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PTC reported strong financial results for Q2 2021, with revenue reaching $462 million, a 28% increase compared to the previous year. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew to $1.39 billion, reflecting an 18% increase year-over-year. Notably, the company highlighted exceptional growth in its pure-SaaS CAD and PLM solutions, indicating robust demand in the market. The operating margin also improved significantly to 22%, up from 14% in Q2 2020. PTC's updated FY 2021 guidance anticipates continued growth despite currency fluctuations.

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) announced the launch of its Creo 8.0 CAD software on April 28, 2021. This latest version promises enhanced user productivity through improvements in usability, Model Based Definition (MBD), simulation capabilities, and generative design. Key enhancements include better workflows for MBD, improved steady state fluid capabilities, and optimized lattice structures for manufacturing. The updates aim to streamline design processes, reduce time-to-market, and support innovation within the engineering field.

PTC has announced the promotion of Catherine Kniker to Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Kathleen Mitford, who is leaving for a role at Microsoft. Kniker joined PTC in 2016 and previously served as Chief Revenue Officer for its IoT and AR divisions. Mitford, who played a key role in PTC's growth strategy, will continue to strengthen the relationship between PTC and Microsoft. This leadership transition signifies PTC's ongoing commitment to innovation in the IoT and AR markets.

On April 21, 2021, PTC announced the expansion of its SaaS capabilities with the launch of two new products on the PTC Atlas platform: Vuforia Expert Capture and Creo Generative Design Extension (GDX). These additions enhance the existing Atlas portfolio, offering greater operational efficiency and scalability. According to PTC executives, the integration of these tools will provide substantial improvements in performance, security, and collaboration capabilities. PTC emphasizes that these advancements significantly accelerate their time-to-market for new products.

PTC is scheduled to release its fiscal 2021 second quarter results on April 28, after market close. The company will conduct a live webcast and conference call at 5 PM ET on the same day to discuss the results. The earnings release will be available on the PTC Investor Relations page prior to the call. PTC emphasizes that future results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the company's filings with the SEC for detailed information.

PTC has launched the Vuforia Engine Area Targets, enhancing its augmented reality offerings. This innovative solution enables the creation of immersive AR experiences across spaces of up to 300,000 square feet, allowing industrial organizations to engage employees with machinery effectively. Supported by partners like Matterport and Leica, users can generate photorealistic digital twins, promoting enhanced spatial computing applications. This offering marks a significant expansion in PTC's AR capabilities, aiming to boost workforce safety and operational efficiency.

PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) announced its management's participation in several upcoming virtual investor conferences in spring 2021. Key conferences include:

• BofA Global Research Global Industrials Conference: March 16, 2021, at 10:50 AM ET
• Stifel 2021 Cross Sector Insight Conference: June 8, 2021
• Baird 2021 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference: June 9, 2021
• Nasdaq 44th Virtual Investor Conference: June 16, 2021

Access to webcasts and replays can be found at www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm.

PTC reported strong fiscal Q1 2021 results with revenue of $429 million, a 20% increase year-over-year, driven by significant demand across its product portfolio. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) rose to $1.34 billion, reflecting 16% growth. Operating cash flow improved dramatically to $114 million from $8 million in Q1 2020. Following the acquisition of Arena Solutions, PTC updated its FY21 guidance, projecting ARR growth of 10-12% and revenue of $1.69-$1.73 billion. Operating margins are expected to improve, showcasing confidence in the company's growth trajectory.

On January 25, 2021, PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) announced an expanded partnership with Fujitsu America to enhance the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. This collaboration aims to improve manufacturing efficiency through the integration of PTC’s ThingWorx and Vuforia platforms into Fujitsu's Smart Factory framework. The partnership seeks to address challenges in digital transformation, including skills gaps and cost pressures, while contributing to operational insights and improved strategic operations for manufacturers.