Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 39% year over year, exceeding prior guidance by nearly 350 basis points, and representing an 1,800 basis point increase compared to Q1 of last year [24] - Adjusted operating margin was 44%, an 800 basis point increase compared to the first quarter of last year [26] - Rule of 40 score increased from 81 in Q4 to 83 in Q1 [5][27] - Adjusted free cash flow was $370 million, representing a margin of 42% [41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - US revenue grew 55% year over year, making up 71% of overall business [4][28] - US commercial revenue grew 71% year over year and 19% sequentially, surpassing a billion-dollar annual run rate for the first time [24][25] - US Government revenue grew 45% year over year and 9% sequentially [26][35] - International commercial revenue declined 5% year over year and 11% sequentially [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer count grew 39% year over year to 769 customers [29] - Revenue from the top 20 customers increased 26% year over year to $70 million per customer [29] - Total remaining deal value in the US commercial business grew 127% year over year [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging AI to drive business outcomes and enhance enterprise autonomy [15][18] - Continued investment in AIP and technical hiring is expected to increase expenses significantly in 2025 [39] - The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for AI in both commercial and government sectors [12][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver tangible impact for customers amid economic uncertainty [13] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for its products, particularly in the US market [12][44] - Management highlighted the importance of adaptability in the current business environment [12][46] Other Important Information - The company closed $930 million in commercial TCV bookings, representing 84% growth year over year [31] - Adjusted gross margin was 82% for the quarter [39] - The company ended the quarter with $5.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Palantir plan to sustain its competitive advantage in AI? - The advantage lies in ontology, which positions AIP to capture the expanding capabilities of raw LLMs and turn them into business value [53][54] Question: How will the current US administration's focus on reducing federal spend impact contracts? - The government is focusing on eliminating ineffective spending, which could benefit Palantir as it provides effective solutions [55][56] Question: Is there an opportunity to gain more share of budgets in the government sector? - The company is optimistic about gaining more budget share as meritocracy increases within government agencies [61][62] Question: Are there opportunities for software to add value in European defense buildup? - The company is interested in helping Europe with manufacturing challenges related to rearmament, but recognizes that Europe is still catching up on AI [68][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record high adjusted EBITDA of $23 million, nearly 15% higher than last year's first quarter record of $20 million, with adjusted EBITDA reaching 36% of revenue [7][15] - First quarter revenue was $63.4 million, a 2% decline compared to the same period last year [16] - First quarter gross margin increased to 74% from 73% in the prior year [16][17] - GAAP operating income was $17.2 million compared to $14.1 million in the first quarter of last year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue grew 9%, driven by demand for software authentication, app shielding, and e-signature solutions [8][15] - In the security business, subscription revenue grew 7%, while overall security revenue declined 5% [20] - Digital agreements revenue grew 9%, with subscription revenue increasing by 13% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue mix by region remained consistent, with EMEA accounting for 49%, the Americas for 33%, and Asia Pacific for 18% [23] - The company expects potential tariff-related costs of up to $1 million for the full year 2025, primarily affecting hardware revenue [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue optimizing its cost structure and driving efficient revenue growth while maintaining profitability commitments [7][12] - There is a focus on operational excellence and a balanced capital allocation strategy, including potential increases in capital return to shareholders and targeted M&A [14][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving double-digit subscription revenue growth for the full year 2025 despite macroeconomic uncertainties [24][26] - The company is monitoring the impact of tariffs and foreign currency fluctuations but remains optimistic about its core business [25][61] Other Important Information - The company generated $29 million in cash from operations and ended the quarter with $105 million in cash on hand [13][23] - The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, totaling approximately $4.6 million [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on hardware revenue - Management indicated that Europe is the largest market for hardware, with minimal tariff impact observed to date [32][34] Question: Quantifying the impact of large deals slipping into Q2 - Management clarified that the two large contracts would not impact Q1 ARR as their start date was April 1 [40] Question: Confidence in maintaining guidance amid macro uncertainty - Management noted a strong start to the year in terms of bookings, contributing to their confidence in maintaining guidance [44][46] Question: Adjusted EBITDA margin expectations for the full year - Management explained that Q1 typically has a favorable revenue mix, and they expect a shift in the mix for the remainder of the year [50][52] Question: Revenue derived from outside the US - Approximately 90% of security revenue comes from outside the US, while the digital agreements business has a more balanced mix [53] Question: Capital allocation strategy - Management indicated a focus on targeted M&A in the security sector to expand capabilities, alongside potential buybacks or Dutch auctions [70]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated revenue of $271 million, reflecting a 5.8% organic growth, with a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.3% and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.96, achieving a Rule of 40 score of 40.1% [6][19][20] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately $4 million compared to the previous year, with a 250 basis point improvement in margin [19][20] - Adjusted free cash flow was negative $11 million in Q1, primarily due to a one-time $28 million cash release payment related to the Washington DC office lease and increased interest expenses [20][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The transactional business was a significant driver of overperformance in Q1, with approximately 9% growth in transactional revenue, contributing about $2 million in incremental revenue for the quarter [34][35] - The company has transitioned the majority of its products and customers to third-party cloud solutions, enhancing operational efficiency [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong performance in international markets, particularly in Asia Pacific and Europe, with good sales bookings and customer retention [53] - JustGiving, a platform in the UK, continues to perform well, benefiting from brand recognition and participation in major events [54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve a Rule of 45 by 2030, focusing on organic revenue growth driven by innovation and a strong capital allocation strategy [6][15][26] - The company is investing in AI capabilities to enhance customer engagement and improve internal productivity, with plans to integrate these innovations into existing products [9][10][76] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the social impact market, noting that the company has not seen any negative impact on sales bookings or customer retention despite macroeconomic challenges [6][32][46] - The guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, projecting revenue in the range of $1.5 billion to $1.125 billion, with organic growth of 4.2% to 5.1% [22][23] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 4% of its outstanding shares in Q1 2025, continuing its commitment to return capital to shareholders [12][21] - The transition of CFO duties from Tony Bohr to Chad Anderson was highlighted, with both executives expressing confidence in the company's future [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of federal grant funding on customers - Management clarified that their solutions are not reliant on federal grants, and while some customers may be affected, there has been no impact on sales bookings or customer retention [31][32][46] Question: Performance of the transactional business - The transactional business was a key driver of overperformance in Q1, with strong growth and good performance across the board [34][35] Question: Guidance and macroeconomic considerations - Management maintained that the guidance for the year does not anticipate material changes in the macro environment, expressing optimism for continued growth [41][46] Question: Net new bookings and international market performance - New bookings have increased significantly in Q1, with a positive outlook for international markets, particularly for the JustGiving platform [51][53] Question: Contract renewals and customer retention - Customer retention remains high, with a standard practice of notifying customers well in advance of contract renewals, ensuring smooth transitions [63][66] Question: Share buyback program - The company is on track to meet its share buyback target for 2025 and will continue to evaluate its capital allocation strategy [70][73] Question: Monetization of AI technologies - The company is exploring monetization models for its AI solutions but has not charged separately for these capabilities to date, focusing on delivering value to customers [76][81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated revenue of $271 million, reflecting a 5.8% organic growth [7][19] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin was 34.3%, with adjusted EBITDA of $93 million, an increase of approximately $4 million [7][19] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.96 compared to $0.93 in the previous year [20][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The transactional business was a significant driver of overperformance in Q1, with approximately 9% growth in transactional revenue [35][36] - The company has transitioned the majority of its products and customers to third-party cloud services, enhancing operational efficiency [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong performance in both domestic and international markets, with good sales bookings in Asia Pacific and Europe [54][62] - JustGiving, a platform in the UK, continues to perform well, leveraging brand recognition and donor-driven campaigns [54][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve a Rule of 45 by 2030, focusing on organic revenue growth and margin expansion [7][16] - There is a strong emphasis on innovation, particularly through AI capabilities, to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency [11][62] - The company is transitioning to longer-term contracts, primarily three-year renewals, to provide better predictability for revenue [9][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the social impact market, noting that their solutions are critical for customers amid economic uncertainties [8][32] - The guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, projecting revenue between $1.5 billion and $1.125 billion, with organic growth of 4.2% to 5.1% [22][24] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 4% of its outstanding shares in Q1 2025, continuing its commitment to return capital to shareholders [13][21] - The transition of CFO duties from Anthony Boor to Chad Anderson was highlighted, with a focus on maintaining operational excellence [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of federal grant funding on customers - Management noted that their solutions are not reliant on federal grants, and they have not seen any impact on sales bookings or customer retention [31][32] Question: Performance of the transactional business - The transactional business exceeded expectations, contributing significantly to Q1 performance, with strong bookings and retention [35][36] Question: Guidance and macroeconomic considerations - Management maintained guidance for the year, indicating no material changes in the macro environment affecting their business [42][48] Question: International market performance - The company reported good performance in international markets, particularly with the JustGiving platform in the UK [54][62] Question: AI technology monetization - The company is exploring monetization models for its AI solutions but has not charged separately for existing AI capabilities included in contracts [79][80] Question: Share buyback program - Management confirmed that they are on track to repurchase 3% to 5% of outstanding shares in 2025 and will evaluate the program based on market conditions [70][72]

Blackbaud Investor Presentation Ticker: BLKB April 30, 2025 Forward-looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this presentation consist of, among other things, statements regarding future operating results, all of which are based on current expectations, estimates, and forecasts, and the beliefs and assum ...