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Freightos(CRGO) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-18 12:30
Q2 2025 Earnings Call Nasdaq: CRGO August 18, 2025 08:30 Disclaimer About this Presentation This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any security. Please see our SEC filings for the most up to date information. The information contained herein does not purport to be all-inclusive and none of Freightos or its affiliates or representatives makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness ...
Eventbrite(EB) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-07 21:00
Q2 2025 Financial Results - Paid tickets were 197 million, a decrease of 7% year-over-year[12, 18, 19] - Gross ticket sales reached $755 million[12] - Net revenue totaled $728 million, down 14% year-over-year[14, 29, 31] - The net loss was $21 million, compared to a net income of $11 million in the prior year, but improved year-over-year excluding a one-time litigation settlement gain in Q2 2024[13, 33, 34] - Adjusted EBITDA was $64 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 88%[13, 36, 38] - Operating expenses decreased by 16% year-over-year to $554 million[40, 41] Operational Metrics - Paid creators numbered 1683K, a decrease of 5% year-over-year[15, 21, 22] - Average Monthly Active Users (MAUs) were 912 million, a decrease of 2% year-over-year[23, 25] Debt and Liquidity - Debt outstanding was $241 million, a 33% decrease year-over-year[46, 47, 114] - Available liquidity was $248 million, a $7 million increase from Q1 2025[49, 50, 114] 2025 Business Outlook - The company anticipates net revenue for Q3 2025 to be in the range of $70 million to $73 million with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 7%[52] - For fiscal year 2025, the company expects to achieve monthly year-over-year growth in paid ticket volume by the end of the year and updated the net revenue outlook range to $290 million to $296 million with an Adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of approximately 7%[53]
Auction Technology Group (684) M&A Announcement Transcript
2025-08-04 14:00
Summary of Auction Technology Group (ATG) Conference Call Company and Industry - **Company**: Auction Technology Group (ATG) - **Industry**: Online auction and marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles Core Points and Arguments 1. **Acquisition of Cherish**: ATG has acquired Cherish to strengthen its position in the art and antique sector, aiming to transform the industry by integrating auction and fixed-price sales under one platform [3][4][28] 2. **Market Dynamics**: The acquisition is expected to address the full range of buyer needs, as consumers often seek unique or specialized items, sometimes preferring auctions and other times fixed prices [4][5] 3. **Strengthening Marketplace Position**: The acquisition enhances ATG's marketplace by improving supply and demand dynamics, which is crucial for creating a successful marketplace flywheel [5][6] 4. **Operational Synergies**: ATG has identified $8 million in high-confidence operational synergies from the acquisition, expected to be realized within the first year [12][22] 5. **Growth Potential**: The company anticipates double-digit revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margins around 30% in the medium term, driven by operational synergies and marketplace strategies [23][25] 6. **Data Utilization**: ATG plans to leverage data from both its existing operations and Cherish to monetize underbidders, creating new revenue opportunities [7][19][21] 7. **Financial Metrics**: The acquisition price is $85 million, approximately 1.6 times current revenue, with expectations of positive contributions to adjusted EBITDA in FY26 and accretive to adjusted EPS in FY27 [22][25] Additional Important Content 1. **Inventory Comparison**: Cherish brings 2.6 billion in inventory and 1.3 million active items, compared to ATG's 5.6 billion in art and antiques inventory and 14 million items [9][10] 2. **Market Size**: The fixed-price component of the collectibles market is about three times the size of the auction market, providing ATG with a larger total addressable market (TAM) [11] 3. **Funding Strategy**: The acquisition will be fully funded through ATG's cash reserves and existing revolving credit facilities, ensuring financial flexibility [25][26] 4. **Future M&A Considerations**: ATG remains open to future acquisitions but is currently focused on integrating Cherish [37] 5. **Market Performance**: Recent trading has shown slight improvements in growth rates, with shipping and art & antiques being significant drivers, despite some macroeconomic uncertainties [38][39] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the conference call, highlighting the strategic importance of the acquisition and its expected impact on ATG's growth and market positioning.