LiveRamp Profits Surge as Publicis Buyout Nears Shareholder Vote

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LiveRamp reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results showing a surge in profitability, even as its acquisition by Publicis Groupe moves toward a shareholder vote on August 17. Revenue rose 10% to $214 million, while GAAP operating income more than doubled to $20 million from $7 million a year earlier, and non-GAAP operating income climbed 41% to $50 million. Diluted earnings per share more than doubled to $0.28, and operating cash flow swung to a $17 million inflow from a $16 million outflow. The company also launched LiveRamp Agent Builders and added integrations with OpenAI, Databricks, Adobe, and DoorDash, while ending the quarter with 132 customers paying over $1 million annually, up from 127. Despite the operational gains, the all-cash deal price of $38.50 per share caps shareholder upside if the transaction closes, and LiveRamp has skipped its earnings call and guidance while the deal is pending. Hedge fund ownership rose to 35 funds from 22, while short interest stands at 9.59% of float, reflecting divided market sentiment on deal completion.

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