Cerence Inc.
Business
Cerence Inc. builds conversational and agentic AI solutions that enable natural voice interaction with vehicles and other devices. It offers conversational and generative AI platforms (Cerence xUI, Cerence Assistant and CaLLM models), audio and communications AI for speech enhancement, hybrid edge and cloud software components, and professional services for design, integration and maintenance. Key business segments include edge embedded software, cloud-connected services, and professional services sold on a white‑label basis. Cerence serves global automakers and tier‑1 suppliers primarily in automotive and broader transportation, and also targets consumer devices via direct OEM partnerships and integrations.
Summary from filing dated 2025-11-20
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-09-30 | FY 2024 2024-09-30 | FY 2023 2023-09-30 | FY 2022 2022-09-30 | FY 2021 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 252 | 332 | 294 | 328 | 387 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 0 | 103,000 | 414,000 | 3 | 8 | |
| Total cost of revenues | 69 | 87 | 95 | 97 | 101 | |
| Gross profit | 183 | 244 | 199 | 231 | 286 | |
| Research and development | 98 | 122 | 123 | 107 | 112 | |
| Sales and marketing | 22 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 39 | |
| General and administrative | 49 | 52 | 58 | 43 | 57 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 13 | |
| Restructuring and other costs, net | 15 | 17 | 12 | — | — | |
| Goodwill impairment | 0 | 609 | 0 | 214 | — | |
| Total operating expenses | 185 | 824 | 227 | 415 | 226 | |
| Loss from operations | −2 | −580 | −27 | −184 | 61 | |
| Interest income | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 109,000 | |
| Interest expense | −10 | −13 | −15 | — | — | |
| Other (expense) income, net | −160,000 | 3 | 1 | −1 | 2 | |
| Loss before income taxes | −9 | −585 | −36 | −199 | 48 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 10 | 3 | 20 | 112 | 2 | |
| Net loss | −19 | −588 | −56 | −311 | 46 | |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | −0.43 | −14.12 | −1.4 | −7.93 | 1.22 | |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | −0.43 | −14.12 | −1.4 | −7.93 | 1.17 | |
| Basic (in shares) | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-09-30 | FY 2024 2024-09-30 | FY 2023 2023-09-30 | FY 2022 2022-09-30 | FY 2021 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 84 | 121 | 101 | 95 | 128 | |
| Marketable securities | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 30 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $68 and $1,614 at September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively | 59 | 63 | 61 | 45 | 46 | |
| Deferred costs | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 40 | 70 | 47 | 60 | 77 | |
| Total current assets | 191 | 266 | 226 | 228 | 287 | |
| Long-term marketable securities | 0 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 7 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 36 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 32 | |
| Deferred costs | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 32 | |
| Operating lease right of use assets | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | |
| Goodwill | 299 | 297 | 900 | 891 | 1,129 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 25 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 54 | 51 | 47 | 54 | 159 | |
| Other assets | 19 | 22 | 44 | 52 | 20 | |
| Total assets | 631 | 702 | 1,298 | 1,318 | 1,706 | |
| Accounts payable | 901,000 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 12 | |
| Deferred revenue | 52 | 53 | 77 | 73 | 78 | |
| Short-term operating lease liabilities | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Short-term debt | 0 | 87 | — | 11 | 6 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 44 | 68 | 49 | 48 | 64 | |
| Total current liabilities | 101 | 217 | 148 | 147 | 165 | |
| Long-term debt, net of discounts and issuance costs | 200 | 195 | 276 | 270 | 265 | |
| Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 140 | 114 | 146 | 166 | 198 | |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | |
| Other liabilities | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 33 | |
| Total liabilities | 480 | 561 | 603 | 606 | 674 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, 560,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2025; 43,374 and 41,924 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively | 434,000 | 419,000 | 404,000 | 394,000 | 381,000 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −25 | −26 | −28 | −34 | 2 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,116 | 1,088 | 1,056 | 1,015 | 1,002 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −940 | −922 | −334 | −277 | 28 | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 151 | 141 | 695 | 713 | 1,032 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 631 | 702 | 1,298 | 1,318 | 1,706 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-09-30 | FY 2024 2024-09-30 | FY 2023 2023-09-30 | FY 2022 2022-09-30 | FY 2021 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss | −19 | −588 | −56 | −311 | 46 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 11 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 30 | |
| Provision for credit loss reserve | 220,000 | 4 | 4 | −413,000 | −415,000 | |
| Stock-based compensation | 27 | 24 | 41 | 28 | 61 | |
| Non-cash interest expense | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | −327,000 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Deferred tax provision (benefit) | 241,000 | −5 | 8 | 97 | −4 | |
| Unrealized foreign currency transaction gain | −3 | −1 | −3 | 6 | −2 | |
| Other, net | 2 | −68,000 | −3 | 385,000 | 1 | |
| Accounts receivable | −1 | 12 | −17 | −7 | 6 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 32 | −12 | 28 | −34 | −31 | |
| Deferred costs | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
| Accounts payable | −3 | −13 | 6 | 157,000 | 3 | |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | −18 | 28 | −408,000 | −1 | −1 | |
| Deferred revenue | 23 | −61 | −22 | −28 | −46 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 61 | 17 | 7 | −2 | 74 | |
| Capital expenditures | −14 | −5 | −5 | −17 | −12 | |
| Purchases of marketable securities | 0 | 0 | −18 | −32 | −42 | |
| Sale and maturities of marketable securities | 6 | 11 | 30 | 37 | 16 | |
| Other investing activities | −2 | −2 | −1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | −11 | 4 | 6 | −11 | −42 | |
| Principal payments of short-term debt | −87 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Proceeds from revolving credit facility | 0 | 0 | 25 | — | — | |
| Payments of revolver credit facility | 0 | 0 | −25 | — | — | |
| Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount | 0 | 0 | 210 | — | 0 | |
| Payments for long-term debt issuance costs | 0 | −419,000 | −17 | — | −520,000 | |
| Principal payments of long-term debt | 0 | 0 | −198 | −6 | −6 | |
| Common stock repurchases for tax withholdings for net settlement of equity awards | −2 | −10 | −5 | −49 | −46 | |
| Principal payment of lease liabilities arising from a finance lease | −411,000 | −392,000 | −451,000 | −415,000 | −486,000 | |
| Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | 3 | 11 | 6 | 36 | 12 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | −87 | 225,000 | −5 | −20 | −42 | |
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | −1 | −1 | −2 | −1 | 1 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | −37 | 20 | 6 | −34 | −8 | |
| Cash paid for income taxes | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 6 | |
| Cash paid for interest | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 10 |