Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brink's reported Q3 2025 revenue of over $1.3 billion, an increase of 6% year-over-year, with 5% organic growth and a 1% positive impact from foreign currency [18] - Adjusted EBITDA rose 17% to $253 million, with operating profit up 24% [18] - EBITDA margins reached a record 19%, up 180 basis points from the previous year, driven by strong productivity and a favorable revenue mix [4][18] - Free cash flow for Q3 was $175 million, a year-over-year increase of 30%, with year-to-date free cash flow up 78% [5][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ATM Managed Services and Digital Retail Solutions (AMS DRS) segment experienced a significant acceleration in organic growth from 16% in Q2 to 19% in Q3, now accounting for 28% of total revenue [4][11] - The Cash and Valuables Management (CVM) business showed flat organic growth, impacted by the conversion of existing customers to AMS DRS, which accounted for a 2-3 point headwind [29][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is expanding its AMS footprint, now present in 51 countries, with significant growth opportunities in underpenetrated markets like Latin America [12][14] - The penetration rate for ATM outsourcing remains low, indicating a potential for market expansion by two to three times as more financial institutions adopt this model [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Brink's is focused on delivering organic growth primarily from higher-margin subscription-based services, with a target of 27-28% of total revenue from AMS DRS by year-end [10][8] - The company is making structural changes to improve profitability and operational efficiency, aiming for at least 20% EBITDA margin in North America over the midterm [16][47] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory of AMS DRS, citing a healthy pipeline and strong customer conversions [26][28] - The company anticipates continued organic growth in the mid-single digits, supported by AMS DRS growth in the high teens [24][58] Other Important Information - The company has allocated $154 million year-to-date for share repurchases, with plans to return at least 50% of total free cash flow to shareholders [8][22] - The net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio was reduced to 2.9 times, within the targeted range [9][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the client traction you're seeing in both AMS and DRS? - Management noted good visibility into Q4 and the first half of next year, with strong growth in both AMS and DRS across all regions [26][27] Question: Can you talk about trends in the CVM business and factors affecting growth? - The conversion to AMS DRS accounted for a headwind in CVM growth, while Global Services performed in line with expectations [29][30] Question: What internal strategies are driving growth in AMS DRS? - The company has expanded its incentive compensation plans to align more employees with AMS DRS growth, and is evolving to work with channel partners [39][42] Question: How should investors think about North America margin potential? - Management indicated that incremental margins could be in the range of 20-30%, with no artificial ceiling on growth potential [47][48] Question: What are the midterm goals for free cash conversion from EBITDA? - The company aims for a conversion rate of 40-45%, supported by improvements in DSO and capital efficiency [51][54] Question: How does bank consolidation impact the business? - Management views bank consolidation as an opportunity for AMS solutions, providing unique offerings and cost synergies for consolidators [63][66]