Company Overview - N-able's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $493 million as of March 31, 2025 [8] - The company boasts a recurring revenue of approximately 100% [8] - N-able achieved a Net Retention Rate (TTM) of 101% [8] - ARR growth is at 11% at constant currency [8] - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Margin (TTM) stands at 34% [8] - Non-GAAP Gross Margin (TTM) is 83% [8] Market Opportunity - The Small and Mid-market (SMB) IT Total Addressable Market (TAM) is estimated at $2.1 trillion in 2025 [13] - N-able's total addressable market is $44 billion, encompassing Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) at $14 billion, Data Protection at $6 billion, and Security Operations at $24 billion [22] Financial Outlook - Q2 2025 ARR is projected to be between $492 million and $497 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 6-7% or 6-8% at constant currency [60] - FY 2025 ARR is projected to be between $519 million and $525 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 8-9% or 7-9% at constant currency [60]

[N-able First Quarter 2025 Results](index=1&type=section&id=N-able%20First%20Quarter%202025%20Results) [Q1 2025 Performance Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=First%20quarter%202025%20financial%20highlights) N-able reported strong Q1 2025 results, exceeding guidance with solid revenue and ARR growth, despite a GAAP net loss, while raising full-year outlook - Raised the midpoint of the full-year 2025 revenue outlook from **$489.5 million** to **$494.5 million**[1](index=1&type=chunk) Q1 2025 Financial Highlights vs. Q1 2024 | Metric | Q1 2025 ($M) | YoY Growth (Reported) | YoY Growth (Constant Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $118.2 | 3.9% | 5.7% | | Subscription Revenue | $116.8 | 4.8% | 6.6% | | Total ARR | $492.7 | 10.3% | 10.9% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $31.6 | -20.2% | N/A | | GAAP Net (Loss) Income | $(7.2) | N/A | N/A | | Non-GAAP Net Income | $15.6 | -21.2% | N/A | | GAAP Diluted EPS | $(0.04) | N/A | N/A | | Non-GAAP Diluted EPS | $0.08 | -27.3% | N/A | - As of March 31, 2025, the company held **$94.1 million** in cash and cash equivalents and had total debt of **$332.6 million**[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Recent Business Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Additional%20recent%20business%20highlights) N-able advanced strategic initiatives by launching new security capabilities, enhancing product offerings, and approving a **$75 million** share repurchase program - Launched its first annual 2025 State of the SOC Report, providing insights on security operations trends[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Expanded Microsoft Cloud management and security capabilities with Adlumin Breach Prevention for Microsoft 365[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Announced the upcoming launch of a built-in Vulnerability Management feature for its N-central and N-sight UEM products[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to **$75 million** of its common stock[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Financial Outlook](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook) N-able provided its non-GAAP financial outlook for Q2 and full-year 2025, raising full-year revenue guidance and projecting continued growth Q2 2025 Financial Outlook (Non-GAAP) | Metric | Range ($M) | YoY Growth (Reported & Constant Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $125.5 - $126.5 | ~5% to 6% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $34.0 - $35.0 | ~27% to 28% of revenue | Full-Year 2025 Financial Outlook (Non-GAAP) | Metric | Range ($M) | YoY Growth (Reported) | YoY Growth (Constant Currency) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total ARR | $519 - $525 | 8% to 9% | ~7% to 9% | | Total Revenue | $492 - $497 | ~6% to 7% | ~6% to 8% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $134 - $139 | ~27% to 28% of revenue | N/A | [Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) This section presents N-able's unaudited consolidated financial statements for Q1 2025, detailing its financial position and performance [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) N-able's total assets increased to **$1.35 billion** as of March 31, 2025, with a marginal decrease in liabilities and an increase in stockholders' equity Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$1,352,077** | **$1,338,847** | | Cash and cash equivalents | $94,090 | $85,196 | | Goodwill | $991,352 | $977,013 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$576,976** | **$579,559** | | Long-term debt, net | $329,121 | $329,606 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$775,101** | **$759,288** | [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) N-able reported **$118.2 million** in Q1 2025 total revenue, but higher operating expenses led to a significant decrease in operating income and a net loss of **$7.2 million** Statement of Operations Summary (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Subscription and other revenue | $118,197 | $113,749 | | Gross Profit | $90,519 | $95,452 | | Operating Income | $1,824 | $20,491 | | Net (Loss) Income | $(7,162) | $7,456 | | Diluted (Loss) Income Per Share | $(0.04) | $0.04 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash provided by operating activities significantly improved to **$19.7 million** in Q1 2025, resulting in an **$8.9 million** net increase in cash for the quarter Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $19,677 | $4,184 | | Less: Capital Expenditures | $(6,076) | $(5,127) | | Free cash flow | $13,601 | $(943) | | Add: Cash paid for interest & other items | $14,534 | $8,222 | | **Unlevered free cash flow** | **$28,135** | **$7,279** | [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=11&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) This section details the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, adjusting for items like stock-based compensation and amortization to present core operating performance [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Summary)](index=11&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures%20(Summary)) N-able's Q1 2025 GAAP operating income of **$1.8 million** was adjusted to a non-GAAP operating income of **$25.3 million**, with a GAAP net loss of **$7.2 million** reconciled to a non-GAAP net income of **$15.6 million** GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Summary (Q1 2025, in thousands) | Metric | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Profit | $90,519 | $4,782 | $95,301 | | Operating Income | $1,824 | $23,466 | $25,290 | | Net (Loss) Income | $(7,162) | $22,783 | $15,621 | | Diluted EPS | $(0.04) | $0.12 | $0.08 | [Reconciliation of GAAP Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA](index=13&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20Net%20(Loss)%20Income%20to%20Adjusted%20EBITDA) Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was **$31.6 million**, or **26.8%** margin, derived from GAAP net loss by adding back non-operating and non-cash items Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in thousands) | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net (loss) income | $(7,162) | $7,456 | | Adjustments (Amortization, Depreciation, Taxes, Interest, etc.) | $38,805 | $32,183 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$31,643** | **$39,639** | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 26.8% | 34.8% | [Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue to Non-GAAP Revenue on a Constant Currency Basis](index=14&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20Revenue%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Revenue%20on%20a%20Constant%20Currency%20Basis) Q1 2025 GAAP total revenue growth was **3.9%** year-over-year, with constant currency growth at **5.7%** after adjusting for a **$2.0 million** negative currency impact Constant Currency Revenue Reconciliation (Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024) | Revenue Type | GAAP Growth | Constant Currency Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Subscription Revenue | 4.8% | 6.6% | | Total Revenue | 3.9% | 5.7% | [Reconciliation of Unlevered Free Cash Flow](index=15&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Unlevered%20Free%20Cash%20Flow) Unlevered free cash flow significantly increased to **$28.1 million** in Q1 2025, calculated from operating cash flow adjusted for capital expenditures and interest Unlevered Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (in thousands) | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $19,677 | $4,184 | | Less: Capital Expenditures | $(6,076) | $(5,127) | | Free cash flow | $13,601 | $(943) | | Add: Cash paid for interest & other items | $14,534 | $8,222 | | **Unlevered free cash flow** | **$28,135** | **$7,279** | [Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Metrics](index=4&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) N-able utilizes non-GAAP financial measures and key metrics like ARR, Adjusted EBITDA, and Unlevered Free Cash Flow to provide a clearer view of core operating performance - The company uses non-GAAP measures to exclude items that management does not consider part of core operating results, such as stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired assets, transaction costs, and spin-off costs[13](index=13&type=chunk)[19](index=19&type=chunk) - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is calculated by annualizing recurring revenue from subscriptions recognized on the last day of the reporting period[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding amortization, depreciation, taxes, interest, foreign currency effects, transaction costs, stock-based compensation, and other specific costs[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Unlevered Free Cash Flow is a liquidity measure calculated as cash flow from operations, less capital expenditures, and before the impact of capital structure and certain one-time items[23](index=23&type=chunk)

Group 1 - The article recommends a hold rating for N-able (NYSE: NABL) due to expected uncertain near-term performance impacting the stock, despite a positive medium-term outlook [1] - An ideal investment is characterized by core business performance in a sector projected to experience structural growth exceeding GDP growth over the next 5-10 years [1] - Profits should stem from sustainable competitive advantages that lead to attractive unit economics, managed by competent, ethical, and long-term thinkers, and offered at a fair valuation [1]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $466.1 million, representing a 10.5% increase from $421.9 million in 2023 and a 13.5% increase from $371.8 million in 2022[25]. - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $31.0 million, up from $23.4 million in 2023 and $16.7 million in 2022[25]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $169.4 million, compared to $143.4 million in 2023 and $114.7 million in 2022[25]. - The company generated revenue of $466.1 million, $421.9 million, and $371.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, indicating a growth trend[140]. - Revenue from customers outside of the United States represented 51.8% of total revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024[148]. Market Opportunity and Growth - The global market opportunity for the company's solutions is estimated at $44 billion in 2025, growing at approximately 14% to about $65 billion by 2028[36]. - IT spending by businesses with fewer than 2,500 employees is projected to increase from $1.9 trillion in 2024 to $2.6 trillion by 2028[26]. - The company supports over 500,000 businesses worldwide with its cloud-based software solutions[35]. - The company achieved a dollar-based net revenue retention rate of 103%, 110%, and 103% for the trailing twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, indicating strong customer loyalty and expansion[44]. - The company is focused on expanding its IT services provider footprint by adding new customers that can grow their businesses alongside the company[44]. Product and Service Offerings - The platform offers over 100 out-of-the-box automated tasks to enhance service efficacy and capacity for IT service providers[41]. - The platform includes integrated solutions for unified endpoint management, data protection as-a-service, and security, addressing a wide range of IT service provider needs[45]. - The platform supports thousands of device types across major categories, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, enabling comprehensive management of IT environments[49]. - The platform's automation capabilities enable customers to scale their operations with fewer technical support personnel, enhancing operational efficiency[44]. - The platform is built on a multi-tier, multi-tenant architecture, enabling centralized control over distributed IT environments[39]. Customer and Employee Metrics - As of December 31, 2024, the company had 2,349 customers with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) over $50,000, representing a 7.0% increase from 2,196 customers as of December 31, 2023[70]. - Customers with ARR over $50,000 accounted for approximately 57% of the company's total ARR as of December 31, 2024, up from 56% the previous year[70]. - The company employs 1,773 individuals globally, with 447 in the United States and 1,326 outside the U.S., including 131 employees from the acquisition of Adlumin, Inc.[90]. - Approximately 75% of the company's employees were located outside of the United States as of December 31, 2024[148]. Strategic Initiatives - The company employs a differentiated go-to-market approach that allows it to grow alongside its customers as they expand their services and customer bases[42]. - The company has established strategic technology partnerships to enhance its platform's extensibility and provide integrated solutions to customers[64][65]. - The company plans to continue investing in research and development, particularly in international markets, to enhance its platform's functionalities[147]. - The company has made several acquisitions, including the acquisition of Adlumin, Inc. in November 2024, as part of its growth strategy[142]. - The company may pursue additional acquisitions to expand its market presence, but identifying suitable candidates and securing financing could pose challenges[145]. Risks and Challenges - The company faces significant competition in the IT services market, with competitors having advantages such as greater brand awareness and larger sales budgets[131]. - The company may face adverse effects from economic conditions, including inflation and potential recession, impacting customer spending on IT services[182]. - The company acknowledges that its financial outlook is speculative and subject to significant uncertainties, which may lead to material variations from actual results[190]. - The company has experienced a tightening labor market, which could lead to increased costs and negatively affect operational efficiency[179]. - The company may face significant expenses and resource allocation issues related to monitoring and protecting its intellectual property rights[209]. Cybersecurity and Compliance - The company has invested heavily in security, adhering to compliance standards such as HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001, and PCI DSS, ensuring robust protection for its solutions[61]. - The company has experienced increased cybersecurity threats, including sophisticated supply-chain attacks, which may impact its ability to protect its systems and data[215]. - Cybersecurity incidents have resulted in compromises of proprietary information and could materially harm the business, leading to significant financial and reputational damage[212]. - The Cyber Incident has adversely affected SolarWinds' business, reputation, customer relations, and financial condition[218]. - Significant costs related to the Cyber Incident include investigations, remediation efforts, and ongoing cybersecurity initiatives, which may negatively impact financial condition[220]. Corporate Culture and Employee Engagement - N-able achieved Great Place to Work certification and received multiple awards, including three Stevie Awards for diversity and employee engagement[101]. - The company provides resources for employee wellness, including comprehensive benefits and specialized wellness programming[99]. - N-able's learning and development program supports career growth through various training and development initiatives[100]. - The company has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and belonging, with employee-driven Communities of Interest supporting various groups[95]. - The company is focused on maintaining its corporate culture as it expands, which is vital for recruiting and retaining talent[180].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue grew 7% year-over-year in constant currency, with full year 2024 revenue growing 10% at constant currency [8][39] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $38.1 million, reflecting a 32.7% margin, while full year adjusted EBITDA was $169.4 million, reflecting a 36.3% margin [9][43] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) as of December 31, 2024, was $482 million, growing 10% at constant currency [8][42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cove Data Protection remains the largest revenue-generating product, protecting over 180,000 businesses and outpacing total company growth [17][30] - The acquisition of Adlumin has positioned it as one of the two highest booking products since its acquisition [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 45% of revenue was generated outside of North America in the fourth quarter, and 46% for the full year [46] - The company is focusing on expanding its presence in the North American reseller channel and international markets such as the U.K., DACH, and Australia [33][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its security leadership, scale its go-to-market strategy, and elevate customer experience in 2025 [22][34] - The strategic acquisition of Adlumin is expected to enhance the product suite and create new growth avenues in the high-demand security market [38][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position for growth in 2025, citing strong demand in the market and a robust business model [58][61] - The company anticipates some headwinds in the first half of 2025 due to long-term contract commitments but expects acceleration in the second half [108][110] Other Important Information - The company transitioned from less than 10% of revenue from annual contracts to over 50% in 2024, which is expected to improve customer retention [19][20] - The company is investing in technology and partnerships to enhance its serviceable addressable market and unlock significant growth potential [21][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What was the revenue contribution from Adlumin in Q4? - The revenue contribution from Adlumin in Q4 was approximately $2.5 million from the acquisition date of November 20 through the end of the year [65] Question: Is there an expected headwind or benefit from moving customers to annual contracts? - The initiative will continue, with expectations for a natural blend up over time, but no significant uptick like in 2024 is anticipated [68] Question: How has engagement been on the partner side for Adlumin? - Resellers have been enthusiastic about the acquisition, seeing it as a partnership that provides a one-stop shop for various offerings [74] Question: What competitive landscape does Adlumin face? - Adlumin is seen as a strong competitor due to its cloud-native, AI-driven technology and endpoint-agnostic capabilities, which differentiate it from larger competitors [80][82] Question: What is the expected organic growth rate for 2025? - The company expects higher single-digit growth rates, with a focus on scaling new customer acquisition motions and leveraging the Adlumin acquisition [112] Question: How is the company exposed to the U.S. federal government market? - The company does not have direct visibility into the end customers of MSPs but expects to remain diversified and not significantly impacted by government market dynamics [127][128]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue grew 7% year-over-year in constant currency, with full year 2024 revenue growing 10% at constant currency [8][39] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $38.1 million, reflecting a 32.7% margin, while full year adjusted EBITDA was $169.4 million, reflecting a 36.3% margin [9][43] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) as of December 31, 2024, was $482 million, growing 10% at constant currency [8][42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cove Data Protection remains the largest revenue-generating product, protecting over 180,000 businesses and outpacing total company growth [17][30] - The acquisition of Adlumin has positioned it as one of the two highest booking products since its acquisition [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 45% of revenue was generated outside of North America in the fourth quarter, and 46% for the full year [46] - The company is focusing on expanding its presence in the North American reseller channel and international markets such as the U.K., DACH, and Australia [33][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its security leadership, scale its go-to-market strategy, and elevate customer experience as part of its 2025 strategy [22][34] - The acquisition of Adlumin is expected to create multi-dimensional value by unifying security, endpoint management, and data protection [12][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position for growth in 2025, driven by strong demand in cybersecurity and digital transformation [58][60] - The company anticipates some headwinds in the first half of 2025 due to long-term contract commitments but expects acceleration in the second half [108][109] Other Important Information - The company transitioned from less than 10% of revenue from annual contracts to over 50% in 2024, which is expected to improve customer retention [19][20] - The company is investing in new development sites and anticipates a low point in adjusted EBITDA margins in Q1 2025 due to integration costs from the Adlumin acquisition [53][54] Q&A Session Summary Question: What was the revenue contribution from Adlumin in Q4? - The revenue contribution from Adlumin in Q4 was approximately $2.5 million from the acquisition date of November 20 through the end of the year [65] Question: What is the expected growth in annual contracts? - The initiative to move customers to annual contracts will continue, with expectations for a natural blend up over time, but not a significant uptick like in 2024 [68] Question: How has engagement been with Adlumin's reseller and partnership arrangements? - Engagement with resellers has been enthusiastic, as they now have a partner that offers a comprehensive portfolio, allowing for scaling in 2025 [75] Question: What competitive landscape does Adlumin face? - Adlumin competes with various players but differentiates itself through its cloud-native, endpoint-agnostic capabilities and the ability to separate software from service [80][82] Question: What is the expected organic growth rate for 2025? - The company expects organic growth to be impacted by long-term contract commitments in the first half of the year, with expectations for improvement in the second half [108][116]

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分组1 - N-able reported quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 per share, but down from $0.11 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 25% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $116.51 million for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.08% and increasing from $108.42 million year-over-year [2] - N-able has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 7.4% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.08 on revenues of $121.19 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.40 on revenues of $526.92 million [7] - The Technology Services industry, to which N-able belongs, is currently ranked in the top 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8]

Revenue Growth - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $116.5 million, representing 7.5% year-over-year growth[5] - Subscription revenue for Q4 2024 was $115.0 million, reflecting an 8.5% year-over-year growth[5] - Full-year 2024 total revenue reached $466.1 million, indicating a 10.5% year-over-year growth[5] - Full-year 2024 subscription revenue was $459.0 million, showing an 11.4% year-over-year growth[5] - Total ARR for Q4 2024 was $482.5 million, reflecting an 8.6% year-over-year growth[5] - N-able expects total ARR for 2025 to be in the range of $514.0 million to $522.0 million, representing 7% to 8% year-over-year growth[13] - Non-GAAP revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $116,509,000, an increase of 7.3% compared to $108,415,000 for the same period in 2023[31] - Non-GAAP subscription revenue for Q4 2024 was $115,050, reflecting an 8.5% growth from $106,067 in Q4 2023[41] - Total GAAP revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $466,147, an increase of 10.5% compared to $421,880 in 2023[41] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $38.1 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.7%[5] - Full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook is projected to be between $132.0 million and $138.0 million, representing approximately 27% to 28% of total revenue[13] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $38,144, slightly down from $39,200 in Q4 2023, showing a decrease of 2.7%[39] - Non-GAAP operating income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $142,867, up from $119,600 in 2023, representing a 19.4% increase[39] - Non-GAAP net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $89,570, up from $68,221 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 31.3%[37] - GAAP operating margin for Q4 2024 was 13.7%, down from 20.1% in Q4 2023[39] - Non-GAAP operating margin for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was 30.6%, compared to 28.3% in 2023, indicating an improvement[39] Cash Flow and Assets - As of December 31, 2024, total cash and cash equivalents were $85.2 million, while total debt was $333.1 million[7] - Total current assets decreased to $183,923,000 as of December 31, 2024, from $224,791,000 in 2023, representing a decline of 18.2%[29] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $85,196,000 as of December 31, 2024, from $153,048,000 in 2023, a decline of 44.7%[29] - Total net cash provided by operating activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $79,437 thousand, down from $90,089 thousand in 2023, a decline of 11.8%[33] - The company reported a net cash decrease of $89,249 thousand in cash and cash equivalents for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to an increase of $25,615 thousand in the same period of 2023[33] Expenses and Liabilities - Total operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, were $303,098,000, compared to $283,353,000 in 2023, an increase of 6.9%[31] - Total liabilities increased to $579,559,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $451,431,000 in 2023, indicating a rise of 28.4%[29] - Cash paid for interest in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $28,690 thousand, slightly up from $28,437 thousand in 2023[34] - Stock-based compensation expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $45,351 thousand, compared to $43,570 thousand in 2023, indicating an increase of 4.1%[33] - Depreciation and amortization expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, were $25,725 thousand, up from $21,623 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of 19.0%[33] Acquisitions and Strategic Moves - The strategic acquisition of Adlumin enhances N-able's security capabilities by adding cloud-native XDR and MDR[4] - The company incurred $98,694 thousand in acquisitions during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, with no cash acquired in the previous year[33] Foreign Exchange and Deferred Revenue - The company reported a loss on foreign currency exchange rates of $2,009 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a gain of $1,779 thousand in the same period of 2023[33] - Deferred revenue increased to $3,903 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1,127 thousand in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of 246.0%[33] Net Income - Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $3,290,000, down from $9,351,000 in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 64.8%[31] - GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $3,290, a decrease of 64.8% compared to $9,351 in Q4 2023[39]

Group 1 - The core recommendation for N-able (NYSE: NABL) is to maintain a hold rating due to expected transitionary tailwinds impacting its valuation [1] - The ideal investment criteria include operating in a sector with structural growth exceeding GDP growth over the next 5-10 years, possessing sustainable competitive advantages, and being managed by competent and ethical long-term thinkers [1] - A fair valuation is also a critical component of the investment thesis for N-able [1]