Progress Soft Stock Price, News & Analysis

Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) has priced its private offering of $325 million of 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. The offering size increased from $300 million, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $50 million. The Notes will bear interest at 1.00%, payable semi-annually, and have an initial conversion rate of 17.4525 shares per $1,000 principal. Proceeds are estimated at $316.1 million and will fund share repurchases and acquisitions. The Notes will close on April 13, 2021.

Progress Software, trading as PRGS, announced a $300 million offering of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, aimed at qualified institutional buyers. An additional $45 million may be offered. The notes are unsecured and will mature on April 15, 2026, with conversion options including cash and stock. Proceeds will fund capped call transactions, stock repurchases of up to $20 million, and general corporate purposes. The offering is subject to market conditions, and the notes have not been registered under U.S. securities laws.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has launched The Worthy Web, a six-week global hackathon aiming to inspire developers to create impactful web applications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kicking off April 7 and concluding May 24, the event offers $40,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories.

Winners will be announced on June 9, based on criteria such as community impact and execution quality. Additionally, a Weekly Worthy Web Show will provide insights on creating apps for societal betterment, promoting collaboration among participants.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has launched its Telerik UI for WinUI, offering day-zero support for Microsoft's new WinUI 3 framework. This development tool enables .NET developers to create modern, high-performing Windows applications. The UI controls enhance performance and unify the user experience across over 1 billion Windows 10 devices. Key features include accessibility, intuitive API, document processing, and improved navigation.

The product aims to facilitate rapid app development, marking a significant advancement in the company's product offerings.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has published its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, focusing on advancement through its Progress for Tomorrow initiative. The report emphasizes three pillars: Our People (employee development and diversity), Our Community (charitable contributions exceeding a quarter million dollars), and Our World (environmental sustainability efforts). Highlights include new employee resource groups and significant donations for social justice. CEO Yogesh Gupta praised employees for their commitment to societal impact during a challenging year.

Progress reported fiscal Q1 2021 results showing revenue of $121.3 million, an 11% increase year-over-year, exceeding guidance. Non-GAAP revenue reached $131.8 million, a 16% rise. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew by 22%, driven by the acquisition of Chef Software. Operating margin was 23%, while Non-GAAP operating margin was 43%. Although diluted EPS saw a 9% decline to $0.42, it rose 25% on a Non-GAAP basis to $0.95. The company has revised guidance upwards for the full year and Q2.

Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced enhancements to the Chef Enterprise Automation Stack and Chef Infra Client 17, aiming to improve enterprise DevOps automation. New features include compliance audits integration, state management dashboards, and a unified developer experience. Chef Infra Client 17 offers streamlined developer experiences and expanded platform support, enhancing ease of use across various environments. A recognition program for Chef Community contributors will culminate in an April 28 launch event, highlighting the importance of community collaboration in product development.

Aquarion Water Company, New England's largest private water utility, has revamped its web presence through Progress® Sitefinity® Digital Experience Platform (DXP). This modernization enables Aquarion to consolidate 65% of its content and enhance user experience for over 700,000 customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The effort, in collaboration with Chateaux, won the Progress Sitefinity 2020 Website of the Year Award. As a result, Aquarion can better engage customers with a mobile-friendly, easy-to-navigate website, meeting modern digital interaction demands.