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Veritone, Inc. develops enterprise artificial intelligence and data solutions for commercial, government and regulated-sector customers. Its updates center on the aiWARE platform, which orchestrates machine learning models for audio, video and other data, along with industry applications such as Broadbean by Veritone for job distribution, iDEMS for investigative digital evidence management, and Discovery Content Intelligence for media archives.
Recurring news also covers Veritone Data Refinery and Veritone Data Marketplace, privacy and redaction tools for unstructured data, customer deployments in public-sector and enterprise markets, technology partnerships, and quarterly operating updates. Company announcements frequently connect its AI software, data services and managed services to hiring workflows, digital evidence, media analysis, data preparation and cloud infrastructure.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will utilize its aiWARE™ platform to automate the redaction of personally identifiable information in video and audio recordings. The growing volume of public records requests has made manual redaction impractical, prompting the EPA to adopt Veritone's technology for faster and more accurate processing. This contract complements existing uses of aiWARE within other federal departments. Veritone's solutions, including Veritone Redact, significantly reduce redaction time by up to 90% compared to manual methods.
Veritone, Inc (NASDAQ: VERI) has been recognized in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America. This accolade reflects Veritone's significant revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. The company continues to innovate with offerings like MARVEL.ai and the acquisition of PandoLogic. Veritone is also notable for its AI adoption in regulated sectors, exemplified by its collaboration with the California DOJ. The company aims to enhance its AI services to support clients, including government agencies.
Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI) announced a private placement of $175 million in 1.75% convertible senior notes due 2026, an increase of $25 million from the previous offering. The offering is set to close on November 19, 2021. The notes will accrue interest semi-annually and have an initial conversion rate of 27.2068 shares per $1,000 principal amount, representing a conversion price of approximately $36.76 per share. Net proceeds are expected to be $169.5 million, to be used for general corporate purposes and acquisitions.
Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI) has announced its intention to offer $150 million in convertible senior notes due 2026, with a potential additional $22.5 million if initial purchasers exercise their options. The notes are unsecured and accrue semi-annual interest, maturing on November 15, 2026. Proceeds will be used for capped call transactions, general corporate purposes, and investments. The offering is private under Rule 144A and will not be registered under the Securities Act. The company aims to minimize dilution through related financial transactions.
Veritone reported a record revenue of $22.7 million for Q3 2021, reflecting a 44% year-over-year growth. This growth is driven by a 169% increase in software product and services revenue, reaching $9.0 million. Gross profit rose to $16.8 million, up 50% year-over-year. However, the GAAP net loss was $11.4 million, slightly worse than last year. The company raised its full-year guidance, anticipating revenues between $103.0 million and $105.5 million, marking an 81% increase year-over-year, and expects Q4 revenue to reach $43.8 million to $45.3 million.
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Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) will conduct a virtual Analyst Update and Tech Demo on November 19, 2021 at 9:00 am PT/12:00 pm ET. This session aims to provide insights into the company's innovations in AI technology, including new business strategies, customer updates, and key performance indicators. The event follows the successful May 2021 Investor Day and will feature a live Q&A session. RSVP for participation is available through their website.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) will co-host a virtual panel on November 9th, titled "US Law Enforcement Agency Transparency & How Technology Can Help." This initiative follows a national survey commissioned by Veritone, addressing LEA transparency and technology usage. The panel, featuring notable law enforcement leaders, aims to discuss survey findings and strategies to enhance transparency through technology. Jon Gacek of Veritone emphasized the increasing demand for tools that enable agencies to address public calls for transparency while managing manual labor requirements for compliance.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) announced the full integration of its MARVEL.ai synthetic voice solution with the Wade & Wendy conversational AI platform, enhancing automated human voice interactions. This development aims to streamline recruitment processes, allowing organizations to make quicker and more informed hiring decisions. Terry Baker, CEO of PandoLogic, emphasized the integration's potential for expansion into virtual realities, while Ryan Steelberg, co-founder of Veritone, noted its ability to improve connections in recruitment and metaverse experiences.
Veritone, Inc (NASDAQ: VERI) has launched Veritone Contact, a software solution that streamlines RIPA (Racial Identity and Profiling Act) data collection for California law enforcement. With over 70 agencies already onboard, Veritone expects nearly 100 agencies to adopt this technology by early 2022, significantly reducing data collection time by 50%. This efficiency could save approximately $30 million annually in officer time, allowing officers to focus more on community safety. The initiative enhances transparency in policing and aids compliance with new state mandates.