Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal 2025 results did not meet expectations, with organic net sales and adjusted operating profit falling short, despite exceeding cost savings and free cash flow conversion goals [4][5][6] - Delivered Holistic Margin Management (HMM) savings totaling 5% of cost of goods, which is at the top of the industry [5][6] - Strong free cash conversion in fiscal 2025 allowed the company to return $2.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North America yogurt business was divested, and Whitebridge Pet Brands was added to the North America Pet segment, focusing on categories with stronger long-term growth opportunities [6] - The company has turned over 30% of its net sales base since fiscal 2018, contributing more than a point of growth to projected long-term category growth exposure [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 fiscal 2026, there was a low single-digit decline in organic net sales and a double-digit decline in adjusted operating profit and adjusted diluted earnings per share [9][10] - End market results were broadly in line with expectations, with strength in pound share on eight of the top ten categories in North America Retail [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Accelerate strategy remains the framework for long-term growth and returns, focusing on restoring volume-driven organic sales growth in fiscal 2026 [4][10] - Three priorities for fiscal 2026 include returning the North America Retail segment to volume growth, accelerating growth in North America Pet, and driving efficiencies to reinvest in growth [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company is navigating an evolving operating environment characterized by economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, and regulatory changes [6][10] - Management is confident in the ability to restore sustainable, volume-driven organic sales growth, which is seen as the foundation for long-term value creation [10] Other Important Information - The company reported preliminary voting results indicating that all management proposals were approved, while both shareholder proposals failed to gain majority support [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Approach to supporting healthy diets and providing nutrient information - The company has a history of providing access to important nutrition and has consistently evolved its portfolio to improve nutritional characteristics [29] Question: Thoughts on M&A activity in the food industry and divestiture criteria - The company maintains an ongoing M&A capability and has turned over about 30% of its net sales base since fiscal 2018 to focus on brands with stronger growth prospects [30] Question: Global transformation initiative and savings reinvestment - The global transformation initiative is expected to generate $100 million in savings for fiscal 2026, which will be reinvested to fuel growth investments [31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal 2025 results did not meet expectations, with organic net sales and adjusted operating profit falling short, despite exceeding cost savings and free cash flow conversion goals [4][5] - Delivered savings totaling 5% of cost of goods, which is at the top of the industry, helping to offset input cost inflation [5][6] - Strong free cash conversion in fiscal 2025 allowed the company to return $2.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North America yogurt business was divested, and White Bridge Pet Brands was added to the North America Pet segment, focusing on categories with stronger long-term growth opportunities [6] - The company has turned over 30% of its net sales base since fiscal 2018, contributing more than a point of growth to projected long-term category growth exposure [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, there was a low single-digit decline in organic net sales and a double-digit decline in adjusted operating profit and adjusted diluted earnings per share [9] - End market results were broadly in line with expectations, with strength in pound share on eight of the top ten categories in North America retail [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Accelerate strategy remains the framework for driving long-term growth and returns for shareholders, focusing on restoring volume-driven organic sales growth in fiscal 2026 [4][10] - Three priorities for fiscal 2026 include returning the North America Retail segment to volume growth, accelerating growth in North America Pet, and driving efficiencies to reinvest in growth [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a challenging macro-economic backdrop and value-seeking consumer behavior that pressured top-line results [5][10] - The company is focused on restoring sustainable, volume-driven organic sales growth, which is seen as the foundation for long-term value creation [10] Other Important Information - The company reported preliminary voting results indicating that all management proposals were approved, while both shareholder proposals failed to gain majority support [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Approach to supporting healthy diets and providing nutrient information - The company has a long history of providing access to important nutrition and has consistently evolved its portfolio to improve nutritional characteristics [29] Question: Thoughts on transformational M&A activity in the food industry - The company maintains an always-on M&A capability and will continue to look for opportunities to upgrade its growth profile through acquisitions and divestitures [30] Question: Global transformation initiative and expected savings - The global transformation initiative is designed to enhance and streamline processes, with savings expected to be reinvested into growth investments [31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, net sales were $7.7 billion, down from $8.2 billion in the previous year, reflecting a 1.6% growth when excluding the $582 million benefit from an extra week in last year's quarter [22][23] - Full-year net sales rose 4.6%, with volumes growing 1.4% and inflation at about 1.8% [24] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $116 million, compared to $133 million in the prior year, with full-year adjusted EBITDA at $552 million, slightly above the midpoint of guidance [27][28] - Free cash flow for Q4 was $86 million, bringing the full-year total to around $240 million, a significant improvement from a cash use of approximately $90 million in fiscal 2024 [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The natural segment grew by 9% on a comparable 13-week basis, outperforming the market, while conventional segment sales declined by 6% [23] - For the full year, volume growth outperformed Nielsen's industry benchmarks, largely due to the strength of the customer base and new business with existing customers [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is targeting a $90 billion addressable market, focusing on natural, organic, specialty, multicultural, and conventional grocery retailers [10] - The growth in the natural segment is supported by enduring consumer trends towards health and wellness [17][92] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the food industry's most valued partner by providing innovative products and services to help retailers and suppliers grow [9] - The refresh strategy focuses on creating more value for customers and suppliers while improving operational efficiency [10][13] - The company expects to achieve net sales growth in the low single digits from fiscal 2024 to 2027, with adjusted EBITDA growth in the low double-digit range [17][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's trajectory and ability to create sustainable long-term value despite challenges faced during the cyber incident [20] - The company anticipates continued growth in the natural segment and improved profitability through operational efficiencies and strategic investments [21][34] Other Important Information - The company reduced net debt to around $1.8 billion, the lowest level since 2018, and reduced net leverage by 0.7 turns compared to the previous year [8][29] - The company is focused on enhancing capabilities in merchandising, revenue growth management, and technology to drive long-term growth [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in natural merchandising initiatives - Management highlighted three key areas: innovation for natural retailers, deepening involvement for conventional retailers, and simplifying the experience for emerging suppliers [37] Question: Improving conventional profitability - Management noted that natural products have historically higher margins and emphasized efforts to improve product mix, efficiency, and lean operations across both segments [40] Question: Updated three-year guidance and customer attrition - Management indicated solid growth in the customer file and better-than-expected organic growth, particularly in natural and organic segments [46] Question: Industry promotional backdrop - Management observed a disciplined increase in promotional activities, with volume sold on deal still below 2019 levels [48] Question: Volume metrics and cyber incident impact - Management clarified that volumes were up about 1.5% for the full year, with a more significant impact from the cyber incident on conventional sales [51] Question: Factors leading to raised adjusted EBITDA algorithm - Management attributed the increase to better-than-expected top-line growth, progress in shrink reduction, and productivity improvements [52] Question: Relationship with Amazon - Management refrained from commenting on specific customers but emphasized a tailored strategy for enterprise accounts and support for small independents [56] Question: Capital investment and facility expansion - Management discussed ongoing rationalization and expansion of distribution centers, with a focus on automation and efficiency [61][62] Question: Margin gain flow in 2026 - Management outlined key components for EBITDA growth, including the exit of unprofitable contracts and continuous progress on shrink and supplier programs [66] Question: Tariff impact - Management is closely monitoring tariffs and working with suppliers and customers to manage costs effectively [68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, net sales were $7.7 billion, down from $8.2 billion in the previous year, reflecting a 1.6% growth when excluding the $582 million benefit from an extra week in last year's quarter [22][23] - Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $552 million, slightly above the midpoint of the outlook provided earlier, with a Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $116 million compared to $133 million in the prior year [27][28] - Free cash flow for Q4 was $86 million, bringing the full-year total to approximately $240 million, a significant improvement from a cash use of about $90 million in fiscal 2024 [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The natural segment grew by 9% on a comparable 13-week basis, outperforming the market, while conventional segment sales declined by 6% [23] - For the full year, net sales rose 4.6%, with volume growth of 1.4% and inflation at about 1.8% [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is targeting a $90 billion addressable market, focusing on natural, organic, specialty, multicultural, and conventional grocery retailers [10] - The company expects net sales to grow in the low single digits on average from fiscal 2024 to 2027, reflecting better-than-projected organic growth [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the food industry's most valued partner by providing innovative products and services to help retailers and suppliers grow profitably [9] - The refresh strategy focuses on creating more value for customers and suppliers while becoming a more effective and efficient business [10][12] - The company plans to enhance capabilities in merchandising, revenue growth management, and technology to drive long-term growth [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's trajectory and ability to create sustainable long-term value despite challenges faced during the cyber incident [20] - The company anticipates continued execution of its strategy and another year of profitable growth, with adjusted EBITDA expected to exceed $730 million by fiscal 2027 [18][34] Other Important Information - The company reduced net debt to around $1.8 billion, the lowest level since 2018, and reduced net leverage by 0.7 turns compared to the previous year [8][29] - The company is focused on improving the experience for independent customers and emerging suppliers, which are critical to the industry's vitality [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in natural merchandising initiatives - Management highlighted three key areas: innovation for natural retailers, deepening involvement in categories for conventional retailers, and simplifying the experience for emerging suppliers [37] Question: Improving conventional profitability - Management noted that natural products have historically higher margins, and efforts are focused on improving product mix, driving efficiency, and embedding lean practices [40] Question: Updated three-year guidance and customer attrition - Management indicated solid growth in the customer file and better-than-expected organic growth, particularly in natural and organic segments [46] Question: Industry promotional backdrop - Management observed a disciplined increase in promotional activities, with volume sold on deal still below 2019 levels [48] Question: Volume metrics and cyber incident impact - Management clarified that volume growth was skewed towards natural products, with a heavier impact from the cyber incident on conventional sales [51] Question: Factors leading to raised adjusted EBITDA algorithm - Management cited stronger top-line growth, continuous progress on shrink reduction, and productivity efforts as key contributors [52] Question: Relationship with Amazon - Management refrained from commenting on specific customers but emphasized a tailored strategy for enterprise accounts [56] Question: Capital investment and facility expansion - Management confirmed ongoing rationalization and optimization of distribution centers, with plans for automation and modernization [62] Question: Margin gain flow in 2026 - Management outlined key components for EBITDA growth, including the exit of unprofitable contracts and continuous shrink reduction efforts [66] Question: Tariff impact - Management is closely monitoring tariffs and working with suppliers and customers to manage costs effectively [68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal year 2025 revenue was approximately $10.5 million, a 20% increase compared to fiscal year 2024 revenue of approximately $8.8 million, primarily driven by an increase in SpatialCore revenues [14] - Q4 fiscal year 2025 revenue was approximately $3.5 million, a 105% increase compared to Q4 fiscal year 2024 revenue of approximately $1.7 million, and a 150% increase compared to Q3 fiscal year 2025 revenue of approximately $1.4 million [15] - Gross margin for fiscal year 2025 was approximately 67.5%, consistent with 67% for fiscal year 2024, and is expected to remain in the 65% to 75% range [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brightline Interactive (BLI) is identified as the main growth engine, focusing on advanced spatial computing and AI-driven operational simulation middleware software [5][10] - BLI achieved several critical milestones, including a $4+ million contract for a unified synthetic training ecosystem for a major Department of Defense entity [7] - BLI has a robust pipeline of potential customers in the U.S. Department of Defense and enterprise sectors, including oil and gas and aviation [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has established significant relationships with major customers across various industries, indicating a strong market presence [5] - The U.S. Department of Defense is highlighted as a primary market, with additional opportunities in education and healthcare being explored [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to spin out Brightline Interactive to maximize shareholder value and enhance its growth potential as an independent entity [12] - The strategy includes maintaining a clean capital structure with no debt and focusing on high-margin software sales [16] - The company aims to aggressively pursue growth opportunities while minimizing public communications during the transition period [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future revenue growth, expecting fiscal year 2026 revenue to exceed fiscal year 2025 revenue, despite potential revenue recognition timing challenges [15] - The management acknowledged the complexity and slow nature of U.S. Department of Defense contracting but remains confident in the growth potential of Brightline Interactive [10][12] Other Important Information - The company achieved annual cash flow neutrality for the first time in its history, marking a significant turnaround [4] - The company maintains a clean balance sheet with approximately $6.85 million in cash and equivalents as of June 30, 2025 [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the primary opportunities for BLI? - Management indicated that BLI's opportunities are primarily in defense, with some exploration into education and healthcare through other subsidiaries [20][22] Question: What is the expected timeframe for the spin-off of BLI? - Management expects to initiate the spin-off process in the coming weeks, aiming for completion early in 2026 [23][33] Question: Will there be a name change for Brightline Interactive post-spin-off? - Management confirmed that there are no plans for a name change, as Brightline has a strong brand presence [26] Question: Will the company have sufficient cash to operate without additional needs? - Management affirmed that the current cash position is sufficient for operations [34]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal year 2025 revenue was approximately $10.5 million, a 20% increase from fiscal year 2024 revenue of approximately $8.8 million, primarily driven by an increase in SpatialCore revenues [14] - Q4 fiscal year 2025 revenue was approximately $3.5 million, a 105% increase compared to Q4 fiscal year 2024 revenue of approximately $1.7 million, and a 150% increase compared to Q3 fiscal year 2025 revenue of approximately $1.4 million [15] - Gross margin for fiscal year 2025 was approximately 67.5%, consistent with 67% for fiscal year 2024, and is expected to remain in the 65% to 75% range [15][16] - The company achieved annual cash flow neutrality for the first time in its history, with a net operating cash loss of approximately negative $0.27 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to negative $5.2 million for fiscal year 2024 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brightline Interactive (BLI) is identified as the main growth engine, focusing on advanced spatial computing and AI-driven operational simulation middleware software [5] - BLI secured a $4+ million initial contract for a unified synthetic training ecosystem for a major Department of Defense entity, along with a $2+ million SpatialCore contract with another Department of Defense entity [6][10] - BLI delivered an advanced immersive simulation to the U.S. Navy, enhancing military training capabilities [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has established significant relationships with major customers across various industries, including the Department of Defense and big data-driven enterprises [5] - There is a robust pipeline of new potential customers in sectors such as oil and gas, aviation, and technology [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to spin out Brightline Interactive to maximize shareholder value and enhance its growth potential as an independent entity [12] - The strategy aims to allow Glimpse shareholders to receive shares in the spun-out BLI public entity while maintaining their holdings in Glimpse [13] - The focus will remain on existing businesses while pursuing aggressive growth strategies in the coming months [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges that while significant strides have been made, the current valuation does not reflect the true value of Brightline Interactive [11] - The company expects fiscal year 2026 revenue to exceed fiscal year 2025 revenue, although quarterly revenue may be choppy due to the nature of government contracts [15][16] - Management is optimistic about the future, emphasizing the immense opportunities ahead [17] Other Important Information - The company filed seven new patents focused on integrating AI with immersive technologies during fiscal year 2025 [4] - The company maintains a clean capital structure with no debt, convertible debt, or preferred equity [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the primary opportunities for BLI? - Management indicated that BLI's opportunities are primarily in defense, but there are also potential overlaps with education and healthcare [19][20] Question: What is the expected timeframe for the spin-off of BLI? - Management expects to initiate the spin-off process in the coming weeks, with completion anticipated early in 2026 [23][30] Question: Will there be a name change for Brightline Interactive post-spin-off? - Management does not expect any name changes, as Brightline Interactive has a strong brand presence [25] Question: How does the company plan to integrate AI solutions into healthcare and education? - Management plans to partner with industry specialists to integrate their know-how with the company's AI solutions for broader market offerings [28][29] Question: What are the cash needs for the company moving forward? - Management expects to operate fully with the current cash reserves without additional cash needs [32]

AtlasClear Holdings (NYSEAM:ATCH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 30, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0Good day, and welcome to Atlas Clear Holdings fourth quarter and full year twenty twenty five earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Please note, today's call is being recorded. Today's call will be led by John Shively, Executive Chairman and Craig Ridenour, President of Atlas Clear Holdings. Also joining us is Jeff Rampson, CEO of PCG Advisory, who will provide the safe harbor sta ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal 2025 results did not meet expectations, with organic net sales and adjusted operating profit falling short, despite exceeding cost savings and free cash flow conversion goals [4][5][10] - Delivered savings totaling 5% of cost of goods, which is at the top of the industry, helping to offset input cost inflation [5][6] - Strong free cash conversion in fiscal 2025 allowed the company to return $2.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North America yogurt business was divested, and White Bridge Pet Brands was added to the North America Pet segment, focusing on categories with stronger long-term growth opportunities [6][8] - The company has turned over 30% of its net sales base since fiscal 2018, contributing more than a point of growth to projected long-term category growth exposure [6][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 fiscal 2026, there was a low single-digit decline in organic net sales and a double-digit decline in adjusted operating profit and adjusted diluted earnings per share [10][11] - The company expects declines to continue in Q2 before improving in the second half and returning to growth in Q4 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Accelerate strategy remains the framework for driving long-term growth and returns for shareholders, focusing on restoring volume-driven organic sales growth in fiscal 2026 [4][8] - Three priorities for fiscal 2026 include returning the North America Retail segment to volume growth, accelerating growth in North America Pet, and driving efficiencies to reinvest in growth [8][9] - The Remarkable Experiences Framework will assess brands across five dimensions to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management acknowledges a challenging macro-economic backdrop and value-seeking consumer behavior impacting top-line results [5][7] - The company is focused on balancing reinvestment for long-term growth with cost savings to fund that growth [8][11] - Confidence in the ability to deliver fiscal 2026 goals is emphasized, supported by strong brands and industry-leading capabilities [11] Other Important Information - The company reported preliminary voting results indicating that all management proposals were approved, while both shareholder proposals failed to gain majority support [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Approach to supporting healthy diets and providing nutrient information - The company has a long history of providing access to important nutrition and has consistently evolved its portfolio to improve nutritional characteristics [28] Question: Thoughts on transformational M&A activity in the food industry - The company maintains an always-on M&A capability and will continue to look for opportunities to upgrade the growth profile through acquisitions and divestitures [30] Question: Global transformation initiative and expected savings - The global transformation initiative is designed to enhance processes and free up resources for reinvestment, with savings expected to be utilized for growth investments [31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, net sales were $7.7 billion, down from $8.2 billion in the previous year, reflecting a 1.6% growth when excluding the $582 million benefit from an extra week in last year's quarter [37][38] - Full-year net sales rose 4.6% on a comparable 52-week basis, with volumes growing 1.4% and inflation at about 1.8% [39] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $116 million, compared to $133 million in the prior year, with full-year adjusted EBITDA at $552 million, slightly above the midpoint of the outlook [42][43] - Free cash flow in Q4 was $86 million, bringing the full-year total to around $240 million, a significant improvement from a cash use of approximately $90 million in fiscal 2024 [43][44] - Net debt was reduced to approximately $1.8 billion, the lowest level since 2018, with net leverage decreasing by around 0.7 turns from the end of the last fiscal year [23][44] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The natural segment experienced a growth of 9% on a comparable 13-week basis, outperforming the market, while conventional segment sales declined by 6% [38] - The company is focusing on improving category merchandising and account management capabilities, which includes realigning sales and merchandising teams [26][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is targeting a $90 billion addressable market that includes natural, organic, specialty, multicultural, and conventional grocery retailers [25] - The growth in the natural segment is supported by enduring consumer trends towards health and wellness [33][120] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the food industry's most valued partner by providing innovative products and services to help retailers and suppliers grow profitably [24] - The refresh strategy focuses on creating more value for customers and suppliers while becoming a more effective and efficient business [25][31] - The company expects to achieve net sales growth in the low single digits on average from fiscal 2024 to 2027, reflecting better-than-projected organic growth [32][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's trajectory and ability to create sustainable long-term value despite challenges faced during the cyber incident [35] - The company anticipates continued execution of its strategy and another year of profitable growth while further strengthening its balance sheet [31][49] Other Important Information - The company has implemented lean daily management in 28 of its 52 distribution centers, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency [45] - The fiscal 2026 outlook includes expected net sales in the range of $31.6 billion to $32 billion, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $630 million and $700 million [47][48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in natural merchandising initiatives - Management highlighted three key areas for growth in natural merchandising, focusing on innovation, simplifying the experience for emerging suppliers, and deepening involvement in categories for conventional retailers [52][56] Question: Improving conventional profitability - Management acknowledged that conventional products have lower margins and emphasized the need for thoughtful business shrinkage while focusing on improving product mix and operational efficiency [58][62] Question: Updated three-year guidance and customer attrition - Management noted solid growth in the customer file and emphasized that the strategy remains unchanged, with better-than-expected organic growth in natural and organic segments [67][68] Question: Industry promotional backdrop - Management observed a disciplined increase in promotional activities but noted that the share of volume sold on deal remains below 2019 levels [69] Question: Volume metrics and cyber incident impact - Management clarified that volume growth for the full year was about 1.5%, with a more significant impact from the cyber incident on conventional sales [70][71] Question: Adjusted EBITDA algorithm changes - Management attributed the improved adjusted EBITDA outlook to better-than-expected organic growth, continuous shrink reduction, and productivity efforts [72][73] Question: Relationship with Amazon - Management refrained from commenting on specific customers but emphasized a tailored strategy for enterprise accounts and a segmented approach to support customers of all sizes [78][79] Question: Capital investment and facility expansion - Management indicated that ongoing rationalization and expansion of distribution centers are part of their strategy, with a focus on automation and modernization [80][84] Question: Margin gain distribution in 2026 - Management outlined several factors contributing to EBITDA growth, including the exit of unprofitable contracts and continuous productivity improvements [90][93] Question: Tariff impact - Management is closely monitoring tariff developments and working with suppliers and customers to navigate challenges while keeping prices competitive [96] Question: Sales outlook for 2026 - Management expects organic sales growth led by the natural business, offset by the impact of distribution center optimization [110][111]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - IDT reported a 43% increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA to a record $129 million for the fiscal year 2025, with full-year adjusted EBITDA totaling $128.7 million, surpassing the updated guidance of $126 million [4][11][26] - Consolidated revenue increased by 2% for fiscal 2025, marking the first full-year increase since 2021, with Q4 revenue up by 3% [12][11] - Consolidated income from operations increased by 9% to $21.9 million in Q4 and by 55% to $100.4 million for the full year [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NRS's income from operations decreased by 3% to $5.8 million in Q4, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 32% to $9.3 million [14] - The fintech segment saw income from operations increase by 88% to $4.8 million in Q4, with adjusted EBITDA climbing over threefold to $5.5 million [16] - Net2phone's income from operations increased by 74% to $1.5 million in Q4, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 42% to $3.5 million [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - BOSS Money's digital channel expansion contributed over 80% of remittance volume, with digital transactions increasing by 28% in Q4 and the amount sent increasing by 41% [5][17] - The average recurring revenue per terminal at NRS reached $299 in Q4, benefiting from increased penetration of NRS pay offerings [15] - The strengthening dollar impacted financial results from key South American markets, muting positive impacts from continued seat growth in net2phone [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue focusing on high-margin growth segments, with expectations of 20%-25% revenue growth and faster adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal 2026 [16] - IDT is exploring opportunities in AI-driven solutions, particularly in net2phone, with a shift from a seat-based model to a usage-based model for AI agents [7][19] - The company is committed to returning cash to stockholders through buybacks and dividends while evaluating potential acquisitions [9][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about fiscal 2026, citing strong customer enthusiasm and the potential for continued growth despite challenges in the remittance business due to immigration policy changes [9][47] - The upcoming 1% federal tax on remittances is expected to accelerate the migration to digital channels, which are exempt from the tax [18] - Management acknowledged the competitive landscape and the need to adapt to changing market conditions while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency [41][42] Other Important Information - The company will report a revised measure of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA starting Q1 FY 2026, excluding non-cash compensation expenses [24][25] - IDT's cash position increased by $30 million to $254 million, reflecting strong cash generation across all segments [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the progress with stablecoins and Visa-linked wallets? - Management indicated that wallets have been launched in a beta phase and expect stablecoins to play a significant role in future transactions [28] Question: What is the WhatsApp launch date? - The WhatsApp feature is set to launch in the next few days for existing customers, with a broader rollout expected within 30-45 days [30] Question: What is causing the increase in churn rate in NRS terminals? - Management noted factors such as increased immigration enforcement, competition, and technical issues with equipment as contributors to churn [41][42] Question: Can the strong growth in BOSS Money be sustained? - Management believes that while growth may slow slightly, initiatives like wallets and WhatsApp will help maintain a competitive edge [46][49] Question: What is the focus for future acquisitions? - Management indicated a preference for smaller acquisitions over larger ones, emphasizing organic growth and internal investments [54]