Digital Turbine(APPS) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal year 2022, the company reported revenues of $748 million, representing a growth of 138% compared to the previous year, with EBITDA of $195 million, up 158%, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.66, an increase of 124% [10][24][30] - In Q4 2022, revenue reached $184.1 million, a 94% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $50.4 million, up 124% [26][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The On-Device solutions business saw revenue per device increase from $4.70 in fiscal 2022, up from $3.30 in fiscal 2021, driven by more devices and diversified product offerings [12][13] - The app growth platform business experienced over 30% year-over-year revenue growth, attributed to stronger rates and increased volumes, particularly in video advertising [14][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added over 266 million devices in fiscal 2022, with significant growth in international markets, while U.S. device sales saw marginal increases [12][13] - The APAC region reported strong annual growth exceeding 75%, particularly in video advertising [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its SingleTap licensing business, which is expected to drive significant revenue growth and enhance margins [16][19] - Strategic investments are being made to consolidate ad tech platforms and improve operational efficiencies, with expectations of generating tens of millions in incremental revenue [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the macroeconomic challenges, including inflation and geopolitical issues, but emphasized the company's resilience and profitability [7][8] - The outlook for Q1 2023 anticipates revenue growth between $183 million and $187 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $49 million and $51 million [32] Other Important Information - The company has integrated three key acquisitions and is transitioning to a unified brand, phasing out the Appreciate, AdColony, and Fyber brands [23][31] - Cash operating expenses remained flat year-over-year, despite ongoing investments in growth initiatives [22][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you contextualize the traction with SingleTap licensing? - Management indicated that they are in trial phases with several Tier 1 partners and expect to generate revenue in the next quarter, with positive feedback on integration efforts [36][37] Question: How is the Samsung relationship expanding? - The company is now working with Samsung on tens of millions of devices across approximately 75 countries, with expectations for further growth driven by SingleTap [39] Question: What are the expectations for SingleTap revenue? - Management discussed plans to make SingleTap a significant revenue driver, potentially exceeding direct revenue from their demand-side platform [42][43] Question: What are the material investments being made for the unified platform? - Management highlighted that investments are being funded through efficiencies and synergies, with no incremental cash operating expenses required [45] Question: Where is the current weakness in the business? - Management noted ad spend softness in Europe and Russia, similar to trends observed during the IDFA changes, but emphasized the company's ability to correlate ad spend with returns [52]