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KORE(KORE) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-12 22:00
T h i r d Q u a r t e r 2 0 2 5 E a r n i n g s P r e s e n t a t i o n November 12, 2025 Di scl aime rs Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. KORE's actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statement ...
KORE(KORE) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-14 21:00
Financial Performance - Revenue increased by $34 million, a 5% increase, reaching $713 million in Q2 2025 compared to $679 million in Q2 2024[20] - Net loss decreased significantly by $667 million, reaching $169 million in Q2 2025 compared to $836 million in Q2 2024[20] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by $53 million, reaching $167 million in Q2 2025 compared to $114 million in Q2 2024[20] - Cash from Operations increased slightly by $01 million to $41 million in Q2 2025[23] - Free Cash Flow increased by $17 million to $16 million in Q2 2025[23] Business Growth - Total connections increased by 8% to 201 million[29] - Total Pipeline for Estimated Annual Recurring Revenue (eARR) increased to $846 million[34] - eARR- Closed Won for the quarter increased to $102 million[34] Financial Metrics - IoT Connectivity revenue increased by $03 million[29] - For the six months ended June 30, DBNER increased by 700 basis points to 99%[40] 2025 Guidance - The company maintained its 2025 revenue guidance of $288 million to $298 million[45] - The company maintained its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $62 million to $67 million[45] - The company maintained its 2025 Free Cash Flow guidance of $10 million to $14 million[45]
KORE(KORE) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-30 21:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenue for Q4 2024 of CAD 73.3 million, an increase of CAD 0.8 million or 1% year over year [20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was CAD 14 million, an increase of CAD 0.2 million or approximately 1.1% compared to the prior year [27] - Free cash flow for Q4 was positive CAD 1.6 million, a significant improvement from negative CAD 15.5 million in the prior year [30] - For the full year 2024, total revenue increased CAD 9.5 million or 3% to CAD 286.1 million [21] - The net loss for Q4 was CAD 25.4 million, an improvement from CAD 33.6 million in the prior year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IoT connectivity revenue for Q4 was CAD 56.5 million, up 2% year over year, representing 77% of total revenue [20] - IoT Solutions revenue declined 2% year over year to CAD 16.8 million, accounting for 23% of total revenue [20] - For the full year, IoT connectivity revenue increased 12% to CAD 226.9 million, representing 79% of total revenue [21] - Non-GAAP IoT connectivity margin was up 300 basis points year over year to 59.3% [21] - Non-GAAP IoT Solutions margin increased 1,500 basis points year over year to 48.1% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total connections at the end of Q4 were 19.7 million, an increase of 1.2 million year over year [6] - Average revenue per user (ARPU) for Q4 was $0.97, down from $0.99 in Q4 2023 [23] - The company expects the IoT market to grow rapidly, with connected devices projected to surpass 96 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of over 20% [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational excellence and has launched several AI projects to drive efficiency and support profitable growth [7] - The shift from total contract value (TCV) to estimated annual recurring revenue (EARR) is aimed at better illustrating the recurring revenue business model [11] - The company is committed to delivering innovative high-value solutions that drive growth and success for customers [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about 2025, expecting revenue growth driven by IoT connections and improvements in adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow [34] - The company is mindful of evolving tariff policies that could create uncertainty for customers, but believes its recurring revenue model provides insulation against these pressures [34] - Guidance for 2025 includes revenue in the range of CAD 288 million to CAD 298 million, reflecting a 2% year-over-year growth [35] Other Important Information - Operating expenses in Q4 increased by CAD 4.8 million or 9.7% year over year, primarily due to unrealized foreign exchange losses [25] - The company plans to continue focusing on profitable growth while rationalizing unprofitable contracts and product lines [47] Q&A Session Summary Question: What were the drivers of connections and ARPU? - Management noted that the increase in connections came from low ARPU cases, which were not present for the full quarter, leading to a decrease in ARPU [40][41] Question: Is the low ARPU indicative of market development? - Management indicated that while low ARPU cases contributed to growth, they are not the only source of demand, with growth also seen in connected health and retail sectors [44] Question: What is the guidance for 2025 regarding hardware? - Management stated that they do not expect significant growth or decline in IoT Solutions, and they are moving away from lower-margin hardware deals [63] Question: Are customers slowing down their deployments? - Management has not seen a slowdown in customer demand but is being cautious due to potential tariff impacts [71] Question: How does AI factor into product evolution? - Management highlighted active conversations with customers about using AI to leverage collected data for better decision-making and new revenue streams [80] Question: What are the debt coverage targets? - Management indicated there is no specific target for debt coverage but emphasized a focus on improving cash flows and potentially paying down debt as cash flow improves [83]