Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a GAAP revenue increase of 19.5% to 515millionforthesecondquarter,withorganicrevenuegrowthof8.9470 million [66] - Adjusted diluted EPS grew 16.2% to 3.80,drivenbyhigherrevenueandmarginexpansion[81]−GAAPoperatingmarginincreasedby430basispointsto32.9181.3 million available under the existing authorization [105] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a more challenging environment for clients due to rising interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty, leading to reductions in AUM and constrained budgets [86] - The company expects continued ASV growth but with modest deceleration in the second half of the fiscal year, updating guidance for organic ASV growth to 145millionto175 million [88] - Management remains confident in long-term growth, citing a diverse pipeline and increased demand for products [111][112] Other Important Information - The company completed a 125millionprepaymentofthetermloanfortheCGSacquisition,reducingthegrossleverageratioto2.4times[84]−Thecompanyplanstotakeanotherrealestatechargeofapproximately15 million to $20 million later in the fiscal year [71] - The tax rate for the quarter was 16.1%, reflecting higher pre-tax income and lower stock option exercise [78] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of banking sector changes on ASV - Management indicated that two-thirds of the ASV reduction is expected from the banking sector, with the remaining third from other firm types [128] Question: Sales cycle and pipeline in banking - Management noted that sales cycles are taking longer, but the quality of the pipeline remains solid, with many deals in the commercial negotiation stage [161] Question: Sustainability of CGS ASV growth - Management confirmed that CGS has exceeded expectations with ASV growth of 8% since acquisition, and they are focused on expanding into new opportunities [167]
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