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Great Elm Group (GEG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, greetings, and welcome to the Great Elm Group Fiscal twenty twenty five Third Quarter Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Adam Yates, Managing Director. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Good morning, everyo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported quarterly revenue of $2.4 billion, down from $2.5 billion in Q1 2024, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 4% [4][32] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was $93 million compared to a positive $12 million in Q1 2024, marking a $105 million year-over-year change [31][32] - Total net debt leverage ratio remained stable at around 5x, with approximately $1.1 billion in available liquidity as of March 31 [36][37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas segment generated over $1.9 billion in revenue with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $67 million, reflecting a 4% decrease in revenue on a constant currency basis [8][19] - International segment revenues were $523 million with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $3 million, showing a year-over-year improvement of $12 million [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In The Americas, vehicle utilization improved nearly four points year-over-year, reaching nearly 70% for the quarter [11][12] - International utilization was 69%, up more than two points compared to Q1 2024 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on an accelerated fleet rotation strategy, achieving a record number of vehicle disposals and accepting deliveries of model year 2025 vehicles [5][18] - Investments in technology are aimed at enhancing customer experience, revenue generation, and operational efficiencies [7][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about leisure demand growth, with forward bookings up over the prior year, despite a pullback in commercial demand [15][38] - The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA in Q2 to exceed $200 million, driven by improved pricing and operational agility [39][40] Other Important Information - The company is navigating uncertainties related to automotive tariffs and their potential impact on fleet costs and vehicle pricing [14][15] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining fleet flexibility to adapt to changing demand conditions [16][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: What operational strategies are in place to maintain higher utilization rates? - Management highlighted the importance of fleet planning and operational efficiencies to optimize vehicle utilization while meeting demand [44][46] Question: How might rising vehicle prices impact fleet plans for model year '26 vehicles? - Management noted that flexibility in fleet size and strategic modeling will help navigate the evolving tariff environment and vehicle pricing [49][52] Question: What is the competitive landscape like in The Americas? - Management indicated that the competitive environment remains intense but stable, with a focus on execution and operational excellence [56][58] Question: What gives confidence in achieving the long-term adjusted EBITDA target? - Management pointed to strong advanced reservations and a favorable used car market as indicators of potential success [66][70] Question: How is the company balancing buybacks versus deleveraging? - Management stated a balanced approach is being taken, prioritizing deleveraging while also investing in capital expenditures that drive operational efficiencies [82][84]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's revenue increased by 1% in Q2 2025, with recorded music revenue growing by 1% and music publishing revenue growing by 3% [7][24] - Adjusted OIBDA decreased by 1%, with an adjusted OIBDA margin of 20.4%, a decrease of 50 basis points compared to the prior year [24] - Operating cash flow increased to $69 million from a use of $31 million in the prior year quarter, with free cash flow increasing to $33 million from a use of $57 million [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription streaming revenue grew by 3%, while ad-supported streaming declined by 3% due to a soft ad environment [24][25] - Physical revenue increased by 2%, driven by strong releases in the U.S. and Japan, partially offset by the BMG roll-off [25] - Music publishing total revenue increased by 3%, with streaming revenue increasing by 2% [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market share pressure was noted in China, contributing to a challenging year-over-year comparison in subscription streaming [7][24] - The company saw real progress in high-growth markets such as MENA, Nigeria, and India, where market share has meaningfully increased [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic priorities: growing market share, growing the value of music, and increasing efficiency to free up capital for reinvestment [8][19] - The company is increasing M&A activity and expects to have more news about investment plans in the near future [15][21] - The launch of the WMG Pulse app aims to provide real-time insights for artists, enhancing their engagement and operational efficiency [21][37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the resilience of music as an art form and the alignment of the industry towards growth through subscribers and price increases [8] - The company anticipates that challenges experienced in Q2 will persist for the remainder of the fiscal year, resulting in lower subscription streaming growth than previously expected [22] Other Important Information - The company announced plans to achieve over $300 million in annualized cost savings, with the majority being reinvested in music and technology [19] - The company has a cash balance of $637 million and total debt of $4.3 billion, with a weighted average cost of debt at 4.1% [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: What confidence can you give investors regarding Warner Music's growth goals? - Management emphasized the execution of their strategy focused on market share growth, value of music, and efficiency, which is showing early signs of success [34][36] Question: Can you elaborate on your strategy to grow global market share, particularly in emerging markets? - Management highlighted successes in Mexico and Brazil and mentioned a new head of Asia to drive growth in the largest markets in Asia, including China [45][46] Question: What changed regarding your expectations for subscription growth? - Management noted that tough comparisons from the previous year, market pressure, a lighter release schedule, and weakness in China contributed to the current results [52][54] Question: Can you provide more details on the investments in ANR and market share goals? - Management stated that investments in ANR are focused on maximizing value through local repertoire and that they are shifting towards a repertoire lens for capital allocation [66][68]

Novavax (NVAX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to Novavax First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results and Operational Highlights Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please note, this event is being recorded. I'd now like to turn the conference over to Luis Sannai, Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Good morning, and thank ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $395 million, representing a 25% increase from Q1 2024, while adjusted EBITDA was $94 million, up 95% from the previous year [15][16] - Cash flow from operating activities was $78 million, with a net debt leverage ratio of 1.2x, below the target of 2x [16][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Payment Software segment revenue grew 42% with adjusted EBITDA more than doubling compared to Q1 2024 [15][16] - Biller segment revenue increased by 11%, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 1% from Q1 2024 [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong cash flow growth and ended the quarter with $230 million in cash on hand and approximately $853 million in total debt outstanding [16][19] - The company has not seen material impacts from geopolitical uncertainties, including exposure to China, which is considered non-material [14][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has combined its Bank and Merchant segments into a new business unit called Payments Software, which has generated new pipeline opportunities and improved operational efficiency [7][8] - The launch of the next-generation payments hub solution, named Kinetic, aims to expand the addressable market to include midsize and smaller institutions, as well as non-bank financial institutions [9][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding long-term profitable growth and the ability to deliver significant shareholder value, despite macroeconomic uncertainties [15][19] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $1.69 billion to $1.72 billion, expecting adjusted EBITDA to be between $480 million and $495 million [20][21] Other Important Information - The company sold its non-controlling interest in India-based Mindgate to PayU India, with the gain included in other income [17] - The CFO announced plans for retirement, emphasizing a smooth transition in financial leadership [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current environment and customer behavior - Management noted no negative impacts on customer decision-making timelines, with some customers pushing to finalize deals sooner due to uncertainty [29][33] Question: Exposure to stablecoins and cross-border payments - The company facilitates cross-border payments and is exploring the potential of stablecoins, although current volumes are small [36][42] Question: Payment Software segment growth expectations - Management expects the Payment Software segment to continue tracking a 7-9% constant currency revenue growth for the year, with variability based on timing of license fees [52][54] Question: Partnership with Ingo Payments and Speedpay - The partnership aims to enhance digital disbursements, expanding the company's capabilities beyond bill payments [55][58] Question: Impact of recent mergers in the industry - Management expressed optimism about potential opportunities arising from the mergers of Global Payments and FIS, emphasizing strong existing relationships [64][66] Question: Kinetic platform milestones - The company has achieved key milestones with the Kinetic platform, including successful demos and plans for beta customers by late this year or early next year [75][76]