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here is no doubt that the dirty war that arises from politics knows no limits and transcends and permeates the spheres that allow it, and one of the most susceptible and obvious are social networks, the personal profiles of the 'protagonists' of certain stories that have their origin in issues beyond their control. These are the characteristics of a case that has scandalized the whole of Colombia, although the matter has many edges A content creator named Aida Victoria Merlano is the protagonist of a delirious story after her mother, congresswoman Aida Merlano, was accused and detained on charges of criminal association, electoral offenses and possession of weapons The mother's political background Merlano made world news when she escaped from El Buen Pastor prison in Bogota in 2019 while attending a dental appointment, and four months later she was recaptured in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She was then prosecuted on charges of false identity, use of false documents and criminal association, and was deported to her country on March 10, 2023. Merlano's case is noteworthy because, since her imprisonment, she claims to have information implicating powerful people in Colombian politics in corruption scandals and crimes, and because her own daughter is accused of having helped her escape. The plot against the influencer And now, the batteries of an alleged plot that would seek to sink the Merlano family are focused on the daughter, Aida Victoria, influencer and content creator well known in the country and with a considerable fan base. Aida Victoria had a romance for a while with another influencer, named Luis Villa, better known as Westcol, whose followers today leaked some alleged photographs in which a woman - who they claim is Aida Victoria - appears holding bestiality with a horse, which would be a gift from her current partner, whose phone number was leaked, as well as that of the influencer. Of course, Merlano came out to deny these images: "Of course it's not me. Look, I love my number, I'm not going to change it, I don't have a problem. They wanted to put me in jail, my mom flew out of a jail, they parked motorcycles in front of me, they put guns on my back, I mean, those things don't scare me." However, the damage is done and this smear campaign has found an echo in different social networks and of course in media around the world.
Use of cash is growing – amid concerns businesses are refusing to accept notes and coinsTitle: Retired Elderly Spends Millions on Over a Dozen Insurance Policies, Family Financial Crisis Sparks AttentionThe administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under heavy criticism over its handling of the flood crisis in the four southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla. Comparisons have been drawn between the delayed response and insufficient support for flood victims in the South and the quicker and more effective management of flooding in the northern provinces in August. The Bangkok Post spoke with political observers about the flood relief efforts and asked if there is a double standard in the government's flood response between the North and South. They were asked to explain whether the government's handling of floods was due to politics, as the ruling Pheu Thai Party is known to have limited support in the South. Sathit Wongnongtoey, a former Democrat MP from Trang, said resentment towards the ruling party among some southern residents is deep-rooted due to the Thaksin Shinawatra administration and his infamous remarks about prioritising provinces that supported his party. Moreover, the Pheu Thai-led government's lack of attention to the southern region has been observed, and the prime minister's apparent lack of urgency in taking action has led some residents to believe the region is being neglected, he said. Asked about the premier's remark that she had assigned her deputies to oversee flood management in the South, Mr Sathit criticised the prime minister and said she should be aware of public expectations and be ready to equally serve all citizens. The former MP said the coalition government should take responsibility for the state of the country because it has not done enough to give people hope. Mr Sathit said the government's popularity will be affected as it has been unable to deliver on its economic promises. Sathit: Deliver economic promises Nipit Intarasombat, a former Democrat MP from Phatthalung, said flood relief efforts are being carried out by state agencies involved, although the prime minister has yet to make a trip to the four southernmost border provinces to inspect the floods. This has left the impression the government is not giving sufficient attention and care to the situation, he said, adding that even if the entire cabinet were to visit, they would not have the same morale-boosting effects as the prime minister's presence. Due to the geography of the region, much of the floodwater in affected areas will have already subsided by the time the prime minister makes a visit and she will not be able to witness the full severity of the flooding, he said. When asked if Ms Paetongtarn has no incentive to visit because Pheu Thai has limited support in the South, he said it is hard to believe the country's leader would neglect the South simply because it is not her party's political stronghold. "I don't want to assume that she is neglecting the South simply for that reason. But the delay has cost her significant political goodwill," he said. Mr Nipit also said he believes Ms Paetongtarn cares about the well-being of the southern people, but she and her close aides lack political experience, which may have led them to miscalculate the situation. Asked if the Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to establish a stronghold in the South, Mr Nipit said it is unlikely to gain significant ground in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala due to several factors, including the recent flooding and the Tak Bai case in Narathiwat. Nipit: PM cares about people During last year's general election, the Pheu Thai Party did not capture a single seat in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla. Its coalition partner, the Prachachat Party, then led by Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, won all three seats in Yala. In Pattani, where five seats were available, the Prachachat Party won three seats in Constituency 1, 3 and 5, while the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the Democrat Party won each in Constituency 2 and Constituency 4, respectively. The five seats in Narathiwat were shared among the PPRP (Constituency 2 and 3), United Thai Nation (UTN) Party (Constituency 1), Bhumjaithai (Constituency 4) and Prachachat Party (Constituency 5). The Democrat Party won the largest share of seats, six out nine, in Songkhla (Constituency 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9) with the UTN winning in Constituency 2, the PPRP in Constituency 4 and the Bhumjaithai Party in Constituency 7. Defending the government, Pheu Thai list-MP Chanin Rungthanakiat said the mobile cabinet meeting in Chiang Mai, which coincided when the South was hit by severe flooding, had been planned weeks in advance and could not be cancelled. The prime minister, he said, decided not to inspect the flooding during its worst phase to avoid adding a burden to local officials who were focusing on relief operations. Even so, several cabinet ministers were assigned to oversee the flood relief efforts, he noted. Mr Chanin stressed the Pheu Thai Party is doing its best to refute the claim the party does not prioritise the southern region. Under the Srettha Thavisin administration, several projects in the South were given support, he said. Chanin: Let local officials work Meanwhile, academics criticise the government for its lack of preparedness in terms of evacuation shelters and failure to decentralise power to enable local authorities to more effectively manage the flood crisis. As a result, the public perceives that only the prime minister's visit and intervention can solve the issue, even if the prime minister's visit to the flood-ravaged area is more of a symbolic gesture rather than a direct solution to the problem. Srisompob Jitpiromsri, a political scientist at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus, said that given the size of financial aid and recovery efforts by the Interior Ministry, the government's response in both the North and South is not much different. The cabinet previously approved a change in the criteria for flood compensation payouts. Now, all affected households stand to receive a one-time payment of 9,000 baht. Under the old criteria, households flooded for 30 days or less would receive 5,000 baht, while those inundated for more than 30 days but less than 60 received 7,000 baht. Households flooded for more than 60 days were the only ones given 9,000 baht. Mr Srisompob said provincial authorities, the military, the private sector and various charity and rescue foundations have mobilised their resources to assist flood victims. Media coverage has shown the struggles and plight of the flood-ravaged communities. This has led to comparisons with the role of the government, particularly the prime minister whose visit would have eased tension and provided reassurance to those severely affected by the flooding, he said. "Ms Paetongtarn's comments about her husband being a native of the southern region have not been particularly helpful. "She shouldn't have said it at all under this situation. She should have talked about policies. When her comments are seen as out of place, the issue is dramatised," he said. Early this month, the prime minister defended herself against social media criticism about allegedly neglecting flood-hit southern provinces while touring the northern region, emphasising that providing aid takes priority over making public appearances. She responded that her family had connections to the South through her husband. "How could I neglect the South when my husband and his family are Southerners?" Srisompob: Comments aren't helpful Mr Srisompob said the issue of evacuation shelters has been a pain point for the southern region for a decade and despite having the resources, the government has yet to invest in permanent shelters for disaster relief. "The government needs to rethink its approach to disaster management, especially in the southern region where flooding is exacerbated by rising sea tides," he said. Nuttakorn Vititanon, a political scientist at Chiang Mai University, said the government needs to revamp its disaster warning and emergency response systems to ensure residents are fully informed about risks and adequately cared for. "The flood came at night and no one evacuated in the dark. Moreover, there were no shelters for them. Telling people to evacuate... but to where? So, they stayed home," he said. He was referring to recent flood situations in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in August. Mr Nuttakorn said the government appears to be avoiding confronting local communities and resorts that block water drainage and is instead trying to build flood barriers, which is not a sustainable solution. He said the prime minister does not need to visit any flood-hit areas to make instructions if local authorities have the full power to manage the situation. "But the governor doesn't and he can't instruct other agencies like the Department of Royal Irrigation. Remember when a floodgate was broken and the governor was blamed for not coordinating? "The problem was solved after the prime minister's visit. As a result, people have become accustomed to the idea that if they want something fixed, the prime minister must intervene," Mr Nuttakorn said. Nuttakorn: 'No shelters for them'
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I plan to order another pack or three, so I can keep one at home, one in my purse, and one in my locker at work so if I ever feel the warning tingle/itching of a new breakout, I can slap one of these bad boys on and get rid of it quickly! Highly recommend for my fellow cold sore sufferers." — Jessica Hill Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $27.87 (also available as a pack of 15). 20. Demora's foot exfoliation mask when you're ready to treat your feet to the gift of super smooth skin — no more rough calluses causing you grief. Put 'em on, get comfy for an hour, then get ready for the big reveal. Check it out in action on TikTok ! With these foot mask "socks," you just slide them onto your feet, leave them on for an hour to let the gel soak into your feet, and you should start to see the dead skin peel away within 6–11 days (with remarkably softer feet in two weeks!). Promising review: "I placed this order after seeing it everywhere on TikTok... and boy am I glad I tried it! I was initially skeptical of trying anything on my feet.. and let’s be honest, the peeling feet pictures are not for the weak :) .. but oddly extremely satisfying. I soaked my feet in the bag for an hour as instructed (super easy to use) ... two weeks later, BOOM baby soft feet...10/10 would recommend!! " — Alma Elias Get two pairs from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents and a two-pack). 21. A blackhead scrub stick that'll help get rid of excess sebum and other impurities that might be clogging your precious pores. After cleansing, rub it on your face to exfoliate *and* eliminate stubborn blackheads and whiteheads! Psst! TikTokers love this thing! Promising review: " Years of stubborn whiteheads and blackheads gone after a few uses! I wish I had bought this sooner! I’ve been struggling with deep whiteheads and blackheads on my chin and nose for years. I get monthly facials with microdermabrasion and it barely helps. After about a week's worth of use out of this, they are finally coming to the surface and can be extracted!" — Allie Get it from Amazon for $12.50 . 22. Bio-Oil — it has such a long list of benefits, you'll never run out of uses for it! It can help even your skin tone, fade stretch marks, and reduce the appearance of acne scars. It absorbs super quickly so it won't feel heavy or greasy, either. Promising review: "What kind of sorcery is this? I used this for the first time last night on some recent acne scars, and I'm in utter shock. They look like they've been healing for weeks.... this stuff must be made of pixie dust or something. It's way too good to be true. From now on, I will be putting this all over my skin before bed every night! I don't even care if it means washing my sheets more often — SO WORTH IT!" — Julia Richardson Get it from Amazon for $10.26+ (available in two sizes). 23. An exfoliating scrub mitt for ~super smooth~ skin without harsh chemicals or rough dry brushes. Regular exfoliation is great for reducing those annoying probs, like bumps and ingrown hairs. Promising review: "I have always used body scrubs, so many different kinds and brands. When using this mitt I didn't see much dead skin but I wasn't expecting to since I consistently use body scrub. After using this mitt my skin has never felt softer or smoother. I wish I found this sooner, I would have saved a lot of money not buying scrubs. This is a wonderful price for a wonderful product. If it is in your cart buy it now!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of two). 24. A vegan ingrown hair oil to help relieve the painful redness and irritation that inevitably occurs after shaving. It contains skin-softening jojoba seed oil and anti-inflammatory tea tree oil so you can kiss razor burn and ingrown hairs goodbye. Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based small skincare brand creating products for our most sensitive areas. Promising review: " I've bought this product numerous times and it never fails. I have no more ingrowns and it also helps so much with irritation after shaving!" — Pris Get it from Amazon for $26 or Bushbalm for $36. 25. Revlon Volcanic Face Roller so you can minimize the unwelcome shiny, oily layer that suddenly appears after doing your makeup. This magical tool will absorb it with just a few swipes. No extra powder required! It's also easy to clean: Just twist and unlock the roller's ring, gently pull out the stone part, wash the stone with a gentle cleanser, rinse it off, and let it air dry before using it again! Promising review: "I was shocked! This actually works. It takes the oil away without distributing the makeup. Game changer for me. I don’t know why I didn’t know about this sooner ." — Lesa A. Get it from Amazon for $8.77 . 26. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion because your bum needs some love too! This formula is rich in tea tree oil to help soothe and prevent future breakouts. Trust me, your cheeks will thank you. Read more about tea tree oil and acne at Cleveland Clinic . Apply this gentle treatment 3–4 times a day or 4–6 times if the situation is more serious. Promising review: "I’ve used this product for about two months now. I try to remember to apply at least twice a day. Not only is the skin clearer, but the overall texture is much smoother and softer. I highly recommend giving this lotion a try." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a two-pack). 27. O'Keeffe's Lip Repair for healing the dry, cracked, and/or chapped lips you've been struggling with. If you're already familiar with the brand's famous Working Hands cream, you know it's the real deal. Why not give your pout the same royal treatment while you sleep? Promising review: "When I travel, my lips get so chapped! It's painful. I found this product when I searched for something for extremely chapped lips. I've used other O'Keeffe's products so I trusted the brand. I used this as directed in the morning and before bed, and my lips healed up faster than ever. Also, on the next trip I went on, I took it with me and used it daily. My lips stayed healthy and didn't get chapped at all. This stuff is magic, and I won't go anywhere without it now." — Anna C. Adams Get it from Amazon for $10.84 (also available as a two-pack). 28. Some wart-removing pads you can use on those pesky warts you've been struggling with. Apply the medicated pads like bandages and they'll help shrink it. Replace every 48 hours until the growth goes POOF! Promising review: "I had a wart on my finger that I had been trying to get rid of for a while. I used all different kinds of freezing medicines and wart removers and ended up with this as a last resort before going to a doctor. These had my wart come off my finger within a week — no pain, literally just came off when I decided to change my bandaid . Amazing!!" — K Pic Get a 14-pack from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in three styles). 29. A rechargeable Finishing Touch electric razor that'll be a huge help if you're not a fan of body hair. I dare you *not* to keep touching your soft-as-silk legs after using it. There's even a built-in light to help prevent you from missing a spot. It features 18-karat gold-plated heads to contour every curve on your leg. Reviewers with disabilities or injuries also say it makes it way easier to get the job done! BTW, this is solely for use on legs, do NOT use under your arms! Promising review: "I suffer from razor bumps and hate shaving due to the aftermath of doing so!!! This product is so easy to use, it's lightweight, and charges fast. The BEST part is NO razor bumps or burn. My only regret is not knowing about this product sooner ." — Rochelle Yohn Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in two styles). Psst — BuzzFeed Shopping editor Samantha Wieder is also a huge fan of the Finishing Touch eyebrow hair remover ! 30. Or Veet's sensitive hair removal gel — removing unwanted hair doesn't have to be the most tedious task in the world. This hydrating cream gently removes hair and helps reduce the chance of painful ingrowns. Apply evenly, wait 5 to 10 minutes, remove it with the spatula, then rinse. It comes with a spatula for removing the cream! Promising review: "I have been looking for a good hair removal for my sensitive skin & this one is perfect. It has a great odor and leaves my skin feeling smooth and silky. It does not burn my skin at all even when I leave it on for 15 minutes or more. This is definitely my new hair removal cream. I will recommend this one to everyone." — Crystal Get it from Amazon for $9.47 (also available as a two-pack). 31. Truremedy Naturals Remedy Tea Tree Oil Body Wash made with aloe, mint, and tea tree soap for lessening those common skin irritations that won't quit like rashes, acne, and dry or cracked skin. It also smells absolutely wonderful on account of the coconut, olive, and jojoba oils! Read more about tea tree oil and how it can help with acne at Mayo Clinic . Promising reviews: "I have been struggling with tinea versicolor for over a year now and have not found anything to soothe the itching/pain that comes with it other than this. I have only been using the body wash for about a week and it’s made an enormous difference! I have tried prescription creams, medicated lotions, etc. but I have never had results like this! Such good stuff. 10/10 recommend" — Blackburn's "I wanted to wait to review after two weeks of use. I’ve noticed that my usual BO at the end of the day is now nonexistent. My back and chest acne have cleared up. I haven’t gotten any ingrown hairs or experienced any re-growth itching on my bikini line. This thing is magic in a bottle and I wished I had found it sooner! " — xXSUXx Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three scents). 32. A set of silicone Kegel weights if you wanna charge of your health down there . It's great for Kegel newbies and can help with incontinence, especially if you've given birth recently. It's also ideal for anyone who wants more enjoyable *and* less painful sex. Intimate Rose is a small biz creating wellness products, like dilators, weights, supplements, and more that help treat issues and pain related to the pelvic floor. Promising review: "Since starting, my bladder control has significantly improved. I am now able to sneeze or cough without peeing myself. Yes, that's right. I am able to hold my pee longer, which means I can actually make it to the bathroom without dribbling on myself. The best part is that just a few short weeks into the program you will have results you can feel. I think every woman who has ever had kids should try this, out. The overall quality of my life has improved. Ditch your panty liners, stop the embarrassing dribbles, no more dashes to the restroom because of a weak bladder. Even my sex life has improved; I have control of those pelvic muscles now. Just remember to wash the weights before and after each use with an antibacterial spray, and allow time to air dry before putting them away. I say air dry because if you wipe them dry with a cloth you run the risk of giving yourself a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, and those are no laughing matter. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores away quickly." — Lady Tauber Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98 . 33. A stainless-steel tongue scraper to help conquer stale breath and leave your mouth with a fresh, clean feeling. No one will be offering you an unsolicited stick of gum anytime soon! Promising review: "Embarrassingly Gross. Never had any idea what I’d pull off my tongue each morning... I’ll save you the details – but surprised it took me into my mid-40s to discover [this]. Every human who brushes their teeth needs one... [it] has already helped my breath." — L. Utton Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in various styles and packs). 34. And for good measure, an alcohol-free oral rinse — it helps fight bad breath for 24 hours and doesn't have a super strong taste that lingers. Put down the mints and pick up the rinse! Just swish a capful for a minute and gargle for 30 seconds after you're done brushing your teeth in the morning and night. Promising review: "I'm actually a dentist who often has bad breath, which is not a good combination. My oral hygiene is great (tongue scraping, brushing, flossing, etc.), but I have allergies and constantly have a bit of post-nasal drip, which contributes to the bad breath. While this stuff isn't perfect, and my breath doesn't stay fresh all day, it is definitely the longest-lasting product I have tried so far. It is the first thing I have tried that still gives me that minty feeling when I breathe deep 4–6 hours after using it. I've found that gargling and using the TheraBreath throat spray in addition to rinsing with this have greatly improved my breath. Will definitely be buying again." — Alex Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.57 (also available in mild mint ). And if you need more convincing, check out our in-depth review of TheraBreath oral rinse ! 35. A physician-designed earwax remover , a safe *and* effective cleaning method for anyone who needs help with ear wax buildup, blockages, and impaction. Now you can potentially solve the problem at home without having to dread the in-person visit you might've had to schedule. Doctor Easy started 20 years ago with the invention of the Elephant Ear Washer by a doctor who saw the need for a better method of treating patients’ earwax impactions. The kit includes the washer bottle and three disposable tips. Using it is simple: Fill the bottle with your preferred ear cleaning solution, attach the disposable tip, and then spray the cleaner into your ear. This will loosen up wax and cause it to basically just fall right out of your ear! Promising review: "This thing is amazing. It is one of those things that look so simple that you don't think it can possibly do any better than all the other things out there. But it does. After going to a hot spring, my right ear was plugged up. I tried various oily ear cleaners; I went to the doctor who tried a syringe and peroxide; I tried using an ear cleaner bulb; I even tried jumping up and down with my head tilted. Nothing worked. Then, I got this little gadget and on the first try with just warm water, my ear was cleared. The sink looked like someone had puked in it, I am not kidding you. I did not think my ear could possibly hold that much junk in it. I can now hear whispers from across the room. I will be getting more tips for this sucker. And I am going to clean out my ears every month from now on! " — Thomas Wong Get it from Amazon for $29.50 . 36. Or an earwax removal kit made with carbamide peroxide so you can draw out stubborn wax. The results may make ya queasy, but you'll think twice about sticking cotton swabs in your ear again! Promising review: "Folks. Buy it. This is like head lice treatment. If you are looking at it and thinking about it, YOU NEED IT. And this stuff. Is. Awesome. Literally chunks of ear wax came out of my ear holes the SIZE OF CORN KERNELS. Where was this coming from? Why is my body making so much wax? Where was it being stored, because I did NOT think ear canals were that spacious, but apparently there are some storage closets in there or something because HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD the ear nuggets are real. My ears feel so squeaky clean! And get this, my hair makes sounds. Like I put it up in a hair tie afterward, and I could HEAR MY HAIR MOVING ON MY HEAD. What is that?! Seriously?! If you also did not know that moving hair creates a sound, you need to buy this product ASAP." — Samantha Get it from Amazon for $6.48 . Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended October 31, 2024. "I'm pleased with the continued operational progress of the entire Couchbase team," said Matt Cain, Chair, President and CEO of Couchbase. "We delivered top- and bottom-line results that exceeded our outlook, and we achieved another significant milestone with Capella, which now represents 15.1% of our ARR and one third of our customer base. I remain highly confident in our outlook and ability to achieve our objectives in fiscal 2025." Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Recent Business Highlights Financial Outlook For the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2025, Couchbase expects: Q4 FY2025 Outlook FY2025 Outlook Total Revenue $52.7-53.5 million $207.2-208.0 million Total ARR $236.5-239.5 million $236.5-239.5 million Non-GAAP Operating Loss $5.7-4.7 million $20.0-19.0 million The guidance provided above is based on several assumptions that are subject to change and many of which are outside our control. If actual results vary from these assumptions, our expectations may change. There can be no assurance that we will achieve these results. Couchbase is not able, at this time, to provide GAAP targets for operating loss for the fourth quarter or full year of fiscal 2025 because of the difficulty of estimating certain items excluded from non-GAAP operating loss that cannot be reasonably predicted, such as charges related to stock-based compensation expense. The effect of these excluded items may be significant. Conference Call Information Couchbase will host a live webcast at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (or 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to discuss its financial results and business highlights. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 877-407-8029 from the United States, or +1 201-689-8029 from international locations. The live webcast and a webcast replay can be accessed from the investor relations page of Couchbase's website at investors.couchbase.com . About Couchbase As industries race to embrace AI, traditional database solutions fall short of rising demands for versatility, performance and affordability. Couchbase is seizing the opportunity to lead with Capella, the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world. By uniting transactional, analytical, mobile and AI workloads into a seamless, fully-managed solution, Couchbase empowers developers and enterprises to build and scale applications with complete flexibility – delivering exceptional performance, scalability and cost-efficiency from cloud to edge and everything in between. Trusted by over 30% of the Fortune 100, Couchbase enables organizations to unlock innovation, accelerate AI transformation and redefine customer experiences wherever they happen. Discover why Couchbase is the foundation of critical everyday applications by visiting www.couchbase.com and following us on LinkedIn and X . Couchbase has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations website and the corporate blog at blog.couchbase.com to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the corporate blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, we believe certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance. We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, collectively, to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, may be helpful to investors because they provide consistency and comparability with past financial performance and meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. Non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly-titled non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures (provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release), and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share: We define these non-GAAP financial measures as their respective GAAP measures, excluding expenses related to stock-based compensation expense, employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions, restructuring charges and impairment of capitalized internal-use software. We use these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with GAAP measures to assess our performance, including in the preparation of our annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and to communicate with our board of directors concerning our financial performance. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we excluded the impairment of capitalized internal-use software, a non-cash operating expense, from our non-GAAP results as it is not reflective of ongoing operating results. This impairment charge related to certain previously capitalized internal-use software that we determined would no longer be placed into service. Prior period non-GAAP financial measures have not been adjusted to reflect this change as we did not incur impairment of capitalized internal-use software in any prior period presented. Free cash flow: We define free cash flow as cash used in operating activities less additions to property and equipment, which includes capitalized internal-use software costs. We believe free cash flow is a useful indicator of liquidity that provides our management, board of directors and investors with information about our future ability to generate or use cash to enhance the strength of our balance sheet and further invest in our business and pursue potential strategic initiatives. Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this press release for the reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results. Key Business Metrics We review a number of operating and financial metrics, including ARR, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. We define ARR as of a given date as the annualized recurring revenue that we would contractually receive from our customers in the month ending 12 months following such date. Based on historical experience with customers, we assume all contracts will be renewed at the same levels unless we receive notification of non-renewal and are no longer in negotiations prior to the measurement date. For Capella products, ARR in a customer's initial year is calculated as the greater of: (i) initial year contract revenue as described above or (ii) annualized prior 90 days of actual consumption; and ARR for subsequent years is calculated with method (ii). ARR excludes services revenue. Prior to fiscal 2025, ARR excluded on-demand revenue and, for Capella products in a customer's initial year, ARR was calculated solely on the basis of initial year contract revenue. The reason for these changes is to better reflect ARR where usage rates or timing of purchases may be uneven and to better align with how ARR is used to measure the performance of the business. ARR for prior periods has not been adjusted to reflect this change as it is not material to any period previously presented. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue, and does not represent our revenue under GAAP on an annualized basis, as it is an operating metric that can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal dates. ARR is not intended to be a replacement for forecasts of revenue. Although we seek to increase ARR as part of our strategy of targeting large enterprise customers, this metric may fluctuate from period to period based on our ability to acquire new customers, expand within our existing customers and consumption dynamics. We believe that ARR is an important indicator of the growth and performance of our business. We also attempt to represent the changes in the underlying business operations by eliminating fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates within the current period. We calculate constant currency growth rates by applying the applicable prior period exchange rates to current period results. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, quotations of management, the section titled "Financial Outlook" above and statements about the expected client demand for and benefits of our offerings, the impact of our recently-released and planned products and services and our market position, strategies and potential market opportunities. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and, in some cases, can be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "continue," "could," "potential," "remain," "may," "might," "will," "would" or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including factors beyond our control, which may cause our 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: our history of net losses and ability to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our ability to continue to grow on pace with historical rates; our ability to manage our growth effectively; intense competition and our ability to compete effectively; cost-effectively acquiring new customers or obtaining renewals, upgrades or expansions from our existing customers; the market for our products and services being highly competitive and evolving, and our future success depending on the growth and expansion of this market; our ability to innovate in response to changing customer needs, new technologies or other market requirements, including new capabilities, programs and partnerships and their impact on our customers and our business; our limited operating history, which makes it difficult to predict our future results of operations; the significant fluctuation of our future results of operations and ability to meet the expectations of analysts or investors; our significant reliance on revenue from subscriptions, which may decline and, the recognition of a significant portion of revenue from subscriptions over the term of the relevant subscription period, which means downturns or upturns in sales are not immediately reflected in full in our results of operations; and the impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. Further information on risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that we may file from time to time, including those more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024. Additional information will be made available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2024 that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which should be read in conjunction with this press release and the financial results included herein. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Couchbase, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue: License $ 4,343 $ 4,577 $ 16,444 $ 14,318 Support and other 44,955 39,420 131,185 109,175 Total subscription revenue 49,298 43,997 147,629 123,493 Services 2,330 1,816 6,915 6,455 Total revenue 51,628 45,813 154,544 129,948 Cost of revenue: Subscription(1) 4,866 3,549 13,278 11,067 Services(1) 1,690 1,562 5,423 5,875 Total cost of revenue 6,556 5,111 18,701 16,942 Gross profit 45,072 40,702 135,843 113,006 Operating expenses: Research and development(1) 17,486 15,903 52,703 47,578 Sales and marketing(1) 34,196 31,602 108,119 96,503 General and administrative(1) 12,624 10,739 37,843 30,823 Restructuring(1) — — — 46 Total operating expenses 64,306 58,244 198,665 174,950 Loss from operations (19,234) (17,542) (62,822) (61,944) Interest expense (17) — (46) (43) Other income, net 1,790 1,298 5,062 3,986 Loss before income taxes (17,461) (16,244) (57,806) (58,001) Provision for income taxes 691 11 1,236 780 Net loss $ (18,152) $ (16,255) $ (59,042) $ (58,781) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.35) $ (0.34) $ (1.16) $ (1.26) Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted 51,831 47,586 50,821 46,724 (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows: Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of revenue—subscription $ 318 $ 130 $ 885 $ 559 Cost of revenue—services 104 119 354 413 Research and development 4,497 3,116 12,704 9,498 Sales and marketing 5,242 4,188 16,627 11,461 General and administrative 5,127 4,202 15,501 11,216 Restructuring — — — 1 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 15,288 $ 11,755 $ 46,071 $ 33,148 Couchbase, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (unaudited) As of October 31, 2024 As of January 31, 2024 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,031 $ 41,351 Short-term investments 108,908 112,281 Accounts receivable, net 28,514 44,848 Deferred commissions 13,297 15,421 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,551 10,385 Total current assets 194,301 224,286 Property and equipment, net 7,000 5,327 Operating lease right-of-use assets 5,497 4,848 Deferred commissions, noncurrent 14,485 11,400 Other assets 1,176 1,891 Total assets $ 222,459 $ 247,752 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 4,724 $ 4,865 Accrued compensation and benefits 12,323 18,116 Other accrued expenses 3,981 4,581 Operating lease liabilities 2,150 3,208 Deferred revenue 67,996 81,736 Total current liabilities 91,174 112,506 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 3,678 2,078 Deferred revenue, noncurrent 829 2,747 Total liabilities 95,681 117,331 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock — — Common stock — — Additional paid-in capital 676,360 621,024 Accumulated other comprehensive income 119 56 Accumulated deficit (549,701) (490,659) Total stockholders' equity 126,778 130,421 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 222,459 $ 247,752 Couchbase, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $ (18,152) $ (16,255) $ (59,042) $ (58,781) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities Depreciation and amortization 757 399 1,520 2,034 Stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized 15,288 11,755 46,071 33,148 Amortization of deferred commissions 4,375 4,500 12,655 13,742 Non-cash lease expense 863 765 2,393 2,313 Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) (60) 484 231 649 Other (456) (804) (1,869) (2,580) Changes in operating assets and liabilities Accounts receivable 2,912 1,577 16,207 9,114 Deferred commissions (5,367) (4,746) (13,616) (13,892) Prepaid expenses and other assets (606) 955 (163) 837 Accounts payable (295) (10) (149) 1,735 Accrued compensation and benefits (1,799) (1,763) (5,790) (3,517) Other Accrued Expenses 632 (1,126) (475) (2,997) Operating lease liabilities (876) (838) (2,501) (2,561) Deferred revenue (14,111) (7,636) (15,658) 313 Net cash used in operating activities (16,895) (12,743) (20,186) (20,443) Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of short-term investments (37,809) (26,141) (75,614) (90,456) Maturities of short-term investments 23,000 41,854 81,144 111,974 Additions to property and equipment (583) (1,066) (2,645) (3,425) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (15,392) 14,647 2,885 18,093 Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,115 2,703 5,251 7,353 Proceeds from issuance of common stock under ESPP 1,720 1,153 3,515 2,000 Net cash provided by financing activities 2,835 3,856 8,766 9,353 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (124) (290) (328) (542) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (29,576) 5,470 (8,863) 6,461 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 62,607 41,980 41,894 40,989 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 33,031 $ 47,450 $ 33,031 $ 47,450 Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash within the consolidated balance sheets to the amounts shown above: Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,031 $ 46,907 $ 33,031 $ 46,907 Restricted cash included in other assets — 543 — 543 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 33,031 $ 47,450 $ 33,031 $ 47,450 Couchbase, Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit to non-GAAP gross profit: Total revenue $ 51,628 $ 45,813 $ 154,544 $ 129,948 Gross profit $ 45,072 $ 40,702 $ 135,843 $ 113,006 Add: Stock-based compensation expense 422 249 1,239 972 Add: Employer taxes on employee stock transactions 22 55 120 86 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 45,516 $ 41,006 $ 137,202 $ 114,064 Gross margin 87.3 % 88.8 % 87.9 % 87.0 % Non-GAAP gross margin 88.2 % 89.5 % 88.8 % 87.8 % Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to non-GAAP operating expenses: GAAP research and development $ 17,486 $ 15,903 $ 52,703 $ 47,578 Less: Stock-based compensation expense (4,497) (3,116) (12,704) (9,498) Less: Employer taxes on employee stock transactions (106) (199) (585) (430) Non-GAAP research and development $ 12,883 $ 12,588 $ 39,414 $ 37,650 GAAP sales and marketing $ 34,196 $ 31,602 $ 108,119 $ 96,503 Less: Stock-based compensation expense (5,242) (4,188) (16,627) (11,461) Less: Employer taxes on employee stock transactions (275) (327) (1,378) (777) Non-GAAP sales and marketing $ 28,679 $ 27,087 $ 90,114 $ 84,265 GAAP general and administrative $ 12,624 $ 10,739 $ 37,843 $ 30,823 Less: Stock-based compensation expense (5,127) (4,202) (15,501) (11,216) Less: Employer taxes on employee stock transactions (64) (176) (391) (264) Non-GAAP general and administrative $ 7,433 $ 6,361 $ 21,951 $ 19,343 Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP operating loss to non-GAAP operating loss: Total revenue $ 51,628 $ 45,813 $ 154,544 $ 129,948 Loss from operations $ (19,234) $ (17,542) $ (62,822) $ (61,944) Add: Stock-based compensation expense 15,288 11,755 46,071 33,147 Add: Employer taxes on employee stock transactions 467 757 2,474 1,557 Add: Restructuring(2) — — — 46 Non-GAAP operating loss $ (3,479) $ (5,030) $ (14,277) $ (27,194) Operating margin (37) % (38) % (41) % (48) % Non-GAAP operating margin (7) % (11) % (9) % (21) % Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP net loss to non-GAAP net loss: Net loss $ (18,152) $ (16,255) $ (59,042) $ (58,781) Add: Stock-based compensation expense 15,288 11,755 46,071 33,147 Add: Employer taxes on employee stock transactions 467 757 2,474 1,557 Add: Restructuring(2) — — — 46 Non-GAAP net loss $ (2,397) $ (3,743) $ (10,497) $ (24,031) GAAP net loss per share $ (0.35) $ (0.34) $ (1.16) $ (1.26) Non-GAAP net loss per share $ (0.05) $ (0.08) $ (0.21) $ (0.51) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted 51,831 47,586 50,821 46,724 (2) For the nine months ended October 31, 2023, an immaterial amount of stock-based compensation expense related to restructuring charges was included in the restructuring expense line. The following table presents a reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated (in thousands, unaudited): Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net cash used in operating activities $ (16,895) $ (12,743) $ (20,186) $ (20,443) Less: Additions to property and equipment (583) (1,066) (2,645) (3,425) Free cash flow $ (17,478) $ (13,809) $ (22,831) $ (23,868) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities $ (15,392) $ 14,647 $ 2,885 $ 18,093 Net cash provided by financing activities $ 2,835 $ 3,856 $ 8,766 $ 9,353 Couchbase, Inc. Key Business Metrics (in millions) (unaudited) As of Jan. 31, April 30, July 31, Oct. 31, Jan. 31, April 30, July 31, Oct. 31, 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Annual Recurring Revenue $ 163.7 $ 172.2 $ 180.7 $ 188.7 $ 204.2 $ 207.7 $ 214.0 $ 220.3 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/couchbase-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-2025-financial-results-302321531.html SOURCE Couchbase, Inc. Copyright © 2024 PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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