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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 9, 2023, Cerence Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The press release, including the financial information contained therein, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Also on May 9, 2023, the Company used a presentation on its call with investors, discussing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, and such earnings release presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. The press release and earnings release presentation include certain non-GAAP financial measures. A description of the non-GAAP measures, the reasons for their use, and GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are included in the press release and earnings release presentation.
The information in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Press Release announcing financial results dated May 9, 2023 |
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104 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Cerence Inc. |
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Date: May 9, 2023 |
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/s/ Thomas L. Beaudoin |
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Name: Thomas L. Beaudoin |
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Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |