Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 9% increase in net revenue for Q2 2025, reaching $239.8 million, with adjusted gross profit growing by 13% to $92.4 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 9% to $56 million [4][5][6] - Adjusted EPS rose by $0.15 year over year to $0.26, and adjusted gross profit margin improved by 135 basis points to 38.5% [4][6] - For the year-to-date, revenue grew by 9% to $464.4 million, with adjusted gross profit up 14% to $179.7 million and adjusted EBITDA up 10% to $107.3 million [6][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The SMB segment generated Q2 revenue of $163.2 million, a 5.2% increase year over year, with adjusted gross profit remaining consistent at $35.4 million [12][14] - B2B revenue grew by 14.4% year over year to $25 million, with adjusted gross profit increasing by 30.8% to $7.3 million [15][16] - The Enterprise segment saw a revenue increase of 20.6% to $52.7 million, with adjusted gross profit rising by 22.6% to $49.7 million [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q2 with over 1.6 million total customer accounts, up from 1.3 million in the previous quarter [4] - Annual transaction volume increased by nearly $5 billion to $140 billion [4] - Average account balances under administration improved to $1.4 billion from $1.3 billion [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its Connected Commerce platform, which integrates payments and banking capabilities to enhance operational success for customers [5][10] - There is a strategic emphasis on expanding recurring revenue, which now represents 62% of total adjusted gross profit, indicating a shift towards more stable revenue streams [24][25] - The company is also pursuing tuck-in acquisitions to enhance its service offerings and capitalize on favorable market conditions [21][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 10% to 12.5% revenue growth for 2025, citing strong growth trends and a favorable business mix [5][22] - The company anticipates moderating headwinds in the SMB segment and expects to see an acceleration of growth in the second half of the year [22][32] - Management noted that the economic environment has not significantly impacted performance, with resilience observed in various customer segments [38][56] Other Important Information - The company successfully refinanced its debt, lowering interest rates and extending maturities, which is expected to save approximately $7 million in annual interest expenses [20][21] - A material weakness related to automated controls has been substantially remediated, with testing currently underway [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What was the core growth net of the VAMP and the residual headwind versus the 1Q growth? - Core growth was 9.5% for the quarter, slightly down from 10% in Q1, driven by strong performance in larger ISOs despite some attrition in lower-end accounts [30][31] Question: Can you talk about the underlying assumptions at the low end versus the high end of the revised 2025 revenue guide? - The acceleration in the second half is expected due to moderating headwinds in SMB and the onboarding of large customers, with potential upside from deposit balances [32][34] Question: Have you seen any shift in volume trends given the softening jobs and business sentiment? - The portfolio has performed well, with resilience noted in various sectors, although same store sales have been a headwind [38] Question: How have you been thinking about capital allocation in the near and longer term? - The allocation strategy remains focused on deleveraging while being opportunistic in acquisitions, particularly in a favorable market [39] Question: Can you describe the go-to-market strategy of larger ISOs? - The company leads with a technology suite that allows for flexibility in solutions, emphasizing high-quality customer service as a key component [60][63]

Q2 2025 Financial Performance - Priority Technology Holdings' total revenue increased by 9% to $239.8 million in Q2 2025[14] - Adjusted Gross Profit increased by 13% to $92.4 million, with Adjusted Gross Profit margin increasing by 135 basis points to 38.5%[16, 17] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% to $56.0 million[20] - Year-to-date revenue increased by 9% to $464.4 million[24] - Year-to-date Adjusted Gross Profit increased by 14% to $179.7 million, with Adjusted Gross Profit margin increasing by 150 basis points to 38.7%[26, 27] - Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% to $107.3 million[30] Segment Performance in Q2 2025 - SMB revenue was $163.2 million, a 5% year-over-year increase, with Adjusted Gross Profit of $35.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.7 million[47] - B2B revenue was $25.0 million, a 14% year-over-year increase, with Adjusted Gross Profit of $7.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $3.8 million[53] - Enterprise revenue was $52.7 million, a 21% year-over-year increase, with Adjusted Gross Profit of $49.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $45.6 million[59] - B2B and Enterprise segments represented approximately 62% of Adjusted Gross Profit[44] Capital Structure and Guidance - As of June 30, 2025, the company's total debt balance was $935.5 million, with a net debt of $884.9 million and a net leverage ratio of 4.1x[68, 69] - The company revised its 2025 financial guidance, projecting total revenue between $970 million and $990 million, Adjusted Gross Profit between $365 million and $380 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $222.5 million and $227.5 million[9, 74, 76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 9% increase in net revenue year-over-year, reaching $224.6 million [5][8] - Adjusted gross profit grew by 14% to $87.3 million, with an adjusted EBITDA increase of 11% to $51.3 million [5][8] - Adjusted EPS rose by $0.19 compared to the previous year, reaching $0.22 for the quarter [21] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The SMB segment generated revenue of $151.7 million, a 5.3% increase from the previous year, with adjusted gross profit of $33.1 million, up 3.9% [13][15] - B2B revenue grew by 12.1% to $23.9 million, with adjusted gross profit increasing by 17.8% to $7.3 million [12][17] - The Enterprise segment saw revenue rise by 22.2% to $50.1 million, with adjusted gross profit also increasing by 22.2% to $46.9 million [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with over 1.3 million total customer accounts on its e-commerce platform, up from 1.2 million at the end of the previous year [5] - Annual transaction volume increased by $5 billion to over $135 billion, and account balances under administration improved to $1.3 billion [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to gain market share in the acquiring segment while strengthening countercyclical assets like automated payables and CFT Pay [25][26] - The focus is on investing in new verticals with large total addressable markets (TAMs) that are still early in the adoption of integrated payment and banking solutions [25][26] - The unified commerce platform is designed to streamline financial operations for businesses, enhancing cash flow and optimizing working capital [8][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging economic environment, citing a 0.3% decline in U.S. GDP and a 1.8% growth in consumer spending [24][25] - Despite economic uncertainties, the company remains confident in achieving 10% to 14% revenue growth for 2025, driven by strong growth trends and a favorable business mix [6][7] - Management noted that the material weakness related to automated controls is being actively remediated, with substantial progress made [22] Other Important Information - The company reported a decline in debt levels to $935.5 million after a $10 million prepayment of the term loan [19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months ended March 31 was $209.2 million, with net leverage decreasing to 4.2 times [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide details on the increase in SG&A and salaries? - Management explained that SG&A increased due to non-recurring items and costs associated with the migration to the public cloud, with a normalized increase of about 26% year-over-year [32][33] Question: What percentage of gross profit comes from B2B and enterprise? - Management confirmed that over 62% of gross profit now comes from B2B and enterprise segments, with a significant portion also from recurring revenues [34][35] Question: How did the Minnesota Wild contract come about? - Management highlighted the efficiency of their payment and banking solutions as key factors in winning the contract, emphasizing the ability to optimize cash flow and working capital [40][41] Question: What impact did the one less day in Q1 have on revenue? - Management acknowledged that the one less day did impact daily revenue, particularly in the SMB segment, affecting overall volume and income [43][44] Question: How is the company positioned regarding consumer spending and economic uncertainty? - Management noted that while there may be some impact, the company has a resilient portfolio, particularly in sectors less affected by economic downturns [54][56]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 9% increase in net revenue, reaching $224.6 million, with adjusted gross profit growing by 14% to $87.3 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 11% to $51.3 million [4][6] - Adjusted EPS rose by $0.19 year over year, reaching $0.22 for the quarter [21][22] - Annual transaction volume increased by $5 billion to over $135 billion, and account balances under administration improved to $1.3 billion [5][6] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The SMB segment generated Q1 revenue of $151.7 million, a 5.3% increase year over year, with adjusted gross profit of $33.1 million, up 3.9% [12][13] - B2B revenue grew by 12.1% to $23.9 million, with adjusted gross profit increasing by 17.8% to $7.3 million [15][17] - The Enterprise segment saw revenue of $50.1 million, a 22.2% increase, with adjusted gross profit also rising by 22.2% to $46.9 million [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a 0.3% decline in U.S. GDP during Q1, with consumer spending growth slowing to 1.8% from 4% [25][26] - The company reported that its core acquiring channels produced 10% organic revenue growth, while countercyclical segments grew by 12% to 22% [27][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to gain market share in the acquiring segment while strengthening countercyclical assets like automated payables and CFT Pay [26][27] - The focus is on investing efficiently in new verticals with large total addressable markets (TAMs) that are still early in the adoption of integrated payment and banking solutions [26][28] - The company is positioned to benefit from the fallout of less stable banking as a service providers [64] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 10% to 14% top-line revenue growth for 2025, despite potential headwinds from lower interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty [5][22] - The company is actively working to remediate a material weakness related to automated controls, with substantial progress reported [23] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $117.6 million in available liquidity, including $70 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility [19] - The company has made a $10 million prepayment on its term loan during the quarter, reducing debt levels to $935.5 million [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide details on the increase in SG&A and salaries? - Management clarified that SG&A increased by 26% year over year when normalizing for non-recurring items, with significant costs related to cloud migration and headcount additions [31][32] Question: What percentage of gross profit comes from B2B and enterprise? - Management confirmed that over 62% of gross profit now comes from B2B and enterprise segments, with a significant portion also from recurring revenues [34][35] Question: Can you elaborate on the Minnesota Wild contract win? - Management highlighted that the contract was won due to the ability to optimize cash flow and provide banking transparency, which is crucial for sports franchises [39][41] Question: How did the one less day in Q1 impact revenue? - Management acknowledged that the one less day did impact daily revenue, particularly in the SMB segment, and noted other unusual influences on volume [43][44] Question: What are the considerations for segment growth in Q2? - Management indicated that shifts in interest rates could impact growth, particularly in high-margin interest income [48] Question: How has consumer behavior changed post-tariffs? - Management noted no material changes in consumer behavior yet, with a resilient portfolio that includes recession-resistant sectors [54][56] Question: What opportunities exist in the embedded finance space? - Management stated that the company is well-positioned to capture opportunities from the fallout of less stable banking service providers [64]

Q1 2025 Financial Performance - Priority Technology Holdings' Q1 2025 total revenue increased by 9% to $2246 million[8, 13, 14] - Adjusted Gross Profit increased by 14% to $873 million[8, 15, 16] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to $513 million[8, 19, 20] - Adjusted Gross Profit margin increased by 170 basis points to 389%[17] Segment Performance - SMB revenue increased by 5% year-over-year to $1517 million with Adjusted Gross Profit of $331 million[38] - B2B revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to $239 million with Adjusted Gross Profit of $73 million[43] - Enterprise revenue increased by 22% year-over-year to $501 million with Adjusted Gross Profit of $469 million[49] Financial Position - The company repaid $10 million of outstanding Term Loan during Q1 2025[59, 61] - The company has ample liquidity of $1176 million, comprised of $476 million of unrestricted cash and unfunded $700 million Revolver at the end of Q1 2025[61]

Financial Performance - The company reported the strongest revenue performance in its history for both Q4 and the full year, with Q4 revenue of $227.1 million, a 14% increase year-over-year, and full-year revenue of $879.7 million, a 16% increase [7][9][10] - Adjusted gross profit for Q4 was $83.9 million, up 15% from the prior year, and adjusted EBITDA was $51.7 million, reflecting a 16% improvement [9][10][28] - For the full year, adjusted gross profit increased by 19% to $328.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew by 21% to $204.3 million [10][28] Business Segment Performance - The SMB segment generated Q4 revenue of $155.7 million, an 11.1% increase year-over-year, with adjusted gross profit of $32 million, up 0.4% [18][20] - The B2B segment saw revenue of $23.7 million, a 10.9% increase, with adjusted gross profit rising 24% to $6.4 million [22][23] - The Enterprise segment reported Q4 revenue of $48.7 million, a 27% increase, with adjusted gross profit also increasing by 27% to $45.6 million [24][25] Market Data - The company processed over $130 billion in annual transaction volume and managed over $1.2 billion in average daily account balances [7] - The percentage of adjusted gross profit from recurring revenues reached over 63% in Q4, nearly doubling since early 2022 [17] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company aims to sustain momentum in its acquiring, payables, and Enterprise segments, projecting 10% to 14% revenue growth for 2025 [8][36] - The focus remains on innovation in SaaS payments and banking solutions, with a commitment to refining customer experiences [12][41] - The company is positioned as an undervalued player compared to industry peers, with a strategy to leverage its public currency for potential acquisitions [18][42] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth despite potential headwinds from lower interest rates and a challenging macroeconomic environment [8][36] - The company is actively working to address a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, which did not affect the financial results [34][35] Other Important Information - The company redeemed its preferred stock, resulting in a fourth-quarter preferred dividend of $2.65 million [31] - A $10 million prepayment on the term loan was made post-quarter end, with plans to continue reducing the cost of capital [32][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capital allocation strategy between debt pay down and increased spending - Management will continue to evaluate the best use of capital, balancing debt pay down with potential M&A opportunities [50] Question: Impact of interest rate cuts on guidance - Management has factored in expected interest rate cuts into their 2025 guidance, taking a conservative approach [54][56] Question: Impact of tariffs on business - Management noted that tariffs have not significantly impacted the acquiring side, but there is increased demand for B2B strategies due to constrained working capital [67] Question: Explanation of gross margin decline in consumer payments - Management clarified that organic margins have increased, and the decline is due to residual purchases running off [73][78] Question: Magnitude of CapEx to OpEx shift - The expected impact from the CapEx to OpEx shift in 2025 is approximately $4 million [110]