Encouragingly, Acquis is finding there is increasing demand from these partners to structure pan-European partnerships with common product structures and legal setups, compliant with both domestic and EU regulations, helping to offset what has been a generally weak market in France lately due to economic and regulatory uncertainty tied to its political crisis.Many of these lenders are present throughout Europe with multiple subsidiaries, Guez explains, and they continue to invest and grow, offering ample bu ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q2 2025 were reported at $120 million, a decline of 1.6% year-on-year compared to $122 million in the prior year, but a sequential growth of over 15.5% from Q1 2025 [8][22] - The company posted a net loss of $399 million, primarily due to a $382 million non-cash impairment, and adjusted EBITDA was $17 million compared to $19 million in the prior year [8][9] - At the end of Q2, the company had $62 million in cash and cash equivalents, with net debt at negative $58 million, consistent with the prior year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Intelligence and Advisory business continues to perform well with strong customer renewal rates, although new business acquisition remains competitive [26] - The Netline product was repositioned to target the cost-conscious segment of the market, leading to meaningful growth year-on-year [12][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on its top 200 customers, which represent about 50% of the addressable market, estimated at $10 billion out of a total $20 billion [11] - The APAC market has been challenging, with year-on-year declines in revenues and bookings noted in that region [44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to brand consolidation and product portfolio integration, consolidating brands under the Omnia banner to maximize brand investment [12] - A reorganization plan is in place to streamline operations, with an expected net reduction of approximately 10% of the global workforce to achieve cost savings and synergies [15] - The company is focused on integrating AI into its operations, viewing it as an opportunity to enhance efficiency and product differentiation [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed guidance for 2025, expecting broadly flat revenues and improving adjusted EBITDA margins of over $85 million, with momentum building as the company unlocks the benefits of its combination [7][23] - The company does not anticipate a market recovery impacting its guidance, relying instead on bookings and revenue pacing momentum [28] Other Important Information - The company has won 45 prestigious online B2B editorial awards in the first half of the year, highlighting its commitment to quality content [14] - The launch of the Informa Tech Target Portal is expected in the fall, aimed at enhancing customer experience and integrating products with customer platforms [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss trends in Intelligence and Advisory as a large public competitor? - Management noted strong customer renewal rates in the Intelligence and Advisory business, with no change in outlook for the year [26] Question: How much of the sequential improvement in revenue in Q3 is from market recovery versus operational improvements? - Management clarified that guidance is based on bookings momentum and revenue pacing, not assumptions of market recovery [28] Question: What changes were made to the Netline product to drive growth in the cost-conscious market? - The product's go-to-market strategy was adjusted, focusing on positioning rather than changes to the product itself [30] Question: Can you provide commentary on bookings or pipeline confidence for growth? - Management indicated that bookings momentum and revenue pacing support their guidance, with good visibility across different revenue categories [34] Question: Which segments are seeing near-term benefits from AI? - AI is expected to enhance audience experience and improve data manipulation and analysis within the company's operations [36][39] Question: What are the balance sheet priorities for the second half of the year? - The focus will be on deleveraging and building up cash reserves [40] Question: Can you elaborate on the catalyst business and its expected revenue impact? - The Canalis Forums are expected to contribute between $5 million and $10 million to Q4 revenues [42] Question: Are there geographical differences in market volatility? - Management stated that there are no significant geographical differences, with consistent patterns across regions [44] Question: What platforms are you integrating with? - The company is integrating with major CRM, marketing automation, and sales enablement platforms, aiming for comprehensive coverage by the fall launch [49]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 revenues declined by 6% year on year, in line with expectations, with an adjusted EBITDA of $3 million [7][8] - Full year guidance remains unchanged, expecting revenues to be broadly flat year on year and adjusted EBITDA to exceed $85 million [8][12] - Anticipation of a further noncash goodwill impairment due to current depressed market capitalization [6][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Focus on combining product strategies and rationalizing the portfolio, particularly with the Omnia brand [22][24] - Positive early adoption of the repositioned Netline product targeting cost-conscious customers [43] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The addressable market for the technology sector and B2B marketing is estimated at $20 billion, with significant opportunities in cybersecurity and AI [9][12] - 40% of addressable markets are outside the United States, indicating potential for international expansion [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Emphasis on establishing leadership and reporting lines to enhance operational clarity and efficiency [8] - Strategic focus on key client accounts and investments to uncover new business opportunities [8][9] - AI is viewed as a significant opportunity, with predictions of a $190 billion market by 2028 [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expresses confidence in long-term growth despite current challenges, citing strong customer engagement and market demand [10][11] - Operational improvements and customer conversations are seen as key factors for achieving revenue targets [19][20] Other Important Information - The company is actively investing in AI capabilities to enhance product offerings and improve operational efficiency [12][15] - Continued investment in audience development and engagement strategies to leverage first-party data [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in unchanged revenue guidance - Management cites operational improvements and customer engagement as key factors for confidence in revenue guidance [18][19] Question: Changes to go-to-market strategy for large customer accounts - Positive response noted from large customer accounts, with increased visibility into their needs and budgets [31][32] Question: Focus on cybersecurity market - Management sees significant demand in the cybersecurity sector and aims to leverage existing assets to capture market share [25][26] Question: Profitability tracking through the year - Management indicates that Q1 is expected to be the lowest quarter, with sequential growth anticipated [40][41] Question: AI opportunity and its evolution - AI is becoming a live market with increasing enterprise and government investment, creating opportunities for the company [49][50]