VCI Global (VCIG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Dato' Victor Hoo - Chairman & CEOAng Zhi Feng - CFO Operator Morning, everyone, and welcome to VCI Global Fiscal Year twenty twenty four Earnings Conference Call. Joining me today to discuss our results are Victor Hu, our Group Executive Chairman and CEO and Zifeng Ang, our CFO. Before we begin, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that our remarks today may contain forward looking statements, which are subj ...

VCI Global (VCIG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Morning, everyone, and welcome to VCI Global Fiscal Year twenty twenty four Earnings Conference Call. Joining me today to discuss our results are Victor Hu, our Group Executive Chairman and CEO and Zifeng Ang, our CFO. Before we begin, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that our remarks today may contain forward looking statements, which are subject to future events and uncertainties. Statements that are not historica ...

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Sabre (SABR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Evans - SVP, Investor Relation & TreasurerKurt Ekert - President & Chief Executive OfficerMike Randolfi - Chief Financial OfficerJed Kelly - Managing Director - Equity ResearchJames Goodall - Director & Head - Transport & Leisure Conference Call Participants Victor Cheng - AnalystJoshua Baer - AnalystJeff Harlib - AnalystNone - AnalystAlex Irving - Analyst Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Sabre First Quarter twen ...

Sabre (SABR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to the Sabre First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. My name is Rivka, and I'll be your operator. As a reminder, please note today's call is being recorded. I will now turn the call over to the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer, Brian Evans. Please go ahead, sir. Speaker1 Good morning, and welcome to our first quarter twenty twenty five earnings call. This morning, we issue ...

Pros (PRO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 04:45 PM ET Company Participants Belinda Overdeput - Senior Director - IRAndres Reiner - President and CEOStefan Schulz - CFOScott Berg - Managing DirectorMatthew Kikkert - Equity Research AssociateNehal Chokshi - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Zane Meehan - Associate Analyst, Equity Research Operator Welcome to the PROS Holdings First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a trailing twelve month recurring calculated billings growth of 14% year over year, marking the strongest performance in ten quarters [6] - Subscription revenue reached $70.8 million, up 10% year over year, while total revenue was $86.3 million, up 7% year over year, both exceeding guidance [20] - Free cash flow improved by $6 million year over year to $1.1 million, despite Q1 typically being a seasonally high cash used quarter [19][22] - Non-GAAP earnings per share was $0.13, also exceeding guidance [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring revenue constituted 85% of total revenue, an increase from 84% in Q1 of the previous year [20] - Non-GAAP subscription gross margin improved to 81%, an increase of over 160 basis points year over year [21] - Non-GAAP services gross margin was 13%, improving by over 460 basis points year over year [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company saw strong demand in the travel sector, winning contracts with two of the top seven US carriers [12] - The ongoing market volatility has led to increased adoption of AI-powered pricing and selling solutions, with companies recognizing the need for real-time data-driven decisions [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its AI-powered pricing and selling solutions, which are deemed mission-critical in volatile markets [6][14] - The upcoming Outperform conference will showcase the latest AI innovations, emphasizing the integration of AI with customer experience [14] - The company plans to increase investments in selling and marketing in the second quarter [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the complex selling environment due to macroeconomic uncertainties but noted strong execution and demand across B2B and travel sectors [5][34] - There is confidence in the company's ability to navigate market volatility, with an increase in inbound demand and SDR-based meetings booked [35] - The company maintains its full-year guidance despite positive momentum, citing macro risks as a consideration [62] Other Important Information - The company announced the planned retirement of its CEO, with Jeff Cotton set to take over as president and CEO [15][16] - The company exited Q1 with $170 million in cash and investments [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the travel segment's momentum - Management noted improvements in travel bookings and highlighted innovations in offer optimization that resonate with airlines [30][31] Question: Impact of current macro conditions on business - Management indicated that the complex selling environment has not negatively impacted demand, with companies accelerating initiatives [34][35] Question: Clarification on gross margin improvements - Management explained that efficiencies in cloud solutions and automation in services have driven better gross margins [40][41] Question: Customer behavior regarding implementations - Management reported no significant changes in demand patterns, with strong demand for CPQ solutions [44] Question: Revenue guidance breakdown - Management provided a split of approximately 40% new customers and 60% existing customers, expecting this mix to remain consistent [51] Question: Go-to-market changes contributing to improved bookings - Management highlighted improvements in sales execution, marketing function, and demand generation as key contributors to better bookings [55]

Investor Presentation April 2025 NYSE American: GNS Forward Looking Statements Financial information contained in this presentation is current as of the Company's Audited Financials up to December 31, 2024 as filed in the company's 20-F Annual Report on April 30, 2025, available at https://ir.geniusgroup.net Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements. These statements include descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officer ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $2 billion in loan volume, a 21% increase year over year, reflecting strong demand from borrowers and loan buyers [5] - Total net revenue grew 20% to $218 million, while pre-provision net revenue increased 52% year over year to $74 million [6][18] - Net interest income reached an all-time high of $150 million, up 22% from the same quarter last year, driven by growth in the balance sheet and optimized funding costs [19] - The net interest margin improved to 6%, primarily due to reduced deposit funding costs [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-interest income was $68 million, up 17% year over year, driven by better loan sales pricing [19] - The provision for credit losses was $58 million, compared to $32 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting increased qualitative reserves [23][24] - The net charge-off ratio for the held-for-investment loan portfolio improved to 4.8%, down from 6.9% in the same quarter last year [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured an investment-grade rating from Fitch for its first rated structured certificate deal, closing a $100 million transaction with a top insurance company [6][10] - The structured certificates program has crossed $5 billion since launch, supporting higher loan sales pricing [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on penetrating the large credit card refinance opportunity and expanding marketing channels to accelerate growth [11][12] - The acquisition of Cushion, an AI-powered spending intelligence app, aims to enhance the mobile experience and feature set [7][14] - The company is investing in a new headquarters, taking advantage of lower real estate prices [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's strong fundamentals and ability to deliver value [15] - The company anticipates originations of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion in Q2, representing a year-over-year increase of 16% to 27% [26] - Management expects pre-provision net revenue in the range of $70 million to $80 million for Q2, up 27% to 46% year over year [26] Other Important Information - The company has created significant operating leverage, with revenue growth of 20% compared to a 9% increase in non-interest expenses [22] - The company is carefully monitoring the macro environment and has increased its qualitative provision in preparation for potential economic downturns [8][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on investor demand and marketplace pricing - Management indicated that despite broader market noise, they are maintaining pricing discipline and have a pipeline of new buyers [29][30] Question: Clarification on PPNR guidance for Q2 - Management confirmed that the guidance reflects increased marketing investments and potential offsets on the provision line [33][36] Question: Insights on loan demand and consumer behavior - Management noted that Q2 typically sees a seasonal uptick in originations, with positive responses to new marketing initiatives [81] Question: Discussion on the insurance market as a buyer of loans - Management highlighted the massive opportunity in the insurance market, emphasizing the need for rated products to attract insurance capital [86][87]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $239.1 million, representing an 11% year-over-year growth and exceeding the midpoint of the guided range by $5.1 million [27] - Calculated current billings grew 9% year-over-year to $215.4 million, driven largely by Tenable One and cloud security [26] - Unlevered free cash flow reached a record $87 million during the quarter, reflecting strong operational performance [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Tenable One was a significant driver of new business, accounting for over 30% of new sales in Q1 2025, with notable traction in cloud security [111] - The company added 361 new enterprise platform customers during the quarter, maintaining a net dollar expansion rate of 108% [26][27] - The percentage of recurring revenue remained high at 96% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured major wins in both public and private sectors, including a significant federal contract managing over 1 million assets [20] - The competitive environment showed historically high win rates against traditional vulnerability management players, indicating strong market positioning [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its exposure management strategy and enhancing its product offerings, particularly through integrations with third-party tools and data sources [11][12] - There is a strong emphasis on AI capabilities to enhance exposure management solutions, leveraging the extensive data accumulated over two decades [12][87] - The strategic priority includes consolidating vendor solutions for customers, particularly in the public sector, to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [96] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the economic environment, particularly in the U.S. public sector, due to budget uncertainties and leadership disruptions [33][71] - Despite the cautious outlook, demand generation remains strong, with a robust pipeline of opportunities [44][68] - The company expects operating margins to improve throughout the year, even while absorbing costs from the Vulcan acquisition [36] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 1.6 million shares for $60 million during the quarter, with a total of $175 million in share repurchases since November 2023 [31] - The company is taking a cautious approach to its guidance for the remainder of the year, reflecting increased economic uncertainty [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the incremental caution in guidance? - Management noted ongoing macro uncertainty, particularly in the public sector, and longer lead times for procurement decisions [41][45] Question: How is the competitive environment in vulnerability management? - Management reported historically high win rates against traditional players, indicating strong competitive positioning [51] Question: How does the acquisition of Wiz impact the cloud space? - Management views the acquisition as a market opportunity, with increased activity in RFPs and a shift towards multi-cloud environments [60][62] Question: What are the strategic priorities for the next 100 days? - The focus will be on expanding market opportunities, enhancing the exposure management platform, and leveraging AI for better insights [84][87]