Core Points - The episode of Canada's Got Talent aired on May 6, 2025, where the judges selected the first six acts moving on to the finale, with the public voting for two additional acts until 4 a.m. ET [1][4] - The finale is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Citytv and Citytv+ [1] Selected Acts - The first six acts moving to the finale include: - The Martin Boys from Woodstock, New Brunswick [2] - Jacob Lewis from Butlerville, Newfoundland & Labrador, who received Shania Twain's Golden Buzzer [3] - Carsim Birmingham from Vancouver, British Columbia, who received Kardinal Offishall's Golden Buzzer [4] - Nicolina from Vaughan, Ontario, who received Lindsay Ell's Golden Buzzer [5] Voting Process - Canadians can vote for two additional acts from the remaining performances until 4 a.m. ET [1][4] Prize Information - The winner of Canada's Got Talent will receive a cash prize of $1 million, the largest in Canadian television history, along with $50 from Howie Mandel and financial advice from CIBC [6] - Each Golden Buzzer recipient will receive $25,000, totaling $150,000 for all recipients [6]

Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Tom Monahan - CEO & DirectorNirupam Sinha - CFOKevin Steinke - Managing DirectorTyler Barishaw - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Marc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Thank you, and welcome to Heidrick and Struggles twenty twenty five First Quarter Conference Call. Participating on the call today are the company's CEO, Tom Manahan and CFO, Niripam Sena. Accompanyin ...

Core Viewpoint - Click Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of the remaining 75% equity interest in a prominent nursing care competitor, enhancing its position in the healthcare HR sector in Hong Kong [1][2]. Company Overview - Click Holdings Limited is a leading provider of HR solutions in Hong Kong, focusing on Seniors Nursing Care, Logistics, and Professional HR services [1][7]. - The company aims to address human resources shortages through its AI-empowered talent pool [7]. Acquisition Details - The Target Company has over a decade of experience in serving the seniors community in Hong Kong and has a talent pool of over 9,000 nursing professionals [2]. - The Target Company is expected to generate annual billings exceeding HK$60 million and a net profit between HK$2.0 million to HK$3.5 million, making it a financially beneficial addition to Click's healthcare HR platform [2]. - Click previously acquired a 25% equity interest in the Target Company in March 2025, and upon completion of the acquisition, Click will hold 100% ownership [3]. Strategic Implications - Full ownership allows Click to consolidate operations, align resources, and unlock significant synergies, enhancing its leadership in the nursing care sector [4]. - The acquisition increases Click's total talent pool to over 19,000 registered professionals, improving its capacity to meet the rising demand for skilled nursing services in Hong Kong and surrounding areas [4]. - Integrated operations are expected to create substantial operational efficiencies and boost overall profitability [4]. Future Growth Areas - The acquisition enables Click to accelerate development in high-growth verticals, including Home Seniors Nursing Services and Smart Home Nursing Solutions, which are key focus areas in its long-term strategy [5]. - The company remains committed to executing its integration roadmap and delivering superior value to clients, talent network, and shareholders [6].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the fourth quarter was $133.8 million, down approximately 2.8% year-over-year, while total revenue for the full year was $531 million, down approximately 4% year-over-year [35][51] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $29.9 million, representing 22% of revenue, up from $28.3 million or 21% of revenue one year ago [41] - The company reported a gap net loss of $31.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared to a gap net loss of $245.3 million in the prior year [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Talent Development Solutions (TDS) revenue was $102.8 million in the fourth quarter, up 1% year-over-year, and $405.5 million for the full year, essentially flat to FY24 [31] - Global Knowledge revenue was $30.9 million in the fourth quarter, down approximately 13% year-over-year, with full-year revenue of $125.4 million, down approximately 15% year-over-year [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a dollar retention rate (DRR) of 105% for the fourth quarter, bringing the last 12 months DRR to 100% [8][33] - The market served by the company is estimated to be over $400 billion, with a focus on the talent development lifecycle within the enterprise market segment [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The transformation strategy focuses on two key objectives: fixing the basics and investing to grow, with a targeted shift of up to 20% of resources into the enterprise market segment [10][11] - The company aims to return to growth in FY26 while generating positive free cash flow [16][52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is closely monitoring the macroeconomic environment and potential impacts of evolving government policies [7] - The company remains committed to its targets of returning to top-line growth and margin expansion in FY26 [16][52] Other Important Information - The company achieved $45 million in annualized expense reduction in FY25, with 40% to 50% of these savings reinvested back into the business [15][16] - The company generated $17.7 million in cash flow from operations in Q4, resulting in free cash flow of $13.2 million, compared to $5.4 million in the prior year [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of recent tariff news on customer base - Management noted no material impact from recent tariff news, as they are well-prepared and have been working closely with federal agencies [62][63] Question: Growth outlook for FY26 - The outlook reflects current business operations, acknowledging a fluid environment that may impact future performance [71][72] Question: Margin improvement in EBITDA guidance - Management indicated that while revenue is expected to grow, margin improvement will be modest, with a focus on leveraging earnings growth [74][76] Question: Go-to-market transformation progress - Management reported positive feedback from large deals and ongoing adjustments in sales strategy, with a focus on deploying resources effectively [88][91] Question: Engagement with AI-driven tools - Early indicators show strong customer engagement with AI-driven tools, with a notable percentage hiring professional services for implementation [99][100] Question: Global Knowledge margin contribution decline - Management attributed margin decline to a mix issue and expects improvements as the business stabilizes and product offerings expand [110][112] Question: Durability of dollar retention rate improvements - Management expressed confidence in the durability of the DRR improvements, supported by long-term contracts and ongoing resource shifts [116][121] Question: Seasonality of business and future guidance - Management confirmed that Q1 is typically the smallest quarter, and seasonality patterns are expected to continue into FY26 [124][126]