Cerence (CRNC) Stock

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BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI” or “the Company”), a global leader in AI for transportation, today announced that, in light of its current cash position and outlook for future cash generation, the Company entered into privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (the “Notes”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to repurchase approximately $27 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes from such holders at a cash repurchase price equal to 98.5% of their principal amount, together with the accrued and unpaid interest to (but not including) the date of repurchase.

Cerence stock benefits from strong AI advancements and growing clientele despite automotive market challenges.

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global industry leader in AI for transportation, today announced that, in connection with Antonio (“Tony”) Rodriquez's recent appointment as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective November 29, 2024, the Company granted Mr. Rodriquez 313,283 time-based restricted stock units and 313,283 performance-based restricted stock units. The time-based restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on each of October 1, 2025, October 1, 2026, and October 1, 2027, in each case subject to Mr. Rodriquez's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting date. The performance-based restricted stock units will be earned based on the achievement of the Company's performance metrics for each of fiscal year 2025, 2026 and 2027 with one-third of the total performance-based restricted stock units eligible to be earned for each fiscal year, subject to Mr. Rodriquez's continued service with the Company through such vesting date. All of these awards were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Rodriquez entering into employment with the Company pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.

Cerence NASDAQ: CRNC is an AI stock that has burst onto the radar of many investors lately. Since its latest earnings release on Nov. 21, shares have skyrocketed 155% as of the Nov. 25 close.

Cerence shares have more than doubled since its Q4 earnings were released. While growth is expected to remain muted next year, margins are expected to be solid, coupled with strong FCF generation. Cerence's balance sheet remains vulnerable, with $90 million in debt due in the coming year.

Cerence's fiscal fourth-quarter performance benefits from strong AI progress and customer wins despite a decline in end markets and weak fiscal 2025 guidance.