Revenue and Contracts - Digimarc generated 41% of its revenue from a long-term contract with Central Banks, which was extended two years early and now runs through December 31, 2029[29]. - The company anticipates a minimum of $36.2 million in future revenue from current contracts as of December 31, 2025, with approximately $23.2 million expected to be recognized in 2026[38]. Technology and Solutions - Digimarc's Illuminate® platform is a high-performance, hyper-scalable, and ultra-secure SaaS solution that supports advanced digital watermarking and dynamic QR codes[17]. - The company launched digitally watermarked security labels for product authentication, which are difficult to replicate and can be scanned with mobile devices[25]. - In 2025, Digimarc's recycling solution was validated in the Holy Grail 2.0 trials, confirming its readiness for full commercial deployment[21]. - Digimarc's solutions address significant market challenges, including counterfeiting, IP theft, and retail shrink, which costs retailers hundreds of billions annually[18]. - Digimarc's next-generation audio watermarking technology was released in July 2025, enhancing authorship verification and content protection[24]. Intellectual Property - The company has approximately 720 U.S. and foreign patents granted and pending, making it one of the leaders in digital watermarking technology[31]. Collaborations and Market Positioning - The company is collaborating with Unilever on a global implementation of GS1 Digital Link-enabled 2D barcodes, positioning itself for the Sunrise 2027 and Digital Product Passport regulations[22]. Workforce and Employment - The company employs 110 full-time employees, with a voluntary turnover rate of 11% for the year ended December 31, 2025[40]. Market Risk Disclosures - No applicable market risk disclosures were provided in the report[236].

Investor Presentation Fourth Quarter 2025 March 11, 2026 1 Safe Harbor Statement This presentation includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which reflect management's current view regarding future events and performance. Although we believe these statements are based on reasonable expectations and beliefs, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult ...

Revenue Performance - Subscription revenue for Q4 2025 was $5.3 million, up from $5.0 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a $1.4 million increase from patent license fees[2] - Total revenue for Q4 2025 was $8.9 million, compared to $8.7 million in Q4 2024, indicating a growth of 2.8% year-over-year[3] - Total revenue for fiscal year 2025 was $33.9 million, down from $38.4 million in fiscal year 2024, a decrease of 11.7%[11] Profitability Metrics - Non-GAAP net income for Q4 2025 was $1.0 million or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $4.6 million or ($0.22) per diluted share in Q4 2024[7] - Net loss for fiscal year 2025 was $32.3 million or ($1.49) per diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $39.0 million or ($1.83) per diluted share in fiscal year 2024[14] - Non-GAAP gross profit margin for fiscal year 2025 was 81%, up from 79% in fiscal year 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency[12] Expense Management - Operating expenses for Q4 2025 were $10.0 million, down from $14.4 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a reduction in cash compensation costs[6] - Free cash flow for Q4 2025 was positive $0.7 million, a significant improvement from negative $4.4 million in Q4 2024[8] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash flows from operating activities showed a net outflow of $11,779 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, an improvement from $26,572 million in 2024[30] - The company reported a net cash increase of $12,866 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at the end of the period, down from $28,730 million at the beginning[30] - Total current assets decreased to $21,340 million as of December 31, 2025, down from $39,331 million in 2024, primarily due to a reduction in cash and cash equivalents[28] Financial Position - Total liabilities decreased to $12,729 million in 2025 from $14,407 million in 2024, reflecting improved financial management[28] - Shareholders' equity fell to $40,229 million in 2025 from $61,359 million in 2024, driven by an accumulated deficit increase to $383,087 million[28] Gross Profit Analysis - Gross profit margin for Q4 2025 improved to 64% from 61% in Q4 2024, with subscription gross profit margin increasing to 90% from 85%[5] - GAAP gross profit for Q4 2025 was $5,658 million, an increase from $5,267 million in Q4 2024, while the twelve-month total decreased to $20,896 million from $24,239 million[26] - Non-GAAP gross profit margin improved to 84% in Q4 2025 from 78% in Q4 2024, with a twelve-month margin of 81% compared to 79% in the previous year[26]

Core Insights - Digimarc Corporation is a leader in digital identity and authentication solutions, focusing on combating fraud, counterfeiting, and misinformation in an increasingly AI-driven world [3]. Company Participation - Digimarc will attend the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York on January 13, 2026, with President and CEO Riley McCormack and CFO Charles Beck hosting meetings [1]. Company Overview - Digimarc is dedicated to building a trust layer for modern interactions, providing scalable and secure solutions for consumers, businesses, and intelligent systems to verify authenticity and protect important transactions [3]. - The company’s solutions are designed to address the challenges posed by AI-enabled threats, and it is trusted by central banks globally to prevent currency counterfeiting [3].

Core Insights - Digimarc Corporation and Honeywell have partnered to combat gift card fraud, which is a growing issue in the retail sector [1] - The global gift card market is projected to grow from $1.24 trillion in 2024 to $2.31 trillion by 2030, indicating a significant opportunity for investment in security solutions [1] - Gift card fraud losses increased by 364% from 2018 to 2021, highlighting the urgency for enhanced security measures [1] - 23% of U.S. consumers have experienced issues with gift cards that had no funds, underscoring the prevalence of fraud [1] Company Insights - Digimarc's new digital security layer for gift cards is integrated into Honeywell's handheld scanners, allowing for automated detection of tampered cards [1] - The end-to-end solution provided by Digimarc is reported to be over three times more secure than traditional card-only security features [1] - Retailers utilizing this solution have experienced a significant reduction in fraud incidents and improved scanning efficiency, enhancing customer experience and operational security [1]

Revenue Performance - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $1.8 million to $7.6 million, compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2024, representing a 19% decline [124]. - Subscription revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $0.7 million, primarily due to a $0.8 million decrease from the expiration of a commercial contract in April 2025 [131]. - Service revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $1.1 million, reflecting $0.7 million lower government service revenue from Central Banks and $0.4 million lower commercial service revenue [124]. - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $4.8 million to $25.0 million, compared to $29.8 million for the same period in 2024, a 16% decrease [125]. - Subscription revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $2.9 million, primarily due to a $3.5 million decrease from the expiration of commercial contracts [132]. - Total revenue decreased by $1.8 million (19%) for the three months ended September 30, 2025, with domestic revenue increasing by $0.3 million (15%) and international revenue decreasing by $2.1 million (28%) [136]. - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) decreased by $2.9 million (15%) from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2025, reflecting the expiration of a commercial contract that accounted for $3.5 million of ARR [145]. - Commercial subscription revenue decreased by $0.7 million (14%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 [141]. - Government service revenue decreased by $1.9 million (20%) for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to lower revenue from Central Banks [144]. Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $4.5 million to $12.8 million, compared to $17.3 million for the same period in 2024 [127]. - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $7.1 million to $44.1 million, compared to $51.2 million for the same period in 2024 [128]. - The company anticipates expenses in fiscal 2025 to be significantly lower than in fiscal 2024, with cash expenses reduced by approximately $16.5 million on an annualized basis due to a reorganization [126]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $2.8 million (49%) for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, representing 37% of total revenue [156]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and by $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024 [157]. - Research, development, and engineering expenses decreased by $2.2 million (33%) for the three months and by $3.4 million (17%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024 [161]. - General and administrative expenses increased by $0.5 million (10%) for the three months and by $1.9 million (14%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024 [164]. - Stock-based compensation expense increased by $1.2 million (43%) for the three months and by $1.0 million (12%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024 [166]. - Cash compensation costs decreased by $2.5 million for the three months and by $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, largely due to lower headcount [158]. Profitability Metrics - Gross profit decreased by $1.5 million (25%) for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to lower revenue, partially offset by lower cost of service revenue [150]. - Total gross profit margin decreased from 62% in 2024 to 58% in 2025 for the three months ended September 30 [149]. - Non-GAAP gross profit for Q3 2025 decreased by $1.2 million to $6.213 billion compared to Q3 2024, primarily due to lower revenue [182]. - Non-GAAP gross profit margin for Q3 2025 increased to 81% from 79% in Q3 2024, reflecting a more favorable mix of service revenue [183]. - Non-GAAP operating expenses for Q3 2025 decreased by $5.5 million to $8.611 billion compared to Q3 2024, mainly due to lower cash compensation costs [185]. - Non-GAAP net loss for Q3 2025 was $2.186 billion, a decrease from $6.040 billion in Q3 2024 [181]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $9.6 million to $12.770 billion compared to the same period in 2024 [191]. - Working capital as of September 30, 2025, was $12.319 billion, down from $30.193 billion at December 31, 2024 [187]. - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities decreased by $16.2 million to $12.562 billion from December 31, 2024 [188]. Future Outlook and Financing - The company expects government service revenue in fiscal 2025 to be $1.7 million to $1.8 million lower than in fiscal 2024 due to a smaller approved budget by Central Banks [123]. - The reorganization announced on February 26, 2025, is expected to reduce cash expenses by approximately $16.5 million on an annualized basis [199]. - The company may seek additional financing to support growth initiatives and fund acquisitions, although future financing may not be available on satisfactory terms [204]. - Forward-looking statements indicate expectations regarding future revenue trends and anticipated expenses, which are subject to uncertainties [205]. - The company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements after the filing date of the Quarterly Report [207]. Stock and Securities - The company issued 929 thousand shares of common stock at $35.00 per share, resulting in gross cash proceeds of $32.5 million from the registered direct offering [200]. - The 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible employees to contribute up to 15% of their salary for purchasing common stock at a discounted price, with 250 thousand shares reserved for this plan [201]. - An amendment to the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan was approved, increasing the number of shares authorized for issuance by 950 thousand shares [202]. - A new shelf registration statement was filed, allowing the company to sell securities up to $100.0 million, with $67.5 million remaining available as of September 30, 2025 [203].

Core Insights - BERO Brewing has partnered with Digimarc Corporation to launch a unique loyalty program aimed at enhancing customer engagement and retention [1] Company Overview - BERO Brewing is recognized as a leading premium non-alcoholic beer brand [1] - Digimarc Corporation specializes in digital identity and authentication solutions [1] Partnership Details - The collaboration focuses on creating a seamless and fraud-resistant rewards experience for consumers [1] - This initiative is expected to deepen brand-consumer connections and drive long-term growth for BERO Brewing [1]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ending ARR for Q3 was $15.8 million compared to $18.7 million for Q3 last year, reflecting a decrease due to the DRS contract lapse [20] - Total revenue was $7.6 million, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 19%, from $9.4 million in Q3 last year [21] - Subscription revenue accounted for 60% of total revenue for the quarter, decreasing 13% from $5.3 million to $4.6 million [21] - Operating expenses were $12.8 million for the quarter, down $4.5 million, or 26%, from $17.3 million in Q3 last year [22] - Free cash flow usage was down from $7.3 million in Q3 last year to $3.1 million in Q3 this year, a decrease of 58% [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant progress was made in advancing the gift card solution and product authentication space, including upsell opportunities and a paid pilot with a major pharmaceutical company [4][14] - The company launched a new digitized security label solution to replace low-value holograms, enhancing product authentication capabilities [5][16] - The focus areas include retail loss prevention, product authentication, and digital authentication, with expectations for growth in these segments [6][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global gift card industry is estimated to represent approximately $1 trillion of stored value, with increasing fraud impacting growth [8] - The company is positioned to help the gift card industry re-accelerate its growth by reducing fraud and improving marketing and merchandising [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver positive free cash flow and positive non-GAAP net income in Q4 2025 while investing in growth areas [5][24] - The strategic focus is on scalable and repeatable business models, particularly in retail loss prevention and digital authentication [19] - The company is building a trust layer for the modern world, addressing the growing need for authenticity in both physical and digital interactions [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to re-accelerate ARR growth in 2026, driven by increased penetration of the gift card solution and growth in digital authentication [20] - The company remains focused on optimizing long-term potential rather than short-term revenue, particularly in the digital authentication space [17][31] Other Important Information - The company expects to rebuild its cash balance via operating cash flow throughout 2026 [24] - The reorganization has led to a meaningful reduction in operating expenses and cash usage [5][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Holy Grail - The company is progressing with recycling opportunities in Belgium and Germany, with Belgium being a full-country pilot [27] Question: Impact of retailer contract renegotiation - The company still maintains a relationship with the retailer, but the prior contract has led to a significant downsell [28] Question: Thoughts on California AI-related law - The law did not include digital watermarking language, and the company believes it does not go far enough in addressing trust and authenticity [29][30] Question: Ramp-up of retailers using Digimarc protected cards - The ramp-up will involve winning more partners, adding retailers, and expanding geographies [33] Question: Changes in Sales organization - There have been no personnel changes in the sales organization, and the team continues to move forward with their roles [34]

Financial Performance - Q3'25 ending Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) was $15.8 million, compared to $18.7 million in Q3'24[29] - Q3'25 non-GAAP net loss was $2.2 million, a 64% improvement from Q3'24's $6.0 million loss[32] - Q3'25 free cash flow was -$3.1 million, a 58% improvement from Q3'24's -$7.3 million[34] - Operating expenses in Q3'25 decreased by 26% year-over-year, while non-GAAP operating expenses decreased by 39%[10] Business Strategy & Outlook - The company expects ARR to trough in Q4'25 and re-accelerate into 2026, driven by gift card solutions and digital authentication growth[31] - The company remains on track to generate positive non-GAAP net income and positive free cash flow in Q4'25[10] - The first Digimarc-protected gift cards reached shelves in August, and multiple major retailers are expected to start selling them within the next two quarters[10] - The company is in discussions with 8 gift card manufacturers to support the broader rollout of Digimarc-protected gift cards[18] Market Focus - An estimated 5+ billion gift cards are printed each year in the US alone[18] - The company closed multiple upsell opportunities in the product authentication space, including expansion to the 6th country of a global tobacco company[10] - The company has narrowed its focus in digital authentication to four use cases: leak detection, internal compliance, piracy prevention, and royalty monitoring[22]