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CGI(GIB) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-30 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 2025 was reported at CAD 4.1 billion, an increase of 11.4% year-over-year, or 7% when excluding foreign exchange impacts [4][10] - Adjusted EBIT was CAD 666 million, up 10.5% year-over-year, with a margin of 16.3%, a slight decrease of 10 basis points [10] - Adjusted net earnings were CAD 470 million, an increase of CAD 30 million year-over-year, with a margin of 11.5% [10][11] - The company generated CAD 487 million in cash from operations, representing 11.9% of total revenue [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth was primarily driven by business acquisitions and strong performance in the financial services sector, with constant currency revenue growth in financial services at 9.6% [5][6] - IP revenue represented 20.6% of total revenue, with growth in six of eight proximity segments [6] - Bookings in the quarter exceeded CAD 4 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 101% [7][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American operations grew by 7.4%, while European segments saw growth of 6.6% [5] - The Asia Pacific offshore delivery revenue increased by 6.4% [5] - The government sector showed strong demand with a Q3 book-to-bill ratio of 112% [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on a "build and buy" profitable growth strategy, emphasizing capital deployment in line with this strategy [14][28] - CGI's strategic partnerships with large technology companies are yielding positive results, with bookings from these partnerships increasing by 120% year-over-year [40] - The company is actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions, with a robust pipeline of potential targets [27][55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted macroeconomic uncertainties impacting client decision-making, particularly in Europe, but expressed optimism about future growth as tariffs stabilize [20][93] - There is a strong expectation for increased client spending in the financial services sector, with year-over-year bookings up by over CAD 400 million [15] - The company anticipates that the integration of recent acquisitions will enhance margins in the future [46] Other Important Information - CGI has CAD 2.7 billion in capital resources readily available for growth initiatives [13] - The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of CAD 0.15 per share, payable on September 19, 2025 [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about organic growth in different segments? - Management indicated challenges in some areas due to tariffs but noted good organic growth in the financial sector, particularly in North America [34][36] Question: Can you provide insights on the partnership strategy? - The company has invested in partnerships with large technology firms, which is paying off with increased revenues [37][40] Question: What are the margin expansion strategies beyond restructuring? - Integration of recent acquisitions is expected to improve margins, particularly in the UK and U.S. [44][46] Question: How does CGI differentiate itself in vendor consolidation trends? - CGI's client-centric approach and willingness to co-invest in processes are key differentiators [48][51] Question: What is the outlook for acquisitions in the current environment? - Management remains optimistic about the acquisition environment, noting lower valuations and a robust pipeline of targets [55][56] Question: Is there a shift from cost-cutting to modernization in U.S. Federal government? - Management confirmed that discussions are shifting towards modernization and automation, moving beyond just cost-cutting [58][59] Question: Can you discuss the growth in the APAC business unit? - North America is a significant driver, with growing activities in Germany and India also contributing to growth [61][62] Question: How is CGI applying AI internally? - CGI is leveraging AI to improve productivity and deliver savings to clients, which is expected to increase headcount productivity [70][71] Question: What are CGI's priorities for IP beyond AI? - The company is embedding AI in various platforms, including ERP systems, and is seeing strong momentum in government sector IP [76][77]
Palo Alto Networks CEO on CyberArk acquisition: CyberArk is poised to disrupt this market
CNBC Television· 2025-07-30 13:56
Acquisition Overview - Palo Alto Networks is acquiring CyberArk in a deal worth approximately $25 billion [1] - The deal is composed of stock, allowing CyberArk shareholders to participate in the combined company's future [10] Strategic Rationale - Palo Alto Networks aims to create a comprehensive cybersecurity platform by integrating identity security [13] - The acquisition addresses the increasing threat of credential theft, which drives 88% of all brand server attacks, especially with the rise of AI [3] - CyberArk's identity security focus is viewed as a security problem, differentiating it from competitors who see it as a connectivity issue [18] - Palo Alto Networks believes it can accelerate the growth rate of CyberArk's identity platform [14] Synergies and Future Outlook - The combined entity expects to achieve top-line benefits through merged go-to-market capabilities and accelerated innovation [15] - Palo Alto Networks anticipates cybersecurity consolidation and believes scale is crucial, especially in the enterprise market where scale begins after $10 billion [12][13] - The company believes a billion-dollar entity should be part of a larger organization to deliver leverage and scale for high cash flow and margins [16]
Sainsbury's blames Visa card issues for online payment failure
Sky News· 2025-07-30 09:36
J Sainsbury, the supermarket chain, was on Wednesday racing to resolve an issue with the card payments giant Visa which was impacting customers' ability to pay for their online grocery orders. Sky News understands that Sainsbury's is working with Visa to address the issue after a number of shoppers reported that their card payments had failed. The retailer ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack and said its website and app were functioning normally, with no direct impact on customers. Money latest: The ...
Hackers leak thousands of photos and ID's in Tea app data breach
NBC News· 2025-07-30 03:37
Data Breach Incident - T app experienced a significant data breach, impacting approximately 72,000 images, including 13,000 verification selfies and government IDs [1] - Private direct messages were also compromised, leading to the disabling of that function [1] - The breach exposed user data due to the lack of encryption and protection in the app's earlier development stages [1] - A Google map allegedly showing user addresses and a website allowing rating of leaked selfies further exacerbated the situation [1] Company Response and Remediation - The breach primarily affected users who registered before February 2024 [2] - T app has engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to secure its systems and is working to contain the data spill [2] - T app stated that some legacy content was not migrated into the new fortified system, leading to unauthorized access to data stored before February 24th, 2024 [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-29 23:12
Security Breach - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a Department of Energy national lab, was attacked by hackers [1] - The attack exploited flaws in Microsoft's SharePoint software [1]
LUMN Gears Up to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
ZACKS· 2025-07-29 13:46
Core Insights - Lumen Technologies, Inc. is set to report its Q2 2025 results on July 31, with a consensus estimate indicating a loss of 24 cents per share and total revenues of $3.13 billion, reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year decline [1] Financial Performance - Lumen has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the last four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 64.5%. However, its shares have decreased by 10.6% over the past six months, contrasting with a 14.5% increase in the Diversified Communication Services industry [2] Factors Influencing Q2 Results - Increased revenues from the North American Grow Business and Wave are expected to enhance Lumen's performance, despite challenges in the legacy business. The rising demand for Lumen's PCF solutions, driven by AI growth, is a positive indicator [3] - The company is progressing with its $8.5 billion PCF projects initiated in 2024, with production ongoing at 57 ILA sites, and 24 sites expected to be completed in Q2 as planned and within budget [4] Strategic Developments - Lumen is simplifying its capital structure by extending debt maturities and reducing its cost of capital, which will lower interest expenses and enhance financial flexibility. The sale of its Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T for $5.75 billion is a significant step in its transformation into a digital enterprise networking company [5] - The company anticipates strong growth in its Quantum business, with plans to launch a new network architecture in late 2025. Lumen aims to save $1 billion by 2027 through streamlining its network and product offerings, reducing its product count from thousands to about 300 [6] Recent Developments - In June 2025, Lumen was selected to provide connectivity for the JUNO Trans-Pacific Cable System, which will enhance capacity between Japan and the United States [11] - A collaboration with IBM to create AI solutions at the edge aims to improve operational efficiency and customer experiences [12] - The launch of DefenderSM Plus, a cybersecurity solution, is designed to protect enterprise environments from various cyber threats [13] Market Positioning - Lumen is focusing on cloud-enabling telecom and expanding its network-as-a-service (NaaS) solutions, leveraging its strong network and integrated services to support growth in the cloud market [9] - Despite ongoing revenue pressures from legacy services and a heavy debt load, Lumen's investments in AI and cloud services are strategic moves to enhance its market position [10]
CrowdStrike Stock Eyes Next Move With AI in Focus
MarketBeat· 2025-07-29 13:26
CrowdStrike Today CRWD CrowdStrike Add to Watchlist It's going to be one of the busiest weeks for corporate earnings, but investors will have to wait another month before hearing from CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: CRWD. The cybersecurity giant is up 37.6% in 2025. That percentage has increased to over 50% since its low in early March and more than 83% in the last 12 months. That period is significant because it corresponds to the company's outage caused by a software glitch. Get CrowdStrike alerts: CRWD ...
Tenable One Surpasses 300 Integrations, Delivering the Security Industry's Most Open Exposure Management Platform
Globenewswire· 2025-07-29 13:11
Core Insights - Tenable One has achieved over 300 validated integrations, positioning it as the most interconnected exposure management platform in the market, enhancing visibility and risk reduction for security teams [1][2][3] Group 1: Platform Features and Benefits - The platform addresses the fragmentation in cybersecurity tools, which averages 83 per enterprise, by providing a unified view of the attack surface, thus reducing blind spots for security teams [2][3] - Tenable One integrates data from various security tools, including EDR, CNAPP, and PAM, to deliver a contextualized risk view, enabling teams to visualize attack paths and focus on critical exposures [3][4] - The platform automates remediation workflows and enhances collaboration across teams, significantly decreasing the time required to investigate and resolve security exposures [4] Group 2: Customer Impact and Ecosystem - Two-thirds of Tenable One customers utilize its integrations, with reported benefits including up to 10x greater visibility and a 75% reduction in time spent on data aggregation, allowing teams to concentrate on proactive risk management [5] - Tenable is launching a universal integrations connector to facilitate the development of custom integrations, reinforcing its commitment to an open ecosystem and enabling organizations to tailor the platform to their needs [6] Group 3: Partnerships and Industry Collaboration - Partnerships with companies like Splunk and ServiceNow enhance the platform's capabilities, allowing for faster threat detection and response through deep integration of exposure data [7][8] - The collaboration with CyberArk focuses on securing privileged access, combining vulnerability insights with intelligent controls to mitigate risks effectively [8]
Radware Expands U.S. Presence with New Managed Security Service Provider Partnerships
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-29 10:00
MAHWAH, N.J., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, today announced it signed managed security service provider (MSSP) agreements with Epcom World Industries, Inc., GLESEC, North Atlantic Networks and Tech Pro. The four U.S. based companies are adding Radware's Cloud Application Protection Services to their managed services portfolios to scale their businesses and expand their security offerings ...
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Decrypt· 2025-07-28 21:00
The Department of Justice is trying to take ownership of $2.3 million worth Bitcoin seized from a member of Chaos, a newly identified ransomware group. https://t.co/XwhtaCHHuc ...