First Advantage (FA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 day, everyone. My name is Erica, and I will be your conference operator today. I would like to welcome you to the First Advantage First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. Hosting the call today from First Advantage is Stephanie Gorman, Vice President of Investor Relations. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen only mode to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, ...

Q1 2025 Earnings Presentation May 8, 2025 FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements relate to matters such as our industry, business strategy ...

Core Viewpoint - Disney is set to open its seventh theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, marking its first location in the Middle East, which is expected to enhance its global presence and capitalize on the region's growing tourism market [1][4]. Group 1: Project Details - The new theme park will be located on Yas Island, a prominent leisure destination in the UAE, which already features attractions like Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi [1][4]. - Miral will finance the entire development and construction of the park, while Disney will manage the creative design and operations, leveraging its renowned imagineering team [4][6]. - Disney will not make direct capital investments but will earn royalties from the project, indicating a strategic partnership model [4]. Group 2: Leadership and Vision - Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed excitement about the project, highlighting the cultural synergy and innovative potential it represents [5][7]. - Iger emphasized that the park will blend contemporary architecture with cutting-edge technology to provide immersive entertainment experiences, reflecting the rich cultural appreciation of arts in Abu Dhabi [7].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - JBT Morell's revenue exceeded guidance by $19 million, driven by better-than-expected equipment shipments and strong recurring revenue [17] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.1%, outperforming guidance by 60 basis points, attributed to volume flow-through, favorable mix, and good expense control [17] - Free cash flow for the first quarter was $18 million, including approximately $42 million in one-time M&A related payments [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - JBT segment revenue increased by 4% year over year, or 5.6% on a constant currency basis, with adjusted EBITDA of $61 million, up 6% [18] - MRL segment revenue was flat year over year but grew 2% on a constant currency basis, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 19% to $51 million [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand from the poultry industry showed a 12% year-over-year increase, continuing a recovery trend [5] - The company experienced healthy orders across diversified end markets, including meat, beverage, pharma, and pet food [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating its two organizations to enhance customer service and product offerings [13] - JBT Morell aims to leverage its comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support customers across the entire production value chain [15] - The company has temporarily suspended full-year financial guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff impacts [7][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage near-term impacts from tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties [7] - There is less visibility for the second half of the year due to potential slower economic growth and higher prices affecting customer investment decisions [8] - Management noted that approximately half of the company's revenue comes from resilient recurring revenue, which is beneficial in uncertain times [11] Other Important Information - The estimated annualized cost impact from tariffs is approximately $50 million to $60 million, or $12 million to $15 million per quarter [10] - The company expects to achieve total in-year cost synergies of $35 million to $40 million in 2025, with annual run rate savings of $80 million to $90 million by the end of the year [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on guidance and customer behavior changes - Management indicated that the decision to pull full-year guidance was due to lack of clarity in the environment, not significant changes in customer behavior [26][28] Question: Recurring revenue impact from tariffs - Management believes that the recurring revenue component is less likely to be impacted by tariffs, as there was strong order strength in parts before tariff visibility [34] Question: Backlog and order delays - Management clarified that the backlog was affected by foreign exchange and adjustments during the integration process, with no significant cancellations reported [45] Question: Integration and demand impact - Management stated that cost synergies can continue regardless of demand changes, but material purchasing volume could be a risk in a lower demand environment [94]

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