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Forian Inc (FORA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with Strategic ...

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  • Revenue: $4.7 million in Q3 2024, down from $5.3 million year-over-year.

  • Net Loss: $0.2 million for Q3 2024, compared to a net income of $4.3 million year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $0.2 million in Q3 2024, down from $1.1 million year-over-year.

  • Operating Loss: Approximately $0.8 million for both Q3 2024 and Q3 2023.

  • Cash and Marketable Securities: $49.4 million as of the end of the period.

  • Convertible Notes: $24.4 million maturing in September 2025, with $17.8 million redeemed in November 2024.

  • 2024 Revenue Outlook: Expected to be at the top end of $19 million to $20 million range.

  • 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook: Expected to be within the range of negative $0.5 million to positive $0.5 million.

Release Date: November 13, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Forian Inc (NASDAQ:FORA) experienced increased sales wins in both healthcare services and life sciences, indicating positive momentum.

  • The acquisition of Kyber Data Science is expected to expand Forian's addressable market and strengthen its data science and predictive analytic capabilities.

  • Kyber Data Science has a strong reputation and customer base, including some of the largest hedge funds, which could enhance Forian's market position.

  • Forian's Data Factory platform continues to aggregate and integrate diverse data sources, now including financial data through the Kyber acquisition.

  • The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $49.4 million in cash and marketable securities, providing capital for growth opportunities.

Negative Points

  • Forian Inc (NASDAQ:FORA) reported a decrease in revenue to $4.7 million, down from $5.3 million year-over-year, indicating a decline in financial performance.

  • The company experienced a net loss of $0.2 million for the quarter, compared to a net income of $4.3 million in the previous year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $0.2 million from $1.1 million year-over-year, reflecting lower profitability.

  • Revenue has been relatively flat due to macro end market factors and previous customer attrition, with no immediate breakout expected until 2025.

  • Operating loss from continuing operations remained at approximately $0.8 million, with increased costs related to information licensing and infrastructure.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you elaborate on your comment about expecting revenue growth in 2025 despite recent flat performance? A: Max Wygod, CEO, explained that the expectation for revenue growth in 2025 is based on improved sales momentum and expanded relationships, which are expected to impact revenue positively in the fourth quarter and beyond. This outlook excludes the recent acquisition of Kyber Data Science.