Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 fiscal 2025 saw a record overall transaction volume of $16.2 million, an increase of 8% year-over-year, contributing to a sequential revenue increase of $1.2 million, primarily driven by ACH, which grew 30% year-over-year [3][4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $368,000, down from $500,000 in the previous quarter and also down from the previous year [5] - Operating cash flow was $1.4 million, with cash increasing by over $200,000 to over $7.8 million at quarter end [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ACH revenues increased by 30% year-over-year, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of growth in electronic check transaction volume [16] - Card Issuing generated sequential volume growth with total dollars loaded exceeding $75 million, and profitability continues to improve [17][18] - Output Solutions saw sequential revenue growth, with electronic-only documents delivered increasing to 20 million pieces, up about 500,000 from a year ago [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The credit card segment processed dollars up 12% and transactions up 75% year-over-year, with PayFac revenues increasing by 32% [8][9] - The mortgage servicing and fintech industries significantly drove growth in the PINless debit offering, which saw transaction growth of 96% and dollar growth of 87% year-over-year [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on implementing new clients faster to capitalize on a strong sales pipeline, with a commitment to recurring revenue growth [25][26] - Usio One initiative aims to capture a greater share of electronic payment and printing volume, with a unified platform for customer onboarding [11][12] - The company is exploring new product offerings, including wearables and customized solutions, to enhance its competitive edge [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong processing metrics and recurring revenue, indicating a potential inflection point for growth [22][23] - The company anticipates improved performance in Card Issuing moving forward, with expectations of benefiting from financial assistance programs related to government shutdowns [18][30] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining pricing discipline while growing transaction volumes [15] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased approximately $750,000 worth of shares year-to-date, with over $3 million remaining on the current repurchase authorization [22][34] - The balance sheet remains strong, allowing for continued investment in organic growth and potential strategic acquisitions [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there a change in sales cycles affecting future opportunities? - Management noted a strong pipeline and is focusing on faster implementations of sold clients, which represent significant volume [25][26] Question: What criteria does the company have for potential M&A transactions? - The company looks for synergy, the right acquisition price, and no existing issues that could distract from organic growth [33] Question: How has the federal government shutdown impacted state or local governments? - The company received inquiries from cities and counties looking to bridge payments during the shutdown, indicating a potential for new business [30][32] Question: Can you clarify the recurring revenue in the ACH business? - Management explained that the current revenue is largely recurring, contrasting with the previous year that included one-time events [43][45] Question: Why did credit card transaction volumes increase significantly while revenues only rose slightly? - Management clarified that transaction metrics include PINless debit, which affects revenue reporting, emphasizing that revenue is primarily driven by dollars processed [50]