Priority Technology (US:PRTH)2025-08-07 15:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 9% increase in net revenue for Q2 2025, reaching $239.8 million, with adjusted gross profit growing by 13% to $92.4 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 9% to $56 million [4][5][6] - Adjusted EPS rose by $0.15 year over year to $0.26, and adjusted gross profit margin improved by 135 basis points to 38.5% [4][6] - For the year-to-date, revenue grew by 9% to $464.4 million, with adjusted gross profit up 14% to $179.7 million and adjusted EBITDA up 10% to $107.3 million [6][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The SMB segment generated Q2 revenue of $163.2 million, a 5.2% increase year over year, with adjusted gross profit remaining consistent at $35.4 million [12][14] - B2B revenue grew by 14.4% year over year to $25 million, with adjusted gross profit increasing by 30.8% to $7.3 million [15][16] - The Enterprise segment saw a revenue increase of 20.6% to $52.7 million, with adjusted gross profit rising by 22.6% to $49.7 million [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q2 with over 1.6 million total customer accounts, up from 1.3 million in the previous quarter [4] - Annual transaction volume increased by nearly $5 billion to $140 billion [4] - Average account balances under administration improved to $1.4 billion from $1.3 billion [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its Connected Commerce platform, which integrates payments and banking capabilities to enhance operational success for customers [5][10] - There is a strategic emphasis on expanding recurring revenue, which now represents 62% of total adjusted gross profit, indicating a shift towards more stable revenue streams [24][25] - The company is also pursuing tuck-in acquisitions to enhance its service offerings and capitalize on favorable market conditions [21][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 10% to 12.5% revenue growth for 2025, citing strong growth trends and a favorable business mix [5][22] - The company anticipates moderating headwinds in the SMB segment and expects to see an acceleration of growth in the second half of the year [22][32] - Management noted that the economic environment has not significantly impacted performance, with resilience observed in various customer segments [38][56] Other Important Information - The company successfully refinanced its debt, lowering interest rates and extending maturities, which is expected to save approximately $7 million in annual interest expenses [20][21] - A material weakness related to automated controls has been substantially remediated, with testing currently underway [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What was the core growth net of the VAMP and the residual headwind versus the 1Q growth? - Core growth was 9.5% for the quarter, slightly down from 10% in Q1, driven by strong performance in larger ISOs despite some attrition in lower-end accounts [30][31] Question: Can you talk about the underlying assumptions at the low end versus the high end of the revised 2025 revenue guide? - The acceleration in the second half is expected due to moderating headwinds in SMB and the onboarding of large customers, with potential upside from deposit balances [32][34] Question: Have you seen any shift in volume trends given the softening jobs and business sentiment? - The portfolio has performed well, with resilience noted in various sectors, although same store sales have been a headwind [38] Question: How have you been thinking about capital allocation in the near and longer term? - The allocation strategy remains focused on deleveraging while being opportunistic in acquisitions, particularly in a favorable market [39] Question: Can you describe the go-to-market strategy of larger ISOs? - The company leads with a technology suite that allows for flexibility in solutions, emphasizing high-quality customer service as a key component [60][63]