BIO-key International (BKYI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 16, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants William Jones - Senior VPMichael DePasquale - Chairman & CEOCecilia Welch - CFO Conference Call Participants Jack Vander Aarde - SVP & Senior Research AnalystNone - Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to BIO key International's First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. During management's prepared remarks, all participants will be in listen only mode. Afterward ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues reached $611.1 million, representing a 7% year-over-year increase and 8.6% in constant currency, slightly below initial guidance [6][22] - Adjusted gross margin for the quarter stood at 38%, flat year-over-year, while adjusted operating margin was 14.8%, falling short of expectations due to lower revenues [24][25] - Adjusted net income for Q1 was $67.8 million, translating into an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.50, almost flat year-over-year [25][26] - Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $120.2 million, with net debt at $167 million, indicating a low net debt ratio and substantial financial flexibility [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America saw a 6% year-over-year revenue increase, Europe grew by 13.4%, and new markets experienced an 84.4% year-over-year growth, while Latin America declined by nearly 9% [22][23] - Revenue per IT head increased by 2.8% year-over-year, reflecting the value and efficiency delivered [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The macroeconomic environment has been challenging, with a significant rise in the probability of a recession in the U.S. and softening consumer spending impacting customer decisions [8][22] - Pipeline conversion has slowed, particularly in the U.S., while growth in some Latin American countries has been lower than expected [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on three core pillars: deepening relationships with strategic clients, expanding AI studios for comprehensive AI transformation, and implementing a subscription model for service delivery [10][12][14] - The subscription model aims to provide a flexible, consumption-based framework for clients, aligning incentives around outcomes rather than hours worked [12][14] - The company is committed to long-term value creation and transformative impact, despite current macroeconomic challenges [9][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength and resilience of the business, noting a robust pipeline with a 20% increase year-over-year [9][34] - The company anticipates a recovery in Latin America, with improvements noted in Argentina and Chile, although Mexico and Brazil remain challenging [36][116] - Revised revenue guidance for Q2 is at least $612 million, reflecting a cautious outlook amid macroeconomic uncertainties [26][39] Other Important Information - The company introduced Globant Coda, an AI-driven suite aimed at simplifying and accelerating the software development lifecycle [15] - Recent partnerships include a reinvention partnership with the Saudi Pro League and a collaboration with Formula One to enhance competitive experiences [17][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recovery of demand in Latin America - Management noted that many deals are being delayed rather than canceled, with a robust pipeline indicating potential recovery [34][36] Question: Backlog of signed contracts - The company indicated a high level of visibility and comfort regarding the backlog relative to revenue guidance, though uncertainty remains for the second half of the year [50][51] Question: Performance of top clients - Most top clients performed similarly, with stabilization expected in Q2, although those with consumer-facing exposure faced more challenges [62][64] Question: Competitive position in application development - The company maintains a balanced approach across application development, cloud, and creative services, positioning itself well in a complex market [75][76] Question: Margins in Latin America - Margins are not significantly different across regions, with a focus on maintaining healthy relationships and pricing strategies [88][90] Question: Traction of new commercial models - AI revenue is growing significantly, with the new subscription model generating early interest, although it is not yet a substantial percentage of total revenue [94][96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues reached $611.1 million, representing a 7% year-over-year increase and 8.6% in constant currency, slightly below February guidance [21][5][24] - Adjusted gross margin for the quarter stood at 38%, flat year-over-year, while adjusted operating margin was 14.8% [23][24] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $67.8 million, translating into an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.50, almost flat year-over-year [24] - Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $120.2 million, with net debt at $167 million, indicating a low net debt ratio [24][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America saw a 6% year-over-year revenue increase, Europe grew by 13.4%, and new markets experienced an 84.4% year-over-year growth [22] - Latin America faced a decline of nearly 9% year-over-year, with notable contractions in Mexico and Brazil, partially offset by strong growth in Argentina [22][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The macroeconomic environment has been challenging, with a significant rise in the probability of a U.S. recession and softening consumer spending [7][6] - The pipeline remains robust with a 20% increase over last year, despite near-term challenges [8][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on three core pillars: expanding its 100 square accounts, enhancing AI studios for comprehensive AI transformation, and implementing a subscription model for service delivery [9][10][12] - The subscription model aims to provide a consumption-based framework for clients, aligning incentives around outcomes rather than hours worked [12][14] - The company is committed to long-term value creation and transformative impact, particularly in AI and digital transformation [6][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the current challenging macroeconomic environment but remains confident in the strength and resilience of the business [5][6] - The company has revised its full-year revenue guidance to at least $2.004 billion, representing 2% year-over-year growth [25] - Management expects a solid second quarter with guidance of at least $612 million in revenues, reflecting a cautious but optimistic outlook [25][26] Other Important Information - The company has introduced Globant Coda, an AI-driven suite aimed at simplifying the software development lifecycle [15] - Recent partnerships include a reinvention partnership with the Saudi Pro League and a major milestone with Formula One [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recovery of demand in Latin America - Management indicated that many deals are being delayed rather than canceled, with a 20% increase in the pipeline providing optimism for recovery [33][34][36] Question: Protecting margins amid potential deterioration - Management confirmed that measures are in place to protect margins and profitability, with a focus on disciplined pricing and cash flow management [42][43] Question: Backlog and revenue guidance - Management stated that visibility is high for the second quarter, with a focus on maintaining a derisked revenue forecast [50][51] Question: Performance of top clients - Management noted stabilization in performance among top clients, with new markets continuing to outperform [62] Question: Capital positioning and cash flow generation - Management emphasized a focus on protecting cash flow and reducing capital expenditures while prioritizing AI investments [118][119]

Investment Rating - The report emphasizes the importance of application modernization through middleware transformation, indicating a positive outlook for investments in Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and related technologies [5][6]. Core Insights - The report outlines that many enterprises aim to emulate the success of digitally native businesses, highlighting the necessity for IT transformation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and integration capabilities [4][5]. - EDA is presented as a revolutionary approach that enables real-time data exchange and improved scalability, making it essential for modern applications [6][9]. Summary by Sections Overview of Modern Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) - EDA promotes loosely coupled, asynchronous communication, enhancing system responsiveness and scalability compared to traditional architectures [9][13]. - Key components of EDA include event producers, brokers, and consumers, which work together to facilitate real-time processing [10][11][19]. Benefits of EDA in Modern Applications - EDA enhances responsiveness, allowing for immediate reactions to events, which is crucial for applications like fraud detection and real-time analytics [30]. - Scalability is achieved through the decoupling of services, enabling independent scaling based on demand, particularly beneficial during high-traffic events [30][31]. Real-World Examples of EDA Implementations - Companies like Netflix utilize EDA to manage microservices, enhancing user experience through real-time event tracking [33]. - Uber employs EDA for real-time ride requests and dynamic pricing, allowing efficient matching of riders and drivers [35]. - Amazon leverages EDA for order processing and inventory management, ensuring smooth operations through event-triggered actions [37]. Data Mesh and AI Adoption - Data Mesh decentralizes data ownership, allowing business domains to manage their data as products, enhancing accessibility and reliability [42][44]. - EDA supports AI adoption by ensuring comprehensive data logging, which is essential for training AI models and enabling real-time decision-making [48][55]. Conclusion - The integration of EDA, Data Mesh, and AI-driven intelligence is crucial for enterprises to achieve scalability, agility, and real-time decision-making in a competitive digital landscape [57][58].

Group 1 - The China Securities Big Data Industry Index has seen a strong increase of 1.09% as of May 12, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Aerospace Hongtu (up 5.33%), Zhongke Xingtong (up 3.49%), and Shiji Information (up 3.40%) [1] - The Data ETF (516000) rose by 0.96%, with the latest price reported at 0.94 yuan. Over the past week, the Data ETF has accumulated a rise of 0.76%, leading its peers [1] - The trading volume for the Data ETF reached 5.0882 million yuan, with a turnover rate of 1.21%. The average daily trading volume over the past week was 23.8212 million yuan [1] Group 2 - Tianfeng Securities' research report anticipates that the core logic for Q2 and the second half of the year will revolve around "Alibaba Chain Ecosystem + Domestic Substitution + AI Application Expansion" [1] - The Alibaba Chain ecosystem is expected to leverage its strong foundation in traffic entry, model capabilities, cloud, and self-owned hardware, along with Tongyi Qianwen's layout in vertical ecosystems in finance and government sectors, potentially becoming the "chain master" for B-end agents in China [1] - The domestic computing power and Xinchuang sector are expected to benefit from policy support for self-control and technological iteration, with a sustained upward trend in prosperity anticipated [1] Group 3 - The Data ETF (516000) and its linked funds closely track the China Securities Big Data Industry Index, focusing on popular concept sectors such as DeepSeek, AI computing power, and the Hongmeng industrial chain, covering well-known stocks like iFlytek, Zhongke Shuguang, Inspur Information, and Hengsheng Electronics [2]

Group 1 - Shenzhen Digital Zongheng Technology Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 10 million yuan [1] - The company is involved in various services including information system integration, IT consulting, data processing, and artificial intelligence applications [1] - The legal representative of the company is Ouyang Hua, and it is wholly owned by Hongjing Technology [1] Group 2 - The company's business scope includes 5G communication technology services, digital cultural creative content application services, and cloud computing equipment sales [1] - The company also engages in the sale of various technological and security equipment, including IoT devices and network security software [1] - The establishment of this company reflects the growing trend and demand for digital technology and AI solutions in the market [1]

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