Getty Images (GETY) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue for 2025 was $224.1 million, representing growth of 0.8% or 2.6% on a currency neutral basis [4][11] - Adjusted EBITDA was$ 70.1 million for the quarter, down 0.1% or up 2.2% on a currency neutral basis [4][17] - Annual subscription revenue was 57.2% of total revenue in Q1, up from 54.7% in Q1 of last year [12] - Free cash flow was negative $0.3 million, down from$ 7.1 million in Q1 2024 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue grew by 5.4% or 7.2% on a currency neutral basis, driven primarily by growth in premium access [12] - Paid downloads were down slightly at $93 million, while video attachment rate rose to 16.7% from 14% in the previous year [13] - Editorial revenue increased by 4% year on year to$ 82.6 million, while creative revenue decreased by 4.8% year on year to $132.2 million [13][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth of 6.4% in The Americas, while EMEA was down 3% and APAC was down less than 1% [15] - The annual subscription revenue retention rate was 92.7%, up from 90% in the previous year [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to investing in core assets and evolving offerings to deepen relevance for customers [10] - The annual subscription business represents more than half of total revenue, positioning the company to adapt to macroeconomic uncertainties [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that revenue was impacted by early FX pressures, tariff-driven uncertainty, and softness in agency and entertainment sectors [5][11] - The company expects to close the merger with Shutterstock in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals [9][8] - Guidance for full year 2025 anticipates revenue of$ 931 million to $968 million, reflecting a decrease of 0.9% to an increase of 3.1% year over year [22] Other Important Information - The company completed refinancing of its term loan structure, extending maturity to February 2030 [20] - Total debt outstanding was$ 1.36 billion, with a net leverage of 4.1 times [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the mix shift to corporate subscriptions and the demand perspective? - Management indicated a continued trend of building internal corporate marketing groups, which drives subscription growth [29] Question: Are the impacts from FX, tariff uncertainty, and LA fires resolved? - Management confirmed that while some impacts persist, they are largely baked into the guidance [32] Question: What is the expected acceleration in currency neutral guidance and data licensing revenue? - Management stated that data licensing revenue remains unchanged, with growth expected from new customers and geographic markets [42] Question: Can you provide an update on litigation regarding copyright protections against AI training? - Management explained ongoing litigation with Stability AI to clarify whether training on copyrighted material requires permission [46] Question: What is the current status of the company's Gen AI offering and client adoption? - Management reported consistent but slow adoption of Gen AI offerings, with revenue still in the single-digit millions [55]