Rimini Street (RMNI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Dean Pohl - VP of Investor Relations & TreasurerSeth Ravin - Founder, Chairman, CEO & PresidentMichael Perica - EVP, CFO & Principal Accounting OfficerBrian Kinstlinger - MD, Director of Research & Head of Technology ResearchCole Erskine - Vice President - Equity Research Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Rimini Street Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all line ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $104.2 million, a year-over-year decrease of 2.4% [18] - Annualized recurring revenue was $396.2 million, a year-over-year decrease of 4.7% [18] - Billings for Q1 were $79.4 million, up 7.2% year-over-year [19] - Gross margin for Q1 was 61% of revenue, compared to 59.8% for the prior year [19] - Net income attributable to shareholders for Q1 was $3.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $0.01 per diluted share in the prior year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue declined by 5.8% year-over-year due to cost optimization efforts [8] - Professional fees and other litigation costs were $1.9 million for Q1, down from $2.9 million in the prior year [22] - PeopleSoft revenue was approximately $7 million, or 7% of revenue, down from $8.2 million, or 8% of revenue, in the prior year [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Clients in the United States represented 48% of total revenue, while international clients represented 52% [18] - The EMEA and Asia Pacific regions led geographically in billings growth [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding global alliances and partnerships to drive sales leverage [9] - New partnerships with ServiceNow, Workday, and T Systems North America were announced to enhance service offerings [10][11] - The company is continuing to wind down services for Oracle's PeopleSoft product, with a significant reduction in related clients and revenue [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that the current macroeconomic environment, including deglobalization trends, will ultimately benefit the business [16] - The company is confident in its ability to reaccelerate growth and improve profitability despite ongoing litigation with Oracle [17] - Management has suspended guidance until there is more clarity regarding the impacts of current litigation activity [26] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 2025 with a cash balance and short-term investments of $122.6 million, down from $129 million in the prior year [24] - Deferred revenue as of March 31, 2025, was $256.4 million, compared to $254.3 million in the prior year [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Which of the three partnerships discussed has the largest long-term potential? - Management indicated that the ServiceNow partnership has substantial global potential and is expected to have a meaningful impact by 2026 [29][32] Question: Can you size the maintenance from Oracle and SAP generated from the federal government? - Management stated that the opportunity in the U.S. Federal Government is significant, potentially in the billions of dollars annually [34][36] Question: Is the company confident in crossing the year-over-year growth mark this year, excluding PeopleSoft impacts? - Management expressed confidence in achieving positive revenue growth despite the headwinds from the PeopleSoft wind down [37][40] Question: What areas will the continued cost-saving measures come from? - Management confirmed that cost-saving measures will focus on streamlining internal operations and reducing administrative costs [44][46] Question: Are there any macroeconomic factors that could negatively impact growth? - Management noted that while there are potential cost pressures, the overall macro environment is seen as a net positive for the business [48][51]

Q1 | 2025 Highlights Expro Group Holdings N.V. NYSE: XPRO Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this presentation that address activities, events or developments that Expro Group Holdings N.V. (the "Company") expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward- looking ...

Waste Management (WM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Edward Egl - Vice President of Investor RelationsJames Fish - President and Chief Executive OfficerJohn Morris - Executive VP & COODevina Rankin - Executive VP & CFOKevin Chiang - Director - Institutional Equity ResearchRafael Carrasco - Senior VP, Enterprise Strategy & PresidentTyler Brown - Financial AdvisorTara Hemmer - Senior VP & Chief Sustainability OfficerSabahat Khan - Managing DirectorTobey Sommer - Managing ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, MMG's copper production reached just over 118,000 tonnes, a 76% increase compared to the same quarter last year [21] - The total recordable injury frequency was 2.4 per million hours worked, indicating a focus on safety despite an increase from the previous quarter [19] - The significant events with energy exchange frequency was 1.08 per million hours worked, also showing an increase from last quarter [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Las Bambas produced over 95,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, a 71% increase year-over-year [21] - Kinsevere produced almost 12,000 tonnes of copper cathode, a 19% increase compared to the same period last year [23] - Khoemakau produced close to 11,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, a 4% increase from the previous quarter despite severe weather conditions [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing favorable market conditions, including declining TCRC rates for copper and zinc concentrates and rising precious metal prices [26] - The operations at Las Bambas are stable and in good order, contributing to a positive outlook for production and cost guidance [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - MMG aims to become one of the top 10 global copper producers, focusing on safety performance, expansion projects, and community relations [27] - The company is advancing its Nickel Brazil acquisition and integration plans while conducting a comprehensive review of its 2025 production and cost guidance [26] - The feasibility study for expanding Las Bambas' capacity is a top priority, with plans to reach 60,000 tonnes by 2026 and 130,000 tonnes by 2028 [43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting production guidance for Las Bambas, contingent on stable operations and no nationwide incidents [32] - The company is optimistic about the potential for cost reductions due to scale economics as production increases [32] - Management highlighted the importance of community relations and ongoing negotiations to ensure stable operations [31] Other Important Information - The total investment for community development projects, including the construction of a school, is approximately $9 million [22] - The company is focused on optimizing recovery rates and improving operational flexibility at its mining sites [46][48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for Las Bambas production - Management indicated that production is expected to meet the upper limit of guidance if no nationwide incidents occur [32] Question: Inventory adjustments at Las Bambas - Sales increased in Q1 due to inventory sold from Q4, and production is sticking to guidance [34] Question: Kinsevere's power outages and production expectations - Management confirmed that production is on track with guidance, and diesel power generation is a backup source [36] Question: C1 cost expectations - C1 costs are expected to improve as production increases, with precious metal prices positively impacting costs [57] Question: Tax issues in Las Bambas - Management is working with tax authorities in Peru, and they do not expect significant impacts on cash flow or corporate income tax rates [71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, revenue was $678 million, up 34% quarter over quarter and 70% year over year, while full year revenue reached $1.8 billion, a 58% increase year over year [27] - Cost of goods sold in Q4 2024 was $1.2 billion, a 93% increase quarter over quarter, with full year cost of goods sold at $2.8 billion, up 67% versus 2023 [27] - Q4 2024 gross margin was -79%, compared to -24% in Q3, primarily due to an accounting charge related to the free charging program [28] - Full year gross margin loss improved to -32% in 2024 from -40% in 2023 when adjusted for the free charging program [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deliveries for Q4 2024 reached 53,139 electric vehicles, a 143% increase quarter over quarter and 342% year over year [12] - B2C sales grew by 140% quarter over quarter and over 20 times year over year, with 81% of EV deliveries to non-related party customers [12] - The proportion of EV deliveries from non-Vietnam sales grew tenfold year over year, increasing from 3% to 10% of total deliveries [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of March 31, 2025, VinFast had 322 showrooms globally, with 89% being dealer stores, marking a 160% growth from 123 showrooms at the end of 2023 [10] - In Southeast Asia, the company is expanding its presence with strategic partnerships, having launched a green mobility ecosystem in Indonesia and the Philippines [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to solidify its leadership position in Vietnam while expanding into new markets, focusing on product innovation and cost optimization [86] - VinFast is committed to a three-pillar growth strategy: Product, Capacity, and Market, targeting to double 2024 volumes in 2025 [23][24] - The discontinuation of the battery leasing program is part of a strategic shift as consumer familiarity with EVs increases, complemented by a free charging program [84] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 2025 guidance despite macroeconomic challenges, expecting Q1 to be the slowest quarter with a significant uptick in the second half of the year [40] - The company is focused on scaling volume through new product launches and enhancing manufacturing efficiency to drive margin improvement [46] Other Important Information - The company received approximately $800 million in capital support from its founder and Vingroup by December 31, 2024, with total disbursements exceeding $1.5 billion by March 31, 2025 [35] - Cash burn improved significantly in 2024, decreasing by 39% year over year to $1.9 billion, reflecting disciplined cost and capital management [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: What gives confidence in the 2025 guidance? - Management expects Q1 to be slow but anticipates an uptick in Q2 and significant deliveries in the second half, projecting at least double the deliveries of the previous year [40][42] Question: Path to positive gross margins? - Excluding one-off charges, the gross loss margin improved from -40% in 2023 to -32% in 2024, with a focus on scaling volume and optimizing costs [45][46] Question: Accounting treatment for EV charging credit? - A one-time charge of $242 million was recognized in Q4 for the free charging program, with future recognition aligned with vehicle sales during the program [50][51] Question: Capital spending for 2025 and 2026? - Expected cash burn for 2025 is approximately $2.5 billion, with $1.8 billion allocated for CapEx on CKD facilities across Asia [57][58] Question: Share of sales from VF3 and VF5 in 2025? - The share is expected to be less than 50% in 2025, as new models from the green series will contribute significantly [62] Question: Impact of U.S. tariffs on consumer spending? - The company believes the impact of U.S. tariffs will be less severe compared to other OEMs, with most growth expected from non-U.S. markets [82] Question: Rationale for discontinuing battery leasing? - Battery leasing was essential in early EV adoption but has decreased significantly in sales percentage, making it the right time to discontinue [84]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, revenue was $678 million, up 34% quarter-over-quarter and 70% year-over-year, while full-year revenue reached $1.8 billion, an increase of 58% year-over-year [39] - Cost of goods sold in Q4 2024 was $1.2 billion, up 93% quarter-over-quarter, with full-year cost of goods sold at $2.8 billion, a 67% increase compared to 2023 [39] - Q4 2024 gross margin was minus 79%, impacted by an accounting charge related to the free charging program, compared to minus 24% in Q3 [40] - Full-year gross margin loss improved to minus 32% from minus 40% in 2023, excluding one-off charges [42] - Q4 2024 EBITDA loss was minus $928 million, with a full-year net loss of minus $3.2 billion [46][47] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deliveries for Q4 2024 reached 53,139 electric vehicles, a 143% increase quarter-over-quarter and 342% year-over-year [15] - B2C sales grew by 140% quarter-over-quarter and over 20x year-over-year [15] - The proportion of EV deliveries to non-related party customers increased to 81% from 78% in Q3 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-Vietnam sales grew 10x year-over-year, contributing from 3% to 10% of total deliveries [11] - As of March 31, 2025, VinFast had 322 showrooms, a 160% increase from 123 showrooms at the end of 2023 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to solidify its leadership position in Vietnam while expanding its market presence in Asia and other regions [34] - VinFast is focusing on product innovation, manufacturing capacity, and market reach as part of its three-pillar growth strategy [32][34] - The company plans to open three new CKD plants in Asia in 2025 to enhance production flexibility [38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the 2025 guidance despite macroeconomic challenges, expecting Q1 to be the slowest quarter [59] - The company is closely monitoring regulatory and geopolitical changes and remains agile in its operations [8][9] - Management highlighted the importance of building a green mobility ecosystem to support EV adoption [17] Other Important Information - The free charging program in Vietnam is expected to cost approximately $242 million, recognized as a revenue reduction [41] - The battery leasing program was discontinued as of March 31, 2025, due to decreased consumer reliance on it [26][110] Q&A Session Summary Question: What gives confidence in the 2025 guidance? - Management expects Q1 to be slow, with an anticipated increase in deliveries in Q2 and a strong second half due to preorders [59][61] Question: Path to positive gross margins? - Excluding one-off charges, gross loss margin improved from minus 40% in 2023 to minus 32% in 2024, with a focus on scaling and efficiency [65] Question: Accounting treatment for EV charging credit? - A one-time charge of $242 million was recognized in Q4 for the free charging program, with future recognition aligned with vehicle sales [71][72] Question: Capital spending for 2025 and 2026? - Expected cash burn in 2025 is around $2.5 billion, with approximately $1.8 billion allocated for CapEx and R&D [81] Question: Share of sales from VF 3 and VF 5 in 2025? - Expected to be less than 50% of total sales, with new models contributing significantly [88] Question: Impact of new U.S. tariffs? - Management believes the impact will be less significant compared to other OEMs, as most growth is expected from non-U.S. markets [107] Question: Rationale for discontinuing battery leasing? - Battery leasing was essential in early EV adoption but has decreased in relevance as consumer familiarity has grown [110] Question: Key priorities for 2025? - Focus on solidifying market leadership in Vietnam, enhancing manufacturing capacity, and driving product innovation [114]

Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Luke Lemoine - SVP, Corporate Development and IR Girish Saligram - President and CEO Anuj Dhruv - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants David Anderson - Barclays Scott Gruber - Citigroup Saurabh Pant - Bank of America Jim Rollyson - Raymond James Sean Mitchell - Daniel Energy Partners Doug Becker - Capital One Derek Podhaizer - Piper Sandler Atidrip Modak - Goldman Sachs Operator Go ...

DouYu International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:DOYU) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 14, 2025 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Lingling Kong - Investor Relations Director Simin Ren - Co-Chief Executive Officer Mingming Su - Chief Strategy Officer Hao Cao - Vice President, Finance Conference Call Participants Nelson Cheung - Citibank Ritchie Sun - HSBC Raphael Chen - BOCI Research Thomas Chong - Jefferies Operator Good morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, and welcome to DouYu Intern ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales for 2024 were $455 million, down 8% from the prior year [13] - Adjusted gross profit margin improved to 61.7% [13] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $32.6 million, representing 7.2% of net sales [19] - Fourth quarter net sales were $143.5 million, down 13.2% year-over-year [14] - Reported gross profit margin for the fourth quarter was 61.1%, up 280 basis points from the previous year [16] - GAAP net loss for 2024 was $180.2 million, an improvement from a net loss of $195.3 million in 2023 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Declines in retail and direct-to-consumer channels within the Solo Stove segment were noted, partially offset by increased sales in the Chubbies segment [14] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $81.8 million from $84.3 million in the prior year [16] - Adjusted net income for the year was $11.4 million, with an adjusted EPS of $0.12 [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing challenges in the consumer environment, leading to a pause in financial guidance [23] - Tariff impacts are being actively addressed, with production shifts to alternative countries to mitigate risks [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on an aggressive turnaround plan for 2025, with over 30 value-accretive initiatives [7][10] - Key initiatives include resetting the cost structure, focusing on profitability by channel and product, and revamping marketing strategies [31][32] - A new water sports division has been created by consolidating ISLE paddle boards and Oru Kayaks to enhance profitability [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the challenges ahead but believes in the solid foundation for success, including strong brands and loyal customers [11] - The company plans to improve profitability compared to the previous year, especially as major initiatives ramp up in the second half of the year [23] - Management is committed to maintaining momentum in the transformation plan despite leadership changes [9] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $12 million in cash and cash equivalents, managing working capital closely [25] - There are no M&A plans for 2025, focusing instead on disciplined capital allocation [26] - The company is evaluating strategies to refinance existing debt due to uncertainty in business operations [28] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were taken after the prepared remarks, as management aimed to address most immediate inquiries during the presentation [12]