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LegalZoom.com, Inc. reports developments for an online legal services platform serving individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Company news commonly covers business formation and state compliance services, intellectual property and trademark offerings, estate planning, ongoing legal support, and technology-enabled access to attorneys through its independent attorney network and law firm.
Updates also discuss subscription revenue trends, financial results, share repurchases, partnerships that embed LegalZoom services in small-business platforms, and AI-related product enhancements such as Virtual Mail, Grant Finder and human-in-the-loop legal workflows.
LegalZoom's subsidiary, LZ Legal Services, has received an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) license from the Arizona Supreme Court. This milestone aims to expand access to affordable legal services and enhance technological innovation in the sector. The move positions LegalZoom to directly offer limited legal services to individuals and small businesses, thereby increasing opportunities for independent attorneys. With significant disparities between legal and financial service adoption of technology, this reform is expected to democratize the legal landscape, making law more accessible for all.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) has partnered with Defy Ventures to support formerly incarcerated individuals in becoming entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to address systemic inequities and reduce recidivism rates, which are disproportionately high among minority communities. LegalZoom will provide funding for educational programs, resources for starting businesses, and access to legal tools at no cost. This partnership is part of LegalZoom's broader mission to democratize law and increase access to business ownership for underrepresented groups.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) has partnered with the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business to enhance opportunities at the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab (BSEL). This partnership includes a $30,000 scholarship for students in the Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship program and connections for internships, mentorships, and employment. Graduates starting their own ventures will receive up to $5,000 in free services from LegalZoom. This initiative aims to empower social entrepreneurs to tackle societal issues effectively.
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.