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Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company specializing in innovative technology solutions, has announced the release of its second quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, after the close of regular market hours. Following the release, key executives including CEO Martin Migoya, CFO Juan Urthiague, COO Patricia Pomies, and CTO Diego Tártara will host a video conference call at 4:30 pm ET to discuss the results. This announcement provides investors and analysts with a clear timeline for accessing important financial information about Globant's performance in the second quarter ended June 30th, 2024.

Globant (NYSE: GLOB) has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to assist customers in leveraging RISE with SAP for modernizing on-premise SAP ERP systems and migrating to the cloud. This partnership aims to streamline the migration process, offering increased speed and confidence to businesses seeking to improve resilience, efficiency, and decision-making through real-time data and AI-driven insights.

As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner and SAP AppHaus Partner with Expert competency for SAP BTP, Globant brings extensive experience in both AWS and SAP technologies. The company's Studio for SAP technologies provides a range of SAP Business Technology Platform accelerators, AI solutions, and strategic services to help clients maximize their SAP investments.

Globant (NYSE: GLOB) has launched its AI Reinvention Network to accelerate AI adoption across various industries. This initiative includes updated Studios to help industries such as Automotive, Healthcare, Finance, and more, integrate advanced AI solutions. CEO Martín Migoya emphasizes Globant's commitment to providing cutting-edge technology, leveraging over a decade of AI experience. The Network aims to support businesses in discovering best practices and assessing AI's value for their needs. Globant, recognized by IDC's Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Services MarketScape, continues to lead AI-driven innovation.

Globant has announced the integration of its newly developed AI Agents into the software development life cycle (SDLC) to enhance efficiency and productivity. These AI Agents are designed to autonomously perform tasks such as backend prototyping, application design, testing, and bug fixing, thereby accelerating development processes. Supervised by humans, these AI tools aim to bring significant productivity gains and support various industries in adopting AI. Globant's offerings include agents for product definition, backend prototyping, application design, code testing, and issue fixing, complementing its existing AI solutions like Augoor and GeneXus Next. The initiative stems from Globant's decade-long investment in AI to provide cutting-edge technology solutions.

Globant (NYSE: GLOB) has launched its Adobe Studio, combining its marketing technology expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud to enhance marketing efficiency for leading brands across 33 countries. The new studio aims to improve personalization, automation, and data-driven insights for marketing campaigns. Key offerings include data management, audience insights, personalization, content management, marketing automation, and e-commerce solutions. This launch further strengthens Globant's digital marketing services portfolio, complementing its existing tech studios like Microsoft, Google Cloud, Salesforce, and Oracle.

Globant (NYSE: GLOB) announced the launch of Globant GUT, a new creative network powered by technology. This initiative combines Globant's acquired agencies—Habitant, Ad_bid, KTBO, and Vertic—with GUT, an award-winning global creative agency. Globant GUT will feature eight specialized studios focusing on marketing strategy, advertising, media, content, marketing technology, design, product, and commerce. The network aims to offer comprehensive marketing solutions enhanced by AI and technology.

Led by Wanda Weigert, Globant’s Chief Brand Officer, alongside GUT's founders Gastón Bigio and Anselmo Ramos, the network aims to revolutionize the advertising landscape. GUT's notable achievements include being named Cannes Lions Independent Network of the Year and winning multiple awards. Together, Globant and GUT aim to become a top 5 global creative network.

FTV Capital, a growth equity investment firm, has opened a new office in London to drive UK and European investments. Richard Earnshaw joins as partner to lead this expansion. This move marks FTV's first office outside the US, enhancing its investment activities in Europe. The new office, located in Mayfair, will collaborate with FTV's US offices and deepen its European investment pipeline. FTV's European portfolio includes companies like Liberis and ManyPets, with notable exits such as Centaur and WorldFirst. Earnshaw, with 13 years of experience in financial services technology, joins from Hg. This expansion aligns with FTV's strategy to support European tech entrepreneurs with growth capital and resources, further solidifying its global presence.

KKR has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft, a leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM). Existing investor FTV Capital will also invest additional capital, and JMI Equity will join as a new investor. This investment aims to help Agiloft expand its market share, innovate new product solutions, and enhance customer success. Agiloft's platform supports various departments by providing a comprehensive view of contract phases and integrating with other software systems for increased efficiency. The transaction includes a broad-based employee ownership program to boost engagement and performance.

Globant (NYSE: GLOB) has released its financial results for Q1 2024, reporting revenues of $571.1 million, a 20.9% year-over-year increase. IFRS diluted EPS was $1.02, and Non-IFRS adjusted diluted EPS was $1.53. While the IFRS gross profit margin slightly decreased to 35.4%, the Non-IFRS adjusted gross profit margin stood at 38.0%. The company experienced robust geographic growth, with significant contributions from North America and Latin America.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $85.8 million, primarily due to credit facility repayment and M&A payments. The company projects strong growth for Q2 and the full year, with estimated Q2 revenues between $585-$589 million and annual revenues between $2,405-$2,440 million.