Core Insights - IBEX Limited reported strong financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, achieving an 11% revenue growth, the highest in ten quarters, driven by performance in key verticals such as HealthTech, Travel, Transportation and Logistics, and Retail & E-commerce [4][5][10]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $140.7 million, up from $126.8 million in the prior year, marking an 11.0% increase [2][5]. - Net income slightly increased to $10.5 million from $10.3 million year-over-year, with a net income margin of 7.4%, down from 8.1% [2][6][13]. - Adjusted net income was $11.8 million, a decrease of 6.1% from $12.6 million in the prior year quarter [2][13]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $19.4 million, a 0.9% increase from $19.2 million in the prior year quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.8% [2][10][36]. Earnings Per Share - Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.73 from $0.57, representing a 27.5% growth [2][13]. - Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $0.82, an increase of 17.9% compared to the prior year quarter [2][13]. Strategic Developments - The company achieved a strategic milestone by launching operations in India with a leading healthcare client, enhancing client delivery options [4][10]. - A new share repurchase plan was authorized, allowing the company to repurchase up to $15 million of its shares over the next 12 months, reflecting management's confidence in the business [4][11][12]. Guidance and Outlook - The company raised its fiscal year 2025 guidance for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA, expecting revenue in the range of $540 to $545 million, up from a previous range of $525 to $535 million [14]. - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $68 to $70 million, with capital expenditures projected to remain between $15 to $20 million [14].

Conduent (CNDT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.19. This compares to loss of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 31.58%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.09 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.15, delivering a surprise of -66.67%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed cons ...

Conduent (CNDT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants David Chen - Head - Investor RelationsCliff Skelton - President and CEOGiles Goodburn - CFO Conference Call Participants Patrick McCann - Equity Research AnalystChristopher Sakai - AnalystMarc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Conduent Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. The question and answer session will follow the f ...

Conduent (CNDT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants David Chen - Head - Investor RelationsCliff Skelton - President and CEOGiles Goodburn - CFO Conference Call Participants Patrick McCann - Equity Research AnalystChristopher Sakai - AnalystMarc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Conduent Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. The question and answer session will follow the f ...

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]

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Exlservice (EXLS) Update / Briefing May 06, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage John Kristoff, Head of EXL Investor Relations. Speaker1 Thanks, Allison. Welcome, and good morning. We're really excited to have you guys with us here today on this rainy New York, morning. We've got a lot to cover today, so I'll try to keep my comments to, to a minimum, my opening notes here. We are live webcasting this event, and, the slides will be posted to our Investor Relations websi ...

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 2.09%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this technology outsourcing company would post earnings of $1.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.56, delivering a surprise of 12.23%.Over t ...

Exlservice (EXLS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants John Kristoff - VP, IRRohit Kapoor - Chair & CEOMaurizio Nicolelli - Executive VP & CFOBryan Bergin - Managing DirectorPuneet Jain - Associate - Equity ResearchVincent Colicchio - Managing Director David Grossman - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Surinder Thind - Senior VP & Equity AnalystMaggie Nolan - Research Analyst - Technology, Media & CommunicationsDavid Koning - Senior Research Analyst Operator Hel ...

Exlservice (EXLS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Hello and welcome to the EXL Service Holdings Inc. Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Call. We ask that you please hold all questions until the completion of the formal remarks. At which time you will be given instructions for the question and answer session. Also, as a reminder, this conference is being recorded today. If you have any objections, please disconnect at this time. I will now turn the call over to John Christophe, Vice Pre ...