Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total ARR reached $513.7 million, growing 14% year over year, with a 12% increase on a constant currency basis [28] - Total revenue was $131.2 million, exceeding guidance by $4.7 million, representing approximately 10% year over year growth on a reported basis and 8% on a constant currency basis [28] - Adjusted EBITDA was $41.6 million, which is $6.6 million above the high end of guidance, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 31.7% [30] - Dollar-based net revenue retention was approximately 102% on a reported basis and 101% on a constant currency basis [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net new ARR growth was led by data protection, followed by security operations and unified endpoint management (UEM) [10] - Cove, the data protection solution, recorded its highest bookings and net new ARR quarter ever, with 25% year over year ARR growth [12] - Security operations, particularly the XDR and MDR offerings, showed healthy ARR growth, with Canalys reporting a 16% growth projection for MDR in 2025 [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 45% of revenue was generated outside of North America [31] - The company is seeing a healthy demand environment, with IT spending remaining stable among mid-market companies [68] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its channel strategy to unlock new markets, focusing on resellers, system integrators, and distributors [22] - The growth strategy is built on three pillars: driving security success, scaling go-to-market efforts, and boosting customer expansion [25] - The company is focused on integrating AdLumen into its cyber resilience platform and enhancing its channel motion to capture mid-market opportunities [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to execute and create long-term value amidst a complex threat landscape [35] - The outlook for the second half of 2025 suggests more growth in ARR compared to the first half, despite some foreign exchange dynamics [53] Other Important Information - The company began executing a share repurchase program as part of its capital allocation strategy, reflecting confidence in the business [27] - The company appointed Vikram Ramesh as Chief Marketing Officer to advance its mission and amplify its message globally [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the go-to-market traction with resellers? - The go-to-market teams are finding a rhythm with three pillars to engage mid-market companies, leading to increased bookings and opportunities [38][39] Question: Where are we with the optimization and ASC 606 headwinds? - The company is seeing healthy renewal rates around 90%, indicating customer willingness to recommit [48] Question: Can you provide detail on the ARR guidance? - There are FX dynamics at play, but the second half implies more growth in ARR compared to the first half [53] Question: How are you educating MSP customers on the opportunity? - The company emphasizes augmenting MSP capabilities with its XDR technology, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives [60] Question: What do you attribute the strength in the $50k customer adds to? - The focus on larger MSPs and the ability to cross-sell the portfolio are key drivers of strength in customer additions [62]

Core Viewpoint - There is a significant gap between the support for a ban on ransomware payments and the willingness to comply with such a ban in practice, particularly in the private sector [1][3]. Group 1: Survey Findings - 96% of UK business leaders from companies with revenues over £100 million believe that ransom payments should be banned in both public and private sectors [1][3]. - 99% of respondents support a ban on ransom payments in the private sector, while 94% support a ban in the public sector [1][3]. - Despite the strong support for a ban, only 10% of private sector respondents indicated they would comply with a ban if attacked, while 15% were neutral on compliance [3]. Group 2: Government and Cybersecurity Implications - The proposed ban would legally prohibit ransom payments by public sector organizations and critical national infrastructure operators, requiring other businesses to notify the government of any intent to pay a ransom [2]. - Over a third (34%) of those supporting the ban believe it would lead to increased government support for cyber resilience, while another third (33%) think it would reduce the frequency of attacks by removing incentives for attackers [4]. Group 3: Cybersecurity Landscape - The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 reported that approximately 43% of UK businesses (around 612,000) experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the past year [5]. - Almost all respondents (98%) indicated that cyber readiness and recovery would be a top spending priority, emphasizing the need for resilience over reactive payments [6]. - Recovery from a cyberattack takes an average of 24 days, which can lead to significant financial losses for large organizations and potential bankruptcy for smaller ones [7]. Group 4: Expert Opinions - Experts suggest that paying a ransom rarely guarantees recovery and may increase the likelihood of future attacks, advocating for a well-enforced ban alongside greater investment in prevention and recovery [8]. - The ongoing threat of ransomware and cyberattacks necessitates that companies enhance their emergency preparedness and cyber resilience to maintain operations during incidents [8]. Group 5: Research Methodology - The survey was conducted by Censuswide, involving 1,000 UK business leaders from companies with revenues exceeding £100 million, including various executive roles [9][10]. Group 6: Company Overview - Commvault is recognized as a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions, serving over 100,000 organizations globally [11].