Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter net sales were $240.5 million, a decrease of 7% compared to $258.5 million in fiscal 2025, and a sequential decrease of 6% [15][20] - Adjusted income from operations was $2 million, an increase of $6.7 million year-over-year, and up $23.6 million sequentially [16] - First quarter adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million, up $5.9 million from the same period last year, and increased $22.8 million sequentially [17] - First quarter free cash flow was $18 million, compared to -$2.7 million in fiscal 2025, marking an increase of $20.7 million [18][19] - Net debt decreased by $11.7 million from the fourth quarter to $202.3 million, with a total reduction of $41 million over the last three quarters [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the automotive segment were weaker in North America due to the transition from legacy programs to new ones, impacting overall performance [16][25] - Data center sales grew by 12% year-over-year, although sequential sales were lower due to record sales in the previous quarter [8][15] - EV sales represented 19% of consolidated total sales, an increase from 18% last year, but down from 20% sequentially [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive business in EMEA showed significant improvement year-over-year, while North America faced challenges due to program roll-offs [25] - The company remains optimistic about long-term EV trends, expecting a rebound in EV sales in fiscal 2027 despite current softness in North America [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on launching over 30 new programs this year, with most launches scheduled for the remainder of the year [6] - Methode is leveraging its historical expertise in power solutions to drive innovation in data centers, EVs, and military applications [9][10] - The transformation journey is aimed at stabilizing the business and positioning it for future growth, with improvements in operational efficiency and working capital [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management affirmed guidance for fiscal 2026, expecting sales in the range of $900 million to $1 billion and EBITDA between $70 million and $80 million [20][21] - The company anticipates a doubling of EBITDA margin from 4.1% to 7.9% despite a reduction in sales [21] - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing transformation efforts and the potential for future sales growth from new business opportunities [14][13] Other Important Information - The company experienced a delay in reporting first quarter earnings due to a miscalculation of dividend equivalents, which required obtaining a waiver from banks [15] - The first quarter's capital expenditures were $7.1 million, down from $13.6 million in fiscal 2025, reflecting improved efficiency in spending [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Automotive segment contribution to EBITDA growth - Management highlighted the need to separate performance by region, noting improvements in EMEA and challenges in North America due to program transitions [25] Question: Strategic outlook for Asia - The Asia team is leading product development for EV applications, with expectations for growth despite legacy program roll-offs [29] Question: Impact of tariffs - Management confirmed no significant changes in tariff expectations, with current tariffs creating new opportunities due to USMCA compliance [39] Question: Restructuring actions progress - Management indicated ongoing consolidation efforts and headcount reductions, with a focus on structural cost reductions [40][41] Question: End market outlook for commercial vehicles - Management expects a rebound in the commercial vehicle space in 2026, with improved relationships leading to additional RFQs [42][44] Question: Sales guidance for Stellantis programs - Management confirmed no changes in the sales bridge, maintaining expectations for program impacts [52] Question: Data center bus bars market - Management clarified that the bus bars supplied are primarily for new construction, with potential for growth in this area [53][55] Question: EV sales distribution by region - In fiscal 2025, 55% of EV sales were in EMEA, 16% in Asia, and 30% in North America, indicating a diverse market exposure [58]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - PagerDuty reported revenue of $123 million, representing a 6% year-over-year growth [3][20] - Achieved GAAP profitability for the first time in company history, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 25%, exceeding guidance and showing an 800 basis point year-over-year expansion [3][20] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased to $499 million, reflecting a 5% year-over-year growth [4][20] - Gross margin for Q2 was 86%, at the high end of the target range of 84% to 86% [22] - Cash from operations was $34 million, or 28% of revenue, with free cash flow at $30 million, or 24% of revenue [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New and expansion bookings increased by over 15% sequentially [4] - High-value customer base (spending over $100,000) grew to 868 customers, an increase of 20 customers sequentially and 48 year-over-year [5] - Dollar-based net retention (DBNR) was 102%, down from 104% in Q1, impacted by elevated churn and downgrades [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, contributing 29% of total revenue [20] - Total paid customers grew to 15,322, adding 75 net new customers in Q2 [21] - Free and paid companies on the platform exceeded 33,000, marking a 13% increase compared to Q2 of the previous year [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a strategic shift towards usage-based pricing models to better align revenue with customer value realization [5][35] - Continued investment in product innovation, including the launch of four new AI agents, which will be released with usage-based pricing models [9][10] - The appointment of a new Chief Revenue Officer aims to accelerate enterprise transformation and improve sales performance [17][37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of new and expansion revenue, with strong performance in international markets [34] - The transition to usage-based pricing is expected to enhance customer retention and align monetization with customer value [35][62] - Management anticipates significant incremental ARR growth in the second half of the fiscal year, supported by a maturing enterprise sales motion [20][25] Other Important Information - The company retired $58 million of convertible debt issued in June 2020, enhancing its financial position [23] - PagerDuty was recognized as the AIOps platform of the year in the 2025 AI Breakthrough Awards [16] - The Board expanded the share repurchase program to $200 million, providing flexibility for opportunistic share buybacks [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for profitability and growth in the IT operations category? - Management noted that new and expansion revenue is showing recovery, with a 15% sequential increase and strong new customer additions [34] Question: What are the priorities for the new Chief Revenue Officer in the upcoming months? - The focus will be on accelerating enterprise transformation, improving sales consistency, and enhancing customer retention [37] Question: How does the company view the quality of its ARR? - The company has shifted towards large, long-term, profitable customers, with over 75% of ARR coming from enterprise companies [47] Question: What is the expected impact of the transition to usage-based pricing? - Management indicated that customers are open to the transition, and early feedback has been positive, with 60% of new products already utilizing this model [58] Question: How is the company addressing the challenges of seat optimization and downgrades? - Management is focused on improving account management and customer success to mitigate downgrades while also seeing growth in platform usage [62]