Identiv Stock Price, News & Analysis

Identiv (NASDAQ: INVE), a global leader in RFID-enabled IoT solutions, announced a $10 million stock repurchase program. This reflects the Board's confidence in the company's new growth strategy and belief that shares are undervalued. The program is open-ended and will be funded from existing cash or future cash flow. As of September 30, 2024, Identiv had over $145 million in cash and equivalents and 23,873,249 shares outstanding.

The Board also plans to propose corporate governance enhancements before the 2025 annual meeting. These include eliminating the classified Board structure, requiring directors who don't receive majority votes to consider resignation, and eliminating option repricing in the stock incentive plan. The Board is recruiting new directors with complementary expertise to guide the company's transition.

Identiv (NASDAQ: INVE) reported its Q3 2024 financial results, highlighting a transformative period. The company completed an asset sale on September 6, 2024, strengthening its cash position. Revenue for Q3 2024 was $6.5 million, a decline from $11.7 million in Q3 2023. GAAP gross margin was 3.6%, down from 11.2% in the previous year. Non-GAAP gross margin also decreased to 9.3% from 14.0%. GAAP operating expenses rose to $9.8 million, compared to $4.6 million in Q3 2023, including $3.6 million in strategic transaction-related costs. The GAAP net loss from continuing operations was ($9.3) million, or ($0.40) per share, compared to ($3.7) million, or ($0.17) per share, in Q3 2023. The company announced a $10 million stock repurchase program and introduced the 'Perform, Accelerate, and Transform' strategy. For Q4 2024, Identiv expects net revenue between $6.0 million and $6.3 million.

Identiv (NASDAQ: INVE) has announced a strategic partnership with InPlay to develop Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-enabled IoT solutions. The collaboration combines Identiv's BLE tag engineering with InPlay's NanoBeacon™ technology, focusing on applications in cold-chain monitoring, healthcare, and industrial automation. The solutions will utilize InPlay's IN100 SoC chipset and be manufactured at Identiv's Thailand facility. Initial applications target temperature compliance in food and logistics industries, with plans to expand into smart packaging and asset tracking. The partnership aims to establish BLE technology as the next-generation standard for IoT applications.

Identiv (NASDAQ: INVE) is leading the adoption of NFC-based Digital Product Passports (DPPs) through collaboration with NFC Forum, STMicroelectronics, and BoardPusher. The initiative supports the EU's DPP program, which aims to enhance product lifecycle transparency. NFC-powered IoT solutions enable products to store and share vital information including origin, composition, and environmental impact. BoardPusher is implementing Identiv's NFC-enabled DPP solutions to connect skateboards with blockchain-stored sustainability data. The collaboration will be showcased in a webinar on November 6, 2024, focusing on NFC technology's role in advancing sustainability efforts.

Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), a global leader in RFID-enabled solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has scheduled its third quarter 2024 earnings call for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. The company will discuss financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Financial results will be released prior to the call and made available on the company's investor relations website.

The earnings teleconference details include:

• Toll-Free: +1 888-506-0062
• International Number: +1 973-528-0011
• Call ID: 251228

A webcast will also be available, and the teleconference replay can be accessed through November 21, 2024. Investors facing connection issues are advised to contact Identiv's investor relations team at IR@identiv.com.

Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE) has successfully completed the sale of its Physical Security business to Vitaprotech for approximately $144.2 million in cash, subject to adjustments. This strategic transaction marks a significant shift for Identiv, transforming it into a dedicated IoT solutions provider focused on RFID-enabled solutions. Key developments include:

1. Kirsten Newquist, former President of IoT Solutions, has succeeded Steven Humphreys as CEO.
2. The company plans to accelerate RFID production transition to its Thailand facility.
3. Identiv will focus on developing RFID-enabled IoT applications for high-value segments like healthcare and smart packaging.
4. Management expects Q3 2024 revenue from continuing operations to be between $5.8 million and $6.1 million.

Identiv (NASDAQ: INVE) has received CFIUS approval for the $145 million sale of its Physical Security Business to Vitaprotech. The transaction, which includes physical security, access card, and identity reader operations and assets, is expected to close within 30 days. CFIUS determined there were no unresolved national security concerns, concluding the final regulatory hurdle.

The sale will significantly strengthen Identiv's financial position, providing capital to pursue growth opportunities in its specialty IoT solutions business. Identiv submitted the transaction notice on May 9, 2024, and received approval on August 15, 2024. With all regulatory requirements met and shareholder approval secured, both parties are proceeding to close the transaction promptly.

Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, highlighting progress on its $145 million asset sale transaction of its Physical Security Business to Vitaprotech. The deal, approved by stockholders on June 28, is expected to close in Q3 2024, subject to CFIUS approval. The company's IoT business reported Q2 revenue of $6.7 million, down from $11.5 million in Q2 2023. GAAP net loss for the IoT Business was ($6.9) million, or ($0.31) per share. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was ($3.7) million. The company's Thailand production facility earned ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. For Q3 2024, Identiv expects revenue from continuing operations to be between $5.8 million and $6.1 million.

Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), a global leader in digital security and IoT identification, has scheduled its second quarter 2024 earnings call for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT. The company will discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Financial results will be released prior to the call and available on the company's investor relations website.

To participate in the teleconference, investors can dial +1 888-506-0062 (toll-free) or +1 973-528-0011 (international) with Call ID: 242005. A live webcast will also be available. The teleconference replay will be accessible until August 22, 2024, using specific replay numbers and passcode 50852.