Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total volumes decreased by 6.1% and revenue decreased by 5.6% in the first half of 2025, while revenue per hectoliter increased by 0.5% [8][9] - Normalized EBITDA decreased by 8% and normalized EBITDA margin contracted by 82 basis points [8][9] - In the second quarter, total volumes and revenue decreased by 6.2% and 3.9% respectively [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In China, volumes decreased by 7.4% in the second quarter, with revenue decreasing by 6.4% and revenue per hectoliter increasing by 1.1% [10] - In South Korea, volumes were impacted by shipment phasing, but the company continued to gain market share in both on-premise and in-home channels [6][13] - In India, the Budweiser brand grew ahead of the industry, delivering double-digit revenue growth and significant EBITDA margin improvement [13][74] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In APAC West, volumes and revenue decreased by 6.9% and 7.1% respectively, with normalized EBITDA decreasing by 8.8% [9] - The contribution of the in-home channel to volumes and revenue increased, with premium and super premium portfolio weights exceeding those in the Chinese restaurant channel [11] - The Indian market showed strong growth momentum, with the premium and super premium portfolio growing by double digits [74] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to invest in mega brands and focus on expanding the in-home channel while enhancing trade execution [5][20] - A channel expansion strategy is in place, focusing on premiumization in the in-home channel [11] - The company is committed to maintaining a sound balance sheet and disciplined financial practices [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing challenges in China, particularly in the restaurant channel, and expects volume headwinds to continue into the third quarter [20][57] - The company remains focused on enhancing execution of mega brands and expanding distribution in the in-home channel [58] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the Indian market, driven by premiumization and favorable regulatory changes [74] Other Important Information - The company reported a net cash position of $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2025 [15] - An internal restructuring led to a non-underlying income tax of $53 million, which is expected to have no further impact on financials [83] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of anti-extravagance campaign on China - Management acknowledged a slowdown in the Chinese restaurant channel and indicated that the impact would continue into the third quarter [20] Question: Update on South Korea customs tax dispute and anti-dumping duties in Taiwan - The customs tax dispute is ongoing, and management is committed to defending the matter [25] - The impact of anti-dumping duties in Taiwan is still uncertain, and management is monitoring the situation closely [27] Question: Progress on inventory destocking in China - Management reported that inventory levels are lower than the previous year and expect a more normalized base by the end of the year [32] Question: In-home channel penetration and expansion plans - The in-home channel is expected to continue growing, with plans to enhance distribution and execution [39] Question: Market share strategy in Guangdong - Management emphasized the importance of expanding coverage in the in-home channel and improving execution to regain market share [49] Question: Core plus segment performance and competition - Management acknowledged competition pressures in the core plus segment and outlined plans to enhance brand power and distribution [61] Question: Margin outlook in South Korea - Management expressed confidence in future margin recovery driven by pricing, operational efficiencies, and premiumization [71] Question: Trends in the Indian market - The Indian market is experiencing strong growth, particularly in the premium segment, with favorable regulatory changes expected to further boost growth [74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total volumes decreased by 6.1% and revenue decreased by 5.6% in the first half of 2025, while revenue per hectoliter increased by 0.5% [8][9] - Normalized EBITDA decreased by 8% and normalized EBITDA margin contracted by 82 basis points [8][9] - In the second quarter, total volumes and revenue decreased by 6.2% and 3.9% respectively [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In China, volumes decreased by 7.4% in the second quarter, with revenue decreasing by 6.4% and revenue per hectoliter increasing by 1.1% [11] - In South Korea, volumes were impacted by shipment phasing, but market share continued to grow in both on-premise and in-home channels [6][14] - In India, the Budweiser brand grew ahead of the industry, contributing to double-digit revenue growth and significant EBITDA margin improvement [14][78] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In APAC West, volumes and revenue decreased by 6.9% and 7.1% respectively, with normalized EBITDA decreasing by 8.8% [10] - The in-home channel's contribution to volumes and revenue increased, with premium and super premium portfolio weights exceeding those in the restaurant channel [12][42] - The Indian market continues to show strong growth momentum, with premiumization driving performance [78] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on investing in mega brands and expanding the in-home channel to navigate current challenges and pursue long-term growth [5][6] - A channel expansion strategy is being implemented to enhance premiumization in the in-home channel [12] - The company is committed to maintaining a sound balance sheet while pursuing disciplined financial practices and capital allocation priorities [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing challenges in China, particularly in the restaurant channel, but remains focused on enhancing execution and expanding distribution [21][60] - The company expects volume headwinds to continue into the third quarter, with potential for improvement in the fourth quarter due to easier comparisons [60] - Management emphasized the importance of premiumization and innovation in driving future growth [78][81] Other Important Information - The company reported a net cash position of $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2025 [16] - An internal restructuring led to a $53 million non-underlying income tax charge, which is not expected to impact future financials significantly [87][88] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of anti-extravagance on the catering business in China - Management acknowledged a slowdown in the Chinese restaurant channel and indicated that the impact would continue into the third quarter, focusing on mega brand investments and in-home channel expansion [20][21] Question: Update on South Korea customs tax dispute and anti-dumping duties in Taiwan - The customs tax dispute is ongoing, with no new updates, while the impact of anti-dumping duties in Taiwan is still being assessed [26][28] Question: Progress on inventory destocking in China - Management reported proactive inventory management, with current levels lower than the previous year, and expects a more normalized base by the end of the year [35][36] Question: In-home channel penetration and expansion plans - The company sees significant opportunities in the in-home channel, with plans to enhance distribution and execution to capture market share [38][42] Question: Market share strategy following pricing hikes in Korea - Management indicated that the pricing strategy is aligned with brand strength and innovation, with a focus on maintaining commercial momentum [72][101] Question: Trends in the Indian market - The Indian market is experiencing strong growth, particularly in the premium segment, with ongoing efforts to improve productivity and capitalize on regulatory changes [78][81]

Grab (GRAB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 30, 2025 08:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDouglas Yu - Director of IR & StrategyAnthony Tan - CEO, Co-Founder & ChairmanUsjima Pang Vittayaamnuaykoon - Executive DirectorAlex Hungate - President & COODivya Gangahar - Executive DirectorPeter Oey - CFO & DirectorMark Mahaney - Senior MDRanjan Sharma - Executive DirectorConference Call ParticipantsAlicia Yap - Equity Research AnalystPiyush Choudhary - Director, Telecoms Analyst - South East AsiaJiong Shao - Equity Research ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 4% growth in revenue, exceeding USD 2.2 billion, with EBITDA improving by 3% to USD 818 million [3][20] - The Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFF) grew by 3% to USD 328 million, leading to an interim dividend declaration of HKD 33.8 per share [3][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The enterprise segment saw an 11% year-on-year revenue growth, driven by a 14% increase in cloud projects and a 6% growth in high bandwidth fiber lines [11][20] - Mobile services revenue grew by 5%, with a significant increase in roaming revenue by 7%, reaching 104% of pre-pandemic levels [8][24] - Fixed broadband subscriber base grew by over 140%, contributing to a 3% overall growth in fiber users [10][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The China revenue grew by 13%, supported by demand for SD WAN services and data center uptake by Mainland Chinese entities [13] - The mobile business added 45,000 new customers, with a 21% increase in 5G subscribers, reaching a penetration rate of 54% [9][25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI technology to enhance customer offerings and improve operational efficiency, achieving a 7% cost savings across the overall cost base [4][18] - Continued investment in digital infrastructure, including a 100 terabit core backbone network and expansion of 5G capabilities [5][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about enterprise growth, targeting 10% to 12% for the full year, supported by a healthy project pipeline and economic recovery in Hong Kong [35][36] - The company anticipates sustained growth in roaming revenue due to increased consumer outbound travel and commercial activities [37][38] Other Important Information - The company achieved a stable EBITDA margin of 37% and improved its gross debt to EBITDA ratio to 3.11x [20][31] - The company maintains a BBB investment grade rating and has sufficient liquidity to manage upcoming bond maturities [32][33] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the guidance for interest costs in the second half? - Management expects full-year interest savings to be at least 25% to 30% assuming no significant spikes in interest rates [34] Question: Will enterprise growth of 11% be maintained for the full year 2025? - Management is optimistic about maintaining 10% to 12% growth for the full year, supported by a healthy pipeline and economic recovery [35][36] Question: Do you expect strong roaming revenue growth to be maintained for the remainder of 2025? - Management is positive about maintaining growth in roaming revenue due to increased consumer and commercial activities [37][38] Question: Is it possible to capitalize on low interest rates through refinancing into more floating debt? - Management indicated a willingness to leverage low rates while maintaining a prudent balance between fixed and floating debt [40] Question: What is the outlook for working capital in the second half? - Management expects better working capital management in the second half, as the first half typically requires higher funding [41] Question: Is there guidance for full-year growth in AFF? - Management is optimistic that AFF growth will exceed 3% for the full year [42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 4% growth in total revenue, exceeding USD 2.2 billion, with EBITDA improving by 3% to USD 818 million and AFF growing to USD 328 million [3][20][28] - The interim dividend declared was HKD 33.8 per share [3] - The gross debt decreased to USD 5.57 billion, improving the gross debt to EBITDA ratio to 3.11x [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The enterprise segment saw an 11% year-on-year revenue growth, driven by a 14% increase in cloud projects and a 6% growth in high bandwidth fiber lines [10][21] - Mobile services revenue grew by 5%, with a net addition of 45,000 customers and an ARPU increase to USD 193 [7][23] - Fixed broadband subscriber base grew by over 140%, contributing to a 3% increase in fiber users [9][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China revenue grew by 13%, supported by demand for SD WAN services and data center uptake [12] - Roaming revenue increased by 7%, reaching 104% of pre-pandemic levels, with active roaming penetration rising to 59% [7][23] - The number of 5G subscribers reached nearly 1.9 million, representing a 21% year-on-year increase [8][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI technology to enhance customer offerings and improve operational efficiency, achieving a 7% cost savings across the overall cost base [4][18] - Investments in digital infrastructure, including a 100 terabit core backbone network, are aimed at supporting high bandwidth requirements for AI and cloud computing [5][10] - The company is expanding its digital ecosystem through loyalty platforms and telemedicine services, targeting customer acquisition and retention [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about enterprise growth, targeting 10% to 12% for the full year, supported by a healthy project pipeline and economic recovery in Hong Kong [35][36] - The company anticipates continued growth in roaming revenue due to increased travel activities and mega events [37][38] - Management highlighted the positive impact of lower interest costs and a strengthened balance sheet on future growth prospects [18][34] Other Important Information - The company received an MSCI AA ESG rating for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and community engagement [17] - The company is actively managing its working capital, expecting improvements in the second half of the year [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the guidance for interest costs in the second half? - Management expects full-year interest savings to be at least 25% to 30% [34] Question: Will enterprise growth of 11% be maintained for the full year 2025? - Management is optimistic, targeting 10% to 12% growth for the full year [35][36] Question: Do you expect strong roaming revenue growth to be maintained for the remainder of 2025? - Management is positive about maintaining growth in roaming revenue due to increased travel and events [37][38] Question: Is it possible to capitalize on low interest rates through refinancing into more floating debt? - Management indicated a willingness to leverage low rates while maintaining a prudent balance [39][40] Question: What is the outlook for working capital in the second half? - Management expects better working capital management in the second half [41] Question: Is there guidance for full-year growth in AFF? - Management is optimistic that growth will be better than 3% [42]

Grab (GRAB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 30, 2025 08:00 PM ET Speaker0Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. My name is Faith, and I'll be your conference operator for this session. Welcome to Grab's Second Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Results Call. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. I will turn it over to Douglas to start the call.Speaker1Good day, everyone, and welcome to Grab's Second Quarter Earnings Call. I'm Douglas Yu, Director, Investor Rela ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The preliminary results indicate that the proposal to elect eight directors was carried, and the selection of Ernst and Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending 12/31/2025 was ratified [14][15]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific financial data or key metrics related to individual business lines were provided in the meeting [13]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics were discussed during the meeting [13]. Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The company’s board of directors recommended against the stockholder proposal regarding the adoption of a human rights policy, stating that it is unnecessary as the company already complies with local requirements [12][13]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific comments on the operating environment or future outlook during the meeting [13]. Other Important Information - The meeting included a proposal from the AFL CIO Equity Index Funds urging the board to adopt a human rights policy, which was ultimately not approved [15]. Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions submitted regarding the items presented during the meeting [13].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record revenue of $269 million, representing a 22% year-over-year increase [14] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 88% year-over-year, reaching a record $40.2 million, indicating strong profitability flow-through from revenue growth [6][16] - Gross margin improved to approximately 35.3%, up about 80 basis points year-over-year, reflecting ongoing revenue diversification [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Online casino revenue grew 25% year-over-year, while online sports betting revenue increased by 15% [7] - Monthly Active Users (MAUs) in North America grew by over 30%, with a notable increase in iCasino markets [8] - In Latin America, MAUs grew over 40% year-over-year, with Mexico showing over 125% growth [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Michigan's revenue grew 42% year-over-year, West Virginia grew 47%, and Delaware grew 74% [10] - Ontario in Canada saw a 25% growth year-over-year, the fastest since 2023 [11] - Colombia's Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) increased over 70% year-over-year, although net revenue was flat due to higher bonusing [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its presence in Alberta and has launched multi-state poker with shared player pooling [12] - The strategy emphasizes markets where the full suite of gaming offerings can be deployed to maximize player value [8] - The company is optimistic about future growth despite headwinds from increased taxes in the U.S. and Colombia, raising full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance [13][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business's positive momentum, which outweighs tax-related headwinds [13] - The company anticipates continued player engagement and growth in markets, particularly in Colombia post-VAT tax [39] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong cash position to invest in new market opportunities [30] Other Important Information - The company remains debt-free with cash reserves of $241 million as of the quarter-end [17] - A deferred tax asset of approximately $145 million was recognized, reflecting expected future tax benefits [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the assumptions regarding taxes in the guidance? - The company has included the impacts of higher state taxes in Illinois and New Jersey in its guidance, along with the temporary VAT tax in Colombia [23] Question: What is the growth outlook for Mexico? - Mexico is expected to become one of the largest markets in Latin America due to its population size and the company's early success compared to Colombia [25][27] Question: How is cash being utilized, and are there plans for M&A? - The company is focused on investing in new markets, particularly iCasino, while being opportunistic with share repurchases [30][32] Question: What is the outlook for Colombia post-VAT tax? - Management expects an increase in revenue and player engagement once the VAT tax is lifted, with a significant uplift in margins and free cash flow anticipated [39] Question: How does the company view the prediction markets? - The company is monitoring the situation closely, believing that increased prediction markets could accelerate the legalization of iCasino, which is a priority [58] Question: What is the strategy for Live Dealer offerings? - The company is focusing on enhancing the Live Dealer experience by offering a diverse range of games and exclusive content [70][72] Question: What is the outlook for G&A expenses? - G&A expenses are expected to rise sequentially, but the company aims to maintain leverage over this line item [75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2, the company reported revenues of $2,260 million, a 5% increase year-over-year, driven by strong recurring revenue growth of 7% [15][33] - Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 50% for the first time in history, with adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1,130 million [16][33] - AFFO per share increased by 8% year-over-year, totaling $972 million, which was well above expectations [16][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed 4,100 deals across more than 3,300 customers, resulting in $345 million of annualized gross bookings for the quarter [7][15] - Interconnection revenues grew by 8% year-over-year, surpassing $400 million in quarterly revenues for the first time, with a net addition of 6,200 total interconnections [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas region led in cabinet billing, contributing to solid monthly recurring revenue (MRR) per cabinet yields [8][35] - The company added nine new retail projects in key markets, including Chicago, Dallas, London, and Silicon Valley, and commenced its first build in Bangkok, Thailand [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company outlined a long-term vision focusing on AI, hybrid and multi-cloud, and networking opportunities, with significant capital expenditures aimed at capacity expansion [9][10] - The "Build Bolder" strategy emphasizes creating new capacity to meet future demands for digital infrastructure, with a focus on major markets generating over $100 million in annual revenue [12][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting strong customer demand signals and the need for digital infrastructure to support AI and cloud strategies [10][14] - The company anticipates an accelerated path to stabilization for new assets compared to historical trends, aiming for double-digit revenue growth as the strategy becomes fully operational [12][60] Other Important Information - The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance by $58 million, maintaining a growth rate of 7% to 8% [39] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to range between $3.8 billion and $4.3 billion, including approximately $450 million of on-balance sheet XScale spend [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: What helped the interconnection adds this quarter and expectations for the coming quarters? - Management noted strong interconnection performance with revenues up 8% year-on-year, driven by cloud and AI expansion opportunities [44][45] Question: What is driving the strong bookings momentum to start Q3? - Management highlighted broad-based activities across regions and segments, with strong pricing and intra-regional transactions contributing to the momentum [48][51] Question: Can you provide an update on the timing to stabilization in the Build Bolder plan? - Management indicated that the typical build profile is 18 to 24 months, but they expect to accelerate stabilization due to larger enterprise customer footprints and potential pre-sales [56][58] Question: What is the outlook for XScale leasing in the back half of the year? - Management confirmed that 85% of XScale facilities are leased or pre-leased, with a strong pipeline supporting a step-up in net recurring revenue in the second half [92]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Microsoft reported annual revenue of over $281 billion, up 15% year over year, with operating income exceeding $128 billion, an increase of 17% year over year [30][31] - For Q4, revenue was $76.4 billion, up 18% in constant currency, with earnings per share at $3.65, a 24% increase [31][32] - Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $46.7 billion, growing 27% in constant currency, with a gross margin percentage of 68% [33][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Productivity and Business Processes revenue was $33.1 billion, growing 16% in constant currency, driven by M365 Commercial and Consumer Products [34][36] - Intelligent Cloud segment revenue was $29.9 billion, up 26% in constant currency, primarily due to Azure's growth [37][38] - More Personal Computing revenue was $13.5 billion, growing 9%, with Xbox content and services revenue increasing 13% in constant currency [39][40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Azure surpassed $75 billion in annual revenue, up 34%, with significant growth across all workloads [6][8] - Microsoft Fabric revenue increased 55% year over year, making it the fastest-growing database product in the company's history [12] - LinkedIn revenue grew 9%, with a 30% increase in comments and a 20% rise in video uploads [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Microsoft is focusing on building a comprehensive suite of AI products and tech stack, emphasizing innovation and efficiency [7][10] - The company is investing in expanding its cloud infrastructure, with over 400 data centers across 70 regions [8][9] - Microsoft aims to leverage AI to enhance its product offerings, with a strong emphasis on customer-centric solutions [11][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to drive long-term growth, particularly through AI and cloud services [29][55] - The outlook for FY 2026 includes expectations for double-digit revenue and operating income growth, with continued investment in capital expenditures [44][45] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining operational agility while focusing on revenue growth [46][55] Other Important Information - Microsoft returned $9.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, totaling over $37 billion for the fiscal year [43] - The company reported a cash flow from operations of $42.6 billion, up 15% year over year [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Azure Migration Activity - Management noted that migrations, particularly from SAP and VMware, are driving Azure growth, with cloud-native applications also contributing significantly [80][81] Question: Monetization of AI for SaaS - Management discussed the evolving monetization strategies for AI applications, emphasizing the importance of usage and efficiency in driving revenue [64][73] Question: Azure Growth and CapEx Outlook - Management indicated that CapEx is closely tied to the contracted backlog, with a focus on delivering capacity to meet demand [104][106] Question: Margin Management Amidst AI Focus - Management highlighted that revenue growth and product competitiveness are key drivers for margin improvement, alongside operational efficiencies [114]