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title: "XBP: Profitability improved with record adjusted gross margin and higher contract bookings despite lower revenue"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw revenue decline 14% year-over-year on a pro forma basis, but profitability improved with record adjusted gross margin of 24.9% and Normalized EBITDA up 8.4%. AI-led automation targets were raised, and contract bookings surged, though net loss was $16.7 million.Original document: XBP Global Holdings, Inc. [XBP] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 13 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# XBP: Profitability improved with record adjusted gross margin and higher contract bookings despite lower revenue

Q2 2026 saw revenue decline 14% year-over-year on a pro forma basis, but profitability improved with record adjusted gross margin of 24.9% and Normalized EBITDA up 8.4%. AI-led automation targets were raised, and contract bookings surged, though net loss was $16.7 million.

Original document: XBP Global Holdings, Inc. \[XBP\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 13 2026

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