Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ending ARR for Q3 was $15.8 million compared to $18.7 million for Q3 last year, reflecting a decrease due to the DRS contract lapse [20] - Total revenue was $7.6 million, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 19%, from $9.4 million in Q3 last year [21] - Subscription revenue accounted for 60% of total revenue for the quarter, decreasing 13% from $5.3 million to $4.6 million [21] - Operating expenses were $12.8 million for the quarter, down $4.5 million, or 26%, from $17.3 million in Q3 last year [22] - Free cash flow usage was down from $7.3 million in Q3 last year to $3.1 million in Q3 this year, a decrease of 58% [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant progress was made in advancing the gift card solution and product authentication space, including upsell opportunities and a paid pilot with a major pharmaceutical company [4][14] - The company launched a new digitized security label solution to replace low-value holograms, enhancing product authentication capabilities [5][16] - The focus areas include retail loss prevention, product authentication, and digital authentication, with expectations for growth in these segments [6][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global gift card industry is estimated to represent approximately $1 trillion of stored value, with increasing fraud impacting growth [8] - The company is positioned to help the gift card industry re-accelerate its growth by reducing fraud and improving marketing and merchandising [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver positive free cash flow and positive non-GAAP net income in Q4 2025 while investing in growth areas [5][24] - The strategic focus is on scalable and repeatable business models, particularly in retail loss prevention and digital authentication [19] - The company is building a trust layer for the modern world, addressing the growing need for authenticity in both physical and digital interactions [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to re-accelerate ARR growth in 2026, driven by increased penetration of the gift card solution and growth in digital authentication [20] - The company remains focused on optimizing long-term potential rather than short-term revenue, particularly in the digital authentication space [17][31] Other Important Information - The company expects to rebuild its cash balance via operating cash flow throughout 2026 [24] - The reorganization has led to a meaningful reduction in operating expenses and cash usage [5][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Holy Grail - The company is progressing with recycling opportunities in Belgium and Germany, with Belgium being a full-country pilot [27] Question: Impact of retailer contract renegotiation - The company still maintains a relationship with the retailer, but the prior contract has led to a significant downsell [28] Question: Thoughts on California AI-related law - The law did not include digital watermarking language, and the company believes it does not go far enough in addressing trust and authenticity [29][30] Question: Ramp-up of retailers using Digimarc protected cards - The ramp-up will involve winning more partners, adding retailers, and expanding geographies [33] Question: Changes in Sales organization - There have been no personnel changes in the sales organization, and the team continues to move forward with their roles [34]

Investor Presentation Third Quarter 2025 October 30, 2025 1 Safe Harbor Statement This presentation includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which reflect management's current view regarding future events and performance. Although we believe these statements are based on reasonable expectations and beliefs, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficul ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ending ARR for Q2 was $15.9 million compared to $23.9 million for Q2 last year, reflecting a decrease due to lapsed contracts [21] - Total revenue was $8 million, a decrease of $2.4 million or 23% from $10.4 million in Q2 last year [23] - Subscription revenue accounted for 58% of total revenue for the quarter, decreasing 28% from $6.4 million to $4.6 million [23] - Operating expenses were $13.1 million for the quarter, down $3.7 million or 22% from $16.8 million in Q2 last year [24] - Free cash flow usage was down from $6.9 million in Q2 last year to $5 million in Q2 this year [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant progress was made in launching the gift card solution, with the first Digimarc Protected Gift Cards received by a retailer [9] - A multiyear committed deal was signed with a large European packaging company, expected to generate near 7 figures of ARR starting next year [12] - Upsell deals were signed with three existing Digimarc Validate customers, reflecting increased contract value and expansion into new geographies [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on three core areas: retail loss prevention, product authentication, and digital authentication, with strong demand in the gift card sector [7] - The company anticipates a reduction of up to $3 million in annual revenue due to contract renegotiations with a large retailer [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a scalable and repeatable business model, focusing on delivering trust in every interaction across physical and digital worlds [30] - The strategic shift allows the company to be less reliant on any one customer and to move more quickly with the market [19] - The company is committed to achieving positive free cash flow by Q4 2025 despite expected revenue impacts from contract renegotiations [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the opportunities provided in the key focus areas and the positive results from increased focus [19] - The company is well-positioned to lead in the digital trust space, especially with the rise of AI and the need for robust authentication solutions [29] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by contract renegotiations but remains optimistic about future revenue growth from new products [20] Other Important Information - The company completed a corporate reorganization in Q2, resulting in a meaningful reduction in operating expenses and cash usage [6] - The company is seeing increased interest from brands not yet included in the initial rollout of the gift card solution [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the GAAP OpEx run rate at the end of the quarter? - The non-GAAP operating expense run rate was $8.9 million for the quarter, with expectations for further reductions [33][34] Question: Do you have visibility into the forward year for the Central Bank business? - The company generally has at least twelve to eighteen months of forward-looking visibility but will not provide guidance unless there are material changes [36][37] Question: Was the European customer deal signed in the quarter, and did it impact reported ARR? - Yes, the deal was effective during Q2 and is included in ARR, with potential for growth in future years [40][41] Question: How many card vendors are there to work with for the gift card business? - The company will predominantly go to market through a relatively concentrated industry of gift card manufacturers, with significant collaboration with gift card networks [49][52]