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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

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global industry leader in AI for transportation, today announced that it has appointed Antonio (“Tony”) Rodriquez as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 29, 2024.

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

Cerence Inc.'s stock is undervalued at 10x forward free cash flow despite a turbulent past and a 60% decline in 2024. The company's AI-driven in-car voice solutions, trusted by major automakers, and cost reductions position it for improved financial performance. Cerence's free cash flow is projected to double in fiscal 2025, with the potential to reach $30 million in fiscal 2026.

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 Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 21, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Brian Krzanich - CEO Tony Rodriquez - Interim CFO Conference Call Participants Jeff Van Rhee - Craig-Hallum Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Nicholas Doyle - Needham & Company Aman Gupta - Goldman Sachs Operator Good day, and welcome to Cerence's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Cerence (CRNC) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.07 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.32. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago.

CRNC's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results are likely to suffer from sluggish demand among automotive OEMs.