Banzai International(US:BNZI)2025-05-19 18:43Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached $3.4 million, a 213% increase year-over-year compared to $1.1 million in Q1 2024[20] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $2.8 million, representing a 297% increase compared to $0.7 million in Q1 2024[20] - Gross margin expanded to 82.1% in Q1 2025, a 17% increase from 64.7% in Q1 2024[20] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $14.9 million, reflecting a 268% annualized growth rate compared to Q4 2024[21] - The company repaid $20.3 million of outstanding liabilities ahead of schedule[21] Strategic Initiatives - Banzai acquired Vidello, a video hosting and marketing suite provider[21] - A definitive agreement was signed to acquire Act-On, projected to increase FY 2025 revenue by $27 million on a pro-forma basis[21] - The company expanded its customer base to over 90,000 total customers[21] Future Outlook - The acquisition of Act-On is projected to grow Banzai's pro-forma consolidated 2024 revenue to $44 million[28] - The company is implementing a $13.6 million annualized net income improvement program[42] - Forecasted gross profit percentage is 82%[39]