Core Viewpoint - Topicus.com Inc. has successfully secured a €200 million senior unsecured Schuldschein loan, which was initially launched at €100 million and later doubled due to strong interest from institutional lenders [1][2]. Financing Details - The Schuldschein loan is structured in multiple tranches with varying maturities: €79.5 million maturing in 3 years, €105.5 million maturing in 5 years, and €15 million maturing in 7 years [1]. - Proceeds from the loan will be utilized for general corporate purposes and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), enhancing the corporation's capital structure and debt maturity profile [2]. Company Overview - Topicus.com Inc. is a prominent pan-European provider of vertical market software and platforms, serving both public and private sector clients [3]. - The company focuses on acquiring, building, and managing leading software firms that deliver specialized and mission-critical software solutions tailored to customer needs [3].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for Q4 was $176.8 million, up approximately 20% from $147.9 million in the prior year [6] - Full year adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $622.9 million, exceeding previous guidance of $620 million [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Water Solutions adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $154.9 million, compared to $123.4 million in the prior year [7] - Physical water disposal volumes increased to 2.73 million barrels per day in Q4 from 2.39 million barrels per day in the prior year [8] - Crude Oil Logistics adjusted EBITDA decreased to $13.1 million in Q4 from $15.3 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower volumes on the Grand Mesa pipeline [10][11] - Liquids Logistics adjusted EBITDA was $17.7 million in Q4, down from $22.2 million in the prior year [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total volumes paid for disposal increased by 11% in Q4 compared to the same quarter of the previous year [8] - Operating cost per barrel for fiscal 2025 was $0.22, down from $0.24 in fiscal 2024 [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on core assets after divesting non-core businesses, which will reduce volatility and seasonality of adjusted EBITDA [5] - Plans to continue reducing leverage and improve capital structure by addressing Class D Preferred Units [6][19] - The company aims to generate approximately 85% of adjusted EBITDA from the Water Solutions segment moving forward [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite oil price uncertainty, there has been no drop-off in customer activity in the Corita Basin [10] - The company is well-positioned with 90% of volumes committed through acreage dedications and MVCs, with 80% of total volumes from investment-grade counterparties [10] - Future growth is expected in the Water Solutions segment, with guidance for fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $615 million and $625 million [12] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of 18 natural gas liquids terminals and other non-core assets, raising $270 million [4][16] - The biodiesel business has been fully wound down, eliminating approximately $75 million of working capital [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you offer more color on your expectations by business for 2026 guidance? - Management explained that the water guidance midpoint implies about $560 million, accounting for a $20 million decline in skim oil revenues due to lower crude prices [21][22] Question: What are the conversations with customers regarding growth opportunities? - Management indicated that they are recontracting and focusing on core customers, with no slowdown in volumes currently observed [27][29] Question: How much lower could you flex capital spending down? - Management stated that capital expenditures are already low and further reductions may not be significant [35][37] Question: How do you think about your low and high range on volumes for the water business? - Management noted that fluctuations in volumes are normal, with a strong base wedge of business and no significant changes expected from customers [40][46] Question: Will there be a reinstatement of common unit distributions? - Management clarified that there are no plans for near-term distributions as the focus is on reducing Class D preferred units [52][54]

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