Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $276 million, up 3% year-over-year, with a 7% increase when excluding license and maintenance revenue [18][19] - Cloud revenue increased by 21% to $105 million, slightly better than expected, while services revenue declined by 3% to $133 million [19] - Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) increased by 23% year-over-year to $2.1 billion [20][21] - Adjusted operating profit was $103 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 37.5%, up about 40 basis points year-over-year [22] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 was $1.36, up 1%, while GAAP EPS was $0.96, down 7% [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue growth was a significant driver of overall performance, with strong execution in services revenue despite a decline [5][19] - The company experienced a meaningful uptick in conversions and a growing pipeline of future conversion opportunities, particularly in cloud services [5][6] - New logos represented approximately 35% of the pipeline at the end of Q3, indicating a healthy mix of new and existing customer engagements [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong win rates at 70%, with robust demand across diverse end markets including retail, grocery, and pharmaceuticals [5][8] - The macroeconomic environment remains volatile, impacting customer behavior and project timelines, but demand for the company's solutions remains strong [20][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic investments to drive growth initiatives, including converting on-premise customers to cloud solutions and cross-selling its unified product portfolio [5][29] - The launch of a dedicated renewal team and a conversion program aims to enhance customer engagement and accelerate cloud adoption [10][75] - The introduction of Agentic AI across all solutions is expected to enhance operational efficiency and customer value, with plans for broader deployment in early 2026 [11][96] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving the high end of RPO goals for 2025 and expects cloud revenue to grow by 20% in 2026 [29] - The company anticipates a significant renewal cycle over the next 18 months, which is expected to positively impact RPO levels [32][33] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by the macro environment but remains confident in the company's fundamentals and growth potential [20][24] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $264 million in cash and zero debt, having invested $50 million in share repurchases during the quarter [23] - The board approved the replenishment of the $100 million share repurchase authority, reflecting confidence in the company's financial position [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you share more on RPO levels and visibility for 2026? - Management highlighted a 23% year-over-year increase in RPO and expressed optimism due to a major renewal cycle coming up [32][33] Question: What are the conversion strategies for on-premise customers? - The company is taking a more proactive approach to conversions, offering fixed-fee, fixed-timeline options to a cohort of similar customers, resulting in a strong pipeline [36][37] Question: How is the fourth quarter shaping up compared to last year? - Management noted that Q4 is off to a strong start, with expectations for a performance similar to the previous year [42] Question: What role will the new COO play in growth initiatives? - The COO will focus on conversions, renewals, and strengthening the partner ecosystem to drive faster pipeline growth [45] Question: How is the company addressing the services momentum heading into 2026? - Management reported a strengthening services pipeline and backlog, indicating optimism for growth in 2026 [56][57] Question: What is the impact of Agentic AI on operations? - Internally, Agentic AI is providing leverage across departments, while externally, it is expected to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency [92][96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $276 million, up 3% year-over-year, with a 7% increase when excluding license and maintenance revenue [18] - Cloud revenue increased by 21% to $105 million, slightly better than expected [19] - Services revenue declined by 3% to $133 million, impacted by budgetary constraints [19] - RPO (Remaining Performance Obligations) increased by 23% year-over-year to $2.1 billion [20] - Adjusted operating profit was $103 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 37.5%, up about 40 basis points year-over-year [21] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 was $1.36, up 1%, while GAAP EPS was $0.96, down 7% [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue growth was a significant driver of overall performance, with strong execution in services revenue [5][19] - The company experienced a 70% win rate, with new logos representing approximately 35% of the pipeline [7][8] - The services backlog and pipeline are expected to support growth in 2026 [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company operates in diverse end markets, including retail, grocery, food distribution, life sciences, and technology [8] - Notable deals in Q3 included conversions from on-premise to cloud solutions across various sectors, indicating strong market demand [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic investments in sales and marketing to drive growth, particularly in converting on-premise customers to cloud solutions [10][29] - The introduction of Agentic AI across all solutions aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement [11][14] - The company plans to continue its proactive approach to customer conversions and renewals, leveraging a dedicated renewal team [10][74] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving high-end RPO goals for 2025 and expects 20% cloud revenue growth in 2026 despite macroeconomic uncertainties [29][28] - The company anticipates a significant renewal cycle over the next 18 months, which is expected to positively impact RPO [33] Other Important Information - The company announced the appointment of Greg Betts as Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational frameworks around conversions and renewals [10] - The company has a strong cash position with $264 million in cash and zero debt, allowing for continued investment in share repurchases [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you share more on RPO levels and visibility for 2026? - Management noted that RPO showed double-digit growth when normalizing for FX, with a major renewal cycle expected to provide clarity and optimism for future RPO levels [32][33] Question: What are the conversion strategies for on-premise customers? - The company is taking a more proactive approach to conversions, offering fixed-fee, fixed-timeline options to a cohort of similar customers, resulting in a strong pipeline [36][37] Question: How is the fourth quarter looking compared to last year? - Management indicated that the fourth quarter is off to a strong start, with expectations for a performance similar to last year [42] Question: What role will Greg Betts play in the growth story? - Greg Betts will focus on conversions, renewals, and strengthening the partner ecosystem to accelerate pipeline growth [44] Question: What are the risks associated with the fixed-fee conversion strategy? - The company is confident in the repeatability of the conversion process due to the similarity among customers, which reduces risk [48] Question: How is the services pipeline looking as you head into 2026? - Management expressed optimism about the strengthening services pipeline and backlog, indicating a positive outlook for 2026 [56] Question: What impact is Agentic AI having internally and externally? - Internally, Agentic AI is providing leverage across departments, while externally, it is resonating well with customers, enhancing deployment speed and efficiency [92][94]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $276 million, up 3% year-over-year, and up 7% when excluding license and maintenance revenue [17][18] - Cloud revenue increased by 21% to $105 million, slightly better than expected [18] - Services revenue declined by 3% to $133 million, impacted by budgetary constraints [18] - RPO (Remaining Performance Obligations) increased by 23% year-over-year to $2.1 billion [4][18] - Adjusted operating profit was $103 million with an adjusted operating margin of 37.5%, up about 40 basis points year-over-year [19] - Q3 adjusted earnings per share was $1.36, up 1%, while GAAP EPS was $0.96, down 7% [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue growth was a significant driver of top-line performance, with strong execution in services revenue [4][18] - New logos represented approximately 35% of the pipeline at the end of Q3, with a focus on converting on-premise customers to cloud solutions [6][8] - The company reported notable deals across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and food distribution, indicating a diverse customer base [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong demand across multiple verticals, including retail, technology, and logistics [6] - Win rates remained robust at 70%, with a growing pipeline of future conversion opportunities [4][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic investments to drive new customer acquisition, cross-selling, and converting on-premise customers to cloud solutions [4][27] - The introduction of Agentic AI across all solutions aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer productivity [10][12] - The company plans to provide initial annual guidance in Q4 to align with software peers and improve transparency [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving the high end of RPO goals for 2025 and expects 20% cloud revenue growth in 2026 despite macroeconomic uncertainties [27][26] - The company is confident in its ability to navigate the current volatile environment, supported by a strong backlog and pipeline [18][26] Other Important Information - The company announced the appointment of Greg Betts as Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational frameworks around conversions and renewals [9][10] - The company is investing in sales and marketing to support growth initiatives and improve customer engagement [9][64] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you share more on RPO levels and visibility for 2026? - Management noted a 23% increase in RPO year-over-year and highlighted a major renewal cycle coming in the next 18 months, which provides optimism for future RPO levels [30][31] Question: What are the conversion strategies for on-premise customers? - The company is taking a more proactive approach to conversions, offering fixed-fee, fixed-timeline options to a cohort of similar customers, resulting in a significant increase in pipeline deals [34][35] Question: How is the fourth quarter shaping up compared to last year? - Management indicated that the fourth quarter is off to a strong start, with expectations for a performance similar to the previous year [39] Question: What is the impact of Agentic AI on internal operations? - Management stated that Agentic AI is providing leverage across departments, enhancing productivity without reducing R&D headcount [80] Question: What is the outlook for services as you head into 2026? - The services pipeline is strengthening, and management is optimistic about growth as they continue to execute well [50][51] Question: How is the company scaling its partner ecosystem? - The company is enhancing its partner program to align more closely with successful models from other software companies, focusing on building trust and clarity [56][58]