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- **Revenue & Profit Growth**: Q3 2025 revenue $5.7M (+1.5% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA $933K (+71% YoY). Operating loss reduced 70% YoY.
- **Subscription Momentum**: 972 subscription customers, ARR per customer $11,651 (+14% YoY). Target 1,500+ by end-2026.
- **AI & Product Innovation**: AI-driven automation saves 5% editorial time. Launching real-time social media integrations and #KeelTheReport alerts.
- **Market Share Expansion**: Gained 4-6% industry volume share, outpacing competitors' declines. AI-driven SEO/SEM growth expected in 2026.
- **Cost Efficiency**: 8% YoY operating expense reduction. $300K annual savings from office sublease. Gross margin stable at 75%.

### CEO Summary Section
- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 2025 revenue of $5.7 million, up 2% sequentially and 1.5% year-over-year, driven by core press release revenue growth of 7%.
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EBITDA improved to $933,000 (16% of revenue), up from $546,000 (10% of revenue) in Q3 2024. Operating loss reduced to $184,000 from $604,000.
- **Subscription Metrics**: 972 subscription customers, up 14% year-over-year in ARR per customer to $11,651. Focus on subscription-first sales strategy, with subscription revenue now 50% of total.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: AI-driven automation (e.g., editorial validation system saving 5% time), new product integrations (social media management platforms), and #KeelTheReport real-time alert system. Expansion of ED program for academic use.
- **2026 Outlook**: Sequential revenue and EBITDA growth expected, with focus on subscription expansion, gross margin efficiency, and new product launches.

### CFO Financial Commentary
- **GAAP Results**: Loss from continuing operations of $45,000 ($0.01 per share) vs. $870,000 ($0.23 per share) in Q3 2024. Non-GAAP net income of $760,000 ($0.20 per share) vs. $187,000 ($0.05 per share).
- **Cost Control**: Operating expenses down 8% year-over-year, with G&A expenses reduced 22% due to lower bad debt and employee costs. Cash on hand of $3.3 million, though negatively impacted by $1.1 million tax payment.
- **Cash Flow**: Negative free cash flow of $418,000 in Q3, vs. $1.4 million in Q3 2024, due to one-time tax payments.
- **Gross Margin**: Maintained at 75%, despite higher distribution costs, supported by operational efficiencies.

### Q&A Highlights
1. **Subscription ARR Growth**: Sequential ARR growth continues, with contracts averaging $13,000 ARR. Target 1,500+ subscription customers by end-2026, up from 972 in Q3 2025.
2. **Gross Margin Outlook**: 75% gross margin expected to stabilize, with potential expansion in 2026 as scale benefits kick in.
3. **Industry Trends**: ACCESS gaining market share in press release distribution (20% of industry volume), driven by AI integration and real-time monitoring tools. Competitors' market share shrinking (e.g., 34% to 27%).
4. **Cost Savings**: $300,000 annual savings from subleasing corporate office. Additional $30,000-$50,000 quarterly savings from cloud infrastructure consolidation.
5. **Marketing Strategy**: Rebranded as ACCESS Newswire to focus on private enterprise storytelling, with consolidated product messaging. Emphasis on human touch alongside AI tools.

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