Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenues for Q4 fiscal 2025 increased by 11.9% to $18.4 million, compared to $16.4 million in the prior year period [13] - Gross profit for Q4 was $10.3 million, representing a 56% gross margin, up from 52% in the prior year quarter [14] - Total net revenues for fiscal 2025 were $66.1 million, an increase from $61.4 million in fiscal 2024 [16] - Non-GAAP EBITDA for Q4 was $4.7 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, nearly quadrupling the prior year's Q4 figure of $1.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and support revenues for Q4 grew by 9.9% to $8.2 million, compared to $7.5 million in the same period last year [14] - Services revenues rose to $9.7 million, up from $8.4 million in the prior year period, reflecting strong project delivery [14] - Total subscription and support revenues for fiscal 2025 were $32.9 million, compared to $28 million in the previous year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured a $16 million five-year contract with a major U.S. automaker to transform its dealership operations [10] - A major Chinese automotive finance company upgraded to Transcend Finance as part of a multimillion-dollar deal involving the migration of over 3 million contracts [10] - The company made its official entry into the Middle East with a deal signed with Sinbad Management, SPC in Oman [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering long-term value through its unified AI-powered Transcend platform and expanding its presence in key global markets [5] - The strategy of migrating existing customers from a licensed revenue model to a recurring revenue model continues to accelerate [6] - Continued investment in AI and automation capabilities is aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and maintaining a disciplined cost structure [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued growth momentum, citing strong performance across all three regions [20] - The company plans to update guidance in the second quarter for better clarity on fiscal 2026 expectations [27] - Management believes the fundamentals of the business remain strong and is optimistic about opportunities ahead [31] Other Important Information - The company launched Transcend AI Labs, a dedicated innovation hub focused on AI-first enhancements and strategic consulting [9] - The leadership team was strengthened with key senior-level appointments, including Richard Howard and Ian Smith [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the recent growth an anomaly or the start of a new trend? - Management believes there is enough momentum across all regions to support continued growth [20] Question: What is the payment frequency for subscription revenues? - Payments vary by contract, with some being annual, quarterly, or monthly [22] Question: What is the sales cycle for new contracts? - The sales cycle has lengthened, but significant work is done before contracts are signed to ensure timely implementation [23] Question: Will the company provide guidance for the next year? - Management prefers to update guidance in the second quarter for better clarity [27]