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LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ) is frequently in the news as an online platform for legal services focused on individuals and small businesses. Company announcements highlight how LegalZoom combines technology with access to experienced attorneys to support business formation, compliance, estate planning, and intellectual property protection, as well as broader initiatives that touch on entrepreneurship and access to legal guidance.
Investors and observers following LZ news will see regular earnings releases and financial updates, often furnished via Form 8-K filings. These updates discuss trends in transaction and subscription revenue, the performance of compliance offerings, key business metrics such as subscription units, and non-GAAP measures like Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. LegalZoom also announces participation in investor conferences, where management presents the company’s strategy and financial outlook.
Beyond financial results, LegalZoom issues news about product launches and platform enhancements. Recent examples include the expansion of intellectual property services through LZ Legal Services to offer provisional patent application services, and the launch of an embedded legal services flow that allows partners to integrate LegalZoom’s intake and data processes directly into their own platforms. The company also reports on partnerships, such as collaborations with Wix, BusinessLoans.com, Design.com, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT agent, which extend the reach of its legal services and branding tools.
LegalZoom news also covers community and social impact efforts, including its ongoing partnership with Defy Ventures to support entrepreneurship and reentry programs for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Readers who track LZ-related headlines can expect a mix of earnings reports, product and partnership announcements, technology collaborations, and updates on initiatives aimed at small business owners and entrepreneurs.
LegalZoom.com reported a 36% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 2021, reaching $150.4 million. Transaction revenue surged 45% to $73.4 million, with business formations up 34%. Subscription revenue climbed 29% to $69.4 million, with 1.2 million units outstanding. However, the company incurred a net loss of $38.4 million, significantly higher than last year. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $22.0 million, down from $20.3 million year-over-year. For Q3 2021, revenue guidance is between $143 million and $147 million.
LegalZoom announces the appointment of Elizabeth Hamren to its board of directors, enhancing its leadership team with her extensive experience in subscription-service marketing and product development. Hamren previously held significant roles at Microsoft and Facebook, where she managed Xbox consumer products and launched the Oculus Rift. Her expertise is expected to support LegalZoom's mission of democratizing legal services for small businesses and individuals. This addition comes as LegalZoom continues to expand following its IPO in June 2021.
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ: LZ) will announce its Q2 2021 financial results on August 12, 2021, post-market close. CEO Dan Wernikoff and CFO Noel Watson will lead a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the results. LegalZoom operates across the U.S., offering legal solutions and compliance services. In 2020, it facilitated the formation of 10% of new LLCs and 5% of new corporations in the country. A live audio webcast will be available, along with an archived replay for three months post-event.
LegalZoom priced its initial public offering at $28.00 per share, offering 19,121,000 shares. The offering will start trading on Nasdaq under the symbol 'LZ' on June 30, 2021, with the closing expected on July 2, 2021. An additional 2,868,150 shares may be purchased by underwriters. LegalZoom aims to raise approximately $625.4 million from this offering and a concurrent private placement of 3,214,285 shares to TCV. The SEC declared the registration statement effective on June 29, 2021.