CRNC Cerence Inc.

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Latest filing August 26, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Top materiality 0.85

Event mix earnings ×22 · leadership ×13 · other_material ×9

Sentiment 10 pos · 14 neg · 26 neu

Latest earnings reported 2026-Q2

Executive change recent →

Recent 8-K filings for CRNC

Highest-materiality recent filing

Cerence Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Results with Record Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA Above Guidance

February 4, 2026, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

Q1 FY26 revenue was $115.1M, including a $49.5M patent license payment; GAAP net loss was $5.2M.
Free cash flow reached a quarterly record of $35.6M, driven by net cash provided by operating activities of $37.9M.

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August 6, 2026, 4:07 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 8.01 item 9.01

Cerence AI Q3 revenue $69.6M (+12% YoY), net income $1.5M, first $30M buyback

Revenue $69.6M (+12% YoY); GAAP net income $1.5M vs loss of $2.7M YoY; Adjusted EBITDA $13.5M (+50% YoY), above guidance.
May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Cerence AI Q2 revenue $64.2M beats guidance; raises full-year outlook

Q2 revenue $64.2M, Adjusted EBITDA $7.2M, both above high end of guidance.
February 4, 2026, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Results with Record Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA Above Guidance

Q1 FY26 revenue was $115.1M, including a $49.5M patent license payment; GAAP net loss was $5.2M.
November 19, 2025, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q4 revenue $60.6M beats guidance; FY26 rev guidance $300-320M, +23% YoY

Q4 GAAP revenue $60.6M, above high-end guidance; FY25 revenue $251.8M, also above guidance.
November 3, 2025, 6:59 PM ET litigation materiality 0.75 positive item 8.01

Cerence settles patent litigation with Samsung; receives $49.5M lump sum payment

Cerence filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Samsung (Oct 2023, Mar 2024); Samsung counterclaimed in Jul 2024.
August 6, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q3 revenue $62.2M beats guidance; net loss narrows to $2.7M; raises FY outlook

Revenue of $62.2M exceeded $57-61M guidance; GAAP net loss $2.7M vs loss of $313.5M a year ago.
May 7, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q2 FY2025 revenue $78M beats guidance; net income $21.7M, raises FY profit guidance

GAAP revenue of $78.0M (up 15% YoY), GAAP net income of $21.7M ($0.46 diluted EPS) vs $67.8M and ($278.0M) a year ago.
February 6, 2025, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 negative item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q1 FY2025 revenue $50.9M down 63% YoY; GAAP net loss $24.3M

GAAP revenue $50.9M vs $138.3M prior year; GAAP net loss of $24.3M ($0.57 diluted loss per share).
December 23, 2024, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 positive item 1.02 item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Cerence repurchases $27M of 3% convertible notes at 98.5% of par; terminates credit facility

Repurchased $27M aggregate principal of 3% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 at 98.5% of par plus accrued interest.
December 3, 2024, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.60 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Cerence AI appoints Tony Rodriquez as permanent CFO with $475K salary and equity awards

Tony Rodriquez named EVP, CFO effective Nov 29, 2024; had served as interim CFO since June 2024.
November 21, 2024, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q4 revenue $54.8M beats guidance, positive cash flow; FY25 outlook $236-247M

Q4 revenue $54.8M exceeded high end of guidance; cash flow from operations $6.1M positive.
October 7, 2024, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.75 neutral item 2.02 item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

Cerence appoints Brian Krzanich as CEO, reaffirms Q4 FY2024 guidance

Brian Krzanich appointed President and CEO effective Oct 7, 2024; succeeds Stefan Ortmanns.
August 8, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 2.05 item 9.01 ◈ Restructurings & Charges

Cerence Q3 GAAP net loss $313.5M; revenue $70.5M; restructuring with $18-22M charges

GAAP revenue $70.5M (+14% YoY); GAAP net loss $313.5M ($7.50 diluted loss) vs $16.5M loss a year ago.
July 2, 2024, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.60 neutral item 2.02 item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×2

Cerence CTO Iqbal Arshad resigns; CPO Nils Schanz takes expanded role; Q3 guidance reaffirmed

CTO Iqbal Arshad resigns effective July 5, 2024; CPO Nils Schanz assumes CTO responsibilities.
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.65 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change ×3

Cerence CFO Daniel Tempesta resigns; CEO Ortmanns takes interim finance role

Daniel Tempesta resigned as CFO for personal reasons, effective May 17, 2024; no disagreement with the company.
May 9, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 negative item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Cerence Q2 revenue beat goodwill $252M charge; lowers FY24 guidance, withdraws multi-year plan

GAAP revenue $67.8M (above high end of guidance), vs $68.4M YoY; GAAP net loss $278M ($6.66/sh) due to ~$252M goodwill impairment.
April 15, 2024, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.65 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings◈ Material Agreements

Cerence amends credit agreement: new EBITDA covenant, tighter leverage, maturity extended to 2026

Amendment No. 3: net secured leverage ratio ≤3.00x, minimum EBITDA from -$5M to $40M, liquidity ≥$50M, capex ≤$10M.
March 4, 2024, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.60 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

Cerence appoints Daniel Tempesta as CFO, effective March 18, 2024

Tempesta, former Nuance CFO, will receive $500k base salary, 75% target bonus, and $6M in equity awards ($3M initial + $3M sign-on RSUs).
February 6, 2024, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 positive item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Cerence Q1 FY2024 beats guidance; revenue $138.3M, GAAP net income $23.9M

GAAP revenue $138.3M, up 65% YoY, including $77.7M non-cash Toyota Legacy acceleration.
November 27, 2023, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Cerence FY2023 revenue $294.5M, down 10% YoY; GAAP net loss narrows to $56.3M

FY2023 GAAP revenue $294.5M (down from $327.9M); GAAP net loss $56.3M vs loss $310.8M prior year.
August 8, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 negative item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q3 revenue $61.7M (-31% YoY); GAAP net loss narrows to $16.5M

Revenue $61.7M vs $89.0M YoY; GAAP gross margin 66.0% down from 72.8%.
June 26, 2023, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.65 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings◈ Material Agreements

Cerence issues $190M of 1.5% convertible senior notes due 2028

Issued $190M aggregate principal of 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028; initial purchasers have 13-day option for additional $20M (unexercised as of filing).
June 22, 2023, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.70 neutral item 8.01 item 9.01

Cerence prices $190M 1.50% convertible notes due 2028, repurchases $87.5M of 2025 notes

$190M principal, 1.50% coupon, due July 1, 2028; conversion price ~$40.72 (22.5% premium over $33.24 close).
May 9, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Cerence Q2 revenue $68.4M (-21% YoY); GAAP net loss $26.1M

Revenue $68.4M vs $86.3M YoY; GAAP net loss per share ($0.65) vs ($0.01).
February 8, 2023, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Cerence Q1 revenue $83.7M, down 11% YoY; GAAP net loss $2.2M vs prior-year gain

GAAP revenue $83.7M (down 11% YoY from $94.4M); gross margin 68.7% vs 74.3%.
November 29, 2022, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×2

Cerence reports Q4 revenue down 41% YoY, full year GAAP net loss of $310.8M

Q4 GAAP revenue $58.1M vs $98.1M prior year; full year revenue $327.9M vs $387.2M.
August 9, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 negative item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence reports Q3 FY22 GAAP net loss of $99.3M; revenue down 8% YoY to $89M

GAAP net loss of $99.3M ($2.53 diluted loss per share); non-GAAP net income of $17.0M ($0.43 diluted EPS)
May 10, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 negative item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q2 FY22 revenue down 12.6% to $86.3M; posts GAAP net loss of $0.5M

Q2 FY22 GAAP revenue $86.3M (down 12.6% YoY from $98.7M); GAAP net loss $0.5M vs profit $11.2M.
May 6, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×2

Cerence preliminary Q2 revenue $85.5-$86.5M, GAAP EPS loss ($0.02)-($0.01); appoints new CFO and director

Preliminary Q2 revenue $85.5-$86.5M (guidance $82-86M); GAAP EPS loss ($0.02)-($0.01) vs guided profit $0.03-$0.06.
March 15, 2022, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.65 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change ×2

Cerence appoints Marc Montagner as CFO, effective April 4, 2022

Marc Montagner named EVP and CFO, replacing Mark Gallenberger who retired March 11.
February 7, 2022, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 negative item 2.02 item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

Cerence Q1 revenue $94.4M, adj. EBITDA $36.9M; lowers FY2022 guide; CFO retiring

GAAP revenue $94.4M (+0.9% YoY); GAAP net income $19.0M ($0.47 EPS) vs $20.9M ($0.53) prior year.
February 7, 2022, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 9.01

Cerence Q1 revenue $94.4M, GAAP EPS $0.47, non-GAAP EPS $0.59; lowers FY2022 guidance

GAAP revenue $94.4M (up ~1% YoY); GAAP net income $19.0M vs $20.9M; GAAP diluted EPS $0.47 vs $0.53.

Executive changes

Appointed

Marion Harris

Director

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2025-04-01
Filed: March 20, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

appointed Marion Harris as a member of the Board, effective April 1, 2025.

Appointed

Brian Krzanich

President and Chief Executive Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-10-07
Filed: October 7, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On October 6, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Brian Krzanich as President and Chief Executive Officer (and “principal executive officer”) of the Company, effective October 7, 2024.

Departed

Iqbal Arshad

Chief Technology Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-07-05
Successor: Nils Schanz
Filed: July 2, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Iqbal Arshad notified the Company of his decision to resign as Chief Technology Officer of the Company.

Role change

Nils Schanz

Chief Technology Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-07-05
Filed: July 2, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Nils Schanz, Chief Product Officer of the Company, will assume the responsibilities of Chief Technology Officer following the departure of Mr. Arshad, effective July 5, 2024. In this expanded role, Mr. Schanz will lead the Company’s global technology, engineering, and product development organization.

Appointed (interim)

Antonio Rodriquez

interim Chief Financial Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-06-04
Filed: June 4, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On June 4, 2024, the Board of Directors of Cerence Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Antonio (“Tony”) Rodriquez to serve as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer and designated Mr. Rodriquez as the Company’s principal financial officer, succeeding Stefan Ortmanns, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, in such role.

Appointed (interim)

Katherine Roman

principal accounting officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-05-17
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

The Board of Directors of the Company has designated Stefan Ortmanns, President and Chief Executive Officer, as the Company’s principal financial officer, and Katherine Roman, Vice President and Corporate Controller, as the Company’s principal accounting officer, each on an interim basis and effective as of May 17, 2024.

Departed

Daniel Tempesta

Chief Financial Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-05-17
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On May 11, 2024, Daniel Tempesta notified Cerence Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer of the Company for personal reasons, effective as of May 17, 2024.

Appointed (interim)

Stefan Ortmanns

principal financial officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-05-17
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

The Board of Directors of the Company has designated Stefan Ortmanns, President and Chief Executive Officer, as the Company’s principal financial officer, and Katherine Roman, Vice President and Corporate Controller, as the Company’s principal accounting officer, each on an interim basis and effective as of May 17, 2024.

Appointed

Daniel Tempesta

Chief Financial Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2024-03-18
Filed: March 4, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

On February 28, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cerence Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Daniel Tempesta as Chief Financial Officer (and, in such capacity, the “principal financial officer” and “principal accounting officer” of the Company), effective March 18, 2024.

Appointed

Marcy Klevorn

member of the Board

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2023-06-01
Filed: June 1, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

appointed Marcy Klevorn as a member of the Board, effective June 1, 2023.

Departed

Prateek Kathpal

Chief Technology Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2023-05-08
Filed: April 21, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

Prateek Kathpal notified the Company of his decision to resign as Chief Technology Officer of the Company, effective as of May 8, 2023, in order to pursue another opportunity.

Departed

Prateek Kathpal

Chief Technology Officer

CRNC · Cerence Inc.

Effective: 2023-05-08
Filed: April 6, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

Prateek Kathpal has notified Cerence Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as Chief Technology Officer of the Company, effective as of May 8, 2023, in order to pursue another opportunity.

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q2 EPS reported -$0.08 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.85 · Median 0.68 · Most common event earnings

10 positive 14 negative 26 neutral

source · CRNC on sec.gov