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PTC has announced its agreement to acquire ServiceMax for approximately $1.46 billion in cash, enhancing PTC's capabilities in product lifecycle management (PLM). This acquisition aims to improve field service management (FSM) by integrating ServiceMax's software, which supports manufacturers of complex products. The deal is expected to be accretive to PTC's software as a service (SaaS) annual recurring revenue (ARR) and cash flow in fiscal year 2023. The transaction, pending regulatory approval, is anticipated to close in early January 2023.

PTC reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY2022, highlighting a 7% ARR growth, with organic ARR up 6% and significant cash flow increases. The company's cash from operations reached $435 million, marking an 18% year-over-year rise, while free cash flow rose by 21% to $416 million. Despite currency fluctuations and challenges in the market, PTC's subscription model and operational execution led to exceeding guidance across key metrics. Looking ahead, PTC expects 10%-14% constant currency ARR growth for FY2023, with free cash flow projected around $560 million.

PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) announced a virtual investor meeting on November 17, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET). Senior management will discuss the company's strategy and outlook, including a Q&A session for investors. This meeting precedes PTC's participation in two upcoming conferences: the Nasdaq 47th Investor Conference on December 6 and the Barclays Global TMT Conference on December 7. The discussions may include forward-looking statements about PTC's financial projections and product development.

PTC, listed on NASDAQ as PTC, will release its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and full year results on November 2, 2022, after market close. A live webcast and conference call will follow at 5 PM ET to discuss these results. Prior to the event, the earnings press release and financial data will be available on PTC's Investor Relations website. The company emphasizes that statements made during the call may contain forward-looking information subject to various risks and uncertainties.

PTC has launched the Onshape-Arena Connection, a new feature that connects cloud-native CAD, PDM, and PLM solutions. This enables instant sharing of product data with a click, enhancing collaboration among engineering and supply chain teams early in the design process. The Connection supports continuous product development, reducing manufacturing costs and schedule impacts by keeping all stakeholders aligned on design versions. It requires no downloads or additional costs for users, advancing PTC's goal of making product development faster and more agile.

PTC announced its participation in Citi's 2022 Global Technology Conference scheduled for September 7, 2022, at 12:15 PM ET. The conference will provide insights into PTC's anticipated financial results and operational growth. A webcast of the event will be available for viewing. PTC emphasizes its role in enabling manufacturers to boost operational efficiency and innovation through its software solutions, leveraging a flexible deployment approach, including cloud and SaaS options. For more details, visit PTC's Investor Relations page.

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) has appointed Michael Campbell as chief product officer, enhancing its leadership in infrastructure engineering software. Joining from PTC (Nasdaq: PTC), Campbell will direct product strategy and development. Additionally, James Lawton becomes chief digital officer, while Claire Rutkowski transitions to SVP, CIO champion. Suzanne Little is promoted to chief colleague success officer. Bentley aims to leverage these leadership changes for sustained innovation and to advance its digital engineering applications.

PTC has been recognized as the overall leader and a 'Best in Class' vendor for its Vuforia augmented reality (AR) solution suite for the fourth consecutive year in PAC's Innovation RADAR report. The report highlights PTC's high scores in both competence and market strength, showcasing positive feedback from clients and comprehensive support for various AR use cases, including training and manufacturing quality checks. With the growing enterprise AR market, PTC aims to leverage its recognition to drive further value for its customers.

PTC reported a robust Q3'22 performance, with an ARR of $1,625 million, reflecting a 16% increase year-over-year on a constant currency basis. Cash from operations rose by 33% to $117 million, while adjusted free cash flow grew by 23% to $132 million. The company raised its fiscal 2022 guidance for ARR and free cash flow due to solid execution and the contribution from acquired Codebeamer. However, it reduced revenue guidance due to foreign exchange headwinds, which impacted ARR by approximately $85 million.