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[Preliminary Q4 FY2025 Financial Results](index=3&type=section&id=Item%202.02.%20Results%20of%20Operations%20and%20Financial%20Condition.) OpenText announced preliminary Q4 FY2025 revenue expectations of approximately **US$1.31 billion**, noting these figures are subject to finalization through normal quarter-end accounting procedures Preliminary Q4 FY2025 Revenue | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Preliminary Q4 FY2025 Revenue | ~US$1.31 billion | - These preliminary revenue figures are **subject to change** upon completion of normal quarter-end and fiscal-end accounting procedures and closing adjustments[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The information provided is **'furnished'** and **not 'filed'** with the SEC, meaning it is not incorporated by reference into other company filings[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Executive Leadership Transition](index=3&type=section&id=Item%205.02.%20Departure%20of%20Directors%20or%20Certain%20Officers%3B%20Election%20of%20Directors%3B%20Appointment%20of%20Certain%20Officers%3B%20Compensatory%20Arrangements%20of%20Certain%20Officers.) The company announced the departure of EVP and CFO **Chadwick Westlake** effective **August 15, 2025**, with SVP and Chief Accounting Officer **Cosmin Balota** appointed as **interim CFO** during the search for a permanent successor - **Chadwick Westlake** will step down as **EVP, Chief Financial Officer**, effective **August 15, 2025**, after the fiscal year-end reporting is complete[7](index=7&type=chunk) - **Cosmin Balota**, age 51 and the current **SVP, Chief Accounting Officer**, will be appointed as **interim Chief Financial Officer**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The company has initiated a **comprehensive search** with an executive search firm to find a **long-term CFO**[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Exhibits](index=3&type=section&id=Item%209.01%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 8-K, which includes the press release detailing the financial and executive change announcements - **Exhibit 99.1** is the **press release**, dated **July 9, 2025**, which announces the preliminary revenue and CFO transition[4](index=4&type=chunk)[10](index=10&type=chunk)[11](index=11&type=chunk)

Core Insights - OpenText Corporation reported strong preliminary revenue expectations for Q4 FY2025, estimating approximately US$1.31 billion [4] - Chadwick Westlake, the current CFO, will step down to become the President & CEO of EQB following the unexpected passing of its CEO [1][3] - Cosmin Balota, the SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO until a long-term successor is found [2] Management Changes - Chadwick Westlake's departure is effective August 15, 2025, after the completion of OpenText's fiscal year-end reporting [1] - The company has initiated a search for a long-term CFO with the help of an executive search firm [2] - Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText's CEO & CTO, expressed gratitude for Westlake's contributions and confidence in the finance team [3] Financial Performance - OpenText's preliminary revenue expectations for Q4 FY2025 are approximately US$1.31 billion, indicating strong performance [4][6] - The full financial results for Q4 FY2025 will be released after market close on August 7, 2025 [4] - An earnings call webcast is scheduled for August 8, 2025, to discuss the full Q4 results [5][7]

Core Insights - OpenText is expanding its AI-first strategy with the introduction of MyAviator, a secure personal AI assistant designed to enhance information management and automate complex processes across various industries [1][4][9] - The Aviator suite aims to transform work processes in sectors such as legal, finance, technology, and energy by integrating AI-driven automation [2][6] - The company emphasizes its commitment to secure information management, aiming to create a limitless digital workforce that delivers faster and more personalized outcomes for customers [3][9] Product Introduction - MyAviator is introduced as the first secure personal digital worker for enterprises, allowing users to interact with documents, extract insights, and generate content securely [4][5] - The assistant can summarize extensive documents, prepare for meetings, and create onboarding materials significantly faster than traditional methods [5] Value Delivery - OpenText's Aviator solutions are already providing value by automating 95% of test scripts in software development, reducing manual testing time by up to three days, and enhancing digital service delivery [6][8] - The AI capabilities streamline legal investigations by quickly retrieving relevant documents, thus speeding up decision-making and ensuring compliance [8] - Claims management is improved through AI-driven automation, which reduces processing time and enhances accuracy, leading to cost savings and increased customer trust [8] Future Vision - OpenText envisions a future driven by AI efficiency, positioning itself as a leader in intelligent automation that enhances decision-making and unlocks growth opportunities [9][10] - The company aims to help organizations not only adapt to changes but also lead in digital transformation through its strategic approach to AI [10]

Core Insights - Open Text Corporation has appointed Kristen Ludgate to its board of directors, bringing extensive experience in global workforce and human resource strategies [1][2] - Ludgate previously served as Chief People Officer at HP Inc., where she played a key role in the company's transformation and talent management initiatives [1][2] - The board's commitment to refreshment is highlighted by the addition of five new directors with diverse skill sets over the past five years [2] Company Background - Open Text is recognized as the leading Information Management software and services company globally, offering a comprehensive suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology [4] - The company aims to assist organizations in solving complex global problems through its innovative solutions [4]

Company Overview - OpenText Corporation is a world leader in enterprise information management, operating for over 35 years [3] - The company focuses on a portfolio of products in enterprise content, security, and multi-cloud integration [3] Recent Developments - Chadwick Westlake, the new CFO, has been with OpenText for less than a quarter and has expressed excitement about the company's potential [3] - The conference call hosted by Jefferies attracted a significant turnout, indicating strong interest in OpenText [2]

Core Viewpoint - Open Text (OTEX) reported quarterly earnings of $0.82 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share, but down from $0.94 per share a year ago, indicating a 12.77% year-over-year decline in earnings [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $1.25 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.04% and down from $1.45 billion year-over-year, reflecting a 13.79% decline [2] - Over the last four quarters, Open Text has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times, but has only topped revenue estimates once [2] Stock Performance - Open Text shares have decreased approximately 4.1% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has declined by 5.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.92 on revenues of $1.34 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.86 on revenues of $5.2 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Open Text is mixed, which may change following the recent earnings report [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, to which Open Text belongs, is currently ranked in the top 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Synopsys (SNPS), another company in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $3.39 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13% [9]

Part I [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Open Text Corporation's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows, reflecting the AMC business divestiture [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2025, total assets decreased to $13.75 billion, primarily due to reduced acquired intangible assets, while total liabilities decreased to $9.62 billion, resulting in a slight decrease in total shareholders' equity to $4.13 billion Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands USD) | Balance Sheet Item | March 31, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $1,277,950 | $1,280,662 | | Goodwill | $7,493,952 | $7,488,367 | | Acquired intangible assets | $2,102,476 | $2,486,264 | | **Total assets** | **$13,754,826** | **$14,205,707** | | Total current liabilities | $2,523,183 | $2,800,494 | | Long-term debt | $6,345,390 | $6,356,943 | | **Total liabilities** | **$9,624,418** | **$10,006,026** | | **Total shareholders' equity** | **$4,130,408** | **$4,199,681** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) For Q3 FY25, total revenues were $1.25 billion, a 13.3% decrease YoY due to the AMC divestiture, with net income at $92.8 million, while nine-month revenues were $3.86 billion and net income significantly increased to $407.2 million Income Statement Summary (in thousands USD, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2024 | Nine Months Ended Mar 31, 2025 | Nine Months Ended Mar 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total revenues | $1,254,363 | $1,447,131 | $3,857,868 | $4,407,428 | | Gross profit | $898,254 | $1,055,774 | $2,786,588 | $3,203,312 | | Income from operations | $209,090 | $227,068 | $711,131 | $693,827 | | Net income attributable to OpenText | $92,805 | $98,285 | $407,035 | $216,861 | | Earnings per share—diluted | $0.35 | $0.36 | $1.53 | $0.80 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, operating cash flow decreased to $672.4 million due to tax payments, with $119.4 million used in investing activities and $560.8 million in financing activities, including debt repayments and share repurchases, ending with $1.28 billion in cash Cash Flow Summary (in thousands USD) | Cash Flow Activity | Nine Months Ended Mar 31, 2025 | Nine Months Ended Mar 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $672,427 | $782,471 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($119,423) | ($124,600) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($560,769) | ($760,358) | | Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ($2,899) | ($106,469) | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $1,279,894 | $1,127,483 | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies, revenue disaggregation showing 81.3% recurring revenue, total debt of $6.49 billion, $270.3 million in share repurchases, an ongoing $470 million tax dispute, the AMC divestiture's financial impact, and an expanded Business Optimization Plan targeting $490-$550 million in annualized savings YTD FY25 Revenue by Type (in thousands USD) | Revenue Type | Amount | % of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cloud services and subscriptions | $1,381,944 | 35.8% | | Customer support | $1,753,464 | 45.5% | | **Total recurring revenues** | **$3,135,408** | **81.3%** | | License | $453,099 | 11.7% | | Professional service and other | $269,361 | 7.0% | | **Total revenues** | **$3,857,868** | **100.0%** | - As of March 31, 2025, total Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) were **$4.1 billion**, with **63%** expected to be recognized as revenue over the following 12 months[49](index=49&type=chunk) - On May 1, 2024, the company completed the sale of its Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business to Rocket Software for **$2.275 billion** in cash. The proceeds were used for debt repayment[188](index=188&type=chunk) - For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, the company recorded **$57.1 million** in charges for a new Business Optimization Plan, primarily for workforce reductions[175](index=175&type=chunk)[177](index=177&type=chunk) - The company is contesting reassessments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). An unfavorable outcome for fiscal years 2017-2020 could result in a non-cash tax expense of up to approximately **$470 million** to reduce deferred tax assets[140](index=140&type=chunk) - Subsequent to the quarter end, on April 29, 2025, the Board approved an expansion of the Business Optimization Plan, expecting up to **$200 million** in additional costs to achieve total annualized savings of **$490-$550 million** by Fiscal 2027[208](index=208&type=chunk)[209](index=209&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=42&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses financial results, emphasizing the AMC divestiture's impact, with Q3 FY25 revenue at $1.25 billion, a focus on "Total Growth" via organic initiatives, acquisitions, cloud, and AI, and an expanded Business Optimization Plan targeting up to $550 million in annualized savings by FY27, supported by $1.28 billion in cash and an undrawn $750 million revolver [Executive Overview](index=44&type=section&id=Executive%20Overview) OpenText's Q3 FY25 results were significantly impacted by the May 2024 AMC divestiture, with total revenue at $1.25 billion (down 13.3% YoY) and annual recurring revenue at $1.03 billion (down 10.1% YoY), while Cloud services revenue grew 1.8% to $462.6 million, and the company repurchased $116.7 million in shares Q3 FY25 Key Metrics vs. Q3 FY24 (in millions USD, except per share data) | Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $1,254.4M | $1,447.1M | (13.3)% | | Annual Recurring Revenue | $1,030.0M | $1,146.0M | (10.1)% | | Cloud Services Revenue | $462.6M | $454.5M | 1.8% | | GAAP Net Income | $92.8M | $98.3M | (5.6)% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $395.3M | $463.7M | (14.7)% | | GAAP Diluted EPS | $0.35 | $0.36 | (2.8)% | | Non-GAAP Diluted EPS | $0.82 | $0.94 | (12.8)% | - The divestiture of the Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business on May 1, 2024, significantly impacts period-over-period comparisons, as its results are not included in the current fiscal period[225](index=225&type=chunk)[228](index=228&type=chunk) [Outlook for Remainder of Fiscal 2025](index=45&type=section&id=Outlook%20for%20Remainder%20of%20Fiscal%202025) The company's outlook is driven by its "Total Growth" strategy, focusing on organic growth, acquisitions, and profitability to boost cash flow, with a major post-quarter expansion of the Business Optimization Plan targeting a net reduction of approximately 2,000 positions and $490 million to $550 million in annualized savings by Fiscal 2027 - The company is committed to a "Total Growth" strategy, focusing on organic initiatives, acquisitions, and increasing recurring revenues to drive cash flow growth[230](index=230&type=chunk) - On April 29, 2025, the Board approved an expansion of the Business Optimization Plan, expecting up to **$200.0 million** in additional costs. The expanded plan targets a total net reduction of approximately **2,000 positions**[236](index=236&type=chunk)[238](index=238&type=chunk)[211](index=211&type=chunk) - The fully implemented expanded Business Optimization Plan is expected to generate total annualized savings of approximately **$490.0 million to $550.0 million**, with the full benefit realized in Fiscal 2027[239](index=239&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=47&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) The AMC business divestiture primarily drove changes in operating results, with Q3 FY25 total revenues decreasing 13.3% YoY to $1.25 billion, while Cloud services revenue grew 1.8%, and total operating expenses decreased by $139.5 million YoY due to cost reductions, resulting in income from operations of $209.1 million Revenue by Product Type - Q3 FY25 vs Q3 FY24 (in thousands USD) | Revenue Type | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cloud services and subscriptions | $462,614 | $454,528 | $8,086 | 1.8% | | Customer support | $567,379 | $691,441 | ($124,062) | (17.9)% | | License | $138,363 | $200,363 | ($62,000) | (30.9)% | | Professional service and other | $86,007 | $100,799 | ($14,792) | (14.7)% | | **Total revenues** | **$1,254,363** | **$1,447,131** | **($192,768)** | **(13.3)%** | Operating Expenses - Q3 FY25 vs Q3 FY24 (in thousands USD) | Expense Category | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development | $197,333 | $226,521 | ($29,188) | | Sales and marketing | $260,102 | $303,750 | ($43,648) | | General and administrative | $115,718 | $145,924 | ($30,206) | | Special charges (recoveries) | $3,854 | $19,561 | ($15,707) | | **Total operating expenses** | **$689,164** | **$828,706** | **($139,542)** | - The decrease in Customer Support and License revenues was primarily due to the exclusion of revenue from the divested AMC business, which contributed **$133.5 million** in the prior-year quarter[245](index=245&type=chunk)[247](index=247&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=69&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) As of March 31, 2025, the company maintained strong liquidity with $1.28 billion in cash and an undrawn $750 million revolving credit facility, actively managing its capital structure through debt repayment from the AMC divestiture and $270.3 million in share repurchases, with total long-term debt obligations at $8.0 billion - Cash and cash equivalents were **$1.28 billion** as of March 31, 2025. The company also has a **$750 million** revolving credit facility that was undrawn[368](index=368&type=chunk)[386](index=386&type=chunk) - For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, the company repurchased and cancelled **9.2 million** Common Shares for **$270.3 million** under its share repurchase plan[391](index=391&type=chunk) - In May 2024, the company used proceeds from the AMC Divestiture to prepay in full the **$940 million** outstanding balance of its Term Loan B[382](index=382&type=chunk) Contractual Obligations as of March 31, 2025 (in thousands USD) | Obligation | Total | Next 3 Months | 2025-2027 | 2027-2029 | Beyond 2029 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Long-term debt obligations | $7,973,621 | $107,028 | $738,504 | $2,491,651 | $4,636,438 | | Operating lease obligations | $300,995 | $22,178 | $155,096 | $77,921 | $45,800 | | Purchase obligations | $395,898 | $103,998 | $265,900 | $26,000 | $— | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=73&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company faces market risks from interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, with its $2.2 billion variable-rate Acquisition Term Loan sensitive to interest rate changes, and mitigates foreign currency exposure through derivatives like cross-currency swaps and forward contracts, with $645.8 million (50.5%) of cash held in foreign currencies as of March 31, 2025 - A **100 basis point (1%)** adverse change in interest rates would increase the annual interest payment on the Acquisition Term Loan by approximately **$21.9 million**[411](index=411&type=chunk) - A **10%** uniform weakening of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar would decrease the reported value of cash and cash equivalents by **$64.6 million**[420](index=420&type=chunk) - The company uses EUR/USD cross-currency swaps to hedge its net investment in EUR-denominated operations and to mitigate currency risk on debt. It also uses forward contracts to hedge Canadian dollar payroll expenses[415](index=415&type=chunk)[416](index=416&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=75&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2025, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting identified during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that as of March 31, 2025, the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level[421](index=421&type=chunk)[422](index=422&type=chunk) - No material changes to the company's internal control over financial reporting were identified during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025[423](index=423&type=chunk) Part II [Risk Factors](index=77&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company refers investors to the risk factors detailed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, as no new or updated risk factors are presented in this quarterly report - The report refers to the risk factors disclosed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024[427](index=427&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=77&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) This section details the company's repurchase of 4,350,716 shares at an average price of $26.34 per share during the three months ended March 31, 2025, under its publicly announced repurchase plan Share Repurchases for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan 2025 | — | $— | | Feb 2025 | 1,418,809 | $27.46 | | Mar 2025 | 2,931,907 | $25.79 | | **Total** | **4,350,716** | **$26.34** | - On March 13, 2025, the company increased the authorized limit of its Fiscal 2025 Repurchase Plan by **$150 million** to a total of **$450 million**[389](index=389&type=chunk)[431](index=431&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=77&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, no officers or directors of the company adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the purchase or sale of the company's securities - No officers or directors adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plans during the three months ended March 31, 2025[432](index=432&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=78&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the documents filed as part of the Form 10-Q report, including the CFO's employment agreement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications by the CEO and CFO, and Inline XBRL data files - Exhibits filed with the report include the employment agreement for Chadwick Westlake (CFO) and certifications required under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act[434](index=434&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q3 FY2025 were $1.254 billion, a decrease of 13.3% year-over-year, or a decline of 4.5% when adjusted for the AMC divestiture[7]. - Annual recurring revenues (ARR) were $1.030 billion, down 10.1% year-over-year, or a decrease of 2.8% when adjusted for the AMC divestiture[7]. - Net income for Q3 FY2025 was $93 million, a decline of 5.6% year-over-year, while non-GAAP net income was $216 million, down 16.0% year-over-year[7]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $395 million, with a margin of 31.5%, compared to $464 million in the same quarter last year[7]. - Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $1,254,363,000, a decrease of 13.4% compared to $1,447,131,000 for the same period in 2024[25]. - Net income attributable to OpenText for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $92,805,000, down from $98,285,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of 4.8%[25]. - The company reported a gross profit of $898,254,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from $1,055,774,000 in the same period of 2024, indicating a decline of 14.9%[25]. - Total comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $92,737 thousand, down from $108,739 thousand in the prior year, reflecting a decline of 14.7%[27]. - For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, net income increased significantly to $407,182 thousand, compared to $217,010 thousand for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of 87.9%[27]. Cash Flow and Dividends - Operating cash flows were $402 million, an increase of 4.6% year-over-year, and free cash flows were $374 million, up 7.4% year-over-year[7]. - A cash dividend of $0.2625 per common share was declared, with a record date of June 6, 2025, and a payment date of June 20, 2025[11]. - The company declared dividends of $0.2625 per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaling $69,235 thousand[31]. - Payments of dividends to shareholders amounted to $67,961 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $67,293 thousand in 2024[35]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to $1,279,894 thousand from $1,127,483 thousand, representing a growth of 13.5% year-over-year[37]. Share Repurchase and Capital Management - In Q3 FY2025, OpenText repurchased $115 million of common shares, increasing the authorized limit of its repurchase plan to $450 million[12]. - The balance of common shares as of March 31, 2025, was 259,650 thousand, a decrease from 272,562 thousand as of March 31, 2024[31]. - The company repurchased common shares totaling $146,817 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2025[31]. Cloud Services - Cloud revenues reached $463 million, reflecting a growth of 1.8% year-over-year, marking 17 consecutive quarters of organic growth in cloud services[7]. - Cloud services and subscriptions revenue increased to $462,614,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $454,528,000 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 1.4%[25]. - The gross profit for cloud services and subscriptions for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $172,288 thousand, with adjustments leading to a Non-GAAP gross profit of $169,492 thousand[59]. Operating Expenses and Efficiency - Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaled $689,164,000, a decrease of 16.9% from $828,706,000 in the same period of 2024[25]. - The company announced an expansion of its Business Optimization Plan, expecting to incur up to $200 million in additional costs, with total annualized savings projected between $490 million to $550 million[10]. - Share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $23,000 thousand, a decrease of 36% from $36,042 thousand in the same period of 2024[35]. Assets and Liabilities - The company’s cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $1,277,950,000, slightly down from $1,280,662,000 as of June 30, 2024[23]. - Total assets decreased to $13,754,826,000 as of March 31, 2025, from $14,205,707,000 as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a decline of 3.2%[23]. - The company’s long-term debt as of March 31, 2025, was $6,345,390,000, a slight decrease from $6,356,943,000 as of June 30, 2024[23]. Earnings Per Share - Earnings per share—basic attributable to OpenText for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $0.35, compared to $0.36 for the same period in 2024[25]. - For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, GAAP-based net income attributable to OpenText was $407,035, with a diluted earnings per share of $1.53, while Non-GAAP-based net income was $757,913, resulting in a diluted earnings per share of $2.85[56].

Core Insights - OpenText Corporation reported its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, highlighting a 1.8% year-over-year increase in cloud revenues to $463 million, marking 17 consecutive quarters of organic growth in this segment [6][5][17] - The company announced an expansion of its Business Optimization Plan, which is expected to incur additional costs of approximately $200 million, bringing the total plan costs to around $260 million, with an anticipated annualized savings of $490 million to $550 million [10][11] - OpenText declared a cash dividend of $0.2625 per common share, with a record date of June 6, 2025, and a payment date of June 20, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to returning value to shareholders [12] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q3 FY'25 were $1.254 billion, a decrease of 13.3% year-over-year, or a decline of 4.5% when adjusted for the AMC divestiture [6][5] - Annual recurring revenues (ARR) fell to $1.030 billion, down 10.1% year-over-year, or a decrease of 2.8% when adjusted for the AMC divestiture [6][5] - Net income for the quarter was $93 million, a decline of 5.6% year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35 [6][5] Business Developments - The launch of the new Titanium X platform (CE 25.2) aims to enhance customer capabilities in SaaS and hybrid environments, integrating AI for smarter decision-making [6][17] - OpenText reported significant customer wins during the quarter, including contracts with ABN AMRO Bank and the United States Air Force, showcasing its expanding market presence [17] - The company has increased its share repurchase plan limit by $150 million to a total of $450 million, with $115 million of common shares repurchased in Q3 FY'25 [13]