Core Insights - Spiking is participating in IBM Z Day: Special Edition, showcasing its AI-driven financial technology and TradeGPT as a transformative force in capital markets [1][6] - The event will feature a groundbreaking keynote announcement unveiling a new AI chip that TradeGPT will utilize for enhanced performance [2][3] - Spiking's CEO emphasizes the significance of this event for enterprise innovation and the potential of TradeGPT to deliver real-time capital market decisions [3][4] Event Highlights - The event will include specialized technical tracks and curated experiential journeys for attendees [2] - Participants can earn up to four prestigious IBM digital skills badges, enhancing their professional expertise [2] - The latest IBM mainframe, zNext, will support TradeGPT with up to 8x on-chip AI processors per core, improving scale, speed, and security [5] Strategic Alignment - Spiking aims to scale its operations to volumes comparable to OpenAI, leveraging IBM's latest offerings for enterprise-scale solutions [4][6] - The collaboration with IBM provides a platform for connecting with global thought leaders and showcasing innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, and post-quantum security [6] Company Overview - Spiking is recognized as a leader in AI-driven financial technology, providing real-time, intelligent solutions for capital markets through its flagship product, TradeGPT [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2024 was $114.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 1.9%, while full-year revenue was $428.8 million, a decrease of 0.6% [23] - Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) for Q4 was $414.8 million, a year-over-year decrease of 4.1% [24] - Billings for Q4 were $172.1 million, up 7.1% year-over-year, while full-year billings were $423 million, an increase of 1.1% [25] - Gross margin was 63.7% for Q4 and 60.9% for full-year 2024, compared to 61% and 62.3% for the prior year [26] - Net income for Q4 was $6.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to $0.10 per diluted share in the prior year [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved 22 new client sales transactions in Q4 with total contract value (TCV) over $1 million [11] - PeopleSoft revenue was $8 million for Q4 and $32.9 million for full-year 2024, representing 7% and 7.7% of total revenue, respectively [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Client revenue for Q4 within the United States represented 47%, while international clients represented 53% [23] - The billings improvement was led by the LatAm, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a new go-to-market strategy in the Americas, adopting a hunter-farmer sales model to drive growth [13] - Strategic partnerships, such as with ServiceNow, are aimed at providing clients with enterprise application modernization solutions without costly upgrades [17] - The company is expanding its services to more software products, particularly VMware, which is expected to drive significant growth [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to growth and higher profitability, indicating that the company is on the "upside of the U" in terms of recovery [44][82] - The company is currently suspending guidance until there is more clarity around ongoing litigation with Oracle [38] Other Important Information - The company has been in litigation with Oracle for over 15 years, with recent positive developments in the Rimini II case [19] - The company ended Q4 2024 with a cash balance of $88.8 million, down from $125.3 million in the prior year [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the changes you've made in sales and the pipeline? - Management indicated that they believe they are on the path to recovery, with metrics showing positive trends in sales and restructuring efforts [44] Question: How has the litigation impacted the pipeline? - Management acknowledged that the litigation had an impact on the pipeline but expressed optimism about future growth following recent court decisions [47] Question: Can you clarify the cost savings mentioned? - Management clarified that the $22 million in net annualized savings is as of the midpoint of Q1 2025, with a net reduction of $18 million by the end of Q4 2024 [51] Question: What areas are driving the strength in billings? - Management noted that the strength in billings is due to improved execution globally, with notable performance outside the U.S. [61] Question: What is the status of the partnership with ServiceNow? - Management stated that the partnership is progressing well, with significant pipeline development and alignment of teams [88] Question: When can guidance be expected again? - Management indicated that guidance may return in 2025, depending on the outcomes of ongoing litigation [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 increased 26% year-over-year to $98.8 million, with subscription revenue growing 22% to $85.7 million, representing 87% of total revenue [16][34] - Non-GAAP gross profit was $68.2 million, resulting in a gross margin of 69% [16][37] - Non-GAAP operating loss improved to $23.1 million, better than the guidance of $38.6 million to $46.6 million [17][38] - Free cash flow for Q3 was negative $22.4 million, an improvement from negative $45.1 million in the same quarter last year [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from software licenses was $28.6 million, while professional services revenue was $13.1 million, accounting for 13% of total revenue [34][36] - Subscription and professional engineering services revenue combined was $91.4 million, representing 93% of total revenue, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The partnership with Microsoft resulted in closing 28 agreements across nine different industries, marking a 460% increase quarter-over-quarter [18][22] - The joint qualified sales pipeline with Microsoft surged 244% year-over-year, targeting 621 eligible customer opportunities [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its strategic alliances with Microsoft, AWS, and McKinsey QuantumBlack to enhance global reach and execution speed [20][29] - The emphasis on Generative AI and Agentic AI is expected to drive innovation and customer traction, with plans to ensure proper organization for expanding direct sales and services [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning to capitalize on the growing enterprise AI market, with fiscal years 2026 and 2027 expected to focus on expanded growth and market share [31][32] - The company anticipates continued moderation in gross margins due to a higher mix of pilots in the near term, but expects to be free cash flow positive for Q4 [43][44] Other Important Information - The company closed 50 pilots during Q3, with 245 still active, indicating strong customer engagement [42] - The company ended the quarter with $724.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, indicating strong capitalization [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the total number of pitches and pipeline? - Management indicated involvement in over 600 engagements with Microsoft, with 28 agreements closed in the last quarter [49][56] Question: Can you discuss remaining performance obligations trends? - Management noted that the total remaining performance obligations (RPO) at the end of the quarter was around $208 million, with expectations of some decline in RPO in the near term [62] Question: What drove the outperformance in professional services this quarter? - The outperformance was attributed to an uptick in revenue from consulting services, paid implementation services, and training services [78] Question: Why are demonstration licenses outperforming? - The increase in demonstration licenses was driven by the need to equip sales teams with effective tools to engage customers independently, resulting in higher revenue recognition [84][85]

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