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Software revenue increases 33% for Q2 and 51% for the year-to-dateDENVER, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. "We have continued to take important steps to grow revenue, reduce costs, and position ourselves for growth in the future," said Jessica Billingsley, CEO of Akerna. “While client demand has been…

DENVER, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and developer of the most comprehensive technology infrastructure, ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, today announced the release of its annual mid-year review. This report highlights the current state of the cannabis industry. It takes a look at the needs of growing cannabis operators, and how technology drives that growth and supports the maturation of the industry. You can access the report here. “Market fluctuations have affected every sector, and the…

DENVER, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and developer of the most comprehensive technology infrastructure, ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, today announced that management will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The company will subsequently host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET the following day, Thursday, August 11, consisting of prepared remarks by management and a live Q&A Session. Any interested…

At $106.7 million in sales, Friday, July 1st, became the second-highest cannabis sales day this yearDENVER, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and the developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced that US cannabis shoppers spent a total of $255.5 million on adult-use and medical cannabis products during the Fourth of July weekend. US National Retail Cannabis Sales (Millions): Friday (7/1/22)$106…

DENVER, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) (“Akerna” or the “Company”), a leading enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of (i) 29,382,861 units of the Company consisting of 29,382,861 shares of common stock together with common stock warrants (the “common warrants”) to purchase up to 29,382,861 shares of common stock and (ii) 14,095,400 pre-funded…

DENVER, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) (“Akerna” or the “Company”), a leading enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of (i) 29,382,861 units of the Company consisting of 29,382,861 shares of common stock together with common stock warrants (the “common warrants”) to purchase up to 29,382,861 shares of common stock and (ii) 14,095,400 pre-funded units, consisting of…

Consolidation, Headcount, and Reductions Expected to Yield Material Annualized Cost Savings, effective July 1, 2022DENVER, May 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) (“Akerna”), a leading enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced that the Company is implementing a plan to reduce its workforce and operating costs in order to focus its resources, accelerate its path to profitability, and create stakeholder value. “Our sales…

All director nominees elected and all matters before the Stockholders approvedDENVER, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) (“Akerna”) announced today the results of its reconvened 2022 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9 a.m. Mountain Time with respect to all proposals described in Akerna’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 19, 2022 (the “Proxy Statement”). A total of 23,353,671 shares of common stock of the Company were represented at the Annual…

Meeting adjourned to May 25, 2022 at 9 a.m. MT Akerna encourages all stockholders of record on March 31, 2022 who have not yet voted to do so by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on May 24, 2022 DENVER, May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) (“Akerna”) announced today that its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) has been further adjourned to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9 a.m. Mountain Time with respect to all proposals described in Akerna’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 19, 2022 (the…

DENVER, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announces that it has engaged JMP Securities to assist in evaluating strategic alternatives as the Company and the Board seek to maximize stakeholder value. “Our goal is to ensure we are taking every possible step to maximize value for our stakeholders,” said Jessica Billingsley, CEO and Board Chair of Akerna. “We are actively involved in…