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- **Revenue Records**: Q3 revenue up 11% to $187.7M, with services driving 93% of total. Adjusted EBITDA rose 19% to $85.5M.
- **AI Impact**: AI boosted shipment tracking rates to 90% and enabled new automated services, like tariff classification.
- **CFO Transition**: Allan Brett retiring in March 2026, succeeded by Ed Gardner, ensuring continuity.
- **Profitability**: Gross margin 77%, net income $43.9M ($0.50 EPS), up 20% YoY.
- **Growth Drivers**: 7% organic services growth, AI adoption, and e-commerce expansion (12% of revenue).

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Performance**: Q3 revenue reached $187.7M (11% YoY), with services revenue up 16% to $173.7M. Adjusted EBITDA rose 19% to $85.5M, and cash flow from operations hit $73.4M (22% YoY). 
- **AI Growth Driver**: AI enhanced solutions like MacroPoint shipment tracking, adding 180,000 drivers via AI agents. AI also enabled new services, such as automated tariff classification and competitive intelligence searches.
- **CFO Transition**: Allan Brett will retire in March 2026, succeeded by Ed Gardner. Allan will remain as advisor, ensuring seamless transition.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue Breakdown**: 93% of Q3 revenue from services, with organic growth (FX-neutral) at 7%. Key drivers: Global Trade Intelligence, e-commerce customs, and Transportation Management solutions.
- **Profitability**: Gross margin improved to 77% (vs. 74% YoY), driven by reduced hardware sales. Operating expenses rose 11%, partly offset by restructuring savings. Net income was $43.9M ($0.50 EPS), up 20% YoY.
- **Cash Position**: $279M in cash, debt-free, with $350M credit line. Q4 baseline EBITDA expected at $62.5M (39% of $161M baseline revenue).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Organic Growth**: 7% organic services growth (FX-neutral), driven by market share gains in customs filings and FTZ solutions. AI tools like MacroPoint boosted tracking rates to 90%.
- **AI Monetization**: AI used to automate complex tasks (e.g., shipment rebooking) and deliver new value-added services, with potential for future pricing.
- **Market Share**: Competitors' inability to match Descartes' network scale and data breadth enabled share gains in customs, TMS, and shipment visibility.
- **Capital Allocation**: NCIB approved for share buybacks, but acquisitions remain priority. E-commerce pillar (12% of revenue) growing via Finale Inventory and SellerCloud integrations.

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