Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the quarter increased by 6% year-over-year to $223 million, driven by outperformance across all business segments [6][16] - Adjusted EPS rose by 11% compared to the prior year, reflecting strong operating performance and share repurchases [6][18] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $95 million, an increase of approximately 3% year-over-year [17][18] - Net income for the quarter was $32 million, with an effective tax rate of 28% [17][18] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial Services revenue grew by 6% year-over-year, with RAC tolling revenue also increasing by 6% [19][20] - Government Solutions service revenue increased by 4% year-over-year, with total revenue growing by 8% due to product sales [20][21] - T2 Systems generated revenue of $20 million, with product revenue up 13% compared to the previous year [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - TSA travel volume increased by 1% year-over-year, with expectations of a modest deceleration in travel volumes in the second half of 2025 [11][14] - The company noted a broader pullback in consumer confidence impacting travel demand, with potential implications for discretionary spending [11][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining its position as a trusted technology provider for New York City's automated enforcement safety programs, with ongoing contract negotiations [7][8] - The Government Solutions segment is expected to benefit from a strong pipeline of photo enforcement programs, with a total addressable market (TAM) expansion anticipated [12][13] - The company is cautiously optimistic about its outlook while closely monitoring the economic environment and travel demand [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the uncertain economic environment and its potential impact on travel demand, suggesting a possible trend towards the lower end of guidance ranges [14][24] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial guidance, factoring in variability in travel demand [24][25] - Management expressed confidence in the Government Solutions and T2 segments, indicating they are largely unaffected by economic sensitivity [14][26] Other Important Information - The company reported a net debt balance of $935 million, with a net leverage ratio of 2.3 times [22] - The ongoing ERP implementation is on schedule and on budget, with most processes now live [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: When is the expectation for the New York City contract to be finalized? - Management expects the contract to be finalized in the next sixty to ninety days [33] Question: Can you provide updates on the attractive pipeline for Q2 and city-level RFPs in California? - The company is ahead of its internal pipeline plan and is awaiting updates on RFPs submitted for San Jose and Oakland [35][36] Question: Are you seeing real-time revenue slow in Travel and Commercial Services? - Management indicated a slight decline in travel demand but emphasized that it is not material at this time [40][41] Question: How exposed is the company to international travel versus domestic travel? - The company primarily focuses on domestic travel, particularly in states where tolling activity is concentrated [75][76] Question: What are the initial steps being taken in T2 to improve that business? - Management noted small growth in T2, attributing it to improved commercial leadership and execution [73] Question: How does a potential recession influence long-term leverage targets? - Management stated that they would reassess leverage targets based on the macroeconomic environment, maintaining a target of three times net leverage [60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the first quarter increased by 6% year-over-year to $223 million, driven by outperformance across all business segments [5][14] - Adjusted EPS rose by 11% compared to the prior year, reflecting strong operating performance and share repurchases [5][16] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $95 million, an increase of approximately 3% year-over-year [15] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial Services revenue grew by 6% year-over-year, with RAC tolling revenue also increasing by 6% due to modest travel demand growth [17][18] - FMC revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, driven by higher vehicle enrollment and tolling activity [7][17] - Government Solutions service revenue rose by 4% year-over-year, with total revenue growing by 8% due to product sales [18][19] - T2 Systems generated revenue of $20 million, with product revenue up 13% compared to the previous year [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - TSA travel volume increased by 1% year-over-year, with expectations of a modest deceleration in travel volumes in the second half of 2025 [9][12] - The company noted a broader pullback in consumer confidence, which may impact travel demand [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is engaged in contract negotiations with the New York City Department of Transportation for a five-year contract to manage automated enforcement safety programs [6] - The company is maintaining its full-year 2025 financial guidance but acknowledges risks related to uncertain travel demand [12][21] - The Government Solutions segment is expected to generate high single-digit revenue growth driven by camera installations [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the outlook, closely monitoring the economic environment and travel demand [27] - The company anticipates that discretionary spending may be impacted, leading to potential softening in travel demand [9][12] Other Important Information - The company reported a net income of $32 million for the quarter, with an effective tax rate of 28% [15][16] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $42 million, exceeding internal expectations [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: When is the expectation for the New York City contract to be finalized? - Management expects the contract to be finalized in the next sixty to ninety days [30] Question: Can you provide updates on the attractive pipeline for Q2 and city-level RFPs in California? - The company is ahead of its internal pipeline expectations and is awaiting updates on RFPs for San Jose and Oakland [33] Question: Are you seeing a slowdown in Travel and Commercial Services revenue? - Management indicated a slight decline in travel demand but not significant enough to be material [39] Question: How exposed is the company to international travel versus domestic travel? - The company primarily focuses on domestic travel, particularly in states with significant tolling activity [72] Question: What are the initial steps being taken in T2 to improve that business? - Management has reinvigorated commercial leadership and execution, leading to small growth in T2 [71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted revenue for Q1 2025 was $751 million, down 8.5% year over year from $821 million in Q1 2024, primarily driven by the government segment [15][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $37 million, slightly up from $36 million in Q1 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.9%, an increase of 50 basis points year over year [15][19] - New business annual contract value (ACV) increased by 14% year over year to $109 million, with total contract value (TCV) up 96% to $280 million [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial segment adjusted revenue was $402 million, down 4.1% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA down 11% and EBITDA margin at 10%, down 70 basis points [16][18] - Government segment adjusted revenue decreased by 16% to $216 million, with adjusted EBITDA down 31% to $38 million and an EBITDA margin of 17.6% [18][19] - Transportation segment adjusted revenue was $133 million, down 7.6% year over year, but adjusted EBITDA improved to $6 million from $1 million in Q1 2024, with an EBITDA margin of 4.5% [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Qualified ACV pipeline increased by 16% year over year to $3.2 billion, with both government and commercial segments showing significant growth [14] - The company reported a strong sales pipeline and improved retention in the government business, indicating a positive outlook for future growth [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on portfolio rationalization, having completed three divestitures in 2024 that generated nearly $800 million in net proceeds, with plans for further asset sales in 2025 [11][12] - The strategy includes leveraging government opportunities, enhancing AI capabilities, and improving operational efficiencies to drive growth [30][38] - The company aims to reduce debt and increase profitability through capital deployment from divestitures, targeting an optimized portfolio with two operating units [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving guidance numbers for 2025 despite macroeconomic uncertainties, citing minimal exposure to tariffs and a strong government business pipeline [7][24] - The company expects Q2 2025 revenue to be sequentially higher than Q1 but slightly below Q2 2024, with adjusted EBITDA margin projected between 4% and 4.5% [26] - Management highlighted opportunities in fraud reduction and government efficiency initiatives as key growth drivers [36][38] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with approximately $293 million in cash and a largely undrawn $550 million revolving credit facility [22] - Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was negative $74 million, an improvement compared to Q1 2024 [22] - The company incurred $3 million in expenses related to a cyber event, with no material operational impact reported [21][49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on how government efficiency efforts create opportunities for the company? - Management explained that while federal funds for entitlements are distributed through states, the administrative costs present opportunities for the company to help states improve efficiency and reduce fraud [41][45] Question: What was the impact of the cyber event? - Management confirmed that all costs related to the cyber event are accounted for, with no significant operational impact, and ongoing examination of data is in progress [48][49] Question: Have there been any regulatory hurdles in deploying AI solutions? - Management stated that there have been no regulatory hurdles encountered in deploying AI, particularly in sensitive government or healthcare applications [54][55] Question: What criteria are used for identifying assets for divestiture? - Management indicated that the focus is on identifying assets with scarcity value and maximizing returns from divestitures while balancing debt reduction and reinvestment [60][62] Question: What feedback is being received from state and local contacts regarding opportunities? - Management noted a mixed response from states, with some actively seeking efficiency improvements while others are more cautious, but overall, there is a strong interest in fraud reduction initiatives [73][75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported fourth quarter 2024 revenue of $13.3 million, surpassing consensus estimates by 3% and marking a year-over-year growth rate above 20% [25] - For the full year 2024, revenue reached $46 million, a robust increase of 32% compared to $34.9 million in 2023 [27] - Adjusted gross margin rebounded to 52% in Q4 2024, up from 44% in Q3 2024, while the full year adjusted gross margin slightly decreased to 49.3% from 52.8% in 2023 [28] - Adjusted EBITDA loss reduced to approximately $4.7 million in Q4 2024, significantly improved from $9.2 million in Q3 2024 [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Urban Mobility segment drove growth, primarily due to demand for the new roadway data aggregation solution [25] - Public safety, the second largest revenue source, achieved solid mid-teens growth, bolstered by strategic licensing partnerships [26] - Product and services revenue grew significantly to $23.4 million, up 65% year-over-year [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company gained traction in states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and New Mexico, demonstrating the value of AI-driven platforms [11] - In Florida, the company achieved inclusion on the state's approved product list, allowing broader rollout of solutions [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Board decided to shift strategy away from relying on traditional government contracting timelines, focusing instead on a more predictable revenue base [12][13] - The company aims to operate at a level with a clear path to breakeven, with any upside from large government contracts being additive rather than essential [14] - Partnerships with global technology leaders like Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA were deepened, enhancing the company's channel presence [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the robust government contracting pipeline, stating it is a matter of when, not if, orders will come through [12] - The new administration's focus on addressing inefficiencies in government technology is seen as an opportunity for the company [15] - Management emphasized the importance of aligning the company's cost structure with controllable factors rather than waiting on uncertain government timelines [15] Other Important Information - The company repaid the remaining balance of a $15 million prepaid advance agreement ahead of schedule, enhancing its balance sheet [22] - The former CEO David Desharnais resigned, and the Board is in the process of identifying a new CEO [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comparison with Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras - Management stated that comparing Flock and Rekor is not fair due to different market focuses and funding levels, emphasizing Rekor's strong vehicle recognition software [36] Question: Timeline for free cash flow breakeven - Management anticipates reaching free cash flow breakeven by the end of the year [39] Question: Progress of partnership with SoundThinking - Management indicated that SoundThinking is making progress and conducting pilots, which is expected to pay off in 2025 [41] Question: Rollout progress in Florida for the contract involving over 1,000 cameras - Management noted that government contracting processes take time, but they are optimistic about ongoing procurements in Florida and other states [44][45] Question: Organic growth expectations for the year - Management refrained from providing specific growth numbers but expressed confidence in the adoption of new products and technologies [52] Question: Cost-cutting measures and their effectiveness - Management confirmed that cost-cutting measures were implemented to focus on immediate needs while remaining flexible for future scaling [56] Question: Liquidity and share count - Management discussed the importance of revenue sharing notes for improving liquidity and reducing dilutive funding [61] Question: Camera deployment in Florida and potential contracts in other states - Management stated they cannot disclose specific deployment numbers but expressed confidence in ongoing relationships and potential contracts in various states [72][75]