Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 was $173 million, up 6% from 2024 [24] - Contribution ex TAC was $162 million, up 10%, exceeding the high end of guidance [24] - Adjusted EBITDA was $54 million, growing 22% with a margin of 34% compared to 30% last year [28][23] - Net income was $11 million for the quarter compared to a net loss of $1 million for 2024 [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - CTV contribution ex TAC was $72 million, up 14% year over year or 15% excluding political [24] - DV plus contribution ex TAC was $90 million, an increase of 8% from the second quarter last year [24] - Contribution ex TAC mix for Q2 was 44% CTV, 39% mobile, and 17% desktop [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant growth came from partnerships with Roku, Netflix, LG, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount [7] - The SMB segment is expected to explode over the next three to five years, driven by specialized DSPs [10] - The company is seeing share gains in DV plus from some of the largest DSPs [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on deepening partnerships with major agency HoldCo's and expanding its CTV technology [10][12] - Continued investment in live TV, Clearline, and Curation offerings is planned as these areas represent attractive growth opportunities [21] - The company is preparing for potential outcomes from the antitrust ruling against Google, which could shift market share [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic downsides were not as pronounced as initially feared, leading to stronger than expected growth [23] - The company expects growth rates to accelerate in the second half of 2025, particularly in CTV ex political [21] - Management remains cautious with Q3 and full year expectations but is optimistic about the overall ad spend environment stabilizing [30] Other Important Information - The company is developing AI capabilities as a core product focus, including audience discovery and inventory categorization [16][17] - The cash balance at the end of Q2 was $426 million, with plans to pay off convertible notes at maturity [29] - The company intends to continue its share repurchase program, with $88 million remaining [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the broader momentum and new partnerships? - Management highlighted the traction in the marketplace, particularly in CTV, and the success of their modular product approach [36] Question: What is the base case regarding the Google antitrust case? - Management stated that it is difficult to predict outcomes until remedies are ruled by the judge, but they see merit in potential civil actions [37] Question: What is driving the reiteration of the prior guidance? - Management noted that the ad spend market has stabilized, leading to comfort in reiterating full year expectations [40][41] Question: How do you view the impact of AI on your business? - Management expressed confidence that AI tools will enhance inventory discovery and targeting, leading to increased revenue [102] Question: What is the outlook for live sports contribution? - Management indicated that while it is still early, they are optimistic about the potential contributions from live sports partnerships [53] Question: How is Magnite positioned with platform companies? - Management noted that there is a realization among platform owners that they are under-monetizing inventory without third-party demand [58] Question: What are the implications of the Google antitrust ruling? - Management believes that any remedies resulting in a more level playing field will be beneficial for their business and could shift market share [20][21]