Ispire Technology announces executive departure

LOS ANGELES, CA – Ispire Technology Inc., a company specializing in the manufacturing of cigarettes with a market capitalization of $276 million, has announced the departure of Mr. Tirdad Rouhani from his position as President, effective February 27, 2025. The information was disclosed in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, despite challenging market conditions.

Mr. Rouhani is no longer employed by Ispire Technology or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. The company, headquartered at 19700 Magellan Drive, Los Angeles, California, has not provided details regarding the circumstances of Mr. Rouhani’s departure or any information about a successor. The leadership change comes as the company faces profitability challenges, with InvestingPro analysis showing negative earnings of $0.41 per share over the last twelve months.

Ispire Technology, which operates under the IRS number 931869878 and has a fiscal year-end on June 30, is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol (NASDAQ:ISPR). The company is identified by the Central Index Key (CIK) number 0001948455.

The company has been known by its current name since a name change on September 27, 2022, and is registered in the state of Delaware with a commission file number of 001-41680. It is classified as an emerging growth company, as indicated in the SEC filing.

As of the date of the report, Ispire Technology has not provided additional details regarding the executive change or its plans moving forward. The SEC filing, signed by Co-Chief Executive Officer Michael Wang on February 28, 2025, serves as the official source of this announcement.

This executive change comes at a time when the tobacco industry continues to face regulatory challenges and evolving market dynamics. The company’s stock has declined by 52% over the past year, while revenue grew by 5.1% in the last twelve months. Ispire Technology’s investors and stakeholders will be closely monitoring the company’s next steps in the wake of this leadership transition. For comprehensive analysis and additional insights, investors can access detailed financial metrics and 10 exclusive ProTips through InvestingPro’s in-depth research report.

The information in this article is based on the latest SEC filing by Ispire Technology Inc. and does not include any speculative content or subjective commentary.

In other recent news, Ispire Technology Inc. reported a net loss of $8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, with earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.14, missing analysts’ expectations of $0.01. Despite this, the company achieved a slight revenue increase of 0.3% year-over-year, reaching $41.8 million. Analysts from Tiger Securities noted that although Ispire’s revenue surpassed estimates by 9%, the company’s gross margin decreased slightly to 18.5%. The firm downgraded its stock target from $6.50 to $5.50, maintaining a Hold rating, due to a strategic shift that delayed the break-even timeline by one quarter. Ispire Technology is also undergoing significant operational changes, including moving its operations from the U.S. to Malaysia and Hong Kong, which is expected to save $8 million annually. However, this transition may incur one-time expenses in the upcoming quarter. Additionally, Ispire is in the process of preparing a Pre-Market Tobacco Application (PMTA) for a novel age-verification nicotine delivery system, which, if approved, could be licensed to various manufacturers. The company also announced a change in auditors, appointing Marcum Asia CPAs LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, after disclosing material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting.

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