Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Conrad Grodd - Vice President, Investor Relations Anthony Wood - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Jedda - Chief Financial Officer Charlie Collier - President, Roku Media Mustafa Ozgen - President Devices Conference Call Participants Shyam Patil - Susquehanna Michael Morris - Guggenheim Securities Laura Martin - Needham Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer Matt Condon - Citizens JMP Ralph Sch ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q4 revenue grew by 6%, exceeding guidance, with contributions from both segments and all three technologies [14] - GAAP operating earnings were $814 million, representing 27% of sales, an increase from 25.9% year-over-year [15] - Non-GAAP EPS was $4.04, up 4% from $3.90 last year, driven by higher sales and favorable mix [15][18] - Full-year revenue reached $10.8 billion, an 8% increase, with strong growth across all segments [16] - Operating cash flow for Q4 was $1.1 billion, down from $1.2 billion in the prior year, but full-year operating cash flow was a record $2.4 billion, up 17% year-over-year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Products and SI segment, Q4 sales increased by 3%, driven by growth in LMR and video [20] - Software and services revenue in Q4 was up 11%, with notable growth in all three technologies [22] - Full-year Products and SI revenue was $6.9 billion, up 10% from the prior year [21] - Full-year SNS revenue was $3.9 billion, up 5% compared to last year, with a 13% increase when excluding the UK Home Office [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenue for Q4 was $2.2 billion, up 9%, and $7.8 billion for the full year, up 13% [25] - International Q4 revenue was $807 million, down 3%, primarily due to lower Ukraine revenue and the exit from ESN [25][26] - Full-year international revenue was $3 billion, down 2%, but up mid-single digits when excluding the UK Home Office [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue strong investments in software and services, expecting high single-digit or double-digit growth in the SNS segment when normalized for FX [31] - The company anticipates another year of double-digit growth in video and command center technologies [33] - The acquisition of Theatro is expected to enhance capabilities in AI and voice-powered communication for frontline workers [72][74] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operating environment, citing a strong pipeline and record backlog as indicators of growth potential [60][61] - The company expects Q1 sales to increase between 5% and 5.5%, with non-GAAP EPS between $2.98 and $3.03 per share [28] - For the full year, revenue growth is expected to be approximately 5.5%, with non-GAAP EPS between $14.64 and $14.74 [29] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with a record backlog of $14.7 billion, up $438 million year-over-year [10][26] - The effective tax rate for 2024 was 22%, compared to 21.9% in the prior year [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of federal spending shifts on customer behavior - Management indicated no changes in customer behavior due to recent federal spending shifts [44] Question: Growth rate for video with cloud adoption - Management noted that cloud adoption is seen as a favorable trend, with continued double-digit growth expected [46] Question: Federal budget approval and expectations for Ukraine revenue - Management does not expect any Ukrainian revenue for 2025, with previous revenue being around $80 million [51] Question: Insights on federal spending and public safety - Management expressed optimism about the federal government's focus on public safety and security, which is expected to drive spending [63] Question: Theatro acquisition details - The acquisition is expected to enhance AI capabilities for frontline workers, particularly in retail [72][74] Question: Local and state spending environment - Management described the current funding environment for local and state spending as strong, with public safety technology being prioritized [86] Question: AI applications in LMR - Management confirmed that AI is being used to improve audio quality and background noise cancellation in LMR networks [94]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Republic Services achieved a revenue growth of 7% in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 12% and an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 140 basis points [8][30] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $6.46, and the company generated $2.18 billion in adjusted free cash flow, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year [8][32] - Total debt at the end of 2024 was $12.8 billion, with total liquidity of $2.5 billion and a leverage ratio of approximately 2.6 times [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The environmental solutions business saw a revenue increase of nearly $70 million compared to the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of over 500 basis points to 24.7% in the fourth quarter [31][78] - Organic volume on total revenue declined by 1.2% in the fourth quarter, primarily due to shedding underperforming contracts in the residential business and softness in construction and manufacturing end markets [11][26] - Recycling processing and commodity sales increased revenue by 20 basis points during the quarter, with commodity prices averaging $164 per ton for the full year, up from $117 per ton in the prior year [28][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average yield on total revenue was 4.4%, while the average yield on related revenue was 5.3% [10][25] - Current commodity prices are approximately $145 per ton, which is the baseline used in the 2025 guidance [27][29] - The company expects organic volume growth in the recycling and waste business to range from negative 25 basis points to positive 25 basis points in 2025 [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on sustainability and digital capabilities, with ongoing investments in polymer centers and renewable natural gas projects [14][17] - Republic Services plans to deploy at least $1 billion in value-creating acquisitions in 2025, with a strong pipeline supporting continued acquisition activity [24][50] - The company aims to maintain a high customer retention rate, which remains strong at over 94% [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver profitable growth while continuing to invest in the business for long-term value creation [23][24] - The macroeconomic environment, including inflation and interest rates, is being monitored, but management does not see these factors as immediate threats [113][114] - The company anticipates a balanced EBITDA cadence for 2025, with margin expansion expected across all business types [60] Other Important Information - Employee engagement score remained high at 86, with turnover improving by 150 basis points compared to the prior year [20] - The company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future growth prospects for Environmental Solutions (ES) - Management remains positive about ES prospects, with expectations for M&A growth and organic growth in 2025 following IT integration [38] Question: Margin expansion details for 2025 - Management expects approximately 30 basis points of margin expansion, with underlying business growth potentially exceeding this figure [40][44] Question: M&A activity and pipeline - The company has a strong pipeline for acquisitions, particularly in Environmental Solutions and recycling, with a focus on strategic and financial filters [50] Question: Pricing environment and customer feedback - Management noted that pricing discussions with clients remain healthy, with a good spread maintained despite cost inflation [88] Question: Update on polymer centers and RNG plants - Incremental revenue from sustainability investments is projected at $70 million, with EBITDA contribution of $35 million expected in 2025 [67] Question: Risks and macroeconomic concerns - Management is watchful of the macro environment but does not see it as a major concern, focusing instead on safety and operational execution [113][114]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Moody's Corporation reported a record revenue growth of 20% in 2024, exceeding $7 billion, with a 26% increase in adjusted diluted EPS [9][37] - The adjusted operating margin expanded by over 400 basis points, reaching 50% for 2025 guidance [9][47] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Moody's Investors Service (MIS) achieved an 18% total revenue growth, with a remarkable 29% growth in transactional revenue in Q4 [10][38] - Moody's Analytics (MA) reported a 10% recurring revenue growth in Q4 and a 9% growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) [11][40] - Decision Solutions within MA led with $1.4 billion in ARR, growing at 12% [11][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - MIS revenue in Q4 was $809 million, up 18% year-on-year, driven by a 134% increase in leveraged loan issuance activity [38][39] - MA's recurring revenue, which constitutes 95% of total revenue, grew by 10% year-on-year [40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic investments in technology, including generative AI and enhancing risk and resilience capabilities [13][60] - Moody's aims to simplify its organizational structure and improve operational efficiency through an efficiency program, expecting annualized cost savings of $250 million to $300 million [52][53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing demand across various sectors, particularly in private credit and sustainable finance [15][119] - The company anticipates a constructive market environment for 2025, with expectations of low single-digit growth in rated issuance [49][84] Other Important Information - Moody's was recognized as the best rating agency for the thirteenth consecutive year, reinforcing its leadership position in the market [14] - The company plans to incur restructuring charges of $200 to $250 million over two years to support its efficiency program [53] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on medium-term guidance and organic growth - Management confirmed that the medium-term targets primarily reflect organic growth, with less reliance on M&A than initially anticipated [64][67] Question: Insights on MIS margins and earnings growth - Management indicated that while MIS margins are already high, they expect continued investments to enhance efficiency and support long-term growth [69][72] Question: Discussion on MA margins and investment strategies - Management clarified that they are redeploying capital towards high-growth areas while maintaining investments in their platform and data estate [75][76] Question: Outlook for ratings and potential risks - Management highlighted economic growth and refinancing activity as key drivers for ratings, with a cautious outlook on M&A activity [84][86] Question: Update on demand environment and sales cycles - Management reported stable sales cycles and strong new business production, with retention rates slightly improving [90][92] Question: Revenue growth expectations despite ARR growth - Management explained that the difference is driven by transactional revenue dynamics, which are expected to narrow over time [94][96] Question: Impact of federal government exposure and policy changes - Management noted that federal government exposure is minimal, constituting less than 1% of consolidated revenue, with potential impacts from policy changes being sector-specific [106][110] Question: Medium-term outlook for MIS revenue growth - Management indicated that the updated medium-term outlook reflects strong performance and anticipated recovery in M&A activity and private credit [112][119]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - System-wide RevPAR growth was reported at 5% for Q4 2024 and 4.6% for the full year, indicating strong performance particularly among luxury brands [4][24] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $255 million, reflecting a 20% increase excluding the impact of asset sales compared to the previous year [31] - Gross fees reached a record $294 million in Q4, up 17% year-over-year, driven by franchise and other fees which increased by 27% [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Leisure transient rooms revenue increased approximately 4% in Q4, while group rooms revenue was flat but up 5% when adjusted for holiday timing [5][6] - Business transient revenue rose by 12% for the year, benefiting major urban markets in the U.S. [8] - World of Hyatt membership reached approximately 54 million, a 22% increase year-over-year, with multi-room night penetration at a record high [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - RevPAR in the U.S. increased over 3%, with the Americas (excluding the U.S.) seeing a 9% increase [24] - Greater China reported flat RevPAR, but there was significant improvement from Q3 results, while Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) saw RevPAR up approximately 12% [25] - Europe finished strong with a 7% increase in RevPAR, driven by both leisure and business transient travel [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for organic net rooms growth to accelerate in 2025, with a strong pipeline of openings expected [3][34] - Hyatt is focusing on a brand-led organization to enhance customer engagement and loyalty, with a commitment to growing luxury and lifestyle segments intentionally [11][16] - The strategy includes expanding into upper midscale segments and enhancing the all-inclusive offerings, leveraging insights from customer preferences [12][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the operating environment, citing strong demand from corporate customers and a healthy growth outlook for 2025 [34][46] - The company anticipates RevPAR growth in the range of 2% to 4% for 2025, with expectations for strong group and business transient demand [34][35] - Management noted that the first quarter of 2025 is expected to be strong, driven by leisure transient growth and favorable holiday timing [43] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $1.2 billion in shares in 2024, with $1 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization [32] - Adjusted free cash flow is expected to range from $450 million to $500 million for 2025, excluding deferred cash taxes related to asset sales [41] - The company is not providing an outlook for capital returns to shareholders at this time due to a pending transaction with Playa [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on net rooms growth and attrition - Management indicated that net rooms growth is expected to be significantly better in 2025, with 9,000 new rooms already opened in early 2025, representing about 40% of the annual growth target [49][50] Question: Update on the Playa deal and brand strategy - Management refrained from commenting on specific details of the Playa transaction but emphasized the focus on expanding management platforms and distribution channels [64] Question: Appetite for further M&A activity - Management confirmed that while there will be a calm period following the Playa deal, they remain open to further asset sales and optimizing their brand portfolio [70][72] Question: Expectations for demand segments in 2025 - Management expects strong growth in group bookings, with a 7% pace anticipated for 2025, alongside continued momentum in business transient and leisure segments [146][147] Question: Clarification on EBITDA and free cash flow expectations - Management acknowledged that accelerated asset sales and lower-than-expected RevPAR growth contributed to changes in EBITDA and free cash flow projections for 2025 [155]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wynn Resorts reported a record year of adjusted property EBITDA, with Las Vegas achieving another annual record [8][10] - Adjusted property EBITDA for Wynn Las Vegas was $267.4 million on operating revenue of $699.5 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 38.2%, down 1% year on year [24][25] - Macau operations generated $292.8 million in adjusted property EBITDA on $926.6 million of operating revenue, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 31.6% [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Las Vegas, table games drop was flat year on year, while slot handle increased by 13% [11][25] - Encore Boston reported adjusted property EBITDA of $58.8 million on revenue of $212.7 million, with an EBITDA margin of 27.7% [26] - Macau's EBITDA was down about 1% year over year but up 11% sequentially, with a focus on maximizing EBITDA despite competitive pressures [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in Las Vegas remained healthy in January, with both drop and handle up year over year, and ADR and SMB covers also increasing [13][14] - In Boston, slot handle was up 6%, setting a new all-time property record for slot revenue [15][16] - Macau saw healthy mass table drop and strong direct VIP turnover during the Chinese New Year period, with full hotel occupancy [19][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its business with the development project in the UAE, which is expected to produce meaningful EBITDA [9][21] - Wynn Resorts is committed to returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, with a recent repurchase of $200 million in Q4 [10][33] - The company is exploring additional market opportunities in attractive gateway cities and has strategic land banks in new markets [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the future, citing strong demand indicators and a robust setup for 2025 [14][102] - The competitive environment in Macau remains stable, with a focus on EBITDA and margin rather than market share [52] - Management noted that the premium customer segment outperformed the base market during Chinese New Year, indicating a healthy customer base [59] Other Important Information - The company announced a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on March 5, 2025 [33] - A $2.4 billion financing package for the UAE project was finalized, marking a significant milestone [36] - The company is advancing design work and approvals for several concession-related CapEx projects in Macau [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: What win rate is being used for favorable hold in Las Vegas? - Management confirmed a 22% embedded table hold [40] Question: Is EBITDA growth expected in January and February despite the Super Bowl impact? - Management indicated that all key volume indicators were up year over year, excluding the Super Bowl weekend [46][102] Question: How is the competitive environment in Macau expected to evolve? - Management stated that the market remains competitive but stable, focusing on EBITDA and margin [52] Question: Can you elaborate on the acquisition in London and future expansion opportunities? - The acquisition is part of establishing a presence in a key global gateway city, with potential for further expansion [66] Question: What are the major milestones for the UAE project leading up to 2027? - Topping off of the project is expected towards the end of the year, with further engagement with investors planned [80] Question: How is the company managing operating expenses in Las Vegas? - Management emphasized a comprehensive approach to managing OpEx without impacting customer experience [128][132] Question: What is the outlook for CapEx in Macau? - The company is committed to a $2.6 billion investment over ten years, focusing on projects that align with the Wynn brand [168][172]

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Financial Performance - In 2024, Coinbase Global, Inc. reported total revenue of $6.6 billion, more than doubling from the previous year, with adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 billion, marking two consecutive years of positive adjusted EBITDA [10][29] - The company's subscription services revenue increased by 64% year-over-year to $2.3 billion, driven by USDC, staking, and Coinbase One [11][29] - Total trading volume for Q4 was $439 billion, up 137%, with consumer trading volume reaching $94 billion, up 176% [31][29] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $1.3 billion, with net income also at $1.3 billion, benefiting from $476 million in pretax gains on the crypto asset investment portfolio [38][29] Business Lines Performance - Subscription and services revenue reached $641 million, up 15%, driven by higher asset prices and USDC market cap [35][29] - Stablecoin revenue declined by $21 million or 9%, while other subscription and services revenue grew by $33 million or 56%, largely due to Coinbase One [36][29] - Institutional trading volume was $345 billion, up 128%, with institutional transaction revenue at $141 million, up 156% [33][29] Market Data - The average crypto market cap increased by 33% and crypto asset volatility rose by 27% in Q4 [30][29] - International revenue share reached 19% in Q4, attributed to improved payment rails and localization efforts [11][29] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - Coinbase aims to capitalize on regulatory tailwinds and expand its market presence by replicating successful strategies in new high-growth markets [12][20] - The company plans to drive revenue growth through existing products, enhance utility for mass adoption, and scale its foundational services [24][20] - Coinbase is focused on becoming the preferred partner for companies integrating crypto, with a vision of expanding the use of crypto in daily transactions and payments [14][20] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting the potential for crypto to integrate into mainstream financial systems and the importance of regulatory clarity [7][27] - The company anticipates a strong start to 2025, with expectations for Q1 subscription and services revenue to grow sequentially [44][29] - Management emphasized the need for clear market structure legislation and stablecoin frameworks to facilitate growth in the crypto sector [90][29] Other Important Information - The SEC's recent changes in accounting rules have led to a shift in how customer assets are reported, with a focus on assets on the platform [41][29] - Coinbase's strong balance sheet, with $9.3 billion in USD resources, provides flexibility for investments and acquisitions [39][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of February liquidation event on users - Management noted that volatility is inherent in crypto, and there was no meaningful impact on business from the February price actions [48][47] Question: Promising growth drivers under new regulatory regime - Management highlighted the diverse revenue streams and ongoing international expansion as key growth drivers [50][51] Question: Initiatives possible under new regulatory regime - Management discussed potential for perpetual futures and tokenized securities as exciting areas for future growth [56][57] Question: Consumer acquisition strategy - Management emphasized the importance of trust and brand recognition in attracting new users, alongside effective marketing strategies [99][101] Question: Retail trading fees dynamics - Management explained that strong growth in both simple and advanced trading contributed to stable retail fee rates despite increased trading volume [140][138] Question: Competitive landscape and differentiation - Management expressed a commitment to expanding the crypto user base and highlighted the importance of building a trusted platform [142][141]

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