ACI Worldwide(US:ACIW)2025-08-07 12:30Financial Performance - ACI's Payment Software segment revenue grew by 18% and Biller segment grew by 13% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year[12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2025 increased by 24% compared to the first half of 2024[13] - The company repurchased 2.4 million shares in Q2 2025, representing 2.4% of shares outstanding[13,24] - ACI's net adjusted EBITDA margin was 34% in the first half of 2025, up from 31% in the first half of 2024[18,24,28] - ACI had $175 million in adjusted EBITDA in the first half of 2025[18,24] - Cash flow from operating activities was $128 million in the first half of 2025[18] Financial Position - ACI's cash balance was $190 million as of June 30, 2025[18,24] - The net debt leverage ratio was 1.4x[18,24] - The company retired $400 million senior unsecured notes maturing in 2026[24] Guidance - ACI is raising its full-year outlook for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA for 2025[13,24,36] - Updated full year 2025 revenue guidance is $1710 million to $1740 million, compared to the prior guidance of $1690 million to $1720 million[23] - Updated full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance is $490 million to $505 million, compared to the prior guidance of $480 million to $495 million[23]