Great Elm Group (GEG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Yates - Managing DirectorJason Reese - CEO & Executive ChairmanKeri Davis - CFO & Treasurer Operator 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 ...

Stevanato Group (STVN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Lisa Miles - Senior Vice President, Investor RelationsFranco Stevanato - CEO & Chairman of BoardMarco Dal Lago - Chief Financial OfficerPaul Knight - Managing DirectorMichael Ryskin - Managing DirectorDave Windley - Managing DirectorMac Etoch - Senior Research AssociateDoug Schenkel - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Matt Larew - Research Analyst - HealthcareTejas Savant - Executive Director & Senior Hea ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the second quarter was $663 million, an increase of approximately 3% when adjusting for the unwinding of BES and the sale of U.S. Loans in the prior year [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter reached a record $73.5 million, an increase of $8.6 million or 13% compared to the prior year [18] - Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 150 basis points to 11.1%, marking consecutive quarters of year-over-year margin expansion [18][19] - Net leverage at the end of the second quarter was 2.1 times, down from 2.4 times in the prior year, driven by lower debt levels and improved profitability [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core snow revenue increased by $22 million or 15%, primarily due to increased snowfall in East Coast markets [15] - Development business revenue increased by 5% due to ongoing conversion of a high-quality backlog [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Development segment was $17.1 million, representing a record Q2 for this segment [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 60% of revenue is derived from recurring contract revenue, providing a resilient and predictable revenue base [16] - Customer retention rates improved by 170 basis points on a trailing twelve-month basis, indicating positive momentum [12][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its business model and has raised its full-year guidance on adjusted EBITDA, margins, and free cash flow [5][25] - Initiatives include prioritizing employee satisfaction, enhancing service quality, and leveraging size and scale as the leading player in the commercial landscape industry [8][9] - The company is committed to a fleet refresh strategy and has ordered over 1,000 core production vehicles [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience against macroeconomic uncertainties, citing a diversified customer base and a strong backlog [9][10] - The company anticipates continued healthy cash flow generation and has raised its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $355 million, up from $345 million [25] - Management acknowledged potential impacts from tariffs and trade but emphasized minimal current effects on the business [84] Other Important Information - The company launched a $100 million share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its valuation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders [22][23] - The company is actively managing its M&A pipeline and is well-positioned to execute against its strategy when opportunities arise [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of snow on revenue and core land - Management confirmed that increased snow revenue positively impacted results but noted it limited core land revenue by approximately $6 million [34][37] Question: Stock buyback strategy versus M&A - Management indicated a willingness to be aggressive in stock repurchases if the stock remains undervalued while also being open to M&A opportunities [38][40] Question: Labor availability and costs - Management reported improved employee turnover and a stable labor cost environment, with annual increases normalizing to 2% to 3% [51][57] Question: Customer retention differences among branches - Management highlighted that customer retention improvements are driven by strong branch leadership and engagement with customers [61][62] Question: Guidance increase and drivers - Management clarified that the increase in EBITDA guidance was primarily due to overall margin expansion rather than snow revenue [72][76] Question: Inflationary pressures and mitigation efforts - Management noted that labor cost increases are currently at or below historical ranges and that commodity prices have shown some deflation [96][97] Question: Confidence in achieving growth targets - Management expressed confidence in achieving mid-single-digit organic growth despite macro uncertainties, emphasizing a focus on long-term strategies [101][104]

N-Able (NABL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Griffin Gyr - Investor Relations ManagerJohn Pagliuca - CEO, President & DirectorTim O’Brien - EVP & CFOBrian Essex - Executive DirectorJason Ader - Co-Group Head - Technology, Media & CommunicationsJoe Vandrick - Associate Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Mike Cikos - Senior AnalystMatt Hedberg - Managing Director & Software Research AnalystKeith Bachman - Senior Research Analyst Operator everyone. Than ...

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 [18][19] - The company ended the quarter with $230 million in cash and a net debt leverage ratio of 1.2x, below the target of 2x [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Payment Software segment revenue grew 42% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA more than doubling compared to Q1 2024 [10][18] - Biller segment revenue increased by 11%, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 1% from Q1 2024 [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong cash flow growth with operating cash flow of $78 million for the quarter [19] - The company has not seen material impacts from geopolitical uncertainties, including trade discussions, and remains focused on broader strategies [16][20] 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 [9][10] - The launch of the next-generation payments hub solution, named Kinetic, aims to expand the addressable market to include midsize banks and non-bank financial institutions [11][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving full-year targets, citing a strong start to the year and healthy customer demand despite macroeconomic uncertainties [16][17] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $1.69 billion to $1.72 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $480 million and $495 million [22] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 1 million shares year-to-date for $52 million, with $320 million remaining on its share repurchase authorization [19] - Scott Behrens, the CFO, announced plans for retirement, which will be managed through a succession plan [24][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current environment and customer behavior - Management noted no negative impacts from macroeconomic uncertainties, with customers showing a willingness to invest in modernization [31][35] Question: Exposure to stablecoins and cross-border payments - The company facilitates cross-border payments and is exploring stablecoin opportunities, although current volumes are small [39][42] Question: Payment Software segment growth expectations - Management expects continued growth in the Payment Software segment, with a focus on recurring revenue and license deals [50][55] Question: Partnership with Ingo Payments and Speedpay - The partnership aims to enhance digital disbursements, expanding the company's capabilities beyond bill payments [56][62] 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][65] Question: Revenue contribution from real-time payments - Real-time payments account for about 10% of overall business and are expected to grow at double digits, though with some quarter-to-quarter volatility [86][87] Question: Traction in different product areas - The company saw significant traction in issuing and acquiring solutions, particularly in the Asia Pacific region [92][95]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1, the company reported revenue of $879 million, representing a decline of 7.7% year-over-year, with organic sales down 4.4% due to a negative 4% BiTE impact [23][24] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.43, up 3.7% from the prior year, driven by higher adjusted EBITDA margins and a lower share count [25] - Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 220 basis points, benefiting from lower operating expenses and transformational savings [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Essential Dental Solutions segment saw organic sales increase by 0.4%, driven by growth in Europe and the rest of the world, despite lower volumes in the U.S. [27] - Orthodontic and Implant Solutions segment experienced a significant organic sales decline of 17.7%, primarily due to the loss of a DSO customer in the U.S. and lower lab volumes globally [28] - Connected Technology Solutions segment reported a slight organic sales decline of 0.5%, largely due to CADCAM declines in the U.S., although imaging performance showed growth across all regions [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. organic sales declined by 14.9%, primarily impacted by a negative 9.8% from BiTE, while imaging growth was noted [31] - Europe saw organic sales increase by 1.1%, driven by strong performance in Germany, particularly in equipment and instruments [34] - Rest of World organic sales grew by 3.1%, with growth in imaging and WellSpec in China, offset by CADCAM declines [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving reliable and sustainable performance, emphasizing customer-centric product innovation and operational efficiency [8][10] - The strategy includes enhancing the digital ecosystem through the DS Core platform, which has gained traction with over 42,000 unique users [14] - The company aims to improve customer engagement through revamped websites and a new e-commerce platform [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating global trade challenges and has developed plans to mitigate potential impacts from tariffs [7][12] - Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, the company maintained its outlook for organic sales and adjusted EPS for 2025, while increasing reported sales expectations due to foreign currency translation changes [12][36] - Management noted stable patient volume and procedure utilization, although U.S. dentists expressed concerns about economic conditions affecting patient footfall [11] Other Important Information - The company is actively managing its balance sheet and has taken actions to strengthen its position, including entering into a bridge loan agreement [26] - The company has completed the closure of 10 manufacturing and distribution sites as part of its supply chain optimization efforts [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the tariff impact? - Management indicated that tariffs have been factored into guidance, estimating an annualized impact of approximately $50 million, with about $0.10 impact on EPS [49][50] Question: Update on CFO search? - Management reported good progress in the CFO search, with candidates in the late phases of the process [52] Question: Insights on orthodontics and SureSmile? - Management acknowledged the need to reengage with the orthodontist community and improve user experience for SureSmile [58] Question: Clarification on EBIT margin? - Management noted that Q1 EBIT margin improvements are indicative of future performance, with a focus on judicious SG&A management [62] Question: Cash flow and CapEx expectations? - Management expects CapEx to decrease as ERP projects roll off, leading to improved free cash flow [108]

Gladstone Commercial (GOOD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants David Gladstone - Founder, Chairman & CEOMichael Licalsi - General Counsel & SecretaryBuzz Cooper - PresidentGary Gerson - CFO & Assistant TreasurerGaurav Mehta - Managing DirectorCraig Kucera - MD - Equity ResearchDave Storms - Director of Equity Research Conference Call Participants John Massocca - Senior Research Analyst Operator As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introd ...

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Kalb - Executive VP & CFORichard Daly - President & CEOJeff Del Carmen - Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial OfficerBenjamin Paluch - Equity Research Senior Associate - BiotechCharles Duncan - Managing DirectorRohan Mathur - Biopharma Equity Research AssociateGary Ingenito - Chief Medical & Regulatory OfficerFelix Ampomah - Senior Associate Conference Call Participants Asim Rana - Equity Analys ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of $1.1 billion, a 2% decrease on a rebased basis compared to the previous year [22] - Adjusted OIBDA increased by 8% year over year to $407 million, with three of the five operating segments posting year-over-year rebased growth [23] - Adjusted OIBDA less P and E additions rose to $286 million, representing 26% of revenue compared to 22% in the previous year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Cable and Wireless Caribbean segment generated $364 million in revenue with flat rebased growth, driven by a 5% increase in mobile revenue [26] - Cable and Wireless Panama reported $177 million in revenue, reflecting a 5% rebased growth, with mobile revenue increasing by 16% [28] - Liberty Networks generated $110 million in revenue, with a 3% rebased growth, while adjusted OIBDA declined by 2% due to higher network maintenance expenses [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Puerto Rico, Q1 revenue was $298 million, reflecting an 11% rebased decline year over year, primarily due to lower mobile and B2B revenues [30] - Liberty Costa Rica delivered Q1 revenue of $158 million, with a 2% rebased growth, while adjusted OIBDA declined by 1% [31] - The company added 44,000 broadband and postpaid mobile subscribers in total during the quarter, with significant growth in Costa Rica and the Caribbean [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) strategies to drive subscriber growth and reduce churn, with FMC penetration exceeding 30% in successful markets [7] - A joint venture with TIGO in Costa Rica is expected to consolidate the fixed market and create growth opportunities [18] - The company aims to maintain a capital expenditure (CapEx) of 14% of sales in 2025 and 2026, with a focus on network upgrades and efficiency [44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in Puerto Rico but expressed optimism about improving operational performance and EBITDA in the second half of 2025 [38][39] - The company has withdrawn its three-year guidance due to slower recovery in Puerto Rico but remains positive about growth in other segments [38] - Management emphasized the importance of cost management and operational efficiency to support future growth [39] Other Important Information - The company reported total debt of $8.2 billion with a net leverage of 4.6 times, and a weighted average borrowing cost of 6.5% [32] - The company has approximately $600 million in cash and $800 million available under its revolving credit line [33] - The stock buyback program has been inactive for the last three quarters, with $240 million available under authorization [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competitive environment in Puerto Rico - Management noted that T-Mobile is the most aggressive competitor in terms of handset subsidies, but overall competition remains rational [44][46] Question: CapEx guidance for Puerto Rico - Management confirmed that CapEx is expected to trend towards 14% of sales, with a focus on mobile network improvements [44][51] Question: Funding for Puerto Rico business - Management stated that Puerto Rico operates as a separate credit silo, and funding decisions will be based on capital allocation methodologies [60][61] Question: Macroeconomic outlook for Puerto Rico - Management expressed confidence in the competitive environment and the potential for growth, despite challenges faced in the past [66][70] Question: Service compensation and cash interest expenses - Management indicated that service compensation is expected to trend in line with Q1, and cash interest expenses are anticipated to be higher due to recent refinancing activities [84][88]

SharkNinja (SN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants James Lamb - SVP - IR & TreasuryMark Barrocas - Director & CEOPatraic Reagan - Chief Financial OfficerRandal Konik - Managing DirectorSteven Forbes - Senior Managing Director Conference Call Participants Brooke Roach - AnalystRupesh Parikh - Senior Equity Research Analyst Operator Thank you. I would now like to pass the conference over to your host, James Lamb, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasury. Thank ...