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FTAI Infrastructure (FIP) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-31 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $70.9 million, up 55% from $45.9 million in Q2 and nearly double year-over-year [5][8] - Total debt at the end of September was $3.7 billion, with $1.2 billion at the parent level and $2.5 billion at subsidiaries [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rail segment adjusted EBITDA was $29.1 million, including $8.4 million from the Wheeling acquisition for five weeks [8][12] - Long Ridge reported EBITDA for the quarter was $35.7 million, significantly up from $23 million in Q2, driven by higher capacity revenue and gas sales [17][19] - Jefferson generated $21.1 million in revenue and $11 million in adjusted EBITDA, slightly down from Q2 [20][21] - Repauno's phase two construction is fully funded and progressing, with contracts in place representing $80 million of annual EBITDA once operational [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Wheeling segment saw volumes and revenues up approximately 10% compared to Q2, with EBITDA up 20% [14][15] - Long Ridge's gas production exceeded 100,000 MMBTU per day, well above the power plant's consumption [4][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to generate over $450 million of adjusted EBITDA annually, excluding organic growth or new business wins [5][6] - Plans to refinance existing parent-level debt with a new bond issuance to strengthen the balance sheet [10][11] - Exploring strategic alternatives for Long Ridge, including potential monetization due to its high efficiency and profitability [19][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a combined EBITDA run rate of at least $220 million by the end of 2026, up from the previous estimate of $200 million [15][16] - The company views the current macro environment as favorable for low-cost power generation and anticipates strong demand for its services [19][38] Other Important Information - The company is awaiting approval from the Surface Transportation Board to take active control of the Wheeling acquisition, which is expected to be a priority once the government reopens [10][30] - Repauno received a permit for the construction of its phase three cavern system, which is expected to significantly enhance its economic potential [22][35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for SG&A and cost structure with the transition to an operating company - Management expects G&A to remain relatively flat despite growth in revenues and EBITDA, with slight increases in Q4 due to year-end adjustments [24][25] Question: Synergies between Wheeling and TransStar - Management identified numerous synergies, including $20 million in cost savings and enhanced revenue opportunities through network optimization [25][26] Question: Timeline for STB approval - Management believes a decision from the STB is still a reasonable expectation by year-end, despite the federal government shutdown [29][30] Question: Cash generation in the rail segment - The rail segment generated approximately $35 million in cash flow for the quarter, which will be used primarily for debt service and potential deleveraging [30][31] Question: Next steps for Repauno's phase three - Phase three represents a significant expansion, with an estimated cost of $200 million per cavern and expected annual EBITDA of $70 to $80 million [34][35] Question: Strategic alternatives for Long Ridge - Management anticipates interest in the entire Long Ridge asset, emphasizing the integrated value of the gas wells and power generation facility [37][38]
3Q25 Results: Telefonica Brasil S.A.
Newsfile· 2025-10-30 22:57
Core Insights - Telefônica Brasil reported a solid performance in Q3 2025, with significant increases in net operating revenue, EBITDA, and net income, indicating consistent growth across various segments [1][4][8]. Financial Performance - Net Operating Revenue reached R$14,949 million, a 6.5% increase year-over-year (YoY) [2]. - EBITDA grew by 9.0% YoY to R$6,486 million, with an EBITDA margin of 43.4%, up 1.0 percentage point (p.p.) YoY [2][6]. - Net Income for the quarter was R$1,888 million, reflecting a 13.3% YoY increase [2][8]. - Earnings per Share (EPS) increased by 15.6% YoY to R$0.59 [2]. Revenue Breakdown - Mobile Services revenue was R$9,715 million, up 5.5% YoY, driven by a strong postpaid customer base growth of 7.3% YoY [2][4]. - Fixed Revenues increased by 9.6% YoY, with FTTH growing by 10.6% YoY and Corporate Data, ICT, and Digital Services rising by 22.8% YoY [2][5]. Capital Expenditure and Investments - CAPEX for the quarter totaled R$2,603 million, a 4.3% YoY increase, representing 17.4% of revenues [2][7]. - Investments focused on enhancing the 5G network, which is now available in 683 cities, covering 66.7% of the Brazilian population [7]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Operating Cash Flow reached R$3,883 million, up 12.4% YoY, with a margin of 26.0% [2][8]. - The total remuneration paid to shareholders was R$5,676 million, with a commitment to distribute at least 100% of net income for fiscal years 2024 to 2026 [9].
Everus Construction Group, Inc.(ECG) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-13 15:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's second quarter revenue increased by 31% to $921.5 million compared to the same period last year, driven by strong performance in both Electrical and Mechanical (E and M) and Transmission and Distribution (T and D) segments [6][15] - EBITDA for the second quarter rose by 36% to $84.2 million, with EBITDA margins improving to 9.1% from 8.8% in the prior year [7][16] - Total backlog at the end of the second quarter was $3 billion, up 24% year-over-year and 7% from the previous quarter [7][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - E and M segment revenues increased by 42% to $713.6 million, with EBITDA rising by 53% to $63.7 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 8.9% [19] - T and D segment revenues grew by 3% to $212.4 million, with EBITDA increasing by 19% to $30.4 million, leading to an EBITDA margin of 14.3% [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand trends in key end markets, particularly in data centers and hospitality, with favorable growth opportunities across various submarkets [11][36] - The utility end market showed strength, especially in the underground submarket, driven by increased spending plans from key customers [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for organic revenue growth of 5% to 7% compounded annually, with EBITDA growth of 7% to 9% on a compound annual basis [13] - The focus remains on attracting and retaining key talent to support growth objectives, with a record employment level achieved [12][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to generate continued backlog growth, citing strong competitive positioning and favorable demand drivers [10][18] - The outlook for the second half of the year is tempered due to a higher mix of large projects in early stages, impacting margin visibility [23][26] Other Important Information - The company raised its 2025 guidance, forecasting revenues between $3.3 billion and $3.4 billion and EBITDA between $240 million and $255 million [22] - The company is focused on maintaining strong execution and anticipates potential upside as new projects progress [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capability to convert backlog and fill gaps with book and burn work - Management highlighted the importance of timing and resource planning, stating they are well positioned to support growth and continue adding headcount [28][30] Question: Weather impact on T and D and hospitality outlook - Management confirmed no weather impacts in the second quarter and noted an uptick in hospitality work in Las Vegas, although not yet at pre-pandemic levels [34][36] Question: Sustainability of gross margin improvements - Management attributed margin improvements to efficiency gains and prefab investments, emphasizing ongoing investments in prefab facilities [40][41] Question: Book to bill ratio and demand environment - Management indicated that the book to bill ratio was affected by backlog lumpiness, but expressed optimism about year-to-date performance [45][46] Question: Growth rates in the back half by segment - Management suggested that growth rates may be tempered in the second half due to tougher comparisons but expected T and D to maintain its growth rate [51][52] Question: Pipeline for M&A and inorganic growth - Management is actively pursuing M&A opportunities and expanding their pipeline, focusing on companies with strong reputations and commitment to safety [56][58] Question: Cash flow and working capital impact - Management expressed confidence in their ability to generate cash flow in the second half, despite increased working capital needs for new projects [60][61]
Everus Construction Group, Inc.(ECG) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-13 15:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's second quarter revenue increased by 31% year-over-year, reaching $921.5 million, driven by strong performance in the Electrical and Mechanical (E and M) segment and improved results in the Transmission and Distribution (T and D) segment [5][14] - EBITDA for the second quarter rose by 36% to $84.2 million, with EBITDA margins increasing to 9.1% from 8.8% in the prior year [6][14] - Total backlog at the end of the second quarter was $3 billion, up 24% from the same period last year [6][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - E and M segment revenues increased by 42% to $713.6 million, with EBITDA rising by 53% to $63.7 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 8.9% [17] - T and D segment revenues grew by 3% to $212.4 million, with EBITDA increasing by 19% to $30.4 million, leading to an EBITDA margin of 14.3% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand trends in key end markets, particularly in data centers and hospitality, with no significant weather impacts reported during the quarter [10][32] - The utility end market showed increased activity, especially in the underground submarket, contributing to the growth in the T and D segment [7][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for long-term organic revenue growth of 5% to 7% compounded annually, with EBITDA growth of 7% to 9% on a compound annual basis [12] - The focus remains on attracting and retaining key talent, with a record employment level achieved during the quarter [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to generate continued backlog growth, citing strong customer relationships and favorable trends in key markets [7][23] - The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $3.3 billion to $3.4 billion, reflecting strong execution and favorable demand drivers [20] Other Important Information - The company is pursuing several larger projects in the T and D segment, indicating a shift in trend and potential for growth [45] - The company is actively exploring inorganic growth opportunities, with a focus on companies that align with its values and operational standards [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capability to convert backlog and fill gaps with book and burn work - Management highlighted the importance of timing and resource allocation in project execution, emphasizing their strong position to support growth [26][27] Question: Weather impact on T and D and hospitality outlook - No weather impacts were reported in the second quarter, and there was an uptick in hospitality work in Las Vegas, although it has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels [32] Question: Sustainability of gross margin improvements - Management noted that efficiency gains from prefab investments and strong project execution contributed to gross margin improvements, with ongoing investments planned [38] Question: Book to bill ratio and demand environment - The book to bill ratio was slightly below one, attributed to the lumpiness of backlog and timing of project awards, with a year-to-date ratio of 1.1 indicating strong demand [41][42] Question: Growth rates in the back half of the year - Management indicated that growth rates may be tempered in the second half due to tougher comparisons, with E and M expected to grow at a faster rate than T and D [48] Question: Pipeline for M&A opportunities - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities, bolstered by the hiring of a new vice president of corporate development, with a focus on geographic expansion [54] Question: Cash flow and working capital management - Management expressed confidence in their ability to generate cash flow in the second half of the year, despite increased working capital needs for new projects [57]
Carnival (CCL) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-06 08:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a turnover of INR 1,058 crores for Q1 FY '26, a growth of 37% compared to INR 774.6 crores in the same quarter last year, marking the first time the company surpassed INR 1,000 crores in a quarter [4] - EBITDA increased to INR 161.43 crores, up 23% from INR 131.62 crores, while PBT grew by 8% to INR 131.62 crores, and net profit rose by 1% to INR 72.45 crores [4] - The increase in PBT was impacted by higher interest and depreciation costs [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The domestic market for branded products generated approximately INR 150 crores in the first quarter, with nearly INR 100 crores coming from brand and retail business [5] - The company continues to gain market share across various channels and geographies due to aggressive growth strategies [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Green coffee prices have softened by 20% to 30% in the last two to three months, although volatility remains high [5] - The period between the end of the Brazil crop and the start of the Vietnam crop in December is seen as critical for price stabilization [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a volume growth guidance of 15% to 20% year-on-year, focusing on EBITDA growth in line with volume increases [13] - The management is optimistic about leveraging the tariff situation, particularly with Brazil's 50% tariff, which may reroute coffee to India and Vietnam for processing [15] - The company is expanding its branded business, particularly in the UK and India, with plans to build brand awareness and capture premium segments [36][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current market environment is characterized by price volatility, which affects buyer commitment to long-term contracts [20] - The management expressed confidence in maintaining or surpassing volume growth in the upcoming quarters, despite recent price fluctuations [52] Other Important Information - The company reported a net debt of INR 1,671 crores, down from INR 1,812 crores as of March 31 [28] - Depreciation costs are at peak levels due to the commissioning of new units, and interest costs are expected to decrease as working capital requirements lower [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the stable number to look at for EBITDA margins given the volatility? - Management advised that the right way to gauge performance is to focus on EBITDA growth numbers rather than margins, which can fluctuate due to coffee price changes [12] Question: Will Brazil's tariff impact coffee sourcing to India and Vietnam? - Management confirmed that there is a possibility of coffee being rerouted to India and Vietnam due to the high tariff on Brazilian coffee, providing a competitive advantage [15] Question: What is the outlook for coffee prices and inventory? - Management indicated that stable prices are crucial for long-term contracts, and the current volatility is causing buyers to be tentative [20] Question: What are the capacity utilization levels for new units? - The company reported that existing capacity is running at full capacity, while new capacity utilization is around 10% to 15% [34] Question: What is the geographical revenue split? - Approximately 10% of exports come from the American markets, 35-40% from European markets, and the remaining from Asian markets [120]
Entain (GMVH.F) Trading Update Transcript
2025-07-29 14:00
Summary of BetMGM Second Quarter Business Update Call Company Overview - **Company**: BetMGM - **Industry**: Online Gaming and Sports Betting Key Financial Performance - **Second Quarter Revenue**: $692 million, up 36% year-over-year [3] - **First Half Revenue**: $1.349 billion, up 35% year-over-year [3] - **EBITDA for First Half**: $109 million, with $86 million in the second quarter [3][26] - **iGaming Growth**: 28% year-over-year in the first half, with a strong player acquisition strategy [4] - **Online Sports Betting (OSB) Growth**: 61% year-over-year in the first half [5][10] Strategic Insights - **Increased Guidance**: Full-year net revenue guidance upgraded to at least $2.7 billion, representing at least 28% growth year-over-year [5][28] - **EBITDA Guidance**: Upgraded to at least $150 million, a year-on-year improvement of nearly $400 million [5][30] - **Player Engagement**: Monthly active players grew by 38%, with players engaging 34% more days each month [7][8] Marketing and Player Management - **Efficient Marketing Spend**: Marketing efficiency improved, leading to a 66% flow-through of incremental revenue growth [4][31] - **Player Retention**: Enhanced player management strategies have improved retention and engagement metrics [12][13] - **Omnichannel Strategy**: Leveraging MGM Resorts' customer base to enhance player acquisition and retention [16][17] Product Development and Innovations - **New Game Launches**: Continued investment in exclusive content and partnerships, including new titles from popular franchises [8][9] - **App Improvements**: Significant enhancements in app speed and user experience, with a 40% improvement in app performance [71] Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - **Tax Impacts**: Anticipated tax increases in states like New Jersey and Illinois, with strategies in place to mitigate impacts [30][61] - **Legislative Environment**: Increased momentum for iGaming legislation, with expectations for more states to legalize in the future [89] - **Competitive Landscape**: Monitoring adjacent markets and potential risks from unregulated gaming activities [44][45] Conclusion - **Overall Health**: The business is performing strongly, with sustainable and profitable growth demonstrated through improved EBITDA and revenue metrics [34] - **Future Confidence**: High confidence in achieving $500 million EBITDA in the medium term, supported by operational efficiencies and market expansion [32][34]
LVSC(LVS) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-23 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an EBITDA of $768 million for Marina Bay Sands (MBS), with a forecast of potentially reaching $2.5 billion annually this year, marking a significant performance milestone [5][10] - Mass gaming and slot win reached $843 million, reflecting a 97% growth compared to 2019 and a 40% increase year-over-year [5][10] - Macau's EBITDA was $566 million for the quarter, indicating underperformance in that market [6][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - MBS achieved an EBITDA margin of 55.3%, while Macau's EBITDA margin for the portfolio properties was 31.3%, down 80 basis points year-over-year [9][10] - The Londoner is on track to achieve an annualized EBITDA of $1 billion, with a new approach aimed at increasing market share and EBITDA [8][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Macau's GGR accelerated this quarter, indicating a positive trend despite previous underperformance [8][9] - The VIP segment in Macau saw a year-on-year increase of 26%, while non-rolling and slot win also improved, indicating a healthy market recovery [24][52] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on aggressive customer reinvestment strategies to regain market share in Macau, with a goal of improving EBITDA through targeted reinvestment [7][14] - There is an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience and product offerings, particularly in Singapore, to capitalize on high-value tourism [10][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the need for improved customer reinvestment in Macau and expressed optimism about future growth potential [17][38] - The company is confident in the long-term prospects of Singapore, citing strong visitation and high customer spending as key drivers [40][45] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $800 million of LVS stock during the quarter and paid a recurring dividend of $0.25 per share [11] - The company is exploring new development opportunities in jurisdictions like Thailand, contingent on regulatory frameworks [92] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company planning to turn around its performance in Macau? - Management has implemented a more aggressive customer reinvestment program since late April, with initial positive results observed [14][15] Question: What is driving the recent improvement in Macau's market? - The market saw acceleration from May, driven by increased customer density and a favorable events calendar [24][60] Question: Can the company sustain the high EBITDA levels seen in Singapore? - While the recent performance is impressive, management cautioned against overestimating future results, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the market [27][29] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding capital allocation in Macau? - The focus remains on returning capital to shareholders, with plans to increase dividends as cash flow improves [20][21] Question: How is the competitive environment in Macau evolving? - The market remains highly competitive, with all operators increasing promotional activities to capture market share [97][100]
Targa Resources (TRGP) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-08 11:40
Targa's Value Proposition and Growth - Targa is the largest gatherer and processor in the Permian Basin, driving integrated returns through NGL pipeline transportation, fractionation, and LPG exports[9] - The company has experienced significant volume growth, with a +24% CAGR in fractionation volumes and +12% CAGR in LPG export volumes from FY 2019 to YTD 3Q24[12] - Permian natural gas inlet volumes have grown at a +25% CAGR from Q4 2019 to YTD 3Q24[16] - Targa's adjusted EBITDA has grown by +182% since 2019, driven by its integrated NGL business and strong business fundamentals[19] Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns - Management expects to recommend to Targa's Board of Directors an increase to the 2025 quarterly cash common dividend to $4.00 per share annualized for the first quarter of 2025, representing a +33% YoY increase[9, 10] - Targa has repurchased over 202 million shares since October 2020 at a weighted average price of ~$7069[19] - The company's 2024E fee-based volumes in G&P are approximately ~90%[9, 66] - Targa expects to return 40-50% of adjusted cash flow from operations across a multi-year horizon[75] Permian Basin and Infrastructure - Targa has a premier Permian asset footprint with ~88 Bcf/d gross processing capacity across 43 plants[26, 27, 80] - The company is expanding its Permian G&P footprint, with several new plants scheduled to come online between 1Q25 and 3Q26[32, 94] - Targa's Daytona NGL Pipeline has a capacity of 400 MBbl/d and was expected to be in service in 3Q24[95]
Can BrightSpring's Q1 Strength Carry Through 2025 Headwinds?
ZACKS· 2025-06-20 13:46
Core Insights - BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with total revenues increasing by 26% year over year to $2.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA rising by 28% to $131 million, despite facing operational and macroeconomic challenges [3][8] - The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting total revenues between $12 billion and $12.5 billion, which represents a year-over-year growth of 19.1% to 24.1%, and adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $570 million to $585 million, marking a growth of 23.9% to 27.2% [4][8] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $2.9 billion, with Pharmacy Solutions and Provider Services segments growing by 28% and 12% respectively [3][8] - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was $131 million, supported by operational efficiency initiatives and volume leverage [3][8] Operational Challenges - The company faced a negative impact of $3.7 million on EBITDA due to fewer business days in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 [2] - 10% of the company's revenues are derived from Medicaid, which poses reimbursement risks due to potential federal or state-level cuts [2] - The gross margin was modestly impacted by a revenue mix shift towards the lower-margin specialty pharmacy segment [2] Market Position and Valuation - BrightSpring's shares have gained 114.8% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry, which saw a decline of 16.2% [7] - The company currently trades at a 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20.36, compared to the industry's 14.25 [9] Peer Comparison - Option Care Health (OPCH) and Amedisys (AMED) also reported strong financial performances in Q1 2025, with OPCH seeing revenue and margin growth driven by infusion therapy demand, and AMED experiencing consistent growth in hospice and home health services [5][6]
Casey’s(CASY) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-10 13:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal year 2025 saw diluted earnings per share reach $14.64, a 9% increase from the prior year [9] - The company generated a record $547 million in net income and $1.2 billion in EBITDA, marking a 13% increase from the previous year [9] - Total inside sales grew by 10.9% during the year, with inside same-store sales up 2.6% [10] - Total operating expenses increased by 14.5% or $84 million in the fourth quarter, with approximately 12% attributed to unit growth [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total prepared food and dispensed beverage sales grew by 10.3%, with same-store sales up 3.5% [10] - Total grocery and general merchandise sales increased by 11.2%, with same-store sales up 2.3% [10] - Fuel gross profit rose by 11%, with total fuel gallons sold up 13% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-store fuel gallons sold increased by 0.1% with a fuel margin of 37.6¢ per gallon [17] - Retail fuel sales rose by $162 million in the fourth quarter, primarily due to a 17.8% increase in total gallons sold [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to open at least 80 stores in fiscal year 2026, contributing to a total of approximately 500 stores over a three-year strategic plan [24] - The strategic plan focuses on accelerating the food business, growing the number of units, and enhancing operational efficiency [27] - The company is committed to improving operating expense management and generating more free cash flow [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business model's strength and durability, indicating the ability to succeed in various economic climates [12] - The company expects EBITDA to increase between 10% to 12% in fiscal year 2026, with inside same-store sales projected to rise by 2% to 5% [23] - Management acknowledged the impact of external factors, including inflation and consumer behavior, on sales outlook [46][62] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 23%, compared to 22.4% in the prior year [21] - The company plans to allocate approximately $125 million for share repurchases in fiscal year 2026 [23][88] Q&A Session Summary Question: Fuel margins performance and expectations - Management noted that fuel margins exceeded expectations due to effective pricing management and improved procurement capabilities [34] Question: Guidance and synergies from acquisitions - Management discussed the expected headwinds from acquisitions and the anticipated synergies, particularly in fuel pricing and overhead rationalization [36] Question: Inside sales performance and drivers - Management acknowledged that inside sales fell slightly short of expectations due to a softer start in the fiscal year and adverse weather conditions [54] Question: Impact of illicit vape on sales - Management confirmed that illicit vape has negatively impacted the vape category, but noted growth in nicotine alternatives [59] Question: Consumer behavior and promotional strategies - Management indicated that consumer traffic remains stable, with targeted promotions aimed at different income cohorts [61][63] Question: Operating expenses guidance - Management provided insights into the expected cadence of operating expenses, highlighting the impact of acquisitions on the first half of fiscal year 2026 [66] Question: Share buyback strategy - Management clarified that the planned share buybacks would be funded through operating cash flow, with no additional debt drawn [88]