UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May 2024

Commission File Number: 000-51694

Perion Network Ltd.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1 Azrieli Center, Building A, 4th Floor
26 HaRokmim Street, Holon, Israel 5885849
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F        Form 40-F 



Explanatory Note
 
On May 8, 2024, Perion Network Ltd. (the “Registrant” or “Perion”) issued a press release titled “Perion Reports First Quarter 2024 Results; YoY Revenue Growth of 9%”. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 herewith.
 
The GAAP financial statements tables contained in the press release attached to this Report on Form 6-K are incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s registration statements on Form F-3 (Files No. 333-254706 and 333-261541) and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-133968, 333-152010, 333-171781, 333-188714, 333-192376, 333-193145, 333-203641, 333-208278, 333-216494, 333-237196, 333-249846, 333-262260, 333-266928, 333-272972 and 333-279055).

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Signature
 
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.
 
 
PERION NETWORK LTD.
 
By: /s/ Maoz Sigron
Name: Maoz Sigron
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 8, 2024

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Exhibit 99.1
Perion Reports First Quarter 2024 Results; YoY Revenue Growth of 9%
 
108% YoY growth in CTV Advertising; 134% YoY growth in Retail Media; 25% YoY growth in Digital
Out of Home (DOOH) Advertising on a proforma basis
 
New York & Tel Aviv– May 8, 2024 – Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: PERI), a technology leader in connecting advertisers to consumers across all major digital channels, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
 
“Perion is a resilient and agile company and we are confident in our strategic positioning to overcome challenges, including recent changes in advertising pricing and mechanisms introduced by Microsoft Bing,” stated Tal Jacobson, CEO of Perion. 
 
“Perion continues to expand its universe of technological advertising solutions, capitalizing on strong organic growth engines that include our Retail Media solutions and CTV advertising, as well as our strategic acquisition of cutting-edge programmatic DOOH technology. Each of these growth engines demonstrated strong year-over-year growth in the first quarter and are expected to contribute meaningfully to our results going forward. In parallel, our AI Lab continues to deliver new technologies, including the introduction of SORT® 2.0, an AI-based audience segmentation technology which is now also available for CTV, and our WAVE technology for dynamic audio ads, which now supports Spanish as well.”
 
“As we enter the next phase of Perion's evolution, we are focused on building an advertiser-centric universe that powers brand presence across the consumer journey. This approach is wrapped in a new brand identity and positioning. This embodies our commitment to our clients to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring that wherever their audiences are in their journey Perion is there to elevate their brand and outcomes.” 
 
“Leveraging our strong balance sheet, we will continue to pursue opportunities to develop additional solutions and expand our product offering for our customers, while enhancing long-term value for shareholders,” Jacobson concluded.
 
First Quarter 2024 Business Highlights
 
Retail Media1 revenue increased 134% year-over-year to $14.9 million, representing 20% of Advertising Solutions2 revenue compared to 8% last year
 
CTV revenue increased 108% year-over-year to $8.2 million, representing 11% of Advertising Solutions2 revenue compared to 5% last year
 
Video revenue decreased 52% year-over-year, representing 22% of Advertising Solutions2 revenue, compared to 44% last year
 
The number of Average Daily Searches increased by 20% year-over-year reaching 31.6 million and the number of Search Advertising publishers increased by 8% year-over-year to 168.  During the quarter, RPM, Average Daily Searches and the number of Search Advertising publishers started to decline, a trend that is expected to be fully reflected in the second quarter results and onwards
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1   Retail Media revenue include all media channels, such as, CTV, DOOH, video and others
2  Formerly referred to as Display Advertising, includes all Perion’s digital advertising activities except Search Advertising
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First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights1

In millions,
except per share data
 
Three months ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2024
   
2023
   
%
 
Advertising Solutions Revenue
 
$
75.8
   
$
79.9
     
-5
%
Search Advertising Revenue
 
$
82.0
   
$
65.3
     
+26
%
Total Revenue
 
$
157.8
   
$
145.2
     
+9
%
Contribution ex-TAC (Revenue ex-TAC)
 
$
60.2
   
$
65.3
     
-8
%
GAAP Net Income
 
$
11.8
   
$
23.8
     
-51
%
Non-GAAP Net Income
 
$
22.6
   
$
29.9
     
-25
%
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
20.3
   
$
31.3
     
-35
%
Adjusted EBITDA to Contribution ex-TAC
   
34
%
   
48
%
       
Net Cash from Operations
 
$
6.9
   
$
17.8
     
-61
%
GAAP Diluted EPS
 
$
0.24
   
$
0.48
     
-50
%
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS
 
$
0.44
   
$
0.60
     
-27
%
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1  Contribution ex-TAC, non-GAAP Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP Diluted EPS are non-GAAP measures.  See below reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures.  
 
Financial Outlook2
 
Q2 2024 Guidance
 
Revenue of $118 to $122 million
 
Adjusted EBITDA1 of $10 to $12 million
 
Adjusted EBITDA1 to contribution ex-TAC1 of 20% at the midpoint
 
FY 2024 Guidance
 
Revenue of $590 to $610 million
 
Adjusted EBITDA1 of $78 to $82 million
 
Adjusted EBITDA1 to contribution ex-TAC1 of 30% at the midpoint
 
Share Repurchase program
 
As announced on April 8, 2024, Perion's Board of Directors has approved the expansion of its previously authorized share repurchase program from $50 million to up to $75 million.
_______________________________________________________
1  Contribution ex-TAC and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures.   
 
2  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.
 
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Financial Comparison for the First Quarter of 2024
 
Revenue: Revenue increased by 9% to $157.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $145.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. Advertising Solutions revenue decreased 5%, accounting for 48% of total revenue, primarily due to a 52% decrease in video revenue, partially offset by increase in Digital Out of Home of $9.7 million and 108% increase in CTV revenue to $8.2 million. Search Advertising revenue increased by 26%, accounting for 52% of revenue, primarily due to 20% increase in Average Daily Searches and 8% increase in the number of publishers. Changes in advertising pricing and mechanisms implemented by Microsoft Bing in its Search Distribution marketplace led to a decline in our Search Advertising activity. During the quarter, RPM, Average Daily Searches and the number of Search Advertising publishers started to decline, a trend that is expected to be fully reflected in the second quarter results and throughout 2024.
 
Traffic Acquisition Costs and Media Buy (“TAC”): TAC amounted to $97.6 million, or 62% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $79.9 million, or 55% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in TAC was primarily due to shifts in product mix and higher revenue share for some of our Search Advertising publishers in the first quarter of 2024.
 
GAAP Net Income: GAAP net income decreased by 51% to $11.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $23.8 million, in the first quarter of 2023. 
 
Non-GAAP Net Income: Non-GAAP net income decreased by 25% to $22.6 million, or 14% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $29.9 million, or 21% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2023. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income is included in this press release.
 
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $20.3 million, or 13% of revenue (and 34% of Contribution ex-TAC) in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $31.3 million, or 22% of revenue (and 48% of Contribution ex-TAC) in the first quarter of 2023. A reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA is included in this press release.
 
Cash Flow from Operations: Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2024 was $6.9 million, compared with $17.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in operating cash flow was mainly attributed to the reduction in Search Advertising activity and one-time working capital needs for the Hivestack operations.
 
Net cash: As of March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and marketable securities were $479.7 million, compared with $472.7 million as of December 31, 2023.
 
Conference Call
 
Perion’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET today:
 
Registration link: 
 
https://incommconferencing.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EqMzgjKySiuCBeC1sYyw_Q
 
Toll Free: 1-877-407-0779
 
Toll/International: 1-201-389-0914
 
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 connects advertisers with consumers through technology across all major digital channels. These channels converge at Perion’s intelligent HUB (iHUB), which connects the company’s demand and supply assets, providing significant benefits to brands and publishers.
 
For more information, visit Perion's website at www.perion.com 
 
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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, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share.   
 
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, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, retention and other acquisition-related expenses and gains and losses recognized with respect to changes in the fair value of contingent consideration.
 
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are defined as net income and net earnings per share excluding stock-based compensation expenses, retention and other acquisition-related expenses, revaluation of acquisition-related contingent consideration, amortization of acquired intangible assets and the related taxes thereon, non-recurring expenses, 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. 
 
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Forward Looking Statements 
 
This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning 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. 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, 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, potential litigation associated with such transactions, and general risks associated with the business of Perion including intense and frequent changes in the markets in which the businesses operate and in general economic and business conditions, loss of key customers, data breaches, cyber-attacks and other similar incidents, unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products, changes in applicable laws and regulations as well as industry self-regulation, 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. Various other risks and uncertainties may affect Perion and its results of operations, as described in reports filed by Perion with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on April 8, 2024. Perion does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contact Information:

Perion Network Ltd.
Dudi Musler, VP of Investor Relations
+972 (54) 7876785
dudim@perion.com

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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
In thousands (except share and per share data)

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue
           
Advertising Solutions
 
$
75,786
   
$
79,878
 
Search Advertising
   
82,034
     
65,272
 
Total Revenue
   
157,820
     
145,150
 
                 
Costs and Expenses
               
Cost of revenue
   
11,485
     
7,559
 
Traffic acquisition costs and media buy
   
97,619
     
79,875
 
Research and development
   
9,811
     
8,353
 
Selling and marketing
   
16,090
     
14,955
 
General and administrative
   
9,752
     
6,543
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,558
     
3,361
 
Total Costs and Expenses
   
149,315
     
120,646
 
                 
Income from Operations
   
8,505
     
24,504
 
Financial income, net
   
5,486
     
3,428
 
Income before Taxes on income
   
13,991
     
27,932
 
Taxes on income
   
2,223
     
4,147
 
Net Income
 
$
11,768
   
$
23,785
 
                 
Net Earnings per Share
               
Basic
 
$
0.24
   
$
0.51
 
Diluted
 
$
0.24
   
$
0.48
 
                 
Weighted average number of shares
               
Basic
   
48,256,697
     
46,382,655
 
Diluted
   
49,541,695
     
49,467,671
 

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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands

 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2024
   
2023
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
174,858
   
$
187,609
 
Restricted cash
   
1,104
     
1,339
 
Short-term bank deposits
   
225,139
     
207,450
 
Marketable securities
   
79,707
     
77,616
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
156,293
     
231,539
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
23,286
     
21,033
 
Total Current Assets
   
660,387
     
726,586
 
 
               
Long-Term Assets
               
Property and equipment, net
   
3,171
     
3,179
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
   
5,666
     
6,609
 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
   
332,539
     
336,627
 
Deferred taxes
   
4,591
     
4,180
 
Other assets
   
97
     
85
 
Total Long-Term Assets
   
346,064
     
350,680
 
Total Assets
 
$
1,006,451
   
$
1,077,266
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
 
$
146,080
   
$
217,181
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
25,455
     
42,636
 
Short-term operating lease liability
   
3,977
     
4,198
 
Deferred revenue
   
2,135
     
2,297
 
Short-term payment obligation related to acquisitions
   
73,716
     
73,716
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
251,363
     
340,028
 
 
               
Long-Term Liabilities
               
Payment obligation related to acquisition
   
1,716
     
-
 
Long-term operating lease liability
   
2,665
     
3,448
 
Other long-term liabilities
   
16,013
     
15,643
 
Total Long-Term Liabilities
   
20,394
     
19,091
 
Total Liabilities
   
271,757
     
359,119
 
 
               
Shareholders' equity
               
Ordinary shares
   
416
     
413
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
535,767
     
530,620
 
Treasury shares at cost
   
(1,002
)
   
(1,002
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(454
)
   
(83
)
Retained earnings
   
199,967
     
188,199
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
   
734,694
     
718,147
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
1,006,451
   
$
1,077,266
 

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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands

 
 
Three months ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2024
   
2023
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net Income
 
$
11,768
   
$
23,785
 
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,558
     
3,361
 
Stock-based compensation expense
   
5,419
     
3,402
 
Foreign currency translation
   
22
     
(2
)
Accrued interest, net
   
1,738
     
(4,181
)
Deferred taxes, net
   
(432
)
   
78
 
Accrued severance pay, net
   
(158
)
   
1,598
 
Gain from sale of property and equipment
   
(8
)
   
(12
)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
   
(16,010
)
   
(10,250
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
6,897
   
$
17,779
 
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchases of property and equipment, net of sales
   
(439
)
   
(134
)
Investment in marketable securities, net of sales
   
(1,935
)
   
(51,406
)
Short-term deposits, net
   
(17,689
)
   
2,100
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
$
(20,063
)
 
$
(49,440
)
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation
   
259
     
2,063
 
Payments of contingent consideration
   
-
     
(13,256
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
$
259
   
$
(11,193
)
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
   
(79
)
   
77
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
   
(12,986
)
   
(42,777
)
                 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
   
188,948
     
177,521
 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
 
$
175,962
   
$
134,744
 

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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
In thousands (except share and per share data)

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue
 
$
157,820
   
$
145,150
 
Traffic acquisition costs and media buy
   
97,619
     
79,875
 
Contribution ex-TAC
 
$
60,201
   
$
65,275
 

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
GAAP Income from Operations
 
$
8,505
   
$
24,504
 
Stock-based compensation expenses
   
5,419
     
3,402
 
Retention and other acquisition related expenses
   
1,796
     
7
 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
   
4,086
     
2,963
 
Depreciation
   
472
     
398
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
20,278
   
$
31,274
 

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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
In thousands (except share and per share data)

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2024
   
2023
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
GAAP Net Income
 
$
11,768
   
$
23,785
 
Stock-based compensation expenses
   
5,419
     
3,402
 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
   
4,086
     
2,963
 
Retention and other acquisition related expenses
   
1,796
     
7
 
Foreign exchange gains associated with ASC-842
   
(11
)
   
(116
)
Revaluation of acquisition related contingent consideration
   
-
     
144
 
Taxes on the above items
   
(498
)
   
(285
)
Non-GAAP Net Income
 
$
22,560
   
$
29,900
 
                 
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.44
   
$
0.60
 
                 
Shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
   
50,981,658
     
49,738,514
 

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