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Certara(CERT) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-06 22:00
Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results November 6, 2025 Disclaimer Numerical figures in the presentation have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in various tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures that precede them. In addition, unless otherwise indicated, references to the "Company," "Certara," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Certara, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Trademarks and Service Marks The Certara design logo, "Certara," and ou ...
Certara(CERT) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-06 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $104.6 million, representing a 12% year-over-year growth on a reported basis and 10% on a constant currency basis [22] - Total bookings in Q2 were $112 million, an increase of 13% from the prior year period [22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $31.9 million, up from $26.3 million in Q2 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 31% [26][27] - Net loss for Q2 2025 was $2 million, compared to a net loss of $12.6 million in Q2 2024 [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software revenue was $46.7 million in Q2, a 22% increase over the prior year, with organic growth of 9% [23][24] - Services revenue was $57.9 million, up 5% year-over-year, with strong performance in QSP and SIMP businesses [25] - Software bookings were $46.6 million, an 11% increase from the prior year, while services bookings were $65.4 million, a 15% increase [24][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Large pharma companies are cautious due to geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, affecting decision-making timelines [8] - The biotech funding environment has slightly improved but remains below historical trends [8] - Approximately 50% of new QSP projects this year have been for monoclonal antibody therapies, indicating a shift towards non-animal testing methodologies [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its AI-enabled MIDD platform, with plans to launch Certara IQ in Q4 2025 [12][13] - Continued investment in R&D is a priority, with a focus on integrating AI with existing modeling technologies [11][12] - The company aims to solidify its leading position in model-informed drug development through strategic acquisitions and product launches [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the financial outlook for the remainder of the year, supported by solid bookings trends and high visibility into renewal dynamics [20] - The company is optimistic about the growing interest in model-informed drug development, which is expected to drive future growth [20] - Management acknowledged the mixed spending environment but noted persistent customer interest in biosimulation technology [8] Other Important Information - The company received EMA qualification for its SimChip modeling platform, marking a significant regulatory milestone [10][61] - A $100 million share repurchase program was authorized, with $25 million already purchased [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the multibillion dollar addressable market opportunity incremental to the low single digit billion TAM for biosimulation software? - Yes, it is considered an additional opportunity [32] Question: What is the interpretation of the QSP responses in the recent webinar? - QSP is a growing area, and the company expects the ratio of users to increase over time [35][36] Question: Can you provide insights on the demand drivers for software versus services bookings? - Demand for software is driven by R&D infrastructure needs, while services have seen a resurgence due to high demand for QSP services [39][41] Question: What are the dynamics across customer tiers, particularly between tier one and tiers two and three? - Tier one experienced timing-related slowness, but there is confidence in achieving renewals in the second half of the year [42][43] Question: How should customers think about adopting the new AI MIDD platform? - The platform aims to unite various software solutions, enhancing decision-making in drug development [47][49] Question: How does the EMA qualification for SimChip differentiate the product? - It provides prequalification, enhancing consistency and reducing uncertainty in the review process [60][62] Question: What is the expected impact of FDA guidance on animal testing on new customer inquiries? - There has been an uptick in interest, particularly in QSP and CIMSIP, but it is expected to be a long-term conversion [73][74] Question: What are the factors leading to a step down in margins in the second half of the year? - Increased hiring and investments are expected to impact margins, with Q2 margins serving as a good proxy for future performance [87][90]
Certara(CERT) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-06 21:00
Financial Performance - Revenue reached $104.6 million[22], reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase[23] - Constant Currency revenue growth was 10%[23] - Net loss was ($2.0 million)[22] - Adjusted EBITDA was $31.9 million[22], a 21% increase compared to the prior year[39] - Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.07[22] Bookings and Retention - Net bookings for the quarter were $112.0 million[29] - Trailing twelve months (TTM) bookings reached $470.8 million[29] - Software Net Retention Rate (NRR) was 107.6%[35] Guidance - The company reiterated its FY 2025 revenue guidance of $415-$425 million[48] - Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be 30-32%[48] - Adjusted diluted EPS is projected to be $0.42-$0.46[48]
Certara(CERT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-09 21:28
Financial Performance - Q1 2025 - Revenue reached $106 million, a 10% increase year-over-year on a constant currency basis[22, 26] - Net income was $4.7 million[22] - Adjusted EBITDA was $34.8 million, representing a 20% increase compared to the prior year period[22, 39] - Diluted EPS stood at $0.03, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $0.14[22] Bookings and Retention - Q1 Reported Net Bookings totaled $118.2 million[29] - Trailing twelve months (TTM) Reported Net Bookings reached $457.7 million[29] - The book-to-bill ratio was 1.16x[32] - The software net retention rate (NRR) was 102.4%[35] Growth Drivers - Organic software revenue grew by 4%, with Chemaxon contributing approximately 1410 basis points[40] - Organic services revenue grew by 3%, with Chemaxon contributing approximately 50 basis points[41] - Organic total revenue grew by 4%, with Chemaxon contributing approximately 610 basis points[42] - Organic software bookings grew by 9%, with Chemaxon contributing approximately 1340 basis points[40] - Organic services bookings grew by 6%, with Chemaxon contributing approximately 60 basis points[41] - Organic total bookings grew by 7%, with Chemaxon contributing approximately 460 basis points[42] 2025 Outlook - The company reiterated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $415-$425 million, representing an 8-10% growth[48] - Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be 30-32%[48] - Adjusted diluted EPS is projected to be $0.42-$0.46[48] - Chemaxon revenue is expected to be $23-$25 million[51]