FiscalNote Holdings (NOTE) FY Conference Transcript

Summary of FiscalNote Holdings (NOTE) FY Conference Call - June 11, 2025 Company Overview - Company: FiscalNote Holdings (NOTE) - Industry: Policy and Regulatory Information Services - Business Model: Subscription-based access to policy and regulatory information through an AI-driven SaaS platform [4][39] Key Points and Arguments Business Model and Market Position - FiscalNote provides critical policy and regulatory information, proprietary insights, and workflow tools to organizations globally [4][6] - The complexity of regulations is increasing, leading to a growing demand for FiscalNote's services among various sectors, including corporate, public sector, and non-profits [5][6][8] - Approximately 50% of revenue comes from corporate clients, 25% from public sector organizations, and 25% from non-profits and NGOs [8][13] Financial Performance - Significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA from a loss of $24.5 million in 2022 to a profit of $9.8 million in 2024, with seven consecutive quarters of profitability [19][20] - Expected adjusted EBITDA margins for 2025 are double those of 2024 on a pro forma basis [20][39] - Focus on debt management, having reduced senior term loans by 60% over the past year and a half [21][46] Product Development and Innovation - Introduction of a new platform, Policy Note, aimed at consolidating data and improving user experience, which is AI-forward and intuitive [24][25] - Policy Note has shown positive engagement metrics, with 75% of at-risk customers becoming engaged after migration to the new platform [28][30] - Launched 15 major product features since the announcement of Policy Note, enhancing user engagement and driving growth [35] Competitive Landscape - Major competitors include Bloomberg and Politico, which focus primarily on U.S. federal content, and Quorum, which lacks the depth and breadth of FiscalNote's offerings [48][49][50] - FiscalNote differentiates itself through its comprehensive global-to-local data coverage and proprietary analysis, which adds significant value for end users [41][42][56] Future Outlook - Reaffirmed revenue guidance for 2025 between $94 million and $100 million, with expectations for ARR growth to resume in the latter half of the year as Policy Note gains traction [39][47] - AI is viewed as an accelerant for business growth, with plans to leverage generative AI to automate workflows and enhance service offerings [43][44] Additional Important Insights - The company emphasizes the importance of trust and accuracy in the information provided to clients, which is critical for decision-making in regulatory environments [40][41] - The transition to a product-led growth model is expected to enhance customer engagement and retention, addressing previous challenges related to legacy siloed platforms [45][51] - FiscalNote's proprietary insights and analysis are considered unique and valuable, providing a competitive edge in the market [56][58]