Announcement • Apr 15
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 07, 2026 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 6:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 07, 2026 Announcement • Mar 27
Ziff Davis, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 06, 2026 Ziff Davis, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 06, 2026. Announcement • Mar 03
Accenture, Inc entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ookla, LLC from Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) for $1.2 billion. Accenture, Inc entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ookla, LLC from Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) for $1.2 billion on March 2, 2026. The consideration will be paid in cash and is subject to certain customary adjustments. The acquisition brands includes Ookla, Speedtest, Ekahau, Downdetector, and RootMetrics. Ziff Davis will continue to own and operate the Connectivity division until the transaction is completed. For the period ending December 31, 2025, Ookla, LLC reported total revenue of $231 million.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals. The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The transaction is approved by Ziff Davis board of directors. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months. Ziff Davis plans to utilize the proceeds of the transaction for general corporate purposes and to fund its robust capital allocation activities in accordance with the terms of the Ziff Davis' outstanding debt securities.
Citigroup Inc. acted as financial advisor to Ziff Davis, Inc. Evercore Group L.L.C. acted as financial advisor to Ziff Davis, Inc. David M. Klein, Andrew Norwich, Daniel E. Wolf, Sara B. Zablotney, J. Robert Fowler, Sophia Hudson, Zoey Hitzert, Daniel K. Zach and Daisy L. Darvall of Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Ziff Davis, Inc. Announcement • Feb 02
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 23, 2026 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 23, 2026 Announcement • Oct 21
Ziff Davis Appoints J.T. Farley Director of Investor Relations Ziff Davis, Inc. has appointed J.T. Farley Director of Investor Relations. In this role, Mr. Farley will lead engagement with the investment community and communicate the company’s strategy, growth story, and financial performance. He will report to Bret Richter, Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis. Mr. Farley brings to Ziff Davis more than 15 years of experience in investor relations and strategic communications, primarily supporting public companies. He was Managing Director, Investor Relations at Cowen, where he led global investor relations. Mr. Farley also led investor relations and corporate communications for ITG and held sales and marketing roles at Bank of America and E*TRADE. He began his career in financial media at CNBC Asia. Prior to joining Ziff Davis, Mr. Farley also served as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State. Mr. Farley holds an M.B.A. from NYU Stern School of Business, a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, and an M.A. in Asian Politics from the University of Hong Kong. Announcement • Oct 16
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 06, 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Nov 06, 2025 Announcement • Aug 07
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2025. For the year, the company expects revenue of $1,442 million to $1,502 million. Announcement • Jul 16
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 06, 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Aug 06, 2025 Announcement • Jul 04
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired Well+Good, LLC from Leaf Group Ltd. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired Well+Good, LLC from Leaf Group Ltd. in the second quarter of 2025. In a separate agreements, Ziff Davis, Inc acquired Forensic and Compliance Systems and Email Industries. The financial impact to Ziff Davis is not expected to be material with respect to the acquisitions.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) completed the acquisition of Well+Good, LLC from Leaf Group Ltd. in the second quarter of 2025. Announcement • May 09
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for 2025. For the period, the company expects revenue in the range of $1,442 million to $1,502 million. Announcement • Apr 22
Ziff Davis Appoints John Ingram as SVP, Corporate Finance and Development Ziff Davis, Inc. has named John Ingram Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development, overseeing global activities related to mergers and acquisitions and working with corporate leadership on strategic planning, capital allocation, capital markets transactions, and stakeholder engagement. He will report to Bret Richter, Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis. Mr. Ingram brings more than 18 years of M&A and corporate finance experience with a focus on the media and technology sectors. Prior to joining Ziff Davis, Mr. Ingram co-founded Aliri Capital, an independent sponsor focused on investing in lower middle market B2B services and tech-enabled services companies. Before Aliri, Mr. Ingram spent nearly a decade in Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking division, where he was part of the Media & Communications and Financial Sponsors coverage groups. Mr. Ingram has also held roles at Ernst & Young, Dixon Hughes (now FORVIS), and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Mr. Ingram holds an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia'sDarden School of Business and a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.A. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Announcement • Apr 17
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 08, 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 08, 2025 Announcement • Mar 28
Ziff Davis, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2025. Announcement • Feb 25
Ziff Davis, Inc. Provides Financial Guidance for the Full Year 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. provided financial guidance for the full year 2025. For the period, the company expected revenue to be in the range of $1,442 million to $1,502 million. Announcement • Feb 10
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 24, 2025 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 24, 2025 Announcement • Nov 27
Ziff Davis, Inc. Appoints Lori Tansley as Chief Accounting Officer, Effective from December 2, 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Lori Tansley as Chief Accounting Officer. She will be part of Ziff Davis’ executive leadership team, leading Ziff Davis’ global accounting and public reporting functions. Her first day at Ziff Davis will be December 2, 2024. Most recently, Ms. Tansley was SVP and Chief Accounting Officer of Ankura Consulting Group, LLC. There, she led a global team responsible for business controllership, corporate consolidation, technical accounting, tax compliance, statutory reporting, contract administration, financial systems, finance operations, and shared services. Prior to Ankura, Ms. Tansley worked at Moody’s Corporation as Managing Director - Digital Finance Transformation Leader, at Affinion Group, Inc., as SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, and in a variety of finance and accounting roles at General Electric Company (“GE”) for nearly two decades, most recently as its Managing Director - Global Technical Advisor, GE Capital Audit. Prior to GE, Ms. Tansley launched her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Ms. Tansley has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. She is a Certified Public Accountant in New York. Announcement • Oct 17
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 07, 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Nov 07, 2024 Announcement • Oct 02
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) completed the acquisition of CNET Networks, Inc. from Red Ventures, LLC. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) agreed to acquire CNET Networks, Inc. from Red Ventures, LLC for $150 million on August 5, 2024. Transaction is subject to required regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as financial advisor to Red Ventures, LLC.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) completed the acquisition of CNET Networks, Inc. from Red Ventures, LLC in Third quarter of 2024. Announcement • Sep 23
Ziff Davis, Inc.(NasdaqGS:ZD) dropped from S&P 400 Communication Services (Sector) Ziff Davis, Inc.(NasdaqGS:ZD) dropped from S&P 400 Communication Services (Sector) Announcement • Aug 08
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reaffirms Financial Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. reaffirmed financial guidance for the fiscal year 2024. For the year, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $1,411.0 million to $1,471.0 million. Announcement • Aug 07
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) agreed to acquire CNET Networks, Inc. from Red Ventures, LLC for $100 million. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) agreed to acquire CNET Networks, Inc. from Red Ventures, LLC for $100 million on August 6, 2024. Transaction is subject to required regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. Announcement • Jul 17
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Aug 07, 2024 Announcement • May 10
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal year 2024. For the year, the company expects revenue in the range of $1,411.0 million to $1,471.0 million. Announcement • Apr 23
Ziff Davis, Inc. Appoints Kate Gutman as Executive Vice President, General Manager, of Its Technology Media Businesses Ziff Davis, Inc. named Kate Gutman Executive Vice President, General Manager, of its technology media group, which includes PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker, and Spiceworks. She will report to Steve Horowitz, president of Ziff Davis’ Technology and Shopping Division. In her previous role as Senior Vice President of Content Ventures at Gannett, Ms. Gutman led a portfolio of digital growth businesses and new ventures with a mission to help attract new audiences, grow organic revenue, and expand traditional revenue streams through areas including affiliate commerce, video, brand licensing, and new subscription products. Prior to Gannett, Ms. Gutman led the digital business for A+E Television Networks International and was responsible for growing the company’s digital revenue via content distribution business, launching its first international SVOD service, and relaunching the History En Espanol TV channel domestically. Earlier in her career, Ms. Gutman also held senior digital and business strategy roles at Reader's Digest/Trusted Brands, Rodale, Bertelsmann, and Lagardère Group. Ms. Gutman is a graduate of Columbia University, where she received her M.B.A. in management and her B.A. in economics. Announcement • Apr 19
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 08, 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 08, 2024 Announcement • Feb 22
Ziff Davis, Inc. Provides Revenue Guidance for the Full Year 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. provided revenue guidance for the full year 2024. For the period, the company expected revenue to be in the range of $1,411 million to $1,471 million. Announcement • Feb 01
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 21, 2024 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 21, 2024 Announcement • Jan 12
Ziff Davis, Inc. Appoints Neville Ray to its Board of Directors, Compensation Committee and Environmental, Social and Governance Committee Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Neville Ray to its Board of Directors, effective January 9, 2024. Mr. Ray will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Board. Ray is an accomplished telecommunications industry executive. From 2000 to 2023, Ray worked at T-Mobile USA, most recently serving as its President of Technology and Chief Technology Officer. Previously, he was T-Mobile USA’s Chief Network Officer and served as its Vice President Engineering and Operations prior to that. Ray currently serves on the U.S. President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. He previously served on the board of the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, as a former chairperson and board member of the 5G Americas Wireless Association, and as a member of the FCC’s Communications, Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council. Ray is an Honors graduate in Engineering from the City University of London. Mr. Ray is expected to stand for election to the Board at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in May 2024. Announcement • Nov 17
Ziff Davis, Inc. Appoints Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023. McDonald is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience and a career spanning more than three decades in media, technology, and advertising. McDonald serves as CEO of GroupM North America, a leading media investment agency. He announced that he will leave the role at year end. Prior to this, he was Chief Business Officer of Warner Media’s Xandr when it was a division of AT&T. He was also President of Pubmatic, and has held executive level leadership roles at Time Inc., the Aquantive division of Microsoft, and CNET Networks. McDonald currently serves on the board of Elanco, and is a founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance. He also serves on the boards of directors of industry organizations including the Ad Council (as co-chair), the Paley Center for Media, and the Advertising Week Advisory Council. An alumnus of the City College of New York, Mr. McDonald majored in English as an undergraduate. Announcement • Oct 19
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 08, 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Nov 08, 2023 Announcement • Sep 29
Ziff Davis, Inc Announces Resignation of Jon Miller as Member of the Board, as Well as the Compensation Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee Ziff Davis, Inc. announced on September 25, 2023, Jon Miller notified the board of directors of the company that he intends to resign as a member of the Board, as well as the Compensation Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, effective September 25, 2023. His resignation is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the company. Announcement • Aug 10
Ziff Davis, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Jana Barsten to its Board of Directors, Effective November 13, 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Jana Barsten to its Board of Directors, effective November 13, 2023. Barsten is a public accounting executive with deep experience in the internet, software, and services industries. Barsten has had a 37-year public accounting career, most recently as the Global Audit Sector Leader for KPMG’s technology industry practice and as a member of KPMG’s Global TMT board. Her expertise includes IPOs, international expansion, and M&A transactions. Prior to her current role, Barsten led KPMG’s US Technology Industry for audit, a role she had held since 2007. She will retire from KPMG prior to joining the Ziff Davis Board. Barsten currently serves on the Board for the Girl Scouts of Northern California and previously served as the co-chair for the Silicon Valley chapter of Women Corporate Directors. A certified public accountant in California, Barsten received her B.S. in Accounting from San Diego State University. Announcement • Aug 04
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reaffirms Revenue Guidance for the Year 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. reaffirmed revenue guidance for the year 2023. For the year, the company expects revenue of $1,350.0 million $1,408.0 million. Announcement • Jul 14
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 03, 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Aug 03, 2023 Announcement • May 11
Ziff Davis, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the year, the company expects revenue of $1,350.0 million $1,408.0 million. Announcement • Feb 16
Ziff Davis, Inc. Provides Revenue Guidance for Full Year 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. provided revenue guidance for full year 2023. For the period, the company expects revenue to be $1,350.0 million to $1,408.0 million. Announcement • Jan 26
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 15, 2023 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 15, 2023 Announcement • Jan 11
Ziff Davis Appoints Stephen Bye as President of Its Connectivity Division Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Stephen Bye as President of its Connectivity division. He will report to Vivek Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis, and will be part of Ziff Davis’ executive leadership team, overseeing Ookla, Ekahau, RootMetrics, and related properties. His first day at Ziff Davis will be January 23, 2023. Mr. Bye is a broadband and wireless industry veteran, currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer of DISH Network’s facilities-based wireless network business. He has been instrumental in the development and deployment of DISH’s standalone 5G network. Prior to DISH, Mr. Bye was CEO of Connectivity Wireless, a provider of carrier-grade in-building and venue-based wireless systems. Previously, he was the President of C Spire, a regional wireless and broadband provider. Mr. Bye also served as the Chief Technology Officer of Sprint where he was responsible for the deployment of its LTE-based network. He also held senior roles at Cox Communications, AT&T, Optus Communications, and Telstra. Mr. Bye holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Hons.) in electrical engineering from the University of Tasmania (Australia) and a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons.) in banking and finance from the London School of Economics (UK). Announcement • Nov 10
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reports Goodwill Impairment for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. reported Goodwill impairment for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. For the quarter, the company reported Goodwill impairment on business of $27.369 million. Announcement • Nov 09
Ziff Davis, Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2022. For the period, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $1,390 million and $1,400 million against previously announced revenue in the range of $1,410 million and $1,435 million. Announcement • Oct 19
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 08, 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results at 6:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time on Nov 08, 2022 Announcement • Oct 05
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired 1 Twenty Four, Inc. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired 1 Twenty Four, Inc. on October 4, 2022.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) completed the acquisition of 1 Twenty Four, Inc. on October 4, 2022. Announcement • Sep 13
Ziff Davis, Inc. Appoints Layth Taki as Chief Accounting Officer, Effective September 27, 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Layth Taki as Chief Accounting Officer. He will report to Bret Richter, Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis, and will be part of Ziff Davis’ executive leadership team, leading Ziff Davis' global accounting and public reporting functions. His first day at Ziff Davis will be September 27, 2022. Most recently, Mr. Taki was SVP and Chief Accounting Officer of Altice USA. There, he managed a teamresponsible for the accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable of Altice USA, which generates $10 billion in revenue. In this role, Mr. Taki played a key role in various acquisitions, spin-offs, refinancings, and complex transactions while managing the company’s external audit relationship and helping to lead its SOX controls and compliance, among other key responsibilities. Since joining Cablevision Systems Corporation (now part of Altice USA) in 2004, Mr. Taki was previously SVP, Controller of Cable Operations and head of technical accounting. Prior to joining Cablevision, Mr. Taki was a member of the assurance practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, with emphasis on technology, communications, and entertainment clients. Mr. Taki has a Masters of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Denver and completedHarvard Business School’s Cable Executive Management Program. He is a Certified Public Accountant in New York. Announcement • Aug 10
Ziff Davis, Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2022. For the period, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $1,497 million and $1,535 million against previously announced revenue in the range of $1,410 million and $1,435 million. Announcement • Jul 20
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 09, 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Aug 09, 2022 Announcement • Jul 08
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired FitNow, Inc. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired FitNow, Inc. in the second quarter of 2022. Announcement • Apr 22
Ziff Davis, Inc. to Report Q1, 2022 Results on May 10, 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2022 results at 6:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 10, 2022 Announcement • Apr 14
VIPRE Security Group Appoints Lee Schor as Chief Revenue Officer VIPRE Security Group within Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the appointment of Lee Schor as Chief Revenue Officer. Schor will lead global sales, marketing and operations of the VIPRE and Inspired eLearning solutions for businesses, as well as partnership sales for the Livedrive, VIPRE, and IPVanish consumer offerings. Schor previously worked in leadership roles at StorageCraft, Sophos, Check Point, and SonicWall. Schor has an extensive track record of developing go-to-market strategies, building high performing sales teams, and has been recognized by CRN as a Channel Chief and Channel Chief’s 50 Most Influential List. Announcement • Apr 07
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired Map Genie. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) acquired Map Genie in the First Quarter of 2022.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) completed the acquisition of Map Genie in the First Quarter of 2022. Announcement • Mar 03
Ziff Davis, Inc. announced delayed annual 10-K filing On 03/01/2022, Ziff Davis, Inc. announced that they will be unable to file their next 10-K by the deadline required by the SEC. Announcement • Feb 16
Ziff Davis, Inc. Reports Goodwill Impairment for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2021 Ziff Davis, Inc. reported goodwill impairment for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021. For the quarter, the company reported Goodwill impairment on business of $33,000. Announcement • Feb 15
Ziff Davis, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2022 Ziff Davis, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2022. For the year 2022, the company expects revenue in the range of $1,497 million to $1,535 million and EPS of $6.52 to $6.79. 
