Company Overview - GoDaddy has evolved from a domain registration business to a comprehensive service provider for micro businesses, offering IT services that enhance efficiency and competitiveness [22][23]. - The company has reported a 17% sales growth in its applications and commerce segment, which now constitutes about one-third of its revenue [22]. Capital Allocation Strategy - GoDaddy has executed a stock repurchase program, buying back $4 billion worth of stock since 2022, which has reduced its fully diluted share count by 25% [27]. - The company has a new $3 billion stock repurchase authorization plan, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders through buybacks rather than dividends [27]. Financial Performance - Since its IPO, GoDaddy has outperformed the S&P 500 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%, compared to the S&P 500's 12% and Nasdaq's 16% [28]. - The company has expanded its normalized EBITDA margins by 900 basis points over five years while maintaining a CAGR of 20% in free cash flow per share [27]. Market Position and Growth - GoDaddy's business model focuses on maximizing free cash flow per share, which is considered its "North Star" [28][29]. - The company has a strong customer retention rate, with 90% of its revenue coming from existing customers, indicating a durable and predictable business model [29]. Competitive Differentiation - GoDaddy differentiates itself from competitors like Shopify by offering a seamless experience that combines multiple functionalities into one application, making it easier for micro businesses to manage their operations [26]. - The company emphasizes cost-effectiveness and efficiency, allowing customers to set up their businesses quickly and manage them with minimal complexity [26].

CDW (CDW) FY Conference May 13, 2025 09:30 AM ET Speaker0 Thank you. I have the pleasure of hosting CW for the next session here. And we we have with us Chris Lee, who's the CEO and Al Morales who's the CFO. Thank you both for coming to the conference and thank you to the audience. Chris, Al, I'll start you off with a question that we plan to ask most companies we talk to over the next couple of days, which is you talk to a lot of customers, you get feedback continuously from the ground. How concerned shoul ...

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