Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - 2025 was a record year for the company, achieving $2 billion in Transaction Value, $1 billion in revenue, and $100 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the first time [11] - Transaction Value grew by 45%, driven by a 65% increase in the P&C vertical, offsetting declines in Under-65 health insurance [11] - In Q4, Transaction Value was $613 million, up 23% year-over-year, with P&C vertical growth of 38% and a 40% decline in health vertical [12] - Revenue for Q4 was $291 million, down 3% year-over-year, but up 9% excluding Under-65 health insurance [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $30.8 million, down 16% year-over-year, but core business growth was approximately 10% when excluding Under-65 health insurance [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The P&C vertical showed strong performance with a 38% year-over-year growth, while the health vertical saw a significant decline of 40% [12] - The company narrowed the scope of its Under-65 health insurance business, improving its risk profile and strategic focus [4] - The take rate for Q4 was 7.6%, slightly above expectations, driven by a favorable Open Marketplace mix [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects continued positive momentum in the P&C business for 2026, with carriers focusing on growing their customer base [5] - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with many carriers lowering rates to gain market share [5] - The company anticipates that advertising budgets will continue to increase as carriers seek to grow in a soft market environment [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on scaling under-penetrated carriers in its marketplace, optimizing their campaigns, and driving profitable policy growth [6] - There is a significant opportunity to leverage AI for pricing media with greater precision, enhancing publisher yield and return on ad spend for carriers [8] - The company aims to maintain its role as a core infrastructure layer connecting carriers with high-intent shoppers [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the overall market ecosystem, noting that many carriers are leaning into growth and customer acquisition [59] - The company expects to generate $90 million to $100 million in free cash flow for 2026, including the final FTC payment [16] - Management believes that the current industry backdrop, including AI evolution, strengthens the company's role in the ecosystem [9] Other Important Information - The company completed $47.3 million in share repurchases, representing approximately 7% of shares outstanding [4] - A $50 million increase in the share repurchase program was authorized, bringing the total to $100 million [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in AI and its impact on value proposition - Management stated that AI's impact is primarily on the research and shopping experience, with carriers wanting to maintain control over quotes and binding [18][19] Question: Go-to-market strategy for under-penetrated carriers - The company is investing in platform solution capabilities to optimize the conversion process for under-penetrated carriers [24][25] Question: Seasonality in P&C business - Management noted that Q4 was slightly less robust than expected, but Q1 is off to a good start with smaller carriers leaning in [28][29] Question: Medicare Advantage growth opportunity - Management sees long-term growth potential in Medicare Advantage despite current market challenges [44][46] Question: Proprietary component of Transaction Value - The guidance for Q1 indicates a shift towards the Open Marketplace, with expectations for continued growth from under-penetrated carriers [47][48]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, total revenue was $37.8 million, in line with guidance, and adjusted EBITDA margin reached 28%, doubling from the prior year [6][17] - Full year revenue grew 14% year-over-year, with B2 Cloud Storage growing 26% [6][17] - Adjusted Free Cash Flow was positive $4 million in Q4, representing a margin of 11% [20][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - B2 revenue grew 24% year-over-year in Q4, up from 22% in the prior year [17] - B2 net revenue retention (NRR) was 111%, down from 116% in the prior quarter, reflecting variability from a large customer [18] - The number of customers generating over $50,000 in ARR increased by 35% year-over-year, with their ARR growing 73% year-over-year to $26 million [8][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market for NeoClouds is projected to reach $237 billion within the next five years, with Backblaze estimating a $14 billion opportunity in NeoCloud storage by 2030 [13] - The company added 12,000 customers in its self-serve platform this year, indicating strong demand from AI developers [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Backblaze is focusing on a go-to-market transformation to drive growth, including initiatives to increase awareness, drive pipeline consistency, and expand revenue within the existing customer base [9][10] - The company is positioning itself to take advantage of the AI opportunity by becoming the storage backbone for AI workflows [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth opportunity presented by AI, despite potential market volatility [11] - The company anticipates some pressure on gross margins due to increased costs but is launching a gross margin optimization initiative [19] Other Important Information - The company closed its largest contract in history with over $15 million in total contract value, validating product-market fit at scale [17] - Management is shifting part of compensation to Performance-Based Stock Units to align incentives with shareholders [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you explain how B2 Neo differs from B2 and the demand patterns? - B2 Neo is a white label offering designed for NeoClouds, allowing them to manage storage for their customers through APIs, while B2 is sold directly to end customers [27][28] Question: What is the duration of the $50 million contract? - The contract is a three-year deal [75] Question: What is the expected decline in the computer backup business? - The computer backup business is expected to decline by 5% year-over-year, with a -3% decline in Q1 [32] Question: What factors are affecting gross margins? - Increased data center costs and the need to accelerate capital expenditures are expected to reduce gross margins by a few hundred basis points [52] Question: What is the outlook for NRR in 2026? - NRR could drop to around 100% for 1 or 2 quarters due to the lumpiness of a large customer, but is expected to stabilize around 110% by year-end [61][63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record revenue of $183 million for Q4 2025, exceeding the high end of guidance, driven by nine deals, including significant agreements with Disney and Microsoft [5][6][16] - Full year 2025 revenue reached $443 million, with operating income of $276 million and adjusted EBITDA of $278 million, all above the high end of guidance [8][9] - Non-pay TV recurring revenue grew by 30% year-over-year in Q4 2025, and over 20% for the full year [6][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company executed 26 license agreements across various sectors, including OTT, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and pay-TV, with a record 12 new customers added in 2025 [9][10] - In the semiconductor sector, revenue increased from $18 million in 2024 to $26 million in 2025, marking a 40% increase [38] - The media business accounted for approximately 94% of total revenue in Q4 2025, reflecting strong performance in licensing agreements [40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates that pay-TV will represent approximately 35%-40% of forecasted revenue in 2026, down from the historical average of 50%-60% [10][11] - The OTT market is expected to contribute about 30%-35% of total revenue in 2026, indicating significant growth potential [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its revenue base, particularly in non-pay-TV verticals such as OTT and semiconductors, to mitigate risks associated with declining pay-TV revenues [11][12] - Recent leadership changes aim to strengthen execution towards long-term growth priorities, including the appointment of a Chief Semiconductor Officer and a Chief Revenue Officer [15][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate challenges within the pay-TV licensing program and highlighted ongoing litigation as a means to protect intellectual property [11][70] - The company is optimistic about its growth prospects in 2026, supported by a strong sales pipeline and recent agreements [22][49] Other Important Information - The company reduced debt by $60 million in 2025 and returned capital through dividends and share repurchases while growing its cash balance [9][20] - The company expects litigation expenses to increase in 2026, reflecting a more normalized level of spending to defend its intellectual property [70][72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Subscriber loss trends in pay-TV - Management noted moderation in subscriber declines and emphasized the importance of diversifying revenue sources beyond pay-TV [27][28] Question: Competitive landscape for RapidCool technology - Management highlighted the unique plug-and-play nature of RapidCool, which differentiates it from competitors and aligns with current customer needs [29][30] Question: Breakdown of recurring vs. non-recurring revenue - In Q4, revenue was nearly split 50/50 between recurring and non-recurring, with 80% recurring revenue for the full year [37][38] Question: Pricing dynamics in the NAND market - Management clarified that revenue agreements are based on unit volumes rather than selling prices, benefiting from increased production [42][43] Question: Guidance for 2026 and growth expectations - Management expressed optimism for both media and semiconductor segments, with expectations for sequential growth throughout the year [46][51]

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