Vertex(US:VERX)2025-05-07 20:35Financial Performance - Vertex generated revenue of $177.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a 12.8% increase from $156.8 million in the same period of 2024[114]. - Net income for Vertex was $11.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.7 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a significant improvement[114]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $37.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, slightly up from $36.7 million in the same period of 2024[115]. - Total revenues increased by $20.3 million, or 12.9%, to $177.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $156.8 million for the same period in 2024[151]. - Software subscriptions revenues rose by $18.9 million, or 14.4%, driven by existing customer growth and price increases[151]. - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $11.1 million, compared to $2.7 million for the same period in 2024, representing a 314.7% increase[144]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was $26.2 million, compared to a loss of $1.3 million in the prior year, marking a significant turnaround[144]. - Non-GAAP gross profit increased to $132.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $113.7 million in 2024[203]. - Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 75.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from 72.5% in 2024[203]. - Non-GAAP net income increased to $24,494 thousand in Q1 2025 from $23,431 thousand in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.5%[204]. Revenue Streams - Cloud-based subscription revenue accounted for 53% of total software subscription revenue in Q1 2025, up from 47% in Q1 2024, highlighting a shift towards cloud deployment[110]. - Vertex expects continued growth in cloud-based subscription sales, which have been growing at a faster rate than on-premise sales[110]. - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by $94.0 million, or 17.9%, to $618.5 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $524.5 million in 2024[185]. - Average Annual Revenue Per Customer (AARPC) increased to approximately $126,534 as of March 31, 2025, compared to $121,720 in 2024[186]. Expenses and Costs - Research and development expenses are expected to increase in absolute dollars as Vertex continues to enhance its product offerings and integrate new technologies[131]. - Cost of software subscriptions revenues decreased by $0.9 million, or 2.0%, to $44.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[153]. - Cost of services revenues increased by $4.0 million, or 25.0%, to $19.8 million, driven by higher service delivery personnel costs[154]. - Research and development expenses increased by $4.0 million, or 24.0%, to $20.9 million, reflecting investments in new solutions and AI-related initiatives[155]. - Selling and marketing expenses rose by $7.7 million, or 18.9%, to $48.2 million, primarily due to increased payroll and advertising expenses[156]. - General and administrative expenses increased by $9.5 million, or 26.7%, to $45.0 million, driven by strategic investments in IT infrastructure and business processes[157]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 39.7% to $14.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $24.6 million in 2024[168]. - Net cash used in financing activities increased significantly to $20.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $1.2 million in 2024[174]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $270.4 million and a $300.0 million Line of Credit with no outstanding borrowings[165]. - Operating cash flow decreased to $14.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from $24.6 million in 2024[195]. Investment and Strategic Initiatives - Vertex completed a strategic investment of $15.0 million in Kintsugi AI, Inc., acquiring a 10% ownership interest to enhance its sales tax compliance solutions[116]. - The company plans to invest $10.0 to $12.0 million in AI technologies during 2025, separate from the Kintsugi investment[116]. - Vertex's flexible pricing model allows customers to increase spending as they grow, providing sustainable organic growth opportunities[109]. - Vertex's partner ecosystem includes major technology firms like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce, enhancing its competitive strength in the market[111]. Market Metrics - Net Revenue Retention Rate (NRR) decreased to 109% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from 112% in 2024[188]. - Gross Revenue Retention Rate (GRR) remained stable at 95% for both March 31, 2025, and 2024[190]. - Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 21.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from 23.4% in 2024, primarily due to strategic investments[193]. - Free cash flow decreased by $16.8 million to $(12.3) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $4.5 million in 2024[196]. - Free cash flow margin decreased to (6.9)% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from 2.9% in 2024[196]. Risk Factors - Approximately 4% of the company's revenues for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024 were denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars, indicating exposure to foreign currency exchange risk[211]. - The company is exposed to interest rate risk on outstanding borrowings, which bear variable interest rates[209]. - The fair value of fixed-rate debt instruments may fluctuate with changes in interest rates, although the company carries the Notes at principal value[210]. - The company may hedge selected significant transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar as it expands international operations[212].