartal mit positivem Free Cashflow in Höhe von 13,1 Millionen US-Dollar. Zu den wichtigsten Highlights zählen ein GAAP-Nettogewinn von 21,7 Millionen US-Dollar und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 29,5 Millionen US-Dollar. Cerence hält eine Marktdurchdringung von 51% bei der weltweiten Fahrzeugproduktion und verzeichnete einen 10%igen Anstieg bei den ausgelieferten vernetzten Fahrzeugen. Für das dritte Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 wird ein Umsatz von 52 bis 56 Millionen US-Dollar mit einem bereinigten EBITDA von 1 bis 4 Millionen US-Dollar erwartet. Das Unternehmen bestätigte die Umsatzprognose für das Gesamtjahr und hob gleichzeitig die Erwartungen für Rentabilität und Cashflow an, mit einem erwarteten Free Cashflow zwischen 25 und 35 Millionen US-Dollar. Die Next-Gen-Plattform xUI von Cerence gewinnt bei Automobilherstellern sowohl für neue als auch bestehende Fahrzeugsysteme weiterhin an Fahrt.
Positive
  • Revenue of $78M exceeded high-end guidance expectations
  • Fourth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow at $13.1M
  • Strong GAAP net income of $21.7M, compared to -$278M loss in prior year
  • Improved GAAP gross margin to 77.1% from 69.2% year-over-year
  • 10% increase in Cerence connected cars shipped
  • 51% market penetration in worldwide auto production
  • Company raised full-year guidance for profitability and cash flow
Negative
  • Expected Q3 revenue decline to $52-56M from Q2's $78M
  • Projected Q3 net loss between $10-13M
  • Full-year net loss projected between $29-35M
  • Flat Adjusted Total Billings growth (0% TTM over prior year)

Insights

Cerence delivers strong Q2 with improved margins and cash flow; fixed license timing creates quarterly volatility despite strategic progress.

Cerence's Q2 results demonstrate meaningful financial improvement, with revenue of $78M exceeding guidance and marking 15% year-over-year growth. The gross margin expansion to 77.1% (from 69.2% last year) signals improved operational efficiency. Most impressively, the company generated positive free cash flow of $13.1M, its fourth consecutive cash-positive quarter.

A closer examination reveals important nuances. Fixed license contracts contributed $21.5M this quarter versus $10.4M in Q2 FY24. Excluding these contracts, core revenue was essentially flat year-over-year. This explains the 0% growth in Adjusted Total Billings (TTM) and the projected Q3 revenue drop to $52-56M, as no material fixed license deals are expected next quarter.

Despite this quarterly volatility, Cerence maintains its full-year revenue guidance while raising profitability and cash flow targets. The company's technology now powers 51% of worldwide auto production, and Cerence-connected car shipments increased 10% against a 1% industry production decline.

The transformation toward improved financial discipline is working – Adjusted EBITDA reached $29.5M versus -$0.3M last year. While the company still projects full-year net losses of $35-29M, the trajectory of key financial metrics points to a steadily strengthening position, with free cash flow expected to reach $25-35M for the fiscal year.

Headlines

  • Revenue of $78M; free cash flow of $13.1M marks fourth consecutive positive quarter
  • Company reiterates full-year guidance for revenue and raises full-year guidance for profitability and cash flow
  • Continued innovation and customer momentum for Cerence xUI, the company’s next-gen platform

BURLINGTON, Mass., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global leader pioneering conversational AI-powered user experiences, today reported its second quarter fiscal year 2025 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Results Summary (1,2)
(in millions, except per share data)

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2025  2024  2025  2024 
GAAP revenue (4) $78.0  $67.8  $128.9  $206.2 
GAAP gross margin  77.1%  69.2%  72.3%  77.1%
GAAP total operating expenses (3) $42.8  $311.3  $92.8  $364.7 
Non-GAAP total operating expenses $34.1  $50.0  $68.2  $94.4 
GAAP net income (loss) (3) $21.7  $(278.0) $(2.6) $(254.1)
Adjusted EBITDA $29.5  $(0.3) $30.8  $70.1 
Free cash flow $13.1  $(0.8) $21.0  $(4.5)
GAAP net income (loss) per share - diluted (3) $0.46  $(6.66) $(0.06) $(6.13)
 
(1) As previously disclosed, for the six months ended March 31, 2024, revenue includes the non-cash revenue associated with the Toyota “Legacy” contract and related impacts totaling $86.6M.
(2) Please refer to the “Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included elsewhere in this release for more information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures.
(3) As previously disclosed, for the six months ended March 31, 2024, operating expenses include a Goodwill impairment charge of $252M.
(4) Q2FY25 and Q2FY24 revenue include $21.5 million and $10.4 million of revenue from fixed license contracts, respectively.
 

“I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished. We surpassed the high end of our revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance and posted our fourth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow, demonstrating the high value we provide to the world’s leading automakers as they work through the ongoing macro uncertainties and complexities facing the industry today,” said Brian Krzanich, CEO, Cerence AI. “As we look to the future and based on currently available information, we believe we are well-positioned to continue supporting our customers as they work to bring an enhanced experience to their drivers. With Cerence xUI, we are partnering with OEMs as they contemplate and build their future infotainment platforms, as well as delivering enhanced user experiences via over-the-air updates as automakers upgrade their current systems to deliver next-gen features and capabilities to their drivers today.” 

Cerence Key Performance Indicators
To help investors gain further insight into Cerence’s business and its performance, management provides a set of key performance indicators that includes:

Key Performance Indicator1 Q2FY25
Percent of worldwide auto production with Cerence Technology (trailing twelve months (“TTM”)) 51%
Change in number of Cerence connected cars shipped (TTM over prior year TTM)2 10%
Change in Adjusted Total Billings (TTM over prior year TTM)3 0%
    
(1) Please refer to the “Key Performance Indicators” section included elsewhere in this release for more information regarding the definitions and our use of key performance indicators.
(2) Based on IHS Markit data, global auto production decreased 1%, calculated TTM over prior year TTM.
(3) Adjusted Total Billings excludes professional services and prepay contracts and is adjusted for prepay consumption. Change in Adjusted Total Billings is calculated TTM over prior year TTM.
    

Third Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Outlook
For the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025, revenue is expected to be in the range of $52 million to $56 million, where no material Fixed License revenue contracts are expected to be signed during the quarter. Gross margins are projected between 66% and 68% and net loss is projected in the range of $13 million to $10 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1 million to $4 million. The adjusted EBITDA guidance excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other costs.

Revenue guidance for the full fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 remains unchanged; however, net loss is now projected in the range of $35 million to $29 million, adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $28 million to $34 million, net cash provided by operating activities is projected in the range of $39 million to $45 million, and free cash flow is expected in the range of $25 million to $35 million.

Additional details regarding guidance will be provided during the company’s earnings call.

Cerence Conference Call and Webcast
The company will host a live conference call and webcast with slides to discuss its results today at 5:00pm Eastern Time / 2:00pm Pacific Time. Interested investors and analysts are invited to dial into the conference call by registering here.

Webcast access also will be available on the Investor section of the company’s website at https://www.cerence.com/investors/events-and-resources.

A replay of the webcast can be accessed by visiting the company’s website 90 minutes following the conference call at https://www.cerence.com/investors/events-and-resources.

Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding: Cerence’s future performance, results and financial condition; expected growth and profitability; outlook and momentum; transformation plans and cost efficiency initiatives; strategy; opportunities; business, industry and market trends; strategy regarding fixed contracts and its impact on financial results; backlog; revenue visibility; revenue timing and mix; demand for Cerence products; innovation and new product offerings, including AI technology; expected benefits of technology partnerships; and management’s future expectations, anticipations, intentions, estimates, assumptions, beliefs, goals, objectives, targets, plans, outlook or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “goal,” “objective,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “intends,” “continues,” “will,” “may,” or “estimates” or similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Although we believe forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions as of the date of this press release, such statements involve known and unknown risk, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results or performance of the company to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including but not limited to: the highly competitive and rapidly changing market in which we operate; adverse conditions in the automotive industry or the global economy more generally; volatility in the political, legal and regulatory environment in which we operate, including trade, tariffs and other policies implemented by the new administration in the United States or actions taken by other countries in response; automotive production curtailment or delays; changes in customer forecasts; the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our and our customers’ businesses; the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; our inability to control and successfully manage our expenses and cash position; our inability to deliver improved financial results from process optimization efforts and cost reduction actions; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; the impact on our business of the transition to a lower level of fixed contracts, including the failure to achieve such a transition; our failure to win, renew or implement service contracts; the cancellation or postponement of existing contracts; the loss of business from any of our largest customers; effects of customer defaults; a decrease in the level of professional service projects; our inability to successfully introduce new products, applications and services; our strategies to increase cloud offerings and deploy generative AI and large language models (LLMs); the inability to expand into adjacent markets; the inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; disruptions arising from transitions in management personnel; cybersecurity and data privacy incidents; failure to protect our intellectual property; adverse developments related to our intellectual property enforcement litigation, the outcome of such litigation, or remedies that could be awarded in connection with such litigation; defects or interruptions in service with respect to our products; fluctuating currency rates and interest rates; inflation; financial and credit market volatility; restrictions on our current and future operations under the terms of our debt, the use of cash to service or repay our debt; and our inability to generate sufficient cash from our operations; and the other factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We believe that providing the non-GAAP information, in addition to the GAAP presentation, allows investors to view the financial results in the way management views the operating results. We further believe that providing this information allows investors to not only better understand our financial performance, but more importantly, to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. The non-GAAP information should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business, for making operating decisions and for forecasting and planning for future periods. While our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance their understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, our management does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial statements.

Consistent with this approach, we believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of our financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial statements, allows for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. In assessing the overall health of the business during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, our management has either included or excluded the following items in general categories, each of which is described below.

Adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Cerence Inc. before net income (loss) attributable to income tax (benefit) expense, other income (expense) items, net, depreciation and amortization expense, and excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other costs, net and impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets, if any. From time to time we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. Other income (expense) items, net include interest expense, interest income, and other income (expense), net (as stated in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations). Our management and Board of Directors use this financial measure to evaluate our operating performance. It is also a significant performance measure in our annual incentive compensation programs. 

Restructuring and other costs, net.
Restructuring and other costs, net include restructuring expenses as well as other charges that are unusual in nature, are the result of unplanned events, and arise outside the ordinary course of our business such as employee severance costs, consulting costs relating to our transformation initiatives, and costs for consolidating duplicate facilities.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets.
We exclude the amortization of acquired intangible assets from non-GAAP expense and income measures. These amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and size of acquisitions. Providing a supplemental measure which excludes these charges allows management and investors to evaluate results “as-if” the acquired intangible assets had been developed internally rather than acquired and, therefore, provides a supplemental measure of performance in which our acquired intellectual property is treated in a comparable manner to our internally developed intellectual property. Although we exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets from our non-GAAP expenses, we believe that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Future acquisitions may result in the amortization of additional intangible assets.

Stock-based compensation.
Because of varying valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types, we exclude stock-based compensation from our operating results. We evaluate performance both with and without these measures because compensation expense related to stock-based compensation is typically non-cash and awards granted are influenced by the Company’s stock price and other factors such as volatility that are beyond our control. The expense related to stock-based awards is generally not controllable in the short-term and can vary significantly based on the timing, size and nature of awards granted. As such, we do not include such charges in operating plans. Stock-based compensation will continue in future periods.

Other expenses.
We exclude certain other expenses that result from unplanned events outside the ordinary course of continuing operations, in order to measure operating performance and current and future liquidity both with and without these expenses. By providing this information, we believe management and the users of the financial statements are better able to understand the financial results of what we consider to be our organic, continuing operations. Included in these expenses are items such as other charges (credits), net, (gains) losses from extinguishment of debt, and changes in indemnification assets corresponding with the release of pre-spin liabilities for uncertain tax positions.

Key Performance Indicators
We believe that providing key performance indicators (“KPIs”) allows investors to gain insight into the way management views the performance of the business. We further believe that providing KPIs allows investors to better understand information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. KPIs should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, operating results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In assessing the performance of the business during the three months ended March 31, 2025, our management has reviewed the following KPIs, each of which is described below:

  • Percent of worldwide auto production with Cerence Technology (TTM): The number of Cerence enabled cars shipped as compared to IHS Markit car production data.
  • Change in number of Cerence connected cars shipped: The year-over-year change in the number of cars shipped with Cerence connected solutions. Amounts calculated on a TTM basis.
  • Change in Adjusted total billings YoY (TTM): The year over year change in total billings excluding Professional Services, prepay billings and adjusted for prepay consumption. TTM over prior year TTM.

See the tables at the end of this press release for non-GAAP reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

To learn more about Cerence AI, visit www.cerence.ai, and follow the company on LinkedIn.

About Cerence Inc.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) is a global industry leader in creating intuitive, seamless, AI-powered experiences across automotive and transportation. Leveraging decades of innovation and expertise in voice, generative AI, and large language models, Cerence powers integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. With more than 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, the company partners with leading automakers, transportation OEMs, and technology companies to advance the next generation of user experiences. Cerence is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with operations globally and a worldwide team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. For more information, visit www.cerence.ai.

CERENCE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  March 31, 
 2025  2024  2025  2024 
Revenues:           
License$51,460  $35,527  $74,185  $56,350 
Connected services 12,648   13,597   26,355   110,417 
Professional services 13,902   18,701   28,366   39,393 
Total revenues 78,010   67,825   128,906   206,160 
Cost of revenues:           
License 2,432   1,404   4,214   3,008 
Connected services 4,979   5,359   11,290   12,662 
Professional services 10,418   14,119   20,149   31,444 
Amortization of intangible assets          103 
Total cost of revenues 17,829   20,882   35,653   47,217 
Gross profit 60,181   46,943   93,253   158,943 
Operating expenses:           
Research and development 23,332   31,846   44,201   65,152 
Sales and marketing 4,930   5,619   9,696   11,690 
General and administrative 11,199   16,659   23,953   29,452 
Amortization of intangible assets 536   555   1,090   1,100 
Restructuring and other costs, net 2,832   4,551   13,894   5,256 
Goodwill impairment    252,096      252,096 
Total operating expenses 42,829   311,326   92,834   364,746 
Income (loss) from operations 17,352   (264,383)  419   (205,803)
Interest income 918   1,190   2,355   2,622 
Interest expense (2,716)  (3,111)  (6,109)  (6,347)
Other income (expense), net 499   (25)  771   1,397 
Income (loss) before income taxes 16,053   (266,329)  (2,564)  (208,131)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes (5,603)  11,647   68   45,988 
Net income (loss)$21,656  $(277,976) $(2,632) $(254,119)
Net income (loss) per share:           
Basic$0.50  $(6.66) $(0.06) $(6.13)
Diluted$0.46  $(6.66) $(0.06) $(6.13)
Weighted-average common share outstanding:           
Basic 43,223   41,724   43,059   41,452 
Diluted 51,530   41,724   43,059   41,452 
                

CERENCE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 March 31,  September 30, 
 2025  2024 
 (Unaudited)    
ASSETS     
Current assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents$117,368   121,485 
Marketable securities 5,413   5,502 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $54 and $1,613 65,018   62,755 
Deferred costs 4,737   5,286 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 39,633   70,481 
Total current assets 232,169   265,509 
Long-term marketable securities -   3,453 
Property and equipment, net 29,412   30,139 
Deferred costs 15,960   18,051 
Operating lease right of use assets 17,989   12,879 
Goodwill 293,357   296,858 
Intangible assets, net 551   1,706 
Deferred tax assets 55,248   51,398 
Other assets 20,860   22,365 
Total assets$665,546  $702,358 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable$6,634  $3,959 
Deferred revenue 49,740   52,822 
Short-term operating lease liabilities 3,958   4,528 
Short-term debt 60,056   87,094 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 37,506   68,405 
Total current liabilities 157,894   216,808 
Long-term debt 197,593   194,812 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 119,954   114,354 
Long-term operating lease liabilities 14,557   8,803 
Other liabilities 26,279   26,484 
Total liabilities 516,277   561,261 
Stockholders' Equity:     
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 560,000 shares authorized; 43,254 and 41,924 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 433   419 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (28,814)  (25,912)
Additional paid-in capital 1,102,022   1,088,330 
Accumulated deficit (924,372)  (921,740)
Total stockholders' equity 149,269   141,097 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$665,546  $702,358 
        

CERENCE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 Six Months Ended 
 March 31, 
 2025  2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net loss$(2,632) $(254,119)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operations:     
Depreciation and amortization 5,793   5,384 
Provision for credit loss reserve 208   6,065 
Stock-based compensation 13,702   13,125 
Non-cash interest expense 3,348   2,939 
Loss on debt extinguishment (327)  - 
Deferred tax (benefit) provision (4,271)  40,949 
Goodwill impairment -   252,096 
Unrealized foreign currency transaction losses (gains) 345   (262)
Other, net (33)  474 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     
Accounts receivable (8,029)  (75)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 25,250   5,854 
Deferred costs 2,041   3,423 
Accounts payable 2,492   (292)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (23,532)  (1,673)
Deferred revenue 10,365   (75,659)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 24,720   (1,771)
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Capital expenditures (3,703)  (2,776)
Purchases of marketable securities -   - 
Sale and maturities of marketable securities 3,493   3,912 
Other investing activities (716)  (891)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (926)  245 
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Proceeds from revolving credit facility -   - 
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount -   - 
Payments for long-term debt issuance costs -   - 
Principal payments of short-term debt (26,964)  - 
Common stock repurchases for tax withholdings for net settlement of equity awards (2,171)  (9,744)
Principal payment of lease liabilities arising from a finance lease (229)  (202)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock 2,175   10,461 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (27,189)  515 
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (722)  (967)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (4,117)  (1,978)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 121,485   101,154 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$117,368  $99,176 
        

CERENCE INC.
Reconciliations of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited - in thousands)

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  March 31, 
 2025  2024  2025  2024 
GAAP revenue$78,010  $67,825  $128,906  $206,160 
            
GAAP gross profit$60,181  $46,943  $93,253  $158,943 
GAAP gross margin 77.1%  69.2%  72.3%  77.1%
            
GAAP total operating expenses$42,829  $311,326  $92,834  $364,746 
Stock-based compensation 5,374   4,079   9,692   11,818 
Amortization of intangible assets 536   555   1,090   1,203 
Restructuring and other costs, net 2,832   4,551   13,894   5,256 
Goodwill impairment -   252,096   -   252,096 
Non-GAAP total operating expenses$34,087  $50,045  $68,158  $94,373 
            
GAAP net income (loss)$21,656  $(277,976) $(2,632) $(254,119)
Stock-based compensation* 5,931   4,745   10,739   13,125 
Amortization of intangible assets 536   555   1,090   1,203 
Restructuring and other costs, net* 2,832   4,551   13,894   5,256 
Goodwill impairment -   252,096   -   252,096 
Depreciation 2,812   2,143   4,703   4,181 
Total other expense, net 1,299   1,946   2,983   2,328 
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes (5,603)  11,647   68   45,988 
Adjusted EBITDA$29,463  $(293) $30,845  $70,058 
            
GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$15,466  $1,044  $24,720  $(1,771)
Capital expenditures (2,343)  (1,845)  (3,703)  (2,776)
Free cash flow$13,123  $(801) $21,017  $(4,547)
* - $3.0 million in stock-based compensation is included in Restructuring and other costs, net for the six months ended March 31, 2025.
  


Contact Information
Kate Hickman, VP, Corp. Comms & IR | Tel: 339-215-4583 | Email: kate.hickman@cerence.com
Cerence Investor Relations | cerence@pondel.com
 

FAQ

What were Cerence's (CRNC) Q2 2025 earnings results?

Cerence reported Q2 2025 revenue of $78M, GAAP net income of $21.7M ($0.46 per share), and free cash flow of $13.1M. The company exceeded its guidance with adjusted EBITDA of $29.5M.

What is Cerence's (CRNC) market penetration in the automotive industry?

Cerence maintains a 51% penetration rate of worldwide auto production (trailing twelve months), with a 10% increase in connected cars shipped compared to the previous year.

What is Cerence's (CRNC) guidance for Q3 2025?

For Q3 2025, Cerence expects revenue between $52-56M, gross margins of 66-68%, and adjusted EBITDA of $1-4M, with a projected net loss of $10-13M.

How has Cerence's (CRNC) free cash flow performed?

Cerence achieved its fourth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow at $13.1M in Q2 2025, and projects full-year free cash flow between $25-35M.

What is Cerence xUI and how is it performing?

Cerence xUI is the company's next-generation platform that is gaining momentum with automakers for both new infotainment platforms and over-the-air updates to existing systems.
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