Shift4 Payments(FOUR) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - End-to-end payment volumes increased 49% year-over-year to $47.9 billion [8] - Gross revenue less network fees increased 50$405 million [9] - Adjusted EBITDA increased 51% to $205.9 million [9] - Adjusted free cash flow increased 78$134 million [9] - Year-end net leverage was 2.5 times [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and other revenue was $115 million in Q4, up 100$2.5 billion aims to enhance payment capabilities and unlock revenue synergies [36][38] - Focus on building a unified commerce platform to streamline payment processes globally [22][29] - Strategy to follow strategic customers into new international markets [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in surpassing midterm guidance despite economic challenges [11] - Anticipated adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 45% for Q1, aligning with historical trends [51] - Guidance for 2025 includes volume between $200 billion and$220 billion, representing 21% to 33% year-over-year growth [51] Other Important Information - GAAP net income for Q4 was $139 million, with GAAP diluted EPS at$1.44 [49] - Company repurchased over one million shares for $110 million, leaving$350 million of capacity available [48] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were entertained during the call as it was followed by an Investor Day event [6][53]