Altimmune (NasdaqGM:ALT) 2025 Conference November 20, 2025 03:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsVipin Garg - CEOChristophe Arbet-Engels - Chief Medical OfficerConference Call ParticipantsRoger Song - Senior AnalystRoger SongAll right. Good morning, everyone, to Jeffrey's London Healthcare Conference 2025. My name is Roger Song, one of the Senior Analysts covering SMID Cap Biotech in the U.S.. It is my great pleasure to have the next fireside chat with Altimmune, who have Vipin and then Christophe. Good to meet y ...

Novartis (NYSE:NVS) Update / Briefing November 20, 2025 03:00 AM ET Speaker1All right. Hello, everyone, and welcome to our 2025 Meet Novartis Management Investor event. Thank you, as always, for your time, interest, and engagement with us. This is a special event, which we've been doing for over 10 years because it allows investors and analysts to interact with our management teams in an open Q&A format. Today, we'll start with a presentation and a Q&A by Vas, followed by breakout sessions with our core the ...

BRIGHT 2030 Strategy & Financial Targets - The company aims for organic sales growth of 3-6% per annum from 2026-2028[6, 100, 123, 145] - The company targets an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 18% in 2028[6, 100, 123, 145] - The company projects a cumulative free cash flow of approximately €270 million over three years (2026-2028)[6, 100, 123, 145] - The company is targeting a double-digit percentage growth in EPS (Earnings Per Share) per annum from 2026-2028[123, 143, 145] - The company aims for a ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) of approximately 13% by 2028[123] Business Segment Performance & Growth - Food sales reached €769 million in 2024[41, 42, 126] - Nutrition sales reached €157 million in 2024[59, 60, 126] - Biomedical Polymers sales reached €55 million in 2024, with a target of €125 million by 2030[89, 94] - The company's natural food preservation market share is 25%[44] - The company projects to grow the Food business to €1 billion by 2030, representing approximately 4% CAGR[53, 54] - The company projects over €100 million additional Nutrition sales in the coming 5 years, reaching €275 million by 2030, representing approximately 10% CAGR[82] Sustainability & Operations - The company sources 98% of its raw materials from renewable sources[27, 33] - The company aims for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030[29]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group revenue reached an all-time high of $20.5 billion, growing at almost 15% year-on-year [2][11] - Adjusted net income increased more than 25% year-on-year to $512 million, with an adjusted net income margin expanding to 2.5% [2][11] - AI-related revenues accounted for 30% of the group's total, increasing by 13 percentage points year-on-year [2][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) revenue grew 12% year-on-year to $15.1 billion, with operating profit climbing 11% to $1.1 billion [15] - Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue grew 24% year-on-year to exceed $4 billion, driven by AI infrastructure demand [8][17] - Solutions and Services Group (SSG) achieved 18% year-on-year revenue growth, marking the 18th consecutive quarter of double-digit expansion [9][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The PC market share exceeded 25% for the first time in Lenovo's history, reaching a historic high of 25.6% global market share [11][15] - The smartphone business achieved record-high concurrent quarter activations, supported by solid end-user demand [11] - All reported geographies delivered double-digit year-on-year revenue growth, reinforcing balanced strength across 180 markets [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI democratization, with a strategy that includes personal AI and enterprise AI [2][3] - The upcoming Tech World event will showcase a personal AI super agent, emphasizing the vision of one personal AI across multiple devices [4][5] - The company aims to create an enterprise AI twin for customers, leveraging hybrid infrastructure and AI solutions [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management sees positive signs of stabilization despite uncertainties in the external environment [2] - The company is confident in maintaining double-digit growth in both PC and server businesses over the next two quarters [31] - The management believes that the substantial investments in AI infrastructure will lay the groundwork for future technology waves [29] Other Important Information - The company achieved a 31% year-on-year reduction in adjusted net finance costs, reflecting ongoing cost optimization [14] - Lenovo's factory in Monterrey, Mexico, was added to the World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network, highlighting its manufacturing excellence [22] - The company continues to be recognized for its leadership in ESG, ranking eighth in Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: How big will the memory price impact on margin? - Management believes Lenovo is in a better position to manage supply shortages and rising component costs due to strong supplier relationships and procurement power [30][31] Question: What is the PC outlook for the next year? - The company is optimistic about maintaining double-digit growth in the PC business, despite rising storage and memory component prices [32][35] Question: What is the smartphone outlook for 2026? - The smartphone market is expected to grow in single digits, with a focus on premium devices that are less affected by component cost increases [36][39] Question: How does Lenovo capture opportunities in hybrid AI infrastructure? - The company is leveraging its hybrid AI strategy to resonate with customer needs, focusing on agility and flexibility in AI deployments [40][43] Question: Can Lenovo sustain strong growth and margins in SSG? - SSG is expected to continue its growth momentum, driven by high demand for AI services and solutions [44][54] Question: What is Lenovo's strategy for AI servers? - The company is focusing on AI inferencing as a significant market opportunity, with plans to enhance its capabilities in this area [68][70] Question: What is the overall outlook for the year-end? - Management reaffirms confidence in maintaining strength in order levels, particularly for PCs, despite some analyst revisions [73][74] Question: Are there plans for new AI or AR devices? - The company is preparing for the AI revolution, with plans for more AI-native devices to be revealed at the upcoming Tech World event [75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $540 million, representing a 6.4% increase quarter-over-quarter [5][23] - Live streaming revenue reached $388 million, up 3.5% from Q2, marking two consecutive quarters of growth [5][24] - BIGO Ads generated $104 million in revenue, with a year-over-year growth of 33.1% [5][17] - Non-GAAP operating income was $41 million, up 16.6% year-over-year [5][28] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $73 million, with a net cash position of $3.3 billion as of September 30 [6][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Live streaming revenues from the BIGO segment were $367.7 million, contributing to the overall live streaming revenue increase [24] - Non-live streaming revenues totaled $151.7 million, up 27.3% year-over-year, now accounting for 28.1% of total group revenues [25][24] - BIGO Ads' advertising revenues increased by 33.1% year-over-year and 19.7% quarter-over-quarter [26][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global average mobile MAUs reached 266 million, up 1.4% quarter-over-quarter [14] - The number of paying users for BIGO increased by 0.8% quarter-over-quarter, while app users grew by 3.4% [15][24] - Revenue from North America grew 22% quarter-over-quarter, and Western Europe saw a 41% increase [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen ecosystem synergies, reinforce organizational vitality, and reject growth as key priorities for 2026 [7][10] - The focus is on diversifying revenue streams, particularly in EdTech and SaaS, while leveraging the live streaming business as a cash cow [7][8] - The company is enhancing its advertising platform, BIGO Ads, to become a global performance-driven multi-channel advertising platform [38][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the live streaming business returning to steady year-over-year growth in 2026, supported by operational adjustments and improved user engagement [34][45] - The advertising and SaaS businesses are expected to maintain strong double-digit growth, contributing to overall revenue growth [45][46] - The company anticipates a new growth cycle with positive revenue growth visibility for 2026 [46] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased $88.6 million worth of shares as part of its capital return strategy [21][29] - The share buyback program is expected to accelerate as the company believes its shares are undervalued [21][53] Q&A Session Summary Question: Long-term trend of the live streaming business - Management noted that the live streaming business is on a steady recovery trajectory, with expectations for year-over-year growth in 2026 due to operational enhancements and focus on high-value users [33][34] Question: Long-term strategic goals for the advertising business - The advertising business is being transformed into a global platform for performance-driven advertising, with plans for multi-channel monetization and diversification of advertiser types [38][39] Question: User and revenue trend outlook for 2026 - Management indicated clear visibility for positive year-over-year revenue growth in 2026, with live streaming, advertising, and SaaS all expected to contribute positively [45][46] Question: Expenses trend and profitability outlook - The company expects continued improvement in operating profit and EBITDA in 2026, driven by growth in live streaming and SaaS businesses [50][49] Question: Shareholder return initiatives - The company is executing a three-year shareholder return program and plans to accelerate share buybacks, expecting enhanced returns as operating profits grow [53][54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $540 million, representing a 6.4% increase quarter-over-quarter [5][23] - Live streaming revenue reached $388 million, up 3.5% from Q2, marking two consecutive quarters of growth [5][24] - BIGO Ads generated $104 million in revenue, with a year-over-year growth of 33.1% [5][26] - Non-GAAP operating income was $41 million, up 16.6% year-over-year [5][28] - Non-GAAP EBITDA reached $51 million, reflecting a 16.8% year-over-year increase [5][28] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $73 million, with $3.3 billion in net cash as of September 30 [6][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Live streaming revenues from BIGO segment were $367.7 million, showing a quarter-over-quarter increase [24] - Non-live streaming revenues totaled $151.7 million, up 27.3% year-over-year, contributing 28.1% to total group revenues [24][25] - BIGO Ads' advertising revenues increased by 33.1% year-over-year and 19.7% quarter-over-quarter [26][27] - The number of paying users for BIGO increased by 0.8% quarter-over-quarter, while app users grew by 3.4% [15][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global average mobile MAUs reached 266 million, up 1.4% quarter-over-quarter [14] - Revenue from North America grew 22% quarter-over-quarter, while Western Europe saw a 41% increase [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen ecosystem synergies, reinforce organizational vitality, and reject growth [7] - Focus on diversifying revenue streams, particularly in AdTech and SaaS, with live streaming serving as a reliable cash cow [7][8] - BIGO Ads is being transformed into an AI-powered global platform for performance-driven advertising [8][10] - SHOPLINE is positioned as a fully integrated SaaS platform, enhancing product capabilities and strategic advancements [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the live streaming business returning to steady year-over-year growth in 2026 [14][34] - BIGO Ads is expected to sustain robust double-digit revenue growth year-over-year [14][45] - The company anticipates a return to positive year-over-year revenue growth starting in Q4 2025 and continuing into 2026 [14][30] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased $88.6 million worth of shares under its buyback program as of November 14, 2025 [21][29] - The group expects net revenues for Q4 2025 to be between $563 million and $538 million, indicating a year-over-year growth of 2.5%-5.2% [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Long-term trend of the live streaming business - Management noted that the live streaming business is on a steady recovery trajectory, with expectations for year-over-year growth in 2026 due to operational adjustments and focus on high-value paying users [31][34] Question: Long-term strategic goals for the advertising business - Management outlined plans to establish BIGO Ads as a global platform for multi-channel advertising, expanding into various verticals and enhancing data infrastructure [36][38] Question: 2026 outlook on user and revenue trends - Management indicated clear visibility for returning to positive year-over-year revenue growth, with expectations for live streaming and advertising to maintain strong performance [43][46] Question: Shareholder return initiatives - The company is executing a three-year shareholder return program and plans to accelerate share buybacks, expecting enhanced returns as operating profits grow [52][54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group revenue reached an all-time high of $20.5 billion, growing at almost 15% year-on-year [2][11] - Adjusted net income increased more than 25% year-on-year to $512 million, with an adjusted net income margin expanding to 2.5% [2][11] - AI-related revenues accounted for 30% of the group's total, increasing by 13 percentage points year-on-year [2][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) revenue exceeded $15 billion, with 12% year-on-year growth [6][15] - Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue grew 24% year-on-year to exceed $4 billion [8][17] - Solutions and Services Group (SSG) achieved 18% year-on-year revenue growth, marking the 18th consecutive quarter of double-digit expansion [9][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The PC market share exceeded 25% for the first time in Lenovo's history, reaching a historic high of 25.6% global market share [6][11] - The smartphone business achieved record-high concurrent quarter activations, driven by solid end-user demand [11][12] - All reported geographies delivered double-digit year-on-year revenue growth, reinforcing balanced strength across 180 markets [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI democratization, with significant progress in personal AI and enterprise AI [2][3] - The strategy includes leveraging a unique global local model to navigate uncertainties and capture hybrid AI opportunities [3][4] - The company aims to create an enterprise AI twin for customers, driving data into insights and value [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management sees positive signs of stabilization despite uncertainties in the external environment [2] - The company is confident in maintaining double-digit growth in both PC and server businesses over the next two quarters [31] - The outlook for the overall group remains strong, with reaffirmation of estimates despite some market fluctuations [73] Other Important Information - The company is recognized for its leadership in ESG, ranking eighth in Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 [22] - The upcoming Tech World event is expected to showcase new innovations in personal AI [4][59] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of memory price on margin - Management believes they are in a better position to manage supply shortages and rising component costs due to strong supplier relationships and procurement power [30][31] Question: PC outlook for next year - The company is optimistic about maintaining double-digit growth and expanding market share despite rising storage and memory component prices [34][35] Question: Smartphone outlook for 2026 - The smartphone market is expected to grow in single digits, with a focus on premium devices that are less affected by component cost increases [36][39] Question: Opportunities in hybrid AI infrastructure - The company is leveraging its hybrid AI strategy to resonate with customer needs, focusing on agility and flexibility [42][43] Question: General server demand outlook - Continued high double-digit growth is expected in the CSP segment, with high single-digit growth in the ESMB segment [56][63] Question: AI server strategy - The company is focusing on inferencing services and capabilities, which are becoming increasingly important for enterprise customers [70] Question: Overall business outlook - The company reaffirms strength in order levels, particularly for PCs, and maintains confidence in market estimates [73][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $540 million, representing a 6.4% increase quarter-over-quarter [5][23] - Live streaming revenue reached $388 million, up 3.5% from Q2, marking two consecutive quarters of growth [5][24] - BIGO Ads generated $104 million in revenue, with a year-over-year growth of 33.1% [5][23] - Non-GAAP operating income was $41 million, up 16.6% year-over-year [5][28] - Non-GAAP EBITDA reached $51 million, reflecting a 16.8% increase year-over-year [5][28] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $73 million, with a net cash position of $3.3 billion as of September 30 [5][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Live streaming revenues from BIGO segment were $367.7 million, contributing to the overall live streaming revenue growth [24][25] - Non-live streaming revenues totaled $151.7 million, up 27.3% year-over-year, now accounting for 28.1% of total group revenues [25][26] - BIGO Ads' advertising revenues increased by 33.1% year-over-year and 19.7% quarter-over-quarter [17][25] - The number of paying users for BIGO increased by 0.8% quarter-over-quarter, while app usage rose by 3.4% [15][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global average mobile MAUs reached 266 million, up 1.4% quarter-over-quarter [14] - Revenue from North America grew 22% quarter-over-quarter, while Western Europe saw a 41% increase [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen ecosystem synergies, enhance organizational vitality, and reject growth [6][10] - Focus on diversifying revenue streams, particularly in EdTech and SaaS, while leveraging live streaming as a cash cow [6][10] - Plans to expand BIGO Ads as an AI-powered global platform for multi-channel advertising [8][10] - Anticipates significant growth in the SaaS-based e-commerce sector through Shopline [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the live streaming business returning to steady growth in 2026 [12][32] - BIGO Ads is expected to continue its rapid growth, driven by traffic expansion and improved advertising capabilities [21][39] - The company anticipates a return to year-over-year revenue growth starting in Q4 2025 and continuing into 2026 [13][30] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased $88.6 million worth of shares as part of its capital return strategy [21][29] - The group expects consolidated operating profit to improve, benefiting shareholders in the long term [21][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Long-term trend of the live streaming business - Management noted that the live streaming business is on a steady recovery trajectory, with expectations for year-over-year growth in 2026 [31][32] Question: Long-term strategic goals for the advertising business - Management highlighted the transformation of BIGO Ads into a global platform for performance-driven advertising, with plans for diversification and geographic expansion [34][36] Question: User and revenue trend outlook for 2026 - Management indicated strong visibility for returning to positive year-over-year revenue growth, with expectations for live streaming and advertising to maintain strong performance [39][40] Question: Shareholder return initiatives - Management confirmed a commitment to a three-year shareholder return program, with active share buybacks expected to continue [44][45]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Lenovo reported a record revenue of $20.5 billion for the last quarter, representing a year-on-year growth of almost 15% [2][11] - Adjusted net income increased by more than 25% year-on-year to $512 million, with an adjusted net income margin expanding to 2.5% [11][12] - AI-related revenues accounted for 30% of the group's total, marking a 13 percentage point increase year-on-year [2][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) revenue grew 12% year-on-year to $15.1 billion, with operating profit climbing 11% to $1.1 billion [15] - Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue increased by 24% year-on-year to exceed $4 billion, driven by AI infrastructure demand [8][17] - Solutions and Services Group (SSG) achieved 18% year-on-year revenue growth, marking the 18th consecutive quarter of double-digit expansion [9][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global PC market share reached a historic high of 25.6%, with Lenovo maintaining leadership in both consumer and commercial segments [11][15] - The smartphone business achieved record-high concurrent quarter activations, supported by strong end-user demand [11] - All reported geographies delivered double-digit year-on-year revenue growth, reinforcing balanced strength across 180 markets [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Lenovo is focusing on AI democratization, with a strategy that includes personal AI and enterprise AI, aiming to capture hybrid AI opportunities [2][3] - The company plans to launch a personal AI super agent at Tech World in January 2026, emphasizing hyper-personalization across multiple devices [4][5] - Lenovo's hybrid AI strategy aims to create enterprise AI twins for customers, enhancing their data processing and insights capabilities [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating uncertainties and capturing substantial AI opportunities despite external challenges [2][3] - The company anticipates continued double-digit growth in both PC and server businesses over the next two quarters [28] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining competitive costs and supply chain resilience amid rising component prices [26][28] Other Important Information - Lenovo's commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives was emphasized, with recognition in global rankings for supply chain performance and inclusion efforts [22][23] - The company is optimistic about global trade improvements and plans to elevate its brand through partnerships and major initiatives [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: How big will the memory price impact on margin? - Management believes Lenovo is well-positioned to manage supply shortages and rising component costs due to strong supplier relationships and procurement power [26][28] Question: What is the PC outlook for the next year? - Management is optimistic about maintaining double-digit growth in the PC segment, despite rising storage and memory component prices [30][31] Question: What is the smartphone outlook for 2026? - The smartphone market is expected to grow in single digits, with a focus on premium devices that are less affected by component cost increases [32][33] Question: How does Lenovo capture opportunities in hybrid AI infrastructure? - Lenovo's hybrid AI strategy focuses on agility and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on AI services to accelerate customer AI journeys [36][37] Question: Can Lenovo sustain strong growth and margins in SSG? - Management is confident in the growth of SSG, driven by demand for AI services and a focus on sustainability [39][43] Question: What is Lenovo's strategy for AI servers? - Lenovo aims to capture growth in AI inferencing by enhancing its infrastructure capabilities and focusing on customer needs [52][53]