ICF International (ICFI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Lynn Morgen - PartnerJohn Wasson - Chairman, President & CEOBarry Broadus - Senior VP & CFOTim Mulrooney - Group Head–Global ServicesJoseph Vafi - Managing Director, Equity ResearchTobey Sommer - Managing DirectorKevin Steinke - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Marc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Welcome to the First Quarter twenty twenty five ICF Earnings Conference Call. My name is Cori ...

Core Insights - CGI reported Q2-F2025 revenue of $4.02 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 7.6% and a constant currency growth of 3.3% [2][10] - The company achieved strong quarterly bookings of $4.5 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 111% [2][8] - Net earnings for the quarter were $429.7 million, up 0.7% year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share increasing by 3.3% to $1.89 [6][10] Financial Performance - Revenue: $4.02 billion, up 7.6% year-over-year; constant currency growth of 3.3% [10][24] - Earnings Before Income Taxes: $582.6 million, up 0.9% year-over-year, with a margin of 14.5% [5][10] - Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes: $665.7 million, up 5.9% year-over-year, with a margin of 16.5% [5][10] - Net Earnings: $429.7 million, up 0.7% year-over-year, with a margin of 10.7% [6][10] - Adjusted Net Earnings: $480.7 million, up 4.6% year-over-year, with a margin of 11.9% [7][10] - Diluted EPS: $1.89, up 3.3% year-over-year; Adjusted Diluted EPS: $2.12, up 7.6% [6][7][10] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash provided by operating activities was $438.2 million, representing 10.9% of revenue [7][10] - The company invested $99.7 million back into its business and $1,560.6 million in acquisitions [9][10] - CGI returned $34.1 million to shareholders through dividends [9][10] Backlog and Workforce - Backlog reached $30.99 billion, equivalent to 2.0 times annual revenue [8][10] - As of March 31, 2025, CGI employed approximately 94,000 consultants and professionals globally [8][10] Debt and Financial Ratios - Long-term debt and lease liabilities totaled $4.37 billion, up from $3.03 billion year-over-year [11][10] - Net debt stood at $3.24 billion, an increase from $1.73 billion the previous year, with a net debt-to-capitalization ratio of 24.1% [11][10]

Core Insights - A significant shortage of skilled technology talent is impeding companies' ability to achieve strategic goals and modernize operations, with 74% of technology leaders planning to hire for growth but 87% facing challenges in finding qualified candidates [1][3] Group 1: Priorities and Challenges - The top priorities for technology leaders in 2025 include addressing technical debt, modernizing IT operations, and driving innovation, necessitating a strategic hiring and development plan [2][3] - Technical debt is identified as a major barrier by 55% of tech leaders, highlighting the need for specialized skills in areas like AI, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity [3] - 76% of tech leaders report skills gaps within their teams, particularly in digital transformation and enterprise resource planning (ERP), with 75% expecting demand for such skills to grow in 2025 [3][4] Group 2: ERP and Digital Transformation - 92% of tech leaders face challenges in hiring for ERP-related roles, with evolving ERP platforms requiring professionals skilled in dynamic, cloud-based solutions [3][4] - The integration of intelligent and real-time ERP systems is essential for modern IT infrastructure, yet finding qualified professionals remains a significant challenge [3] Group 3: Key Areas of Focus - Key focus areas for technology leaders include cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, technology modernization, and cloud initiatives, which are critical for improving productivity and supporting agile operations [4][5]

CBIZ (CBZ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Lori Novickis - Director of Corporate RelationsJerry Grisko - President & Chief Executive OfficerBrad Lakhia - CFO Conference Call Participants Christopher Moore - Senior AnalystAndrew Nicholas - Equity Research AnalystMarc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the C. Biz First Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Should you need assist ...

Group 1 - CGI will release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 results on April 30, 2025, before the markets open [1] - The conference call to discuss the results will be hosted by François Boulanger, President and CEO, and Steve Perron, Executive Vice-President and CFO, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on the same day [2] - Interested parties can access a replay of the call and the webcast through the company's IR section on its website [3][4] Group 2 - CGI is one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms globally, founded in 1976 [5] - The company reported revenue of CA$14.68 billion for fiscal year 2024 and employs 91,000 consultants and professionals worldwide [5]

Franklin Covey Company (FC) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 02, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Conference Call Operator - OperatorDerek Hatch - Corporate ControllerPaul Walker - Chief Executive Officer at PrestonSteve - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alex Paris - Analyst at Barrington ResearchJeff Martin - Analyst at Roth Capital MarketsDave Storms - Analyst at StoneGateNihal Chokshi - Analyst at Northland Capital Markets Conference Call Operator you for standing by. Welc ...

Core Insights - FTI Consulting, Inc. has expanded its Board of Directors by electing Eric T. Steigerwalt and Janet H. Zelenka as independent directors, increasing the board size from nine to eleven members [1] Group 1: New Board Members - Eric T. Steigerwalt, age 63, is the President and CEO of Brighthouse Financial, a major provider of annuities and life insurance in the U.S. [2] - Janet H. Zelenka, age 66, is the former Executive Vice President, CFO, and CIO of Stericycle, a company specializing in regulated medical waste disposal, which was acquired by WM in November 2024 [2][3] Group 2: Board Member Expertise - Mr. Steigerwalt brings extensive experience in operations, finance, and corporate culture, having held multiple senior roles at MetLife prior to his current position [3] - Ms. Zelenka has significant expertise in finance, IT, cybersecurity, governance, and corporate ethics, along with her experience as Audit Committee Chair on the boards of two private companies [5][6] Group 3: Company Overview - FTI Consulting is a leading global expert firm with over 8,300 employees across 34 countries, generating $3.69 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024 [6]