Group 1 - UiPath has acquired WorkFusion to enhance its portfolio of AI-powered solutions specifically for the financial services and banking sectors [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenues of approximately $1,330,000,000 for Q2, with cloud revenue growing by 3.4% year-over-year [9][16] - Adjusted EBITDA was $491,000,000, representing a margin of 37.0%, down 2.1% year-over-year [17] - GAAP net income was $168,000,000, down 26.9% year-over-year, largely due to foreign exchange impacts [17] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.13, up 1.8%, while GAAP diluted EPS was $0.66, down 24.1% [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The content business, which constitutes 43% of total revenues, grew by 4.5% year-over-year, with cloud revenue for content increasing by 18% year-over-year [9][10] - Enterprise cloud bookings reached $295,000,000, reflecting an 18% year-over-year growth [9] - Customer support revenue was $582,000,000, down 1.5%, while annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $1,060,000,000, up 0.7% year-over-year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed 53 cloud deals larger than $1,000,000 during the quarter [9] - The cloud net renewal rate remained consistent at 95%, while the customer support net renewal rate was 92% [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reshaping its business to concentrate on faster-growing core businesses, particularly in cloud and AI [8][10] - A divestiture agreement for Vertica was reached for $150,000,000, with plans to use proceeds to reduce outstanding debt [18][19] - The company aims to execute one divestiture per quarter to streamline its portfolio [24][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed a total revenue growth target of 1%-2% year-over-year for FY26, with expectations for Q3 total revenues between $1,260,000,000 and $1,280,000,000 [12][20] - The company anticipates continued growth in its core products as clients make decisions regarding cloud and AI needs [13][29] - Management expressed optimism about the strategic initiatives in place to pivot towards higher growth while maintaining solid margins [14][23] Other Important Information - The company is executing a $300,000,000 share buyback program, having repurchased half of this amount year-to-date [21] - The new CEO, Ayman Antoun, is expected to join the company in a couple of months, with a strong alignment on the company's strategy [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about AI disrupting OpenText and content management - Management clarified that OpenText does not create applications but provides content for training AI, ensuring the need for content remains [32][33] Question: Confidence in ongoing divestitures and valuations - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a divestiture pace of one per quarter, with strong interest from buyers [34][35] Question: Ayman Antoun's mandate regarding divestments - Management indicated that Ayman's strategy aligns with the company's focus on core business and divestments [38][39] Question: Dynamics of cloud bookings and revenue guidance - Management acknowledged strong bookings but noted that revenue guidance reflects seasonal trends and deal timing [40][41] Question: Customer adoption of AI and Aviator - Management stated that customers are in early stages of preparing content for AI training, with significant long-term potential [44][45] Question: Impact of software budgets on AI deployment - Management noted that deploying AI involves careful consideration of data curation and regulatory compliance, affecting software budgets [66][67] Question: Tuck-in M&A strategy and AI risk - Management confirmed that tuck-in acquisitions will focus on acquiring subject matter experts to enhance AI training capabilities [71][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company reported a revenue growth of 10% to $669.1 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 47% and net income of $257.8 million, reflecting a 13% increase [18][19] - In Q4 2025, revenues grew 10% to $175.3 million, with channel partners contributing 51% of total revenues, up from 48% a year ago [19][20] - Free cash flow reached $304.4 million, representing 45% of revenues, exceeding expectations [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customers spending $500,000 or more grew by 4% to 215, indicating a stable demand for the company's services [12] - New product contributions to bookings increased, with CyberSecurity Asset Management combined with ETM making up 10% of total bookings, up from 8% the previous year [21] - Patch Management accounted for 8% of total bookings, up from 7% last year, indicating strong demand for this service [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced 15% growth outside the US, compared to 6% growth in the domestic market, highlighting stronger international demand [20] - The US and international revenue mix was 56% and 44%, respectively, showing a balanced geographical revenue distribution [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on unifying fragmented security stacks into a centralized risk fabric, leveraging agentic AI to enhance risk management capabilities [5][6] - The introduction of an agentic AI risk management marketplace aims to provide customers with specialized autonomous experts to improve remediation speed and accuracy [8][9] - The company plans to accelerate ETM adoption through its VMDR customer base, positioning itself for larger upsell opportunities [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a low to mid-single-digit growth in security spending to persist, reflecting a stable operating environment [20] - The gross dollar retention rate remained above 90%, with a net dollar expansion rate of 103%, indicating customer loyalty and potential for upsell [21] - The company expects revenue growth for 2026 to be in the range of 7%-8%, with a focus on maintaining profitability while investing in growth initiatives [24][25] Other Important Information - The company has authorized an increase of $200 million to its share repurchase program, bringing the total available for repurchases to $360.5 million [23] - The company is actively enhancing its partner ecosystem, with a focus on partner-led sales motions to drive growth [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about Q-Flex offerings and their impact on platform adoption? - Management highlighted that Q-Flex allows customers to consolidate capabilities on a single platform at their own pace, enhancing flexibility and encouraging broader adoption [27][30] Question: What is the customer sentiment regarding AI and its impact on net retention? - Management noted that the introduction of agentic AI capabilities is expected to enhance customer outcomes and drive net retention as customers leverage these advanced features [31][34] Question: How is Agent Val improving ETM efficacy and reducing man-hours? - Management explained that Agent Val confirms exploitability of vulnerabilities, saving IT teams time by reducing false positives and enabling quicker remediation [38][41] Question: What are the growth levers for 2026? - Management indicated that successful execution of ETM and ROC, along with partner engagement and Q-Flex adoption, are key to driving growth in 2026 [44][76] Question: What are the implications of the ServiceNow acquisition of Armis? - Management expressed confidence that their integrated patch management and risk management solutions differentiate them from competitors, including those resulting from acquisitions [50][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company reported a revenue growth of 10% to $669.1 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 47% and net income increasing by 13% to $257.8 million [18][19] - In Q4 2025, revenues grew 10% to $175.3 million, with channel partners contributing 51% of total revenues, up from 48% a year ago [19] - Free cash flow reached $304.4 million, representing 45% of revenues, exceeding expectations [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The CyberSecurity Asset Management combined with ETM accounted for 10% of total bookings and 13% of new bookings in 2025, up from 8% and 9% respectively [20] - Patch Management made up 8% of total bookings and 16% of new bookings in 2025, an increase from 7% and 16% [20] - TotalCloud represented 5% of total bookings in 2025, up from 4% a year ago [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced 15% growth outside the U.S., surpassing the domestic business growth of 6% [19] - The U.S. and international revenue mix was 56% and 44% respectively [19] - The gross dollar retention rate remained above 90%, with a net dollar expansion rate of 103%, down from 104% in the previous quarter [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on unifying fragmented security stacks into a centralized risk fabric, leveraging agentic AI to enhance risk management capabilities [5][6] - The introduction of the agentic AI risk fabric and the Risk Operations Center (ROC) aims to provide a comprehensive solution for pre-breach risk management [10][11] - The company plans to accelerate ETM adoption through its VMDR customer base and position itself for larger upsell opportunities [11][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a low to mid-single-digit growth in security spending to persist in 2026, reflecting customer prioritization of security within IT budgets [19] - The company expects revenue for 2026 to be in the range of $717 million to $725 million, representing a growth rate of 7% to 8% [23] - Management expressed optimism about the potential for upsell opportunities and the impact of new product discussions with existing customers [47][76] Other Important Information - The board authorized an increase of $200 million to the share repurchase program, bringing the total available amount for share repurchases to $360.5 million [22] - The company has been recognized as the number one patch management vendor by analysts, highlighting its strong position in the market [60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about Q-Flex offerings and their impact on platform adoption? - Management highlighted that Q-Flex allows customers to consolidate capabilities on a single platform at their own pace, enhancing flexibility and encouraging broader adoption [26][29] Question: What is the customer sentiment regarding AI and its impact on net retention? - Management noted that the introduction of agentic AI capabilities is expected to enhance customer outcomes and drive upgrades from existing solutions, positively impacting net retention [30][33] Question: How does Agent Val improve ETM efficacy and reduce man-hours? - Management explained that Agent Val confirms exploitability of vulnerabilities, saving IT teams time by reducing false positives and enabling quicker remediation [38][41] Question: What are the growth levers for 2026? - Management indicated that growth will be driven by product innovation, partner engagement, and the successful rollout of ETM and ROC solutions [46][76] Question: What are the implications of the ServiceNow acquisition of Armis? - Management expressed confidence that their integrated patch management capabilities differentiate them from competitors, including those resulting from acquisitions [51][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q2 fiscal 2026 were approximately $1.33 billion, with cloud revenue at $478 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 3.4% [9][16] - Adjusted EBITDA was $491 million, representing a margin of 37.0%, down 2.1% year-over-year [17] - GAAP net income was $168 million, down 26.9% year-over-year, primarily due to foreign exchange impacts [18] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.13, up 1.8% year-over-year, while GAAP diluted EPS was $0.66, down 24.1% [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The content business, which constitutes 43% of total revenues, grew 4.5% year-over-year, with cloud revenue for content increasing by 18% year-over-year [9][10] - Enterprise cloud bookings reached $295 million, marking an 18% year-over-year growth [9] - Customer support revenue was $582 million, down 1.5%, with a net renewal rate of 92% [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total cloud RPO (Remaining Performance Obligations) increased by 13.7% year-over-year [9] - The company expects Q3 total revenues to be between $1.26 billion and $1.28 billion, reflecting a slight reduction due to the divestiture of eDOCS [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reshaping its business to concentrate on faster-growing core businesses, particularly in cloud and AI [8][12] - OpenText plans to divest non-core assets at a rate of one per quarter to streamline its portfolio [24][28] - The introduction of the OpenText AI Data Platform is aimed at enhancing capabilities in AI and cloud services [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the company's financial position and the execution of its strategic initiatives [14] - The company reaffirms its total revenue growth target of 1%-2% year-over-year for fiscal 2026 [19] - Management highlighted the importance of preparing content for AI training, indicating a long-term growth trajectory in this area [45][70] Other Important Information - The divestiture of Vertica for $150 million is expected to close during fiscal 2026, with proceeds aimed at reducing outstanding debt [19][26] - The company is executing a $300 million share buyback program, having repurchased half of this amount year-to-date [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does AI impact OpenText and content management? - Management clarified that OpenText provides content for training AI, which remains essential regardless of application changes [33] Question: Can you discuss the divestiture strategy and valuations? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a divestiture pace of one per quarter, with strong interest in high-quality assets [34][35] Question: What is Ayman Antoun's mandate regarding divestments? - Management indicated that Ayman's strategy aligns with the company's focus on core business and divestments [39] Question: How are cloud migrations trending? - Management noted that most migrations are towards hyperscalers, with ongoing development of a sovereign cloud strategy [61] Question: What is the outlook for software budgets in relation to AI? - Management suggested that as companies deploy AI, there will be an evolutionary path in software budgets, particularly for managing proprietary data [67][70] Question: What is the expected contribution of other core products to growth? - Management expects other product groupings to contribute positively to growth throughout the year [81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company reported revenue growth of 10% to $669.1 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 47% and net income increasing by 13% to $257.8 million [17][18] - In Q4 2025, revenues grew 10% to $175.3 million, with channel partners contributing 51% of total revenues, up from 48% a year ago [18][21] - Free cash flow reached $304.4 million, representing 45% of revenues, exceeding expectations [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - CyberSecurity Asset Management combined with ETM accounted for 10% of total bookings and 13% of new bookings in 2025, up from 8% and 9% respectively [19] - Patch Management made up 8% of total bookings and 16% of new bookings in 2025, an increase from 7% and 16% [19] - TotalCloud represented 5% of total bookings in 2025, up from 4% the previous year [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced 15% growth outside the US, compared to 6% growth in the domestic market, with a revenue mix of 56% from the US and 44% from international markets [18] - The gross dollar retention rate remained above 90%, with a net dollar expansion rate of 103%, down from 104% in the previous quarter [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on unifying fragmented security stacks into a centralized risk fabric, leveraging agentic AI to enhance pre-breach risk management [4][5] - The introduction of an agentic AI risk management marketplace aims to provide organizations with autonomous experts to reduce remediation time and costs [6][9] - The company plans to accelerate ETM adoption through its VMDR customer base and position itself for larger upsell opportunities [9][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a low to mid-single-digit growth in security spending to persist in 2026, reflecting customer prioritization of security within IT budgets [18] - The company expects revenue for 2026 to be in the range of $717 million to $725 million, representing a growth rate of 7% to 8% [23] - Management expressed optimism about the potential for upsell opportunities and the impact of new product discussions with existing customers [46][77] Other Important Information - The company has authorized an increase of $200 million to its share repurchase program, bringing the total available amount for share repurchases to $360.5 million [22] - The company is focusing on enhancing its partner ecosystem, with an increase in partner-led deal registrations reflecting deeper alignment and execution across the channel [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about Q-Flex offerings and their impact on platform adoption? - The Q-Flex proposal allows customers to consolidate capabilities on a single platform at their own pace, enhancing flexibility and encouraging broader adoption [26][29] Question: What is the customer interest in AI and its impact on net retention? - The introduction of an AI agent marketplace allows customers to augment their security teams, potentially improving net retention as they leverage agentic AI capabilities [31][34] Question: How is Agent Val enhancing ETM efficacy and reducing man-hours? - Agent Val confirms exploitability in the environment, saving IT teams time by reducing false positives and enabling immediate remediation actions [41][42] Question: What are the growth levers for 2026? - The company is focusing on product innovation, partner engagement, and federal opportunities to drive growth, with expectations for continued upsell potential [46][77] Question: How does the acquisition of Armis by ServiceNow impact the competitive landscape? - The company believes that the lack of integrated patch management in competitors' offerings, like Armis, will allow it to maintain a competitive edge [52][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q2 fiscal 2026 were approximately $1.33 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 0.4% [7][13] - Adjusted EBITDA was $491 million, representing a margin of 37.0%, down 2.1% year-over-year [14] - GAAP net income was $168 million, down 26.9% year-over-year, largely due to foreign exchange impacts [14] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.13, up 1.8% year-over-year, while GAAP diluted EPS was $0.66, down 24.1% [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue was $478 million, up 3.4% year-over-year, driven mainly by content cloud [13] - Total content business, which constitutes 43% of total revenues, grew 4.5% year-over-year, with cloud revenue for content growing 18% year-over-year [7][8] - Customer support revenue was $582 million, down 1.5%, while annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $1.06 billion, up 0.7% year-over-year [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enterprise cloud bookings reached $295 million, reflecting an 18% year-over-year growth [7] - Total cloud remaining performance obligations (RPO) increased by 13.7% year-over-year [7] - The cloud net renewal rate remained consistent at 95% [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reshaping its business to concentrate on faster-growing core businesses, particularly in cloud and AI [6][10] - A divestiture agreement for Vertica was made for $150 million, with plans to use proceeds to reduce debt [5][16] - The company aims to divest one business unit or product category per quarter to streamline its portfolio [20][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed a total revenue growth target of 1%-2% year-over-year for fiscal 2026 [10][16] - The company expects Q3 total revenues to be between $1.26 billion and $1.28 billion, reflecting a slight reduction due to the eDOCS divestiture [17] - Management expressed optimism about the growth trajectory of core products, particularly in cloud and AI [11][28] Other Important Information - The company appointed Ayman Antoun as the new CEO, expected to join in a couple of months [5][21] - The company is executing a $300 million share buyback program, with half of this amount already repurchased [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about AI disrupting OpenText and content management - Management clarified that OpenText does not create applications but provides content for training AI, ensuring the need for content remains [30] Question: Confidence in ongoing divestitures and valuations - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a divestiture cadence of one per quarter, with strong interest from buyers [31] Question: Ayman Antoun's mandate regarding divestments - Management confirmed alignment on strategy with Ayman, indicating no significant changes expected [36] Question: Dynamics of cloud bookings and revenue guidance - Management noted strong bookings but acknowledged that deals can shift between quarters, maintaining a positive outlook for future growth [38] Question: Customer adoption of Aviator and AI training - Management indicated that customers are in early stages of preparing content for AI training, with significant work ahead [42] Question: Impact of cloud migrations on software budgets - Management suggested that as companies deploy AI, they will need to curate data, which may drive software budget increases [65] Question: Tuck-in M&A strategy and AI risk - Management stated that tuck-in acquisitions will focus on acquiring subject matter experts to enhance AI training capabilities [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2026, the company reported $375 million in core revenue, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth and exceeding guidance [26][30] - Non-GAAP operating margin was 18%, showing a sequential and year-over-year expansion [26][29] - AP/AR transaction revenue reached $128 million, up 14% year-over-year, with TPV per customer increasing modestly [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AP/AR core revenue grew 11% year-over-year, with approximately 4,000 net new customers added in Q2 [26][27] - Spend and expense revenue totaled $166 million, representing a 24% year-over-year growth, driven by card volume growth [28] - The number of businesses using both AP/AR and spend and expense solutions grew 28% year-over-year [9][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company observed strong spend growth in manufacturing and a rebound in construction, reversing previous trends [27][55] - Card payment volume increased by 25% year-over-year, particularly in advertising, retail, and healthcare services [28] - The same-store sales growth for the AP/AR platform was 4%, an acceleration from the previous quarter [55] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to drive growth from its integrated platform, expand its addressable market, and innovate with AI to create value [19][25] - The Embed 2.0 strategy is designed to extend reach with SMBs and enhance distribution through partnerships [11][24] - The company is focused on optimizing pricing to align with the value delivered to customers, particularly in the AP/AR segment [22][63] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted resilience among SMBs and the importance of innovation in creating stickiness with the platform [51][55] - The company expects to see continued growth in invoice financing, with a 50% year-over-year increase in customers [10][66] - Management expressed confidence in the company's unique position and the ability to leverage AI for future growth [41][62] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $133 million of stock during the quarter, maintaining a disciplined approach to share repurchases [29] - The company expects core revenue for fiscal 2026 to be in the range of $1.490 billion to $1.510 billion, reflecting 15%-16% growth year-over-year [31][32] Q&A Session Summary Question: How at risk is BILL from AI disruption? - Management believes the impact of AI is overplayed and emphasizes the company's unique expertise and data assets as competitive advantages [36][38] Question: What is the attribution for growth acceleration? - Management attributes growth to a strong platform, customer value delivery, and resilience in SMBs, alongside innovation [51][55] Question: What are the risks to pricing algorithms in the context of AI? - Management asserts that pricing is based on the value created for customers and sees AI as a tool to enhance efficiency and value [62][63] Question: What is the update on the strategic process review? - Management is focused on optimizing costs and enhancing efficiency, with a roadmap for opportunities identified [77][78] Question: How does the company view its ability to win in the move-up market? - Management believes in the unique value of its platform for larger businesses and is seeing positive signals in adoption and ARPU growth [80][82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2, the company reported $375 million in core revenue, representing a 17% year-over-year growth, exceeding guidance expectations [26] - Non-GAAP operating margin was 18%, showing a sequential and year-over-year expansion [26][29] - AP/AR transaction revenue reached $128 million, up 14% year-over-year, with TPV per customer increasing modestly [27] - Spend & Expense revenue totaled $166 million, reflecting a 24% year-over-year growth driven by card volume growth [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AP/AR core revenue grew 11% year-over-year, with approximately 4,000 net new customers added in Q2 [27] - Spend & Expense revenue growth was primarily driven by a 25% year-over-year increase in card payment volume [28] - The number of businesses using both AP/AR and Spend & Expense grew 28% year-over-year in Q2 [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company observed continued strength in manufacturing and an uptick in construction, reversing previous trends [27] - Spend growth was noted in advertising, retail, and healthcare services, indicating a resurgence in discretionary spending [55] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to drive growth from its integrated platform, expand its addressable market, and innovate with AI to create value [19] - The Embed 2.0 growth strategy is designed to extend reach with SMBs and complement existing go-to-market channels [11] - The company is focused on enhancing its offerings for accountants and leveraging AI to automate workflows [8][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of SMBs and the value created through innovation, which is expected to enhance stickiness with the platform [51] - The company anticipates continued growth in core revenue and profitability, with a focus on larger customers and improved pricing alignment [26][30] - Management highlighted the importance of trust and data as key differentiators in the competitive landscape [39][40] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $133 million of stock during the quarter, indicating a disciplined approach to capital allocation [29] - The company expects core revenue for fiscal 2026 to be in the range of $1.490 billion to $1.510 billion, reflecting 15%-16% growth year-over-year [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: How at risk is BILL from AI disruption? - Management believes the impact of AI is overplayed and emphasizes the unique expertise and data the company possesses, which cannot be easily replicated [36][41] Question: What is the attribution for growth acceleration? - Management attributes growth to a strong platform, customer value delivery, and resilience in SMBs, alongside innovation creating stickiness [51][55] Question: How sustainable is the growth in Spend & Expense? - Management notes recent positive trends in discretionary spending but remains cautious about long-term sustainability, indicating a need for continued observation [56] Question: What are the risks to pricing algorithms in the context of AI? - Management asserts that pricing is tied to the value delivered to customers and sees opportunities for growth through AI-driven efficiencies [62] Question: What is the status of the strategic process review? - Management indicates ongoing efforts to optimize costs and improve efficiency, with initial benefits expected in fiscal 2027 [77][78] Question: How does the company view its position in the move-up market? - Management expresses confidence in its differentiated platform and the ability to deliver value to larger businesses, with expectations for increased ARPU and retention [80][82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, Ribbon generated revenues of $227 million, a decrease of 10% from the prior year [14] - For the full year, revenues were $845 million, an increase of 1% or $11 million year-over-year [14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $40 million, a $15 million decrease from the prior year [15] - Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was $106 million, a $78 million improvement year-over-year, driven by a tax benefit [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IP Optical Networks revenue in Q4 was $85 million, a 2% decrease versus the prior year, while full year revenue was $333 million, up 1% from 2024 [16] - Cloud and Edge revenue in Q4 was $142 million, down 14% year-over-year, but full year revenues were $511 million, a $6 million increase from 2024 [17] - For the full year, sales to global service providers increased 5% and were 70% of overall sales, while sales to enterprise customers increased 2% year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to U.S. federal agencies were approximately $10 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2024 [7] - EMEA sales were down year-over-year due to reduced sales to Russia, while excluding Russia, sales in EMEA were flat [8] - Sales in the Asia-Pacific region grew 19% year-over-year, significantly driven by business in India [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to drive profitable growth through modernization projects with service providers, governments, and enterprises [21] - There is a focus on integrating voice technologies with AI platforms, particularly through the Acumen AIOps platform [24] - The company is exploring opportunities in high-speed broadband infrastructure, particularly in underserved regions [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism despite a dynamic macro environment, citing a strong backlog and customer base [4] - The company is taking a cautious approach for 2026 due to uncertainties in investment priorities and federal spending [28] - Management expects revenue growth to be back-end loaded in 2026, with significant opportunities anticipated in the second half of the year [43] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 972,000 shares of common stock in Q4 for a total cost of approximately $3.3 million [19] - A deferred tax benefit of approximately $90 million was recognized in Q4, resulting in cash tax savings of $15 million-$20 million per annum [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on new Cloud and Edge bookings - The $50 million of new bookings were from non-Verizon customers, spread across a growing base of about a dozen different customers [32] Question: Clarification on delays affecting revenue - Delays were primarily due to backlog projects and budget issues, with significant impacts from a U.S. customer undergoing restructuring [38][39] Question: Expectations for sequential growth throughout the year - Management indicated that they expect sequential growth throughout the year, with a cautious approach due to current uncertainties [40][41] Question: Federal segment revenue decline - U.S. federal business revenue was approximately $10 million in Q4, down from over $20 million in the prior year [70] Question: Insights on Acumen platform POCs - The company is in deployment with its lead customer and has about a dozen other POCs lined up, focusing on demonstrating OpEx savings [78]