Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, Diebold Nixdorf achieved revenue growth, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching $485 million and free cash flow more than doubling to a record $239 million, reflecting a stable financial profile [4][9] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal year 2025 was $5.59, more than doubling year-over-year, even when excluding certain non-cash, non-operational tax benefits [10][22] - Total gross margin expanded to 26.4% for the full year, up 110 basis points year-over-year, driven by product margin improvements [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In banking, revenue grew 11% year-over-year in Q4, with product revenue increasing by 20% due to strong ATM recycler adoption [24][25] - Retail revenue increased 12% year-over-year in Q4, with product revenue growing 16% driven by point-of-sale and self-checkout performance [26] - Service margins improved to 26.2% in Q4, up 80 basis points sequentially, reflecting investments in service infrastructure [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America showed strong momentum in both banking and retail, with significant wins in grocery and pharmacy sectors [49][70] - Europe experienced positive momentum, particularly in Germany and France, with strong demand for ATM technology refresh cycles [70] - Latin America had a slower year in 2025 but is expected to see positive momentum in 2026 [69] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its role beyond ATMs to include broader branch and transaction ecosystems, emphasizing automation and efficiency [5][10] - Diebold Nixdorf aims to leverage its lean operating model to drive cost efficiencies and improve cash flow generation [16][17] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility for strategic acquisitions [33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to generate strong and consistent cash flow, with a focus on delivering profitable growth in 2026 [7][31] - The company anticipates continued improvements in working capital and operational efficiencies, which will support its financial performance [9][31] - Management highlighted the importance of customer feedback and service investments in driving future growth [25][44] Other Important Information - Diebold Nixdorf received two credit rating upgrades in 2025, reflecting improvements in its operating and financial model [6][32] - The company ended 2025 with over $700 million in liquidity and a net debt leverage ratio of 1.1 times, indicating a strong financial position [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the first half and second half cadence for 2026? - Management indicated strong visibility into first half revenues with a product backlog of $730 million and expected revenue split similar to 2025 [40] Question: What are the expected service investments for 2026? - Management noted that investments in service infrastructure would continue, with expectations for slight decreases in service margins in Q1 before improvements in subsequent quarters [44] Question: Can you provide context on the retail logo wins in the U.S.? - Management highlighted nine new logos, including significant wins in grocery and pharmacy sectors, with a strong pipeline for future growth [48][49] Question: What improvements are expected in days sales outstanding and days inventory outstanding? - Management expects further improvements in DSO and DIO, with potential for additional days of improvement as Lean initiatives continue [56][58] Question: How does the company view capital allocation priorities? - Management emphasized share repurchases as a priority, while also maintaining flexibility for strategic tuck-in acquisitions [60][62] Question: What is the outlook for the ATM business in different regions? - Management reported strong demand in North America, positive momentum in Europe, and anticipated growth in Latin America, with significant opportunities in India [68][70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, Diebold Nixdorf achieved revenue growth, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching $485 million and free cash flow more than doubling to a record $239 million, reflecting a significant improvement in financial stability and predictability [4][9][23] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal year 2025 was $5.59, more than doubling year-over-year, even when excluding certain non-cash, non-operational tax benefits [10][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In banking, revenue grew 11% year-over-year in Q4, with product revenue increasing by 20% driven by strong ATM recycler adoption [24][25] - Retail revenue increased 12% year-over-year in Q4, with product revenue growing 16% supported by strong point-of-sale and self-checkout performance [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America showed strong momentum in both banking and retail, with significant wins in grocery and pharmacy sectors, while Europe also demonstrated recovery and growth in ATM technology refresh cycles [12][70] - The Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions reported significant wins, particularly in India, where the company is now certified to participate in all public bank tenders [12][71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its role beyond ATMs to encompass the broader branch and transaction ecosystem, emphasizing automation and efficiency [5][10] - Lean operating model initiatives are being implemented to drive cost reductions and improve operational efficiency across the organization [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to generate strong and consistent cash flow, with expectations for continued growth in 2026 [4][31] - The company anticipates a revenue range of $3.86 billion to $3.94 billion for 2026, supported by a strong product backlog and improved delivery lead times [28][30] Other Important Information - The company received two credit rating upgrades in 2025, reflecting improvements in its operating and financial models [6][32] - Diebold Nixdorf returned $128 million to shareholders through share repurchases, representing approximately 6% of the company's total shares outstanding [23][32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Q1 performance expectations - Management indicated strong visibility into Q1 revenues due to a $730 million product backlog and a strong order entry month in January, with expected revenue cadence similar to 2025 [40][41] Question: Context on retail logo wins in the U.S. - The company secured nine new logos, primarily in grocery and pharmacy sectors, with a strong pipeline for future growth driven by AI solutions [46][49] Question: Improvement potential in days sales outstanding (DSO) and days inventory outstanding (DIO) - Management noted opportunities for further improvement in DSO and DIO, with expectations of reducing DSO by an additional 4-5 days and DIO benefiting from local manufacturing strategies [56][58] Question: Capital allocation priorities - The company remains focused on share repurchases as the best return on investment while maintaining flexibility for potential tuck-in acquisitions [60][62] Question: Demand for ATMs across different regions - North America continues to show strong demand for ATMs, with positive momentum in Latin America and Europe, while Asia-Pacific is experiencing significant wins [68][70]