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Audinate Group Reports Revenue Decline Amid Inventory Challenges
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Audinate Group Reports Revenue Decline Amid Inventory Challenges

Audinate Group Ltd. ( (AUDGF) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Audinate Group Ltd. presented to its investors.

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Audinate Group Ltd. is a company specializing in digital Audio Visual networking solutions, primarily catering to the audio and video industries through its Dante technology platform that facilitates high-quality signal distribution over computer networks.

In its latest earnings report for the half-year ending December 31, 2024, Audinate Group Ltd. reported a significant decline in revenue, attributed to customers working through existing inventory, resulting in reduced demand for its hardware products. The company also experienced a decrease in gross profit, although it noted an improvement in gross margins due to a higher contribution from software sales.

Key financial highlights from the report include a 38.4% decrease in revenue to $28.7 million AUD, with a corresponding decline in USD revenue by 38%. EBITDA fell sharply to $0.8 million from $9.9 million in the previous period. Despite reduced revenue, the company’s gross margin improved to 82.5%, up from 71.8% the previous year, reflecting a strategic shift towards software solutions. Operating expenses saw a slight decrease, primarily due to reduced employee costs, while foreign currency gains were realized.

Audinate ended the period with a net loss after tax of $2.2 million, contrasting with a net profit after tax of $4.7 million in the same period last year. However, the company maintained a strong cash position with over $111 million in cash and term deposits. Audinate reported ongoing momentum in its core business metrics, with increases in both the number of OEMs developing and shipping Dante-enabled products.

Looking ahead, Audinate’s management remains focused on leveraging its strong market position and growing its OEM partnerships to drive future revenue growth, while continuing to enhance its software offerings to improve profitability.

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