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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.

PTC has appointed Mark D. Benjamin to its Board of Directors, effective February 10, 2021. Benjamin, the current CEO of Nuance Communications, brings extensive experience in driving growth in cloud, SaaS, and IoT solutions. PTC's President and CEO, Jim Heppelmann, emphasized Benjamin's innovative track record, viewing it as a significant asset for enhancing PTC's leadership in SaaS. Benjamin expressed enthusiasm for joining PTC at a pivotal time for digital transformation.

PTC has successfully completed the acquisition of Arena Solutions, enhancing its position as a leading provider of pure SaaS solutions for product lifecycle management (PLM). This strategic move aims to capture the growing demand for SaaS in the product development market. Arena Solutions concluded 2020 with approximately $50 million in annualized recurring revenue, showing strong growth. PTC expects this acquisition to be neutral to FY'21 cash flow and accretive to its financial performance in FY'22 and beyond.

PTC is set to release its fiscal 2021 first-quarter results on January 27 after market close. A conference call will occur at 5 PM ET on the same day, where management will discuss the results. The earnings press release and remarks will be available on the company's Investor Relations website prior to the event. PTC emphasizes its commitment to providing innovative software solutions to improve operational efficiency and drive digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. Future results may vary due to various risks and uncertainties.

PTC has announced the acquisition of Arena Solutions, a leader in SaaS-based product lifecycle management (PLM) platforms, for $715 million. This strategic purchase aims to enhance PTC's position in the growing SaaS product development software market, particularly as demand accelerates post-COVID-19. Arena is projected to end 2020 with $50 million in annual recurring revenue, showing double-digit growth. The acquisition is set to be neutral to PTC's FY'21 cash flow and is anticipated to be accretive in FY'22 and beyond. The deal is pending regulatory review and expected to close in PTC's fiscal Q2 2021.

BOSTON, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) will host an investor meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, from 9:00am to 12:00pm (ET) via webcast. Senior management will discuss PTC's outlook and include a Q&A session. The discussion may cover forward-looking statements regarding PTC's strategy, financial model, and anticipated results. Investors can access the webcast at www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm. The meeting will also highlight PTC's role in enabling global manufacturers to drive digital transformation.

PTC has announced its participation in several upcoming virtual investor conferences. The key events include:

• RBC Capital Markets Conference: November 18, 2020, at 10:15 AM ET
• Nasdaq Virtual Investor Conference: December 2, 2020, at 12 PM ET
• Barclays Conference: December 9, 2020, at 1:00 PM ET
• PTC FY21 Investor Day: December 15, 2020, at 9:00 AM ET

Webcasts of these conferences can be accessed via PTC's investor relations website.

PTC announced the appointment of Troy K. Richardson as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 16, 2020. With over three decades of leadership experience in the technology sector, Richardson aims to enhance PTC's operational efficiency and growth strategy amidst increasing demand for digital solutions. He previously held significant roles at major corporations like Oracle and IBM. President and CEO Jim Heppelmann expressed confidence in Richardson's capabilities to drive the company forward during a pivotal time in its evolution.