ZD — what changed in the latest 10-Q
A section-by-section comparison of ZD's newest periodic SEC filing (10-K/10-Q) against the prior same-form filing: paragraphs added and removed per section, with verbatim excerpts. Purely a deterministic text diff — no similarity scores, no directional read, not investment advice.
Comparing 10-Q · 2026-05-08 vs the prior 10-Q · 2025-11-07
| Section | Outcome | Added | Removed | Minor | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD&A | Text added/removed | +51 | −80 | ~28 | 46 |
| Market risk (Item 3) | Text added/removed | +2 | −2 | ~2 | 6 |
| Controls & procedures | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~2 | 2 |
| Legal proceedings | Text added/removed | +3 | −1 | 0 | 1 |
| Risk factors | Text added/removed | +2 | −3 | ~1 | 0 |
| Other information | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~1 | 0 |
Counts are paragraphs; added/removed means text added or removed vs the prior filing — no direction or judgement implied.
Representative excerpts
Up to 5 excerpts of about 300 characters per section, quoted verbatim from the two SEC filings.
MD&A
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-08
◦Complete the planned divestiture of our Connectivity business on the anticipated terms and timing, or at all, including through the satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and the absence of legal or other impediments to closing;
◦Realize the anticipated benefits from the divestiture of our Connectivity business;
On March 2, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Connectivity business to Accenture Inc. (“Accenture”) for $1.2 billion in cash. The sale is expected to close in the next couple of months, subject to the receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other…
Upon reclassification of Connectivity as discontinued operations, the Company determined that Connectivity is no longer a reportable segment. The Company will continue to own and operate the Connectivity business in the ordinary course until the closing of the transaction. Refer to Note 5 - Divestit…
websites and applications or to third-party sites. We generate leads for advertisers, including vendors of consumer health and wellness products, consumer packaged goods, and information technology services, through various marketing methods. We also generate clicks to online merchants by listing pr…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-07
As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company has five operating segments which are now presented as the following five reportable segments: 1) Technology & Shopping, 2) Gaming & Entertainment, 3) Health & Wellness, 4) Connectivity, and 5) Cybersecu…
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
We use certain metrics to generally assess the operational and financial performance of our businesses. These metrics are described in further detail below and are used by management in managing or monitoring the performance of each reportable segment when the respective revenues category is signifi…
The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if the Company believes indicators of impairment exist. The Company assessed current economic indicators, including changes in economic, market and industry conditions, business strategy, cost factors, and financial performance, a…
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company performed quantitative fair value tests of all of its reporting units following a sustained decline in the Company’s stock price. Based on the quantitative fair value tests, the carrying value of one reporting unit within the Cyb…
Market risk (Item 3)
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-08
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, foreign exchange gains (losses) for continuing operations amounted to $0.9 million and $(1.5) million, respectively.
Cumulative foreign translation adjustments included in Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $(8.3) million and $11.4 million, respectively.
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-07
During the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, foreign exchange gains (losses) amounted to $4.0 million and $(2.6) million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, foreign exchange losses amounted to $(4.7) million and $(2.9) million, respectively.
Cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax, included in Other comprehensive income (loss), net for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were $(4.4) million and $14.5 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were $25.8 million and $7.5 million…
Legal proceedings
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-08
On February 6, 2026, the Company filed a lawsuit against Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging violations of antitrust laws, unlawful deceptive acts or practices, common law fraud and unjust enrichment, related to publisher a…
The Company intends to vigorously pursue all of its legal remedies in these litigations, but there is no guarantee that it will be successful in its efforts.
See also our discussion under the caption “Litigation” Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-07
See also our discussion under the caption “Litigation” Note 8 — Commitments and Contingencies in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Risk factors
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-08
The consummation of the pending sale of our Connectivity business is subject to certain risks. The pending transaction also creates certain incremental risks for us that may negatively affect our operations, financial results or reputation.
On March 2, 2026, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell our Connectivity business to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The sale is expected to close in the next couple of months, subject to the receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions. Our abi…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-07
Generative AI and related technologies could present risks and challenges to our business.
Developments in the use of generative AI and related technologies make it easier to access, duplicate, and distribute our content, or otherwise generate output based on our content, without authorization, fair compensation, or proper attribution. These technologies may reduce our online traffic and …
The use of copyrighted material by generative AI and related technologies has not been fully interpreted by federal, state, or international courts, and the legal and regulatory framework for generative AI continues to evolve and remains uncertain. It is possible that new laws and regulations will b…
How to read Risk Factors (Item 1A) in a 10-Q
A 10-Q risk-factor section usually takes one of three forms; this page classifies it as one of:
- Pointer — the filer states there have been no material changes and points back to the annual 10-K risk factors; there is no own risk text to compare this quarter.
- Partial update — the filer carves out specific updated risks ("except as set forth below"); the excerpts show exactly what is new this quarter.
- Restated in full — the quarter carries the complete risk-factor text. When the prior quarter was only a pointer there is no prior full text to diff against, so the page flags the section as restated instead.
This describes the filing structure only — it is never a judgement on whether risk went up or down.
Source: text-level diff of the two SEC EDGAR filings · deterministic (no AI-generated content) · for reference only · not investment advice