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Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-03-01 02:22
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4, the company reported normalized organic revenue growth of 14% and gross profit growth of 13%, both metrics exceeding expectations [50][71] - Adjusted net income for Q4 was $26.3 million, or $0.27 per share, with pro forma net leverage at approximately 2.6 times [72] - The company expects revenue for 2024 to be between $314 million and $320 million, with a free cash flow conversion target of approximately 60% [73][80] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The consumer payments segment saw organic gross profit growth of 13% in Q4, driven by ongoing demand and new client implementations [51][71] - The business payment segment experienced a gross profit increase of 25%, excluding political media impacts from 2022 [55][71] - Value-added services, particularly instant funding, grew significantly with transactions up approximately 45% year-over-year [54][71] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The supplier network increased by 60% year-over-year to over 261,000 suppliers, enhancing the monetization of digital payment flows [60][56] - The company added 10 new credit union clients, bringing the total to 276, indicating strong market penetration [53] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its embedded payment solutions within software partners and expand its sales pipeline through new partnerships [49][67] - Strategic initiatives for 2024 include improving go-to-market efficiency, client implementations, and evolving the tech platform [66][68] - The company is focused on organic growth while remaining open to strategic M&A opportunities [69] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential driven by existing clients adopting more payment capabilities and new client acquisitions [50][74] - The outlook for 2024 includes expectations for mid to high teens growth in the underlying business payments segment, excluding political media contributions [89] Other Important Information - The company has a total outstanding debt of $440 million, with a 0% coupon convertible note maturing in February 2026 [79] - The company utilized its share repurchase program to buy back shares in a disciplined manner, with $37.5 million remaining under the current authorization [79] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the biggest levers for improving free cash flow conversion this year? - The biggest drivers include adjusted EBITDA growing faster than gross profits and reducing CapEx to around 13% to 14% of revenue [85][86] Question: Can you comment on expectations for revenue growth related to political media spend? - The company expects strong growth in political media contributions, estimating a 20% increase from the previous cycle [89] Question: How is the existing client growth bucket defined? - Existing client growth is driven by increased penetration of existing clients and includes clients signed in prior periods that are ramping [93][94]
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-02-29 22:18
$57.8 $58.7 Q4 2022 Q4 2023 80% 77% % Margin (5) 13% y/y organic growth, excl. political media (1) Revenue Gross Profit Adjusted EBITDA (2) $35.9 $33.5 Q4 2022 Q4 2023 (3) Growth by Segment – Q4 2023 ($MM) Business Payments 25% 1) Organic growth, excluding political media is a non-GAAP financial measure. See slide 1 under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and slide 32 for reconciliation 2) Includes the impact from Intercompany eliminations REPAY's Unique Model Translates Into a Highly Attractive Financial Profi ...
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-29 21:16
Financial Performance - The company processed approximately $25.7 billion in total card payment volume in 2023, with top 10 clients contributing about 18% of total gross profit[25]. - The Consumer Payments segment represented approximately 87% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, while the Business Payments segment accounted for approximately 13%[29][30]. - The chargeback rate for the year ended December 31, 2023, was under 1% of the payment volume[47]. - Revenue is sensitive to shifts in payment methods, with higher fees associated with card-based payments compared to ACH payments[122]. - The company faces potential liability for chargebacks associated with fraudulent transactions, which could adversely affect financial performance[134]. Business Strategy and Growth - The company aims to increase penetration in existing verticals by providing innovative payment solutions and support to both existing and new clients[31]. - The company plans to expand into new verticals where it currently has limited operations, leveraging its comprehensive core technology platform[32]. - A significant part of the company's growth strategy involves acquisitions of vertically-focused integrated payment and software solutions providers[158]. - The company has successfully acquired eleven businesses from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2023, while focusing primarily on organic growth[35]. - The company has completed eleven acquisitions from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2023, to access new markets and expand its product offerings[59]. Technology and Innovation - The company intends to strengthen its solution portfolio through continued innovation and investment in technology capabilities, including its proprietary RCS platform[33]. - The company emphasizes operational efficiencies to process larger payment volumes without significant increases in personnel and operating expenses[34]. - The company has developed a proprietary Compliance Management System to enhance risk management and ensure adherence to regulations[42]. - The electronic payments market is rapidly evolving, and failure to keep pace with technological changes could result in reduced revenue[115]. - The company relies on a combination of intellectual property laws to protect its proprietary technology, which is critical for success in strategic verticals[153]. Compliance and Regulatory Environment - The Dodd-Frank Act has resulted in significant changes to the regulation of the financial services industry, impacting debit interchange transaction fees and merchant routing restrictions[72]. - The company is subject to extensive governmental regulations regarding consumer information, which could impact its ability to provide products and services effectively[181]. - Compliance with payment network rules is critical; failure to do so could result in fines or suspension of processing capabilities[123]. - The regulatory environment for the electronic payments industry is evolving, and compliance with new laws and regulations could increase operational costs and affect competitiveness[166]. - The company has developed compliance programs to address legal and regulatory requirements related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism[78]. Competition and Market Position - The company competes with various payment processing companies, including traditional merchant acquirers and technology firms, focusing on economics, product offerings, service, and reliability[55]. - The payment processing industry is highly competitive, impacting the fees received and overall margins[105]. - The company faces significant competition from larger firms with greater financial and technological resources, which may limit pricing power and profit margins[106]. - The company depends on software integration partners for client acquisition, and these partners may also work with competitors[130]. Employee and Organizational Culture - As of December 31, 2023, the company employed approximately 512 full-time employees across the U.S.[92]. - In 2023, 83% of employees indicated that the company is a great place to work, contributing to its certification as a Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years[94][95]. - The company emphasizes employee development and retention, with initiatives for career progression and performance-based recognition[96][97]. - The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage of employee healthcare premiums and a generous 401(k) employer match[100]. Financial Obligations and Risks - The company's ability to service its debt obligations depends on future performance, which is subject to various external factors[187]. - The company may incur future debt obligations that could impose additional restrictive covenants, affecting its financial and operational flexibility[189]. - The conditional conversion feature of the 2026 Notes could adversely affect the company's liquidity if triggered[193]. - The company is dependent on distributions from its subsidiaries to meet financial obligations, which could be limited by various factors[195]. - Economic conditions, including inflation and recession concerns, create challenges in accurately forecasting future business activities[149]. Cybersecurity and Risk Management - The company emphasizes robust cybersecurity programs to mitigate risks and safeguard sensitive data, guided by regulatory requirements[220]. - Cybersecurity breaches could lead to significant financial losses and damage to the company's reputation, increasing operational costs[110]. - The company has a dedicated team for continuous monitoring and security incident response, ensuring compliance with industry security standards[48]. - The company has established systems to detect and reduce business fraud, but effectiveness may vary, and incidents of fraud could increase[136]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Matters - The board of directors will determine the use of excess cash accumulated from distributions, which may include acquiring additional units or funding stock repurchases[198]. - The board of directors has the authority to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could dilute ownership for hostile acquirers[216]. - Delaware law and the company's governing documents contain provisions that could delay or discourage takeover attempts, potentially affecting the trading price of Class A common stock[214]. - Stockholder actions require a meeting, which may delay proposals or director removals[216].
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-02-29 21:10
Financial Performance - Gross profit growth of 2% in Q4 2023 and 6% for the full year 2023[1] - Normalized organic gross profit growth of 13% in Q4 2023 and for the full year 2023[1] - Total revenue increased by 5% year-over-year to $76.0 million in Q4 2023[2] - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $296.627 million, an increase of 6.1% from $279.227 million in 2022[25] - Revenue for Q4 2023 was $75,987,000, an increase of 5% compared to $72,673,000 in Q4 2022[30] - For the full year 2023, revenue increased to $296,627,000 from $279,227,000 in 2022, representing a growth of 6.1%[31] - Organic revenue growth for Q4 2023 was 10%, after adjusting for growth from acquisitions and dispositions[36] - Normalized organic revenue growth for Q4 2023 was 14%, indicating strong underlying performance[36] Profitability and Loss - Net loss for Q4 2023 was $77.7 million, impacted by a $75.7 million goodwill impairment loss[3] - Net loss attributable to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $110.490 million, compared to a net income of $12.836 million in 2022[25] - The company reported a net loss of $117,420,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net income of $8,741,000 in 2022[33] - The Company experienced a loss from operations of $111.413 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of $47.201 million in 2022[25] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $33,489,000, compared to $35,882,000 in Q4 2022, reflecting a decrease of 6.7%[30] - Free cash flow for Q4 2023 was $21,787,000, an increase from $13,895,000 in Q4 2022, with a free cash flow conversion rate of 65%[35] - Adjusted Net Income for the year 2023 was $84,942,000, compared to $79,786,000 in 2022, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6.8%[33] Expenses and Liabilities - Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $408.040 million, up from $326.428 million in 2022, reflecting a 24.9% increase[25] - Total operating expenses for Q4 2023 were $154,401,000, up from $90,967,000 in Q4 2022, resulting in a loss from operations of $78,414,000[30] - The Company’s total liabilities decreased slightly to $689.045 million as of December 31, 2023, from $698.507 million in 2022[27] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were $118.096 million, compared to $64.895 million as of December 31, 2022, representing an increase of 82.0%[27] - The Company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $103.614 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $74.223 million in 2022, an increase of 39.7%[29] - Total assets decreased to $1.519 billion as of December 31, 2023, from $1.627 billion in 2022, a decline of 6.6%[27] Segment Performance - Consumer Payments segment achieved organic gross profit growth of approximately 13% year-over-year[6] - Business Payments segment experienced normalized organic gross profit growth of approximately 25% year-over-year[6] - The company experienced a non-cash goodwill impairment loss in the Business Payments segment for Q4 2023[38] Future Outlook - The company expects 2024 revenue to be between $314 million and $320 million[15] - Free Cash Flow Conversion is expected to improve to approximately 60% in 2024[15] - The company plans to continue focusing on operational improvements and restructuring activities related to acquired businesses[38] Shareholder Information - The weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding were 90,048,638 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 88,792,453 in 2022[25] - Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding increased to 91,206,870 for Q4 2023, compared to 88,519,236 in Q4 2022[40]
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-10 02:24
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2023, the company reported revenue of $74.3 million, representing a take rate of approximately 116 basis points, with card payment volume reaching $6.4 billion [5][82] - Normalized organic gross profit grew by 12% year-over-year, amounting to $56.7 million, after excluding contributions from Blue Cow and political media [6][82] - Adjusted net income for Q3 was $19.9 million, or $0.21 per share [7] - The company had approximately $118 million in cash and $185 million in undrawn revolver capacity, totaling $303 million in liquidity, with total outstanding debt of $440 million [8][84] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Business Payments segment saw a gross profit increase of 13%, driven by strong sales momentum in healthcare, property management, auto, and municipality verticals [1][82] - The Consumer Payments segment reported a 14% organic gross profit growth, supported by ongoing secular tailwinds and large client implementations [69][82] - The company added 9 new credit unions, bringing the total to 266, with the credit union market representing over $185 billion in annual total payment volume [71] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is now integrated with 257 software partners, with 96 in the Business Payments segment and 161 in the Consumer Payments segment [66][2] - The Instant Funding product experienced a significant growth in transaction volume, up approximately 50% year-over-year [76] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its technology and payment solutions, aiming to streamline the payment experience for clients and their customers [65][68] - There is a strong emphasis on partnerships with software providers to expand service offerings and improve client integration [4][66] - The company is exploring M&A opportunities while maintaining a strong balance sheet and cash generation for organic growth [4] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's momentum heading into Q4, expecting adjusted free cash flow conversion to accelerate into 2024 [10] - The company anticipates a potential slowdown in the macroeconomic environment, particularly in the auto market, which may impact future performance [93] - Management noted that the competitive landscape remains stable, with expectations for growth in the political media segment due to the upcoming presidential cycle [113] Other Important Information - The company has implemented various automation processes to enhance productivity across its operations, particularly in charge-backs, compliance, and risk monitoring [68] - The company reaffirmed its gross profit outlook for 2023, expecting normalized organic gross profit growth of 9% to 14% [85] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on free cash flow conversion - Management indicated that capital expenditures (CapEx) are expected to decrease to 12% to 14% of revenue next year, which will enhance free cash flow conversion [13] Question: Performance in the consumer business - Management reported strong year-to-date performance with normalized 13% organic growth, driven by enterprise wins and digital transformation trends [15] Question: Fourth quarter normalized organic gross profit outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges of lapping strong results from the previous year but remains optimistic about trends observed in October [93] Question: Trends in payment cost acceptance from enterprise suppliers - Management noted no significant pushback on virtual card acceptance and highlighted the growth of their supplier network to over 233,000 [102] Question: Take rate expectations moving forward - Management suggested that while take rates may decrease slightly with more enterprise wins, gross profit dollars are expected to increase, leading to faster growth [24] Question: Competitive landscape in the domestic healthcare space - Management reported positive momentum in healthcare wins and noted that implementation delays were specific to client size and technical capabilities [34] Question: Impact of the upcoming political cycle on growth - Management expects a 25% growth in gross profit for the political media segment due to the larger presidential cycle compared to the previous non-presidential cycle [113]
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-09 21:21
Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2023 was $74,320,000, representing a 3.5% increase from $71,555,000 in Q3 2022[10] - Net loss attributable to the Company for Q3 2023 was $6,168,000, compared to a net income of $5,845,000 in Q3 2022[10] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the net loss was $39.746 million compared to a net income of $16.906 million for the same period in 2022[19] - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $74.3 million, an increase from $71.6 million in the same period of 2022[102] - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $220.6 million, a 6.4% increase from $206.6 million in 2022[161] - The Company reported a net loss of $39.746 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net income of $16.906 million in the same period of 2022[157] Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses for Q3 2023 totaled $79,439,000, up from $76,988,000 in Q3 2022, reflecting a 3.0% increase[10] - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $253.589 million, an increase from $235.461 million in the prior year[157] - Costs of services for Q3 2023 were $17.6 million, up 6.0% from $16.6 million in Q3 2022, attributed to new client growth[122] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 2.1% to $35.3 million in Q3 2023 from $36.0 million in Q3 2022[123] - The company incurred depreciation and amortization expenses of $79.146 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, down from $82.442 million in 2022[19] Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $117,730,000 as of September 30, 2023, from $64,895,000 at the end of 2022, marking an 81.5% increase[8] - Cash flows from operating activities provided $68.751 million, an increase from $52.392 million in the prior year[19] - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period was $141.390 million, up from $86.726 million at the end of September 2022[19] - The company had $117.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, with an available borrowing capacity of $185.0 million under the Amended Credit Agreement[173] Debt and Liabilities - Total liabilities decreased to $680,421,000 as of September 30, 2023, from $698,507,000 at the end of 2022, a reduction of 2.6%[8] - The Company’s long-term debt stood at $433,454,000 as of September 30, 2023, slightly down from $451,319,000 at the end of 2022, a decrease of 4.0%[8] - The Company had $0 drawn against the revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2023, with an undrawn capacity of $185 million[67] - The carrying value of the 2026 Notes was $433.5 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to $451.3 million at the end of 2022[54] Equity and Stock Performance - Total stockholders' equity as of September 30, 2023, was $902,346,000, down from $928,293,000 at the end of 2022, a decrease of 2.8%[8] - The Company recognized a loss of $10 million associated with the sale of Blue Cow Software, LLC, which had cash proceeds of $41.9 million[22] - The Company has a share repurchase program approved for up to $50 million of its outstanding Class A common stock[175] Segment Performance - The Consumer Payments segment accounted for approximately 87% of total revenue for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, generating $68.7 million and $204.6 million respectively[99][102] - Business Payments segment revenue decreased by 15.2% to $9.7 million in Q3 2023 from $11.4 million in Q3 2022, impacted by declines in media payments[140] - Revenue for the Consumer Payments segment increased by 9.1% to $68.7 million in Q3 2023 from $63.0 million in Q3 2022[138] Tax and Regulatory Matters - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was 24%, compared to an effective tax rate of (9.7%) for the same period in 2022[87] - The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023[87] - The company has concluded that all deferred tax assets associated with the ceiling rule limitation are not likely to be realized, resulting in a 100% valuation allowance[92] Future Outlook - The Company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[10] - The company anticipates that cash flow from operations and available borrowing capacity will be sufficient to fund operations and capital expenditures for the next twelve months[173] - The company continues to monitor macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates, which may impact payment volumes and overall financial performance[111]
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-10 01:59
Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:RPAY) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Stewart Grisante - Head, IR John Morris - CEO, Co-Founder & Director Timothy Murphy - CFO Conference Call Participants Ramsey El-Assal - Barclays Peter Heckmann - D.A. Davidson Andrew Schmidt - Citigroup Inc. Andrew Jeffrey - Truist Securities Timothy Chiodo - Credit Suisse Operator Good afternoon. I'd like to welcome everybody to REPAY's Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. Th ...
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-09 20:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Repay Holdings Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) (Mark One) Delaware 98-1496050 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30305 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 504-7472 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR ...
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-11 02:45
Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:RPAY) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 10, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Stewart Grisante - Head, IR John Morris - CEO, Co-Founder & Director Timothy Murphy - CFO Conference Call Participants Ramsey El-Assal - Barclays Bank Peter Heckmann - D.A. Davidson & Co. Andrew Schmidt - Citigroup Timothy Chiodo - Crédit Suisse Andrew Jeffrey - Truist Securities Adib Choudhury - William Blair & Company James Faucette - Morgan Stanley Joseph Vafi - Canaccord Genuity Michael ...
Repay (RPAY) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-10 20:18
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Delaware 98-1496050 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30305 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 504-7472 Securities registered pursuant to Sec ...