Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross originations grew 15.4% year over year to $64.2 million in Q1 2025, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of growth [26][27] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $71.9 million, reflecting a 10.6% increase year over year, and this was the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth [27] - Gross profit for Q1 was approximately $14.3 million, with a gross margin of 19.9%, down from $16.5 million the previous year [28][29] - Write-offs as a percentage of revenue were 9%, an improvement from Q4 performance and within the target range of 8% to 10% [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - KPay originations increased by approximately 57% to $22.8 million, representing 35% of total gross originations [12][9] - Total app originations grew 42% to $37.9 million, with 59% of gross originations starting in the app marketplace [9][7] - The number of customers with more than one active lease grew nearly 60% year over year, with over 28% of the customer base having multiple leases [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross originations for the top 25 merchants grew 13% in Q1 2025, despite challenges faced by the largest merchant, Wayfair, which reported $17 million in gross originations [22][44] - Excluding home furnishings and mattress categories, gross originations grew 51% year over year [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four top initiatives: consumer engagement, merchant engagement, referral partnerships, and improving unit economics and capital structure [7] - New partnerships and marketing strategies are being developed to drive sales and enhance the customer experience [24][19] - The company is exploring new pathways for partnerships to expand customer engagement and brand awareness [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year goals despite macroeconomic headwinds, emphasizing strong Q1 results and positive growth momentum [6][23] - The company anticipates gross originations growth of at least 20% for the full year 2025, with revenue growth expected to be at least 20% as well [38][37] Other Important Information - The company is actively negotiating a maturity extension amendment for its credit facility, with a temporary waiver of certain covenant breaches in place [35][36] - Cash generated from operations for Q1 2025 was $3.4 million, an increase from $2 million in Q1 2024 [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on EBITDA expectations - Management explained that despite breakeven expectations in Q2, they anticipate strong growth in the second half of the year, leading to a total of $10 million in EBITDA [40][42] Question: Performance of Wayfair - Management confirmed that Wayfair faced challenges, reporting $17 million in gross originations for Q1 2025 [44][45] Question: Credit facility maturity - Management stated they are negotiating with existing lenders for a comprehensive maturity extension amendment [47] Question: KPay growth and customer engagement - Management highlighted that KPay is driving significant growth and customer engagement, with higher lifetime value from KPay users [51][54] Question: Second quarter performance expectations - Management indicated that they expect gross originations growth in Q2 to be between 25% to 30% [60][61]