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4 days ago
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Braze Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE) the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today announced results for its fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2025. 'We are off to a good start in fiscal year 2026, delivering strong revenue growth, profitability, and free cash flow in an ever-changing environment,' said Bill Magnuson, Cofounder and CEO of Braze. 'I'm also excited to announce that Ed McDonnell will be joining Braze in July to lead all aspects of our global revenue operations. McDonnell has a strong track record of delivering results at high-growth public SaaS businesses, and we believe his extensive background in Software and Customer Engagement will further solidify Braze as the leading customer engagement platform and accelerate growth in the coming years.' Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Revenue was $162.1 million compared to $135.5 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, up 19.6% year-over year, driven primarily by new customers, upsells, and renewals. Subscription revenue in the quarter was $154.9 million compared to $130.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, and professional services and other revenue was $7.2 million compared to $5.4 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Remaining performance obligations as of April 30, 2025 were $829.3 million, of which $522.2 million is current, which the company defines as less than one year. GAAP gross margin was 68.6% compared to 67.1% in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Non-GAAP gross margin was 69.3% compared to 67.9% in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Dollar-based net retention for all customers for the trailing 12 months ended April 30, 2025 and April 30, 2024 was 109% and 117%, respectively; dollar-based net retention for customers with annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $500,000 or more was 112% compared to 119% in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Total customers increased to 2,342 as of April 30, 2025 from 2,102 as of April 30, 2024; 262 of the company's customers had ARR of $500,000 or more as of April 30, 2025, compared to 212 customers as of April 30, 2024. GAAP operating loss was $40.2 million compared to an operating loss of $40.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. A primary contributor to the operating loss in the quarter included $30.4 million of stock-based compensation expense. Non-GAAP operating income was $2.8 million compared to a loss of $10.0 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.34 based on 104.6 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, compared to GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.35, based on 100.8 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, diluted, was $0.07 based on 108.0 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, compared to non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.05 based on 100.8 million weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities was $24.1 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $19.4 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Free cash flow was $22.9 million compared to $11.4 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities was $539.8 million as of April 30, 2025 compared to $514.0 million as of January 31, 2025. Recent Business Highlights Notable new business wins in the quarter included Beyond, Inc., Chamberlain Group, an intelligence access leader, Evite, Freshket, Fubo, LUSH Cosmetics, Njuškalo, and ThredUp. Closed the acquisition of AI Decisioning Engine OfferFit, which will allow brands to benefit from complementary products and frontier technologies that can transform customer relationships and deliver value to their businesses. Introduced two dynamic new messaging channels - RCS and Banners - and a new Canvas step to help marketers create more immersive and responsive customer journeys. Announced hiring of Ed McDonnell as Chief Revenue Officer, effective early July. Science Based Target Initiative officially approved Braze's near-term emissions reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to aligning with globally recognized standards for carbon emissions reductions and further advancing Braze's sustainability program. Financial Outlook Braze is initiating guidance for the fiscal second quarter ending July 31, 2025, and updating guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. Braze has not reconciled its guidance as to non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income or non-GAAP net income per share to their most directly comparable GAAP measure as a result of uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in Braze's stock price. Accordingly, reconciliations are not available without unreasonable effort, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to Braze's results calculated in accordance with GAAP. Conference Call Information: What: Braze Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call When: Thursday, June 5th at 4:30 pm EDT / 1:30 pm PDT Webcast & Supplemental Data: Replay: A webcast replay will be available on Braze's investor site at Supplemental and Other Financial Information Supplemental information, including an accompanying financial presentation and other information can be accessed through Braze's investor website at Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release and the accompanying tables contain the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP free cash flow. Braze defines non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP net income (loss) as the respective GAAP balances, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, employer taxes related to stock-based compensation, charitable contribution expense, contingent consideration adjustments, acquisition related expense, and amortization of intangible assets. Braze defines non-GAAP free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, minus purchases of property and equipment and minus capitalized internal-use software costs. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Braze uses this non-GAAP financial information internally in analyzing its financial results and believes that this non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with GAAP financial measures, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in Braze's financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by Braze's management about which expenses are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation is provided below in the financial statement tables included below in this press release for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP. Braze encourages investors to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly and fiscal year financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Braze's business. Definition of Other Business Metrics Customer: Braze defines a customer, as of period end, as the separate and distinct, ultimate parent-level entity that has an active subscription with Braze to use its products. A single organization could have multiple distinct contracting divisions or subsidiaries, all of which together would be considered a single customer. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Braze defines ARR as the annualized value of customer subscription contracts, including certain premium professional services that are subject to contractual subscription terms, as of the measurement date, assuming any contract that expires during the next 12 months is renewed on its existing terms (including contracts for which Braze is negotiating a renewal). Braze's calculation of ARR is not adjusted for the impact of any known or projected future events (such as customer cancellations, expansion or contraction of existing customers relationships or price increases or decreases) that may cause any such contract not to be renewed on its existing terms. ARR may decline or fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including customers' satisfaction or dissatisfaction with Braze's products and professional services, pricing, competitive offerings, economic conditions or overall changes in Braze's customers' spending levels. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and does not represent Braze's GAAP revenue on an annualized basis or a forecast of revenue, as it is an operating metric that can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates. Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate: Braze calculates dollar-based net retention rate as of a period end by starting with the ARR from a cohort of customers as of 12 months prior to such period-end (the Prior Period ARR). Braze then calculates the ARR from the same cohort of customers as of the end of the current period (the Current Period ARR). Current Period ARR includes any expansion and is net of contraction or attrition over the last 12 months, but excludes ARR from new customers in the current period. Braze then divides the total Current Period ARR by the total Prior Period ARR to arrive at the point-in-time dollar-based net retention rate. Braze then calculates the weighted average point-in-time dollar-based net retention rates as of the last day of each month in the current trailing 12-month period to arrive at the dollar-based net retention rate. Remaining Performance Obligations: The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents amounts under non-cancelable contracts expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods, and may be influenced by several factors, including seasonality, the timing of renewals, the timing of service delivery and contract terms. Unbilled portions of the remaining performance obligation are subject to future economic risks including bankruptcies, regulatory changes and other market factors. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding Braze's financial outlook for the second quarter of and the full fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 and the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of OfferFit, Inc. by Braze. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'goal,' 'hope,' 'intend,' 'may,' might,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'shall,' 'should,' 'target,' 'will' and variations of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based on Braze's current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause Braze's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: (1) the extent to which Braze achieves anticipated financial targets; (2) the impact of management and organizational changes on OfferFit's business; (3) the impact on OfferFit employees and Braze's ability to retain key personnel; (4) the effectiveness in integrating the OfferFit platform and operations with our business; (5) Braze's ability to realize its broader strategic and operating objectives; (6) unstable market and economic conditions may have serious adverse consequences on Braze's business, financial condition and share price; (7) Braze's recent rapid revenue growth may not be indicative of its future revenue growth; (8) Braze's history of operating losses; (9) Braze's limited operating history at its current scale; (10) Braze's ability to successfully manage its growth; (11) the accuracy of estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth and the impact of global and domestic socioeconomic events on Braze's business; (12) Braze's ability and the ability of its platform to adapt and respond to changing customer or consumer needs, requirements or preferences; (13) Braze's ability to attract new customers and renew existing customers; (14) the competitive markets in which Braze participates and the intense competition that it faces; (15) Braze's ability to adapt and respond effectively to rapidly changing technology, evolving cybersecurity and data privacy risks, evolving industry standards or changing regulations; and (16) Braze's reliance on third-party providers of cloud-based infrastructure; as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the 'Risk Factors' section of Braze's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2025 and other subsequent filings Braze makes with the SEC from time to time, including Braze's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2025 that will be filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Braze's views only as of the date of this press release and Braze assumes no obligation, and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. About Braze Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty. The company has been recognized as a 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Companies to Work For, 2024 Best Small & Medium Workplaces in Europe by Great Place to Work®, 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ by Great Place to Work® and was named a Leader by Gartner® in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Multichannel Marketing Hubs and a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Email Marketing Service Providers, Q3 2024. Braze is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across AMER, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at Braze uses its Investor website at as a means of disclosing material non-public information, announcing upcoming investor conferences and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor its investor relations website in addition to following its press releases, blog posts on its website ( SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. (3) Includes 1% Pledge charitable donation expense as follows: Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 General and administrative $ 1,109 $ — Expand (4) Includes acquisition related expense as follows: Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 General and administrative $ 10,020 $ — Expand Expand (6) Includes adjustment to the fair value of the contingent consideration liability as follows: Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 General and administrative $ — $ (137 ) Expand BRAZE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) April 30, 2025 January 31, 2025 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 231,499 $ 83,062 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,231 and $2,563 at April 30, 2025 and January 31, 2025, respectively 86,093 95,234 Marketable securities 307,795 430,457 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 33,752 35,273 Total current assets 659,139 644,026 Restricted cash, noncurrent 530 530 Property and equipment, net 38,803 38,550 Operating lease right-of-use assets 76,060 76,147 Deferred contract costs 79,320 76,766 Goodwill 28,448 28,448 Intangible assets, net 3,029 3,130 Other assets 3,805 3,401 TOTAL ASSETS $ 889,134 $ 870,998 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST, AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 1,304 $ 2,150 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 58,269 64,189 Deferred revenue 265,015 239,976 Operating lease liabilities, current 19,275 18,162 Total current liabilities 343,863 324,477 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 68,036 69,278 Other long-term liabilities 2,776 2,494 TOTAL LIABILITIES 414,675 396,249 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13) Redeemable non-controlling interest (Note 4) 33 (112 ) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000,000,000 and 2,000,000,000 shares authorized as of April 30, 2025 and January 31, 2025, respectively; 91,844,313 and 87,934,059 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2025 and January 31, 2025, respectively 9 8 Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value; 110,000,000 and 110,000,000 shares authorized as of April 30, 2025 and January 31, 2025, respectively; 13,022,634 and 16,017,314 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2025 and January 31, 2025, respectively 1 2 Additional paid-in capital 1,095,070 1,062,613 1,968 (926 ) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 474,426 474,861 $ 889,134 $ 870,998 Expand BRAZE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands) Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss (including amounts attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests) $ (35,641 ) $ (35,707 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Stock-based compensation 30,643 28,620 Amortization of deferred contract costs 9,421 8,313 Depreciation and amortization 2,606 2,126 Provision for credit losses 232 668 Value of common stock donated to charity 1,109 — (Accretion) amortization of (discount) premium on marketable securities (399 ) (487 ) Non-cash foreign exchange (gain) loss 227 (295 ) Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration — (137 ) Other 9 280 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 9,108 9,876 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,147 (984 ) Deferred contract costs (11,870 ) (10,730 ) ROU assets and liabilities (410 ) 1,522 Other assets (403 ) 277 Accounts payable (978 ) (1,800 ) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (7,203 ) (7,351 ) Deferred revenue 24,547 25,285 Other long-term liabilities (1 ) (81 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 24,144 19,395 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property and equipment (217 ) (6,915 ) Capitalized internal-use software costs (1,055 ) (1,039 ) Purchases of marketable securities (52,364 ) (59,650 ) Maturities of marketable securities 63,215 57,000 Return of principal on marketable securities 113,258 — Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 122,837 (10,604 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from exercise of common stock options 605 1,035 Payments of deferred purchase consideration — (2,916 ) Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 605 (1,881 ) Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 851 (337 ) Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 148,437 6,573 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 83,592 72,131 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $ 232,029 $ 78,704 Expand Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Expenses Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 GAAP sales and marketing expense $ 74,127 $ 69,827 Less: Stock-based compensation expense 10,011 9,445 Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense 413 541 Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense $ 63,703 $ 59,841 GAAP research and development expense $ 36,797 $ 34,373 Less: Stock-based compensation expense 11,336 10,832 Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense 744 836 Non-GAAP research and development expense $ 24,717 $ 22,705 GAAP general and administrative expense $ 40,500 $ 26,791 Less: Stock-based compensation expense 7,975 7,037 Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense 213 297 1% Pledge charitable contribution expense 1,109 — Acquisition related expense 10,020 — Amortization of intangibles expense 101 218 Contingent consideration adjustment — (137 ) Non-GAAP general and administrative expense $ 21,082 $ 19,376 Expand Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 Loss from operations $ (40,222 ) $ (40,080 ) Plus: Stock-based compensation expense 30,399 28,278 Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense 1,430 1,742 1% Pledge charitable contribution expense 1,109 — Acquisition related expense 10,020 — Amortization of intangibles expense 101 218 Contingent consideration adjustment — (137 ) Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations $ 2,837 $ (9,979 ) GAAP operating margin (24.8 )% (29.6 )% Non-GAAP operating margin 1.8 % (7.4 )% Expand Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 2024 Net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. $ (35,786 ) $ (35,641 ) Plus: Stock-based compensation expense 30,399 28,278 Employer taxes related to stock-based compensation expense 1,430 1,742 1% Pledge charitable contribution expense 1,109 — Acquisition related expense 10,020 — Amortization of intangibles expense 101 218 Contingent consideration adjustment — (137 ) Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Braze, Inc. (1) $ 7,273 $ (5,540 ) Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic $ 0.07 $ (0.05 ) Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $ 0.07 $ (0.05 ) Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic 104,572 100,788 Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders, diluted 107,977 100,788 (1) Assumes no non-GAAP tax expenses associated with the non-GAAP adjustment due to the Company's historical non-GAAP net loss position and available deferred tax assets sufficient to offset such non-GAAP tax expense. Expand Braze is a registered trademark of Braze, Inc. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Cool Jazz back at Yankee Stadium as Chisholm's homer sparks New York to 3-2 win over Cleveland
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees had been missing their cool Jazz. Sidelined since April 29 by a strained right oblique, Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove Tanner Bibee's first pitch of the seventh inning toward the right-center stands. He shuffled up the first-base line, holding his bat, convinced it was a tiebreaking home run. And it was, barely, caught by a fan in the first row, 358 feet from home plate. 'Our hitting coach told me a story about Reggie Jackson,' Chisholm said after Tuesday night's 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. 'He hit a homer that barely went over the fence. And he was like, `Hey, Reggie, how did you know that was gone?' And he's like, `Well, I hit 567 (actually 563) of them.' So I told my coach, my story is that I've hit 1,000 homers in my dreams, so I had to know that one was gone, right?' Chisholm went 2 for 3, also blooping a fifth-inning single for the Yankees' first hit and scoring on DJ LeMahieu's single. Anthony Volpe went deep six pitches after Chisholm, giving New York back-to-back homers for the fifth time this season. 'Honestly, I pictured a 3 for 3, but I'd take a 2 for 3,' Chisholm said. He returned to third base, his position with the Yankees last year, after making 29 starts at second through April 29, when he got hurt at Baltimore. New York manager Aaron Boone decided to leave LeMahieu at second, where he's started since coming back from a spring training calf injury on May 13. Chisholm didn't complain about the position switch and gushed: 'This is my favorite organization I've ever been a part of.' 'I just want to win. I want a ring,' Chisholm said. 'You got (Aaron) Judge. You got Volpe, and they come and talk to you and when you have such a good relationship with the manager, I mean, you don't mind doing anything for a guy that you have a good friendship with.' An All-Star with Miami in 2022, the 27-year-old played middle infield for the Marlins from 2020-22, was moved to center field from 2023-24, then inserted at third when the Yankees acquired him in a trade last July 27. 'Everyone's really pumped for him and happy for us that he's back helping us,' Volpe said. 'He's just so smooth and has such a great arm that you can play wherever you want to play with him over there.' Wearing a baby blue, 11 1/2-inch glove from his own company, Absolutely Ridiculous Innovation for Athletes (ARIA), Chisholm grabbed Angel Martinez's grounder down the line in the third and made a strong one-hop throw to first from foul territory for an inning-ending out. The glove is intended to be used for Father's Day on June 15 and Chisholm started to break it in during three rehab games last week at Double-A Somerset. "Sometimes you catch the ball over there at third base and you look at the first baseman and you're like, wow, he's pretty far," Chisholm said. He is batting just .194 with eight homers and 18 RBIs. But in addition to his bat and glove, Chisholm adds a vivacious personality. "Really excited to have him back and good to see him have that kind of impact right away,' Boone said. Devin Williams, back as closer after Luke Weaver strained a hamstring, allowed Carlos Santana's one-out double and pinch-hitter Daniel Schneemann's two-out RBI single in the ninth, then retired Bo Naylor on a flyout for his sixth save as AL East-leading New York won for the 11th time in 14 games. During spring training, Boone and the Yankees talked of Chisholm combining with Volpe, the third-year shortstop, on an exiting double-play combination. 'I really thought I was done at third base,' Chisholm said. 'I thought I left my career over there with a good stamp, but I guess we're back again. We got to shine again. We can't let that reputation go down at third base.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
The Herald Scotland
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Then Gordon Kennedy, of Absolutely, was found dead. It was bonkers TV
Full disclosure: I'm an eejit. Before the first of four parts was over it did not need the powers of Sherlock Holmes to see The Game was a rum do. Jason Watkins played DI Huw Miller, a chap so dull he couldn't get anyone to attend his retirement bash. Miller was leaving under a cloud, having failed to catch The Ripton Stalker, a serial killer who made his victims think they were going mad. He was so arrogant he even had a catchphrase: 'Catch you later'. As we saw in a flashback, it was the last thing poor Huw heard before the stalker bashed him over the head and escaped. Back in the present, only Miller's young colleague Jenny (Amber James) made an effort to mark his retirement. 'I don't know what old men like,' she said, handing over cufflinks to the 55-year-old. Ouch, but also quite funny. It was similarly promising when Gordon Kennedy, of Absolutely fame, turned up as Huw's neighbour, Frank. But then Huw found Frank dead in the bath. Never mind, because Frank's house was bought by Patrick Harbottle (Robson Green), a regular charmer with the ladies. 'I like getting hot and sweaty,' said one neighbour as she offered to help him move in. Not everyone fell for Patrick's charms. There was something about the new arrival that made Huw's spidey senses tingle, especially Patrick's use of the phrase 'Catch you later'. Was the game of cat and mouse on again, or was Huw imagining things, just like before? Read more Green had a smashing time playing smoothie chops Patrick, even if he was hardly Max Cady and this was no Cape Fear. With his polo neck and leather blouson, Patrick looked like he had wandered in from an episode of The Sweeney. Watkins had a tougher task with his nervy ex-copper. He was far better, more muted, playing another Everyman tested beyond his limits in the drama Coma. Here, he seemed to have only two gears, one and fifth, and he made a right racket changing up and down. Helping to keep Huw and the drama in general on an even keel was the ever-reliable Sunetra Sarker (Casualty) as the ex-copper's wife, Alice. Her growing scepticism about Patrick kept the drama watchable long after everything else had gone to pot. They've been together now for 25 years, an' it don't seem a day too much. Apart from her effing and jeffing, him splitting his trousers, and her obsession with knocking down walls, that is. To mark the quarter of a century since Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer were joined together in unholy telly matrimony, Location, Location, Location Night (Channel 4, Wednesday) gave viewers a tour of the show and the couple's partnership. (Image: Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp celebrated 25 years together in Location, Location, Location night.) Beans were duly spilled. 'We have never been an item,' declared Kirstie. 'But we are very good friends,' said Phil, finishing her sentence in true married style. 'Most of the time'. Whether they are secretly a couple is one of the questions the pair are most often asked. That, and 'Is Phil as nice as he seems?' No and yes were the answers. Of the four programmes, the look back at the recent history of house buying offered the best value. The show's original title was The Great House Hunt, but after a few pronunciations went badly wrong, this was changed to Location, Location, Location. The year was 2000 and the average house price was £78,000. Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive even if there was no internet and they had to use phone boxes. Couple after couple came along, all different but looking for the same thing: a hand to hold while they took the terrifying leap into buying a place. And help K&P did, as we saw with various case studies, including a couple who traded their flat in London for a house in Arrochar. That so many of the home hunters were still together was a testament to the strength of their relationships and, I'd like to think, the quality of K&P's advice. What one forgets about this pair, but which soon became evident as they talked us through the boom and bust years, is that they genuinely know their stuff. The fascinating facts continued. Did you know that they give house hunters their personal phone numbers? The only rule, said Kirstie, was not to phone while drunk. Only one person had broken it: a bloke at the races, showing off to his pals. As for regrets, they had a few. In Kirstie's case it was evangelising for open plan living, only for Covid to come along. The night finished with a rerun of the first show, featuring a hunt for a one-bedroom flat in Hackney. I'd like to say Phil had hair back then, but no. Kirstie, however, was a stone-cold fox, a young Julie Burchill lookalike in shades, knee-high boots and a killer fringe. Kate the renter eventually found her place for grand sum of £103,000. What the place is worth 25 years on I'd hate to say, but Kirstie and Phil will always be gold. The obsession with property continued as Scotland's Home of the Year (BBC1, Monday) reached the halfway mark. Back in the olden days of 2019, the year SHOTY began, it did not take much to impress viewers. A cleverly placed skylight or nicely restored parquet flooring was enough to send us racing to B&Q, ready to recreate the look. But these days, don't even think of coming through the door unless you know your enfilade from your Zellige tiles, your Eames combo from your Togo sofa. In Scotland, in some parts at least, we're all design freaks now. The judges were in Central and Tayside, where the first stop was the Tree House in Broughty Ferry. Designed by a young architect 60 years ago for his own family, the modernist building had lain empty for five years till Jackie and Paul came along to restore it and add some magic of their own. For judge Danny it was love at first sight. An architect by trade, Danny is usually the first to wheel out his specialist knowledge, but this time he was beaten to the punch by fellow judge and interior designer Anna. 'It's a classic modernist move to connect spaces with partial walls, setting the rooms up enfilade,' she announced. 'Enfilade?' asked Banjo. 'It means without corridors,' said Anna. Not wishing to be left out, Danny started banging on about 'clean lines' and 'creating volumes'. (Image: The Tree House in Broughty Ferry offered a masterclass in modernism. Image: BBC Scotland) On to the kitchen and even Banjo, normally a plain-speaking sort, felt the need to stick his design oar in, praising the Zellige tiles. A quick Google search revealed these to be Moroccan and known for their 'irregularity of appearance' or, to use a more familiar term, wonkiness. All we wanted to see was the rest of the house - gorgeous - before stopping off at The Dairy, a farm steading conversion in Deanston near Doune. With its hand-painted animal wallpaper, Welsh blankets and tray of empire biscuits, The Dairy restored the mood to cosy silliness as usual. The Carriage House, a Victorian conversion in Auchterarder, was the final contender. Audrey and Malcolm's home had some oddly shaped rooms. In the TV room the sofas were away from the walls and placed at a 45 degree angle. Banjo's inner feng shui alarm started to ping. 'I don't know if that's the way to do it,' he said. Did we care? Not much. They spent so long assessing furniture angles there was hardly any time to praise the jewel in the crown - the garden. I know it's Scotland's home of the year and not Scotland's garden, but maybe there is scope for another programme along those lines. With the original SHOTY now so highfalutin, getting back to basics could be just the thing. The winner was never in any doubt, with The Tree House five points clear of the other contenders. Next week, the show is in the Highlands and Islands. What are our chances of spotting shadow gap skirting there?
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended April 30, 2025, after U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Braze will host a webcast conference call to discuss its financial results at 4:30 pm ET (1:30 pm PT) on the same day. The webcast will be available under the events section of our Investor site at What: Braze First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference CallWhen: Thursday, June 5th at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PTWebcast & Supplemental Data: A webcast replay will be accessible on our Investor site shortly after the live event. About Braze Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty. The company has been recognized as a 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Companies to Work For, 2024 Best Small & Medium Workplaces in Europe by Great Place to Work®, 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ by Great Place to Work® and was named a Leader by Gartner® in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Multichannel Marketing Hubs and a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Email Marketing Service Providers, Q3 2024. Braze is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across AMER, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at Disclosure Information: In compliance with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, Braze announces material information through a variety of means, including its Investor site, press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and company blog posts. View source version on Contacts Investors:Christopher Ferrisir@ Media:Katelyn Bryantpress@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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