Core Points - FTI Consulting's CFO, Ajay Sabherwal, will leave the company on September 12, 2025, to pursue a position outside the consulting industry [1] - Paul Linton, the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, will serve as the interim CFO while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted [1] - CEO Steven H. Gunby expressed gratitude for Sabherwal's contributions over the past nine years [2] - FTI Consulting has over 7,900 employees in 32 countries and generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024 [3]

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Core Insights - US companies are increasingly adopting pay transparency despite regulatory complexities introduced by recent executive orders and EU directives [1][2] - The 2025 Pay Transparency Survey by WTW indicates that 82% of US companies are communicating or planning to communicate individual pay ranges to employees, and 79% are doing the same for external candidates [2] Regulatory and Cultural Drivers - The shift towards pay transparency is driven by growing regulatory requirements (72%), company values and culture (44%), and employee expectations (41%) [2] - One-third (32%) of organizations have publicly shared a narrative on pay equity, with 20% doing so for pay transparency [3] Current Practices and Challenges - Less than half of employers share how individual base pay is determined, and even fewer convey how pay ranges are designed and managed [4] - Organizations anticipate that sharing pay ranges will lead to more questions about compensation from both managers (70%) and employees (68%) [5] Education and Metrics - Currently, organizations are more likely to educate senior leaders and managers on pay than employees, but they plan to increase employee education in the future [5] - Just over half (56%) of companies use metrics to measure the impact of pay transparency, with the adjusted gender pay gap being the most prevalent metric [6] Technology Adoption - Despite interest in pay transparency, most employers are not utilizing AI technology to support their pay programs, with only 15% planning to use AI for communication of pay information [7] - Barriers to AI adoption include data privacy concerns, compliance risks, and integration challenges with HR systems [7] Global Approach and Communication - Organizations are planning a global approach to pay program communication, necessitating a clear and consistent disclosure strategy [8] - Building employee trust and educating stakeholders are critical components of effective communication regarding pay transparency [8] Survey Details - The 2025 Pay Transparency Survey was conducted in June 2025, with 388 respondents from the US and 1,915 globally [9]

Company Overview - BTS Group AB is a leading global consultancy specializing in strategy execution, change, and people development, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden [4] - The company has approximately 1,200 professionals across 38 offices on six continents, competing in talent and HR consulting as well as traditional consulting markets [4] - BTS has been focused on the people-side of change for over 35 years, utilizing proprietary simulation, learning, coaching, and assessment methodologies [4] Upcoming Events - BTS Group AB will present its Q2 2025 interim report on August 22, 2025, at 09:00 am CEST, led by CEO Jessica Skon [1] - The report will be published at 07:00 am CEST on the same day, and a conference call will be available for participants [3] - Investors and analysts can participate via webcast or register for a verbal Q&A session [2][3] Stock Information - BTS is a public company listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol BTS B [5]

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Industry Trend - Consulting industry faces the need for transformation [1]

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Industry Transformation - Consulting firms need an extensive overhaul to thrive in the age of AI [1] - This overhaul requires humility, which is a challenge for many in the industry [1]

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Core Viewpoint - Alithya Group (ALYAF) is anticipated to report flat earnings of $0.04 per share for the quarter ended June 2025, with revenues expected to reach $90.42 million, reflecting a 2.3% increase from the previous year [1][3]. Earnings Report Expectations - The earnings report is scheduled for release on August 13, and better-than-expected results could lead to a stock price increase, while disappointing results may cause a decline [2]. - The sustainability of any immediate price changes will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call [2]. Estimate Revisions and Predictions - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating stability in analyst expectations [4]. - Alithya's Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in a positive Earnings ESP of +63.64%, suggesting a strong likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Alithya exceeded expectations by posting earnings of $0.08 per share against an expected $0.03, achieving a surprise of +166.67% [13]. - Over the past four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times [14]. Conclusion - Alithya is positioned as a compelling candidate for an earnings beat, but investors should consider additional factors beyond earnings expectations when making investment decisions [17].