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Group 1: Company Performance and Outlook - Paysafe reported a 4% dip in revenue, with organic revenue growth of 5% [1] - CEO Bruce Lowthers anticipates lower growth rates and margin profiles in the first half of the year, but expects acceleration in the second half due to existing contracts and product initiatives [2] - The company is focusing on its digital wallet platform, which has evolved into a unified platform for two primary segments [2] Group 2: Market Opportunities in Latin America - Paysafe is optimistic about growth opportunities in Latin America, expecting "low double digits, mid-teen double-digit growth" as the year progresses [4] - The region is experiencing a significant shift towards digital payments, with mobile wallets and real-time payment systems gaining traction [5] - Cash transactions have decreased from 67% of in-store transaction value in 2014 to 25% in 2024, while digital payments in eCommerce rose from 14% to 48% in the same period [6]

Paysafe (PSFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Trevor Williams - Managing DirectorKirsten Nielsen - Head, Investor RelationsBruce Lowthers - CEO & Executive DirectorJohn Crawford - Chief Financial OfficerDarrin Peller - Managing DirectorTimothy Chiodo - Managing DirectorMatthew Inglis - Equity Research Senior Associate Conference Call Participants Andrew Harte - Director & FinTech AnalystJamie Friedman - Senior FinTech and IT Services Research Analyst Operator Greetings. ...

Paysafe (PSFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Trevor Williams - Managing DirectorKirsten Nielsen - Head, Investor RelationsBruce Lowthers - CEO & Executive DirectorJohn Crawford - Chief Financial OfficerDarrin Peller - Managing DirectorTimothy Chiodo - Managing DirectorMatthew Inglis - Equity Research Senior Associate Conference Call Participants Andrew Harte - Director & FinTech AnalystJamie Friedman - Senior FinTech and IT Services Research Analyst Operator Greetings. ...

Paysafe (PSFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings. Welcome to PaySafe's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are on a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Kirsten Nielsen, Head of Investor Relations. Thank you. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, and welcome to PaySafe's earnings co ...

Paysafe Limited (PSFE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -39.29%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.68 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.48, delivering a surprise of -29.41%.Over the last four quarters, the compan ...

Forward-Looking Statements First Quarter 2025 Earnings May 13, 2025 Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures This presentation and today's webcast include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Paysafe Lim ...

Investors in Paysafe Limited (PSFE) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Apr 17, 2025 $14.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also ...

Financial Performance - Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased by $19,782 to an inflow of $253,804 for the year ended December 31, 2024 [467]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $26,857 to $108,380 for the year ended December 31, 2024 [470]. - Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $490,229 to $280,799 for the year ended December 31, 2024 [471]. - The Company had $216,683 in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, compared to $202,322 in 2023 [456]. Debt and Borrowing - The total principal amount of external borrowings was $2,390,689 as of December 31, 2024, down from $2,519,857 in 2023 [453]. - The Company had $214,287 available under its $305,000 Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024 [456]. - The Company is required to maintain a first lien debt ratio below 7.5x a Last Twelve Months EBITDA measure [454]. Interest Rate and Currency Risk - As of December 31, 2024, a 100 basis points increase in interest rates would result in a $12.6 million unfavorable impact on net loss [442]. - The Company actively manages interest rate risk through interest rate swaps to convert floating rates to fixed rates [441]. - A 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar would decrease the Company's net assets by $21.5 million [445]. Tax and Deferred Assets - The company has net deferred tax assets of $19,347 in the UK as of December 31, 2024, with a likelihood of realizing these assets depending on future taxable income [496]. Impairments and Goodwill - Intangible asset impairments recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $823, $1,254, and $5,036 respectively, indicating potential future impairments due to reduced earnings or loss of key customer relationships [504]. - No indicators of impairment were identified for goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2024, with the estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeding its carrying value [501]. - The company regularly reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment, with complex assumptions affecting valuations [503]. Credit Losses and Legal Liabilities - The allowance for credit losses has declined, reflecting improved conditions, although significant judgment is required in estimating future credit losses [493]. - The company has exposure to credit losses for financial assets, with estimates based on historical data and current conditions [492]. - The company maintains liabilities for legal actions that are probable and can be reasonably estimated, indicating ongoing litigation risks [505]. Revenue Recognition and Acquisitions - Revenue recognition involves significant judgments, particularly in determining principal-agent considerations for payment processing services [487]. - The company recognizes contingent consideration payables associated with acquisitions, which are remeasured each reporting period based on financial performance targets [480]. - The company did not complete any business combinations in the current year, which may impact future growth strategies [486].

Paysafe says it is looking to its digital wallet business as a growth driver for the coming year.The payments company on Tuesday (March 4) released quarterly and full-year earnings showing revenue growth of a respective 1% and 6%.Total payment volume came to $40 billion for the quarter, a 12% increase, and $151.7 billion for the year, up 8%. Paysafe also projected revenue for the year of $1.71 billion to $1.73 billion, which fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, CEO B ...