Perion Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights 1
In millions,
except per share data
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
%
2025
2024
%
Advertising Solutions Revenue
$
80.6
$
74.4
8%
$
150.3
$
150.2
0%
Search Advertising Revenue
$
22.4
$
34.3
(35%)
$
42.0
$
116.4
(64%)
Total Revenue
$
103.0
$
108.7
(5%)
$
192.3
$
266.5
(28%)
Contribution ex-TAC (Revenue ex-TAC)
$
47.6
$
49.8
(4%)
$
87.3
$
110.0
(4%)
GAAP Net Income (Loss)
$
(3.5)
$
(6.2)
44%
$
(11.8)
$
5.6
NM
Non-GAAP Net Income
$
12.0
$
13.4
(11%)
$
17.3
$
36.0
(52%)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
7.1
$
7.7
(8%)
$
8.9
$
28.0
(68%)
Adjusted EBITDA to Contribution ex-TAC
15%
15%
10%
25%
Net Cash from Operations
$
21.3
$
(20.5)
NM
$
14.2
$
(13.6)
NM
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$
20.7
$
(11.4)
NM
$
13.3
$
(4.9)
NM
GAAP Diluted EPS
$
(0.08)
$
(0.13)
38%
$
(0.27)
$
0.11
NM
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS
$
0.26
$
0.26
0%
$
0.36
$
0.71
(49%)
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1 Contribution ex-TAC, non-GAAP Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and non-GAAP Diluted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See below reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures
Business & Financial Highlights
Advertising Solutions revenue increased 8%, first YoY gain since Q3'23
Strong operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow of $21.3 million and $ 20.7 million, respectively
Channels
DOOH revenue increased 35% YoY to $17.6 million
Web revenue increased 5% YoY to $53.1 million
CTV revenue decreased 5% YoY to $9.7 million
Search revenue decreased 35% YoY to $22.4 million
Retail Media 2 vertical revenue increased 27% YoY to $22.3 million
Greenbids synergies on track, winning custom algo deals from Perion's existing (non-Greenbids) customers, unlocking over one million dollars in booked business within the first 3 months post acquisition
Launch of Performance CTV Solution to capture share in $36B+ high-growth streaming ad market 3
Expanding into Korea through strategic partnerships with KT Corporation and NHN AD, unlocking access to APAC's high-growth $21B DOOH market
Expanding EMEA DOOH reach and growth through strategic partnerships in Europe
Anat Paran joins Perion as the new Chief Operating Officer, bringing a wealth of operational and organizational leadership
Second quarter share repurchase of 3.6 million shares for the amount of $33.4 million
Reiterating FY 2025 guidance
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2 Retail Media revenue includes several media channels, such as CTV, DOOH, and others
3 2026 forecast for Connected TV ad spending in the U.S. according to eMarketer (July 2025)
'Our second quarter financial performance reflects our progress and early validation of our Perion One strategy, marked by first quarter of year-over-year growth in Advertising Solutions revenue since the third quarter of 2023, signaling that we are beginning to reap the fruits of our transformation,' said Tal Jacobson, Perion's CEO.
'As our financial performance continues to improve, we are also making significant progress in executing our business strategy. The integration of Greenbids into Perion is fully on track, and we are already benefiting from tangible synergies, reflected in early wins of custom algorithm deals from existing and new customers,' added Mr. Jacobson. 'Further expanding our Perion One platform offering, earlier today we announced the launch of our new performance CTV solution, enabling us to activate outcome-based video campaigns across premium streaming environments, with enhanced creative formats and advanced attribution. As CTV ad spend continues to shift toward performance-driven models, we believe this offering significantly strengthens our value proposition.'
'At the same time, our expansion into Korea, alongside new partnerships across Europe, marks another strong step in Perion's global growth strategy,' Mr. Jacobson continued. 'It reflects the trust leading companies place in our technology and the strength of our partnerships as we scale across both new and existing markets.'
Revenue and Trends by channel 4
Channels
Q2 2025
Revenue ($M)
% of Revenue
YoY Change
DOOH
17.6
17%
35%
CTV
9.7
9%
-5%
Web
53.1
52%
5%
Search
22.4
22%
-35%
Other
0.3
0%
-51%
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4 Numbers may not add up due to rounding
Financial Outlook for Full-Year 2025 5
Based on current expectations, the Company is reiterating its full-year 2025 outlook ranges:
Revenue of $430 to $450 million
Adjusted EBITDA 6 of $44 to $46 million
Adjusted EBITDA 6 to contribution ex-TAC 6 of 22% at the midpoint
Mr. Jacobson concluded: 'While 2025 is a year of transition and transformation for Perion, our financial and business performance represent another meaningful step forward in our journey to cement Perion as a one-stop solution for brands, agencies, and retailers, and become the platform of choice for CMOs seeking transparency, efficiency, and measurable performance across digital channels.'
___________________________________
5 We have not provided an outlook for GAAP Income from operations or reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA guidance to GAAP Income from operations, the closest corresponding GAAP measure, because we do not provide guidance for certain of the reconciling items on a consistent basis due to the variability and complexity of these items, including but not limited to the measures and effects of our stock-based compensation expenses directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuation in our share price and amortization in connection with future acquisitions. Hence, we are unable to quantify these amounts without unreasonable efforts.
6 Contribution ex-TAC and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. See below reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures.
Share Repurchase Program
In March 2025, Perion's Board of Directors authorized a $50 million expansion of the previously authorized share repurchase program of $75 million of its outstanding shares, to a total of $125 million
During the second quarter of 2025, the company repurchased a total of 3.6 million shares at a total amount of $33.4 million.
As of June 30, 2025, the company repurchased a total of 9.6 million shares at a total amount of $86.7 million.
Financial Comparison for the Second Quarter of 2025
Revenue: Revenue decreased by 5% to $103.0 million in the second quarter of 2025 from $108.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. Advertising Solutions revenue increased 8% year-over-year, accounting for 78% of revenue, primarily due to a 35% increase in Digital Out of Home revenue and a 5% increase in our Web channel, partially offset by 5% decline in CTV revenue. Search Advertising revenue decreased by 35% year-over-year, accounting for 22% of revenue, following the previously announced changes implemented by Microsoft Bing in 2024.
Traffic Acquisition Costs and Media Buy ('TAC'): TAC amounted to $55.4 million, or 54% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2025, compared with $58.9 million, or 54% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2024.
GAAP Net Income (Loss): GAAP net loss decreased by 44% to a loss of $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared with a GAAP net loss of $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2024.
Non-GAAP Net Income: Non-GAAP net income was $12.0 million, or 12% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2025, compared with $13.4 million, or 12% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2024. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income is included in this press release.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $7.1 million, or 7% of revenue (and 15% of Contribution ex-TAC) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with $7.7 million, or 7% of revenue (and 15% of Contribution ex-TAC) in the second quarter of 2024. A reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA is included in this press release.
Cash Flow from Operations: Net cash from operating activities in the second quarter of 2025 was $21.3 million, compared with $20.5 million that were used in the second quarter of 2024. Operating cash flow includes approximately $8 million in customer collection that shifted from March 2025 to April 2025.
Net cash: As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and marketable securities, amounted to $318.5 million, compared with $373.3 million as of December 31, 2024.
Conference Call
Perion's management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET today:
Registration link: https://perion-q2-2025-earnings-call.open-exchange.net/
A replay of the call and a transcript will be available within approximately 24 hours of the live event on Perion's website.
About Perion Network Ltd.
Perion helps brands, agencies, and retailers maximize the value of their advertising investments with advanced AI and creative technologies. Its unified platform, Perion One, bridges media, data, and performance across digital channels to deliver superior results in an increasingly complex advertising environment.
For more information, visit www.perion.com
Non-GAAP Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude certain items. This press release includes certain non-GAAP measures, including Contribution ex-TAC and Adjusted EBITDA.
Contribution ex-TAC presents revenue reduced by traffic acquisition costs and media buy, reflecting a portion of our revenue that must be directly passed to publishers or advertisers and presents our revenue excluding such items. We believe Contribution ex-TAC is a useful measure in assessing the performance of the Company because it facilitates a consistent comparison against our core business without considering the impact of traffic acquisition costs and media buy related to revenue reported on a gross basis.
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ('Adjusted EBITDA') is defined as income from operations excluding stock-based compensation expenses, restructuring costs, unusual legal costs, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, retention and other acquisition-related expenses, as well as gains and losses recognized with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration.
Adjusted free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by (or used in) operating activities less cash used for the purchase of property and equipment, but excluding the purchase of property and equipment related to our new corporate headquarter office and the portion of the cash payment of contingent consideration in excess of the acquisition date fair value, as we do not view either of those expenses as reflective of our normal on-going expenses. It is important to note that these expenses are in fact cash expenditures.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are defined as net income (loss) and net earnings (loss) per share excluding stock-based compensation expenses, restructuring costs, unusual legal costs, retention and other acquisition-related expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and the related taxes thereon, foreign exchange gains and losses associated with ASC-842, as well as gains and losses recognized with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration.
The purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non-cash charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Furthermore, the non-GAAP measures are regularly used internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions, and we believe that they are useful to investors as a consistent and comparable measure of the ongoing performance of our business. However, our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these projected measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required for such presentation without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures is included in this press release. A reconciliation between results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in the last table of this press release.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe- harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of Perion. The words 'will,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'should,' 'estimate' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of Perion with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perion to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, or financial information, including, but not limited to, political, economic and other developments (including the current war between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in the region), the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and businesses we acquired and may acquire in the future, risks entailed in integrating the companies and businesses we acquire, including employee retention and customer acceptance, the risk that such transactions will divert management and other resources from the ongoing operations of the business or otherwise disrupt the conduct of those businesses, and general risks associated with the business of Perion including, the transformation in our strategy, intended to unify our business units under the Perion brand (Perion One), intense and frequent changes in the markets in which the businesses operate and in general economic and business conditions (including the fluctuation of our share price), loss of key customers or of other partners that are material to our business, the outcome of any pending or future proceedings against Perion, data breaches, cyber-attacks and other similar incidents, unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products and of the Perion One strategy, changes in applicable laws and regulations as well as industry self-regulation, negative or unexpected tax consequences, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives, changes in business strategy and various other factors, whether referenced or not referenced in this press release. We urge you to consider those factors, together with the other risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 25, 2025, and our other reports filed with the SEC, in evaluating our forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties that may affect Perion and its results of operations. Perion does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands
June 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
113,643
$
156,228
Restricted cash
1,155
1,134
Short-term bank deposits
145,621
139,333
Marketable securities
59,715
77,774
Accounts receivable, net
162,875
164,358
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
30,929
22,638
Total Current Assets
513,938
561,465
Long-Term Assets
Property and equipment, net
10,277
8,916
Operating lease right-of-use assets
18,500
20,209
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
363,859
316,003
Deferred taxes
-
8,517
Other assets
610
416
Total Long-Term Assets
393,246
354,061
Total Assets
$
907,184
$
915,526
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
$
119,670
$
122,005
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
33,938
32,848
Short-term operating lease liability
3,211
3,648
Deferred revenue
1,815
2,049
Short-term payment obligation related to acquisitions
3,203
1,300
Total Current Liabilities
161,837
161,850
Long-Term Liabilities
Payment obligation related to acquisition
19,553
-
Long-term operating lease liability
19,765
18,654
Deferred taxes
5,096
-
Other long-term liabilities
12,672
12,082
Total Long-Term Liabilities
57,086
30,736
Total Liabilities
218,923
192,586
Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares
360
391
Additional paid-in capital
502,539
527,149
Treasury shares at cost
(1,002)
(1,002)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)
1,564
(215)
Retained earnings
184,800
196,617
Total Shareholders' Equity
688,261
722,940
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
907,184
$
915,526
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
In thousands
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Income (loss)
$
(3,471)
$
(6,209)
$
(11,817)
$
5,559
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
4,294
4,773
7,766
9,331
Stock-based compensation expense
7,494
5,686
15,081
11,105
Foreign currency translation
(77)
7
(67)
29
Accrued interest, net
(1,216)
1,043
1,698
2,781
Deferred taxes, net
2,128
(1,403)
5,447
(1,835)
Accrued severance pay, net
151
(246)
(847)
(404)
Restructuring costs
-
6,895
1,322
6,895
Gain from sale of property and equipment
(12)
-
(37)
(8)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
12,001
(31,080)
(4,305)
(47,091)
Net cash provided (used in) by operating activities
$
21,292
$
(20,534)
$
14,241
$
(13,638)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment, net of sales
(1,074)
(692)
(2,771)
(1,131)
Capitalization of development costs
(413)
-
(413)
-
Investment in marketable securities, net of sales
6,922
3,644
18,493
1,709
Short-term deposits, net
(4,305)
40,401
(6,288)
22,712
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(26,566)
-
(26,566)
-
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
$
(25,436)
$
43,353
$
(17,545)
$
23,290
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation
19
107
36
366
Payments of contingent consideration
-
(31,702)
-
(31,702)
Purchase of treasury stock
(33,257)
(20,052)
(39,758)
(20,052)
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(33,238)
$
(51,647)
$
(39,722)
$
(51,388)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
318
(35)
462
(113)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(37,064)
(28,863)
(42,564)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
151,862
175,962
157,362
188,948
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
In thousands (except share and per share data)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Revenue
$
102,981
$
108,691
$
192,323
$
266,511
Traffic acquisition costs and media buy
55,372
58,933
105,053
156,552
Contribution ex-TAC
$
47,609
$
49,758
$
87,270
$
109,959
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
GAAP Loss from Operations
$
(7,366)
$
(12,909)
$
(20,393)
$
(4,404)
Stock-based compensation expenses
7,494
5,686
15,081
11,105
Retention and other acquisition related expenses
2,452
1,713
4,330
3,509
Unusual legal costs
190
-
754
-
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
-
1,541
-
1,541
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
3,716
4,259
6,630
8,345
Restructuring costs
-
6,895
1,322
6,895
Depreciation
578
514
1,136
986
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
In thousands (except share and per share data)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
GAAP Net Income (loss)
$
(3,471)
$
(6,209)
$
(11,817)
$
5,559
Stock-based compensation expenses
7,494
5,686
15,081
11,105
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
3,716
4,259
6,630
8,345
Retention and other acquisition related expenses
2,452
1,713
4,330
3,509
Unusual legal costs
190
-
754
-
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
-
1,541
-
1,541
Restructuring costs
-
6,895
1,322
6,895
Foreign exchange losses (gains) associated with ASC-842
1,951
(155)
1,591
(165)
Taxes on the above items
(368)
(303)
(556)
(801)
Non-GAAP Net Income
$
11,964
$
13,427
$
17,335
$
35,988
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
0.26
$
0.26
$
0.36
$
0.71
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
In thousands (except share and per share data)
Three months ended
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Net cash provided (used in) by operating activities
$
21,292
$
(20,534)
$
14,241
$
(13,638)
Purchases of property and equipment, net of sales
(1,487)
(692)
(3,184)
(1,131)
Free cash flow
$
19,805
$
(21,226)
$
11,057
$
(14,769)
Purchase of property and equipment related to our new corporate headquarter office
942
181
2,279
181
Portion of the cash payment of contingent consideration in excess of the acquisition date fair value
-
9,642
-
9,642
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Transforming club operations and fan engagement Looking ahead, individual clubs will be able to apply AI across a range of scenarios—from analyzing draft prospects outside the Combine to optimizing business operations in finance, HR, and events. AI agents will support workstreams such as player scouting and salary cap management. Some clubs, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are already using Copilot to enhance marketing and fan engagement. The NFL Players Association is also leveraging Microsoft AI solutions to improve video review processes, working to boost both staff efficiency and player safety. A vision to the future 'Extending our work together is more than just a football story, it's a blueprint for transformation,' Microsoft's corporate vice president, global marketing, Bryson Gordon, added. 'Whether you're preparing for the championship or running a global enterprise, the principles are the same: insights matter, preparation is essential, and the ability to act quickly is critical.' About Microsoft Microsoft Corp. develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions. The company's segments include productivity and business processes, intelligent cloud and more personal computing. Microsoft stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) opened trading at US$509.87 and has risen 20.10 per cent since the beginning of the year. Join the discussion: Find out what the Bullboards are saying about Microsoft and check out Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For full disclaimer information, please click here .
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Life360 Launches No Show Alerts to Ease Parents' Back-To-School Scheduling Stress
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Life360 (Nasdaq: LIF; ASX: 360), the leading family connection and safety company, today announced No Show Alerts, a new feature designed to give parents peace of mind without having to constantly check in. No Show Alerts sends a notification only if a loved one doesn't arrive at a designated location by a certain time, helping families stay informed without having to actively monitor arrivals. In a recent survey of parents across the US, 53% cited the complexity of managing family schedules as a major back-to-school stressor, leading 67% to feel distracted at work. 1 No Show Alerts offers a smart, silent safety net, so parents can check in less without losing peace of mind. The customizable solution was created to help coordinate the seemingly increasing chaos of new back-to-school routines, as parents report spending an average of 10 hours per week on family logistics. 1 So, whether it's flagging that a sleepy teen missed homeroom again, or that a partner forgot they were on pickup duty, the No Show Alerts feature acts as a digital heads-up when plans go off-track so parents can step in early and keep the day running smoothly. Having fewer mental tabs to keep track of will hopefully help parents stay on task this school year. Though it's not uncommon for busy parents to lose track of all the responsibilities they're juggling while adjusting to new back-to-school schedules. In fact, over two-thirds (69%) of surveyed parents say they've mixed up their kids' after-school activity schedules, and nearly a quarter (23%) have even gone to the wrong pickup or drop-off location. 1 'Coordination is generally a top concern for families, but this is especially true during the busy back-to-school season. In fact, new app downloads of Life360 actually peak during the weeks leading up to the first day of school,' says Mike Zeman, CMO at Life360. 'No Show Alerts were designed to give parents peace of mind and mitigate the need to constantly check in on their kids' whereabouts. It's a tool to encourage trust in their families to get where they need to be, while still having a backup alert if they need to step in and see why someone didn't make it to where they are supposed to be.' Here's How To Set a No Show Alert on Life360: Navigate to the Circle of the member you'd like to set an alert for Tap the member's profile and tap 'Set a No Show Alert' Set the Place and time they should be there by for one-time notifications Or tap 'Repeat' and select the desired days of the week for a recurring alert Check this off the list - the No Show Alert will only be sent if they don't arrive by the set time No Show Alerts joins the suite of features available on Life360, already making everyday family life better, including Place Alerts, Safe Driving Notifications, Crash Detection, Flight Detection & Landing Notifications, and SOS Alerts, both in app and on Tile by Life360 trackers. Life360's new No Show Alerts is a free feature available to US members today, and rolling out globally in the coming weeks. About Life360 Life360, a family connection and safety company, keeps people close to the ones they love. The category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to stay connected to the people, pets, and things they care about most, with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. As a remote-first company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Life360 serves approximately 88.0 million monthly active users (MAU), as of June 30, 2025, across more than 180 countries. Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life in all the moments that matter, big and small. For more information, please visit 1 Survey conducted of 1,000 US parents of at least one child currently in school (public, private, or homeschool) between the ages of 10-17, confirmed by both consumer-matched data and self-confirmation. DKC Analytics conducted and analyzed this survey, conducted between July 25th and July 29th, 2025, with a sample procured using the Pollfish survey delivery platform, which delivers online surveys globally through mobile apps and the mobile web, along with the desktop web. No post-stratification has been applied to the results.
