AtlasClear Holdings(ATCH) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 84% year-over-year, reaching $5.1 million for the quarter [4][8] - Net income reported at $6.8 million, marking a significant improvement [9] - Stockholders' equity turned positive to $21.7 million, an increase of nearly $60 million since year-end 2024 [4][9] - Total assets increased to $77.6 million from $60.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [9][10] - Cash and restricted cash totaled $46.2 million, including $23.1 million in cash and cash equivalents [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commissions were the largest revenue contributor at just over $3 million for the quarter, with clearing fees and stock locate-related activity also contributing meaningfully [8] - The operational performance of Wilson-Davis as the core clearing engine showed continued strength across commissions and clearing-related activities [6][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current market environment is becoming increasingly constructive, with greater engagement from broker-dealers and financial institutions seeking efficient operations and modernized infrastructure [4][5] - Firms are expanding their focus beyond traditional equities into a wider range of products and services, emphasizing flexibility and capital efficiency [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a modern, technology-enabled financial infrastructure platform for smaller and mid-sized institutions [3] - Priorities include enhancing the client experience, scaling responsibly, and advancing the full AtlasClear vision, including the proposed acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming [11][12] - The strategy focuses on execution, delivering for clients, and thoughtful expansion to support long-term growth [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's position entering 2026, highlighting a strengthened balance sheet and operational momentum [13] - The focus is on enhancing the core clearing business with smarter technology and improving connectivity across workflows [13][14] - The regulatory environment is perceived to be improving, potentially accelerating the approval process for the Commercial Bancorp acquisition [24][29] Other Important Information - The company has simplified its capital structure, with approximately 150 million shares outstanding and potential dilution from warrants and convertible notes [15] - Regulatory capital requirements are being met, with a focus on maintaining sufficient liquidity for operations and growth [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does the fully diluted share count look like today? - The current outstanding share count is approximately 150 million shares, with potential additional shares from warrants and convertible notes [15] Question: How should investors think about true corporate liquidity versus regulatory capital? - The company maintains a regulatory capital threshold of $10.5 million and aims to keep net capital above $15 million [16] Question: At what revenue level does the clearing business begin to generate consistent operating leverage? - The threshold for operating leverage is around $14 million in operating costs, beyond which the company expects significant scaling [17][18] Question: Can you provide clarity on the expected ramp timeline for new introducing brokerage firms? - The company is optimistic about onboarding new correspondent clearing clients quickly, with measurable impacts on revenue expected in the coming quarters [20][22] Question: What is the status of the proposed Commercial Bancorp acquisition? - The company is preparing to file for regulatory approval, with expectations for a quicker approval process than initially anticipated [23][24][29]