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- **Recurring revenue outperforms**: 8% growth in recurring streams (24% SaaS), offsetting 1% overall revenue growth.
- **Strategic acquisition**: $60 million purchase of transportation software provider with >20% growth and 50% margins, expanding i3's market leadership.
- **Margin improvement ahead**: EBITDA margin expected to recover after Q1 decline, driven by cost control and recurring revenue mix.
- **AI adoption cautious**: GovTech customers moving slowly due to regulatory uncertainty, though i3 is leveraging AI internally.
- **Share buybacks active**: Management views stock as undervalued, with Q1 buybacks and plans to continue.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2026 revenue grew 1% YoY to $52.7 million, with recurring revenue up 8% (80% of total) driven by 24% SaaS growth. The company has achieved 20%+ SaaS growth for four consecutive quarters.
- Announced $60 million acquisition of a transportation software provider, growing at >20% with 50% EBITDA margin. The acquisition fits the company's focus on recurring, sticky niche solutions.
- Professional services and license revenue declined, but management emphasizes long-term focus on recurring streams.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted EBITDA declined $1 million to $13.6 million (25.8% margin), due to investments in justice/utility markets and lower professional services. Margins expected to improve for the remainder of the year.
- Balance sheet strong with $37 million cash and no debt. Completed $60 million acquisition with 15x EBITDA multiple, leveraging $400 million credit facility.
- FY 2026 guidance: Revenue $223-234 million, EBITDA $61-66.5 million, EPS $1.08-1.16. Recurring revenue growth expected to offset professional services decline.

**【President's Remarks】**
- Acquisition provides seamless integration with state motor vehicle systems, expanding i3's transportation platform to 30 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. The company sees opportunities to cross-sell motor carrier solutions.
- Highlighted strong retention (no lost customers) and product differentiation, including real-time insurance verification and MFA capabilities.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Professional services revenue expected to decline from $40 million in FY25 to $31 million in FY26 due to project cadence. Recurring revenue growth remains strong despite this headwind.
- Share buybacks occurred in Q1, with management viewing the stock as undervalued. Buybacks will continue opportunistically.
- AI adoption in GovTech is slow due to regulatory uncertainty, but i3 is integrating AI internally to accelerate product development.
- The company is open to paying higher multiples (e.g., 15x EBITDA) for high-growth, strategically aligned acquisitions like the recent deal.
- Product investments are proceeding as planned, with no changes to the FY26 spend outlook.

i3 Verticals, Inc. (IIIV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q4 2025 revenue up 7% YoY to $54.9 million, with 8.4% organic growth for the year. ARR grew 9%, outpacing revenue.
- **Strategic Shift**: Transition to SaaS and recurring revenue, with 75% of Q4 revenue from recurring sources. West Virginia deal highlights bundled solutions with ancillary services.
- **Financial Health**: $67 million cash, no debt. 2026 guidance: $217-232 million revenue, 8-10% recurring growth, and 104% net dollar retention.
- **M&A Focus**: Targeting $2-5 million EBITDA deals, with 2026 expected to see 'meaningful' tuck-in acquisitions.
- **Investment in Justice Tech**: ~$1 million/Q4 investments to accelerate product development, supporting long-term growth.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth and Transformation**: Q4 2025 revenue grew 7% YoY to $54.9 million, with 8.4% organic growth for the year. The company has transitioned to a pure-play public sector software provider, divesting non-core businesses. ARR increased 9% in Q4, outpacing revenue growth.
- **Strategic Investments**: Emphasized investments in Justice and Utility markets, with a focus on recurring revenue. The West Virginia court management deal exemplifies the shift to bundled, SaaS-based solutions with ancillary services.
- **Financial Position**: $67 million in cash with no debt, and $400 million borrowing capacity. Plans to use capital for M&A and buybacks, with $50 million buyback authorization refreshed.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 2025 Financials**: Adjusted EBITDA of $14.4 million (26.2% margin), down slightly from prior year due to lower-margin professional services growth. SaaS revenue grew 25%, offsetting an 8% decline in maintenance.
- **2026 Guidance**: Revenue $217-232 million (8-10% recurring growth), with a potential decline in professional services due to project timing. Net dollar retention of 104% reflects modest price increases (1-3% YoY).
- **Long-Term Outlook**: Organic revenue growth expected in the high single digits, driven by recurring revenue and market expansion.

**【M&A and Revenue Strategy】**
- **Acquisition Pipeline**: Focused on $2-5 million EBITDA targets, with 13-year pipeline activity. Expect 2026 to see 'meaningful' tuck-in deals aligning with strategic goals.
- **Revenue Model Shift**: Shifting from one-time license sales to SaaS, with 75% of Q4 revenue from recurring sources. Cross-selling solutions across markets (e.g., Justice Tech, Utilities) drives customer engagement.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **2026 Professional Services Decline**: Due to delayed project recognition (e.g., Manitoba), but strong pipeline for 2027+. Justice Tech investments (~$1 million/Q4) will continue, supporting long-term growth.
- **Pricing Strategy**: Conservative price increases (1-3% YoY) to offset inflation, contributing ~1.5% to retention in 2026.
- **Capital Allocation**: Prioritize M&A for market expansion, with buybacks as opportunistic补充.


i3 Verticals, Inc. (IIIV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 2025 revenue up 12% YoY to $51.9M, SaaS +24%, driven by public sector demand.
- **AI and Efficiency**: AI tools boost dev efficiency by 30-50%, with Justice Tech AI solutions generating incremental revenue.
- **Financial Strength**: $55M cash, no debt, and FY25 EBITDA guidance of $55-61M.
- **Strategic Focus**: Investments in Justice Tech (~$700K Q4) and M&A pipeline targeting public sector growth.
- **Margin Outlook**: EBITDA margin expansion of 50-100bps annually, offsetting incremental costs.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- i3 Verticals has completed the divestiture of its healthcare and merchant services businesses, becoming a pure-play public sector software provider.
- The company emphasizes forward-looking statements and caution regarding potential risks.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 revenue grew 12% YoY to $51.9M, with SaaS revenue up 24%.
- Strong balance sheet with $55M cash and no debt, supporting M&A and stock buybacks.
- Investment in AI and Justice Tech expected to drive future growth, with Q4 seeing incremental costs (~$700K).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $12.7M, with 24.5% margin, driven by cost control and recurring revenue (77% of total).
- FY25 guidance: $207-217M revenue, $55-61M EBITDA, $0.96-1.06 EPS.
- Organic growth expected at high single digits, with EBITDA margin improving 50-100bps annually.

**【Strategic Approach to AI and M&A】**
- AI initiatives enhance product features (e.g., Agentch AI for document analysis) and internal efficiency (30-50% dev speed boost).
- Active M&A pipeline focused on public sector verticals, with no immediate deals announced.

**【Revenue Discussion】**
- Strong sales across all markets, including new Justice Tech wins (e.g., Ohio expansion) and transportation deployments (e.g., i3 kiosk in a southern state).
- Education expansion into 4 new states, with Texas and Florida showing strong growth.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Q4 organic growth may slow due to lapping $2.5M in Q3 2024 license sales, but ARR growth (~10%) remains stable.
- Justice Tech investments (~$700K in Q4) aim to capture statewide deals, with FY26 revenue impact expected.
- Partnerships with integration firms are rare (~1/5 deals), with no significant gatekeeper trends noted.
- Margin expansion targets (50-100bps) remain intact, with people costs offset by revenue growth.

i3 Verticals, Inc. (IIIV) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Strategic Restructuring Success**: RCM divestiture yielded $96 million, positioning RemainCo for 11.6% YoY revenue growth with 23% SaaS expansion.
- **Financial Strength**: $64 million cash, 29.3% EBITDA margin, and >2/3 free cash flow conversion highlight strong liquidity and profitability.
- **AI-Driven Growth**: Generative AI bots and SaaS solutions are driving cross-selling success in education and utilities, with Q2 ARR growth of 9.2%.
- **Public Sector Focus**: 76% recurring revenue and high single-digit organic growth underscore resilience in state/local government markets.
- **M&A Momentum**: $9 million utility acquisition and pipeline of small tuck-in deals support long-term expansion.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Divestiture of RCM Business**: Sold for $96 million (pre-tax) with $39 million in annual revenue and $8 million EBITDA. RemainCo (core public sector business) reported Q2 2025 revenue of $54.1 million (+11.6% YoY), driven by 9% organic growth and $1.2 million from prior acquisitions.
- **Public Sector Focus**: SaaS revenue grew 23%, transaction-based revenue +8%, and recurring software services +12%. 76% of revenue came from recurring sources. Education segment growth aligned with overall organic growth.
- **Acquisition Strategy**: Completed $9 million utility billing software acquisition, expanding into new states and enhancing SaaS offerings. Integration with internal payments platform expected to improve margins.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **RemainCo Financials**: Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $15.8 million (+17% YoY), margin 29.3% (vs. 27.9% YoY). Non-recurring software license sales $2.8 million (vs. $1 million YoY). Free cash flow conversion expected >2/3 of EBITDA post-divestitures.
- **Balance Sheet**: $64 million cash post-RCM sale, $4 million net debt, and $400 million revolving credit facility. Repurchased convertible notes at maturity and used cash for M&A and potential buybacks.
- **Guidance**: FY2025 RemainCo revenue $207-217 million, EBITDA $56-61 million. Q3 revenue expected to be 48% of annual run rate (seasonal low), with margins dipping to mid-20s before rebounding in Q4.

**【M&A & AI Innovation】**
- **Utility Acquisition**: Adds cloud-based billing, inventory management, and mobile capabilities. Transitioning to SaaS model and integrating with i3's payments platform to reduce costs.
- **AI Applications**: Launched generative AI bots for transportation and ERP markets, with features like automated indexing and customer engagement dashboards. AI adoption driven by domain-specific solutions and quick implementation timelines.
- **Cross-Selling Success**: New contracts in public education (Idaho, Texas, Oklahoma, NC, DE) and JusticeTech market. AI and SaaS solutions are key growth drivers.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Manitoba Contract Delay**: Removed $2.5 million from FY2025 guidance due to customer sequencing delays. RemainCo organic growth target remains high single digits.
- **Free Cash Flow**: Post-divestiture, free cash flow conversion >2/3 of EBITDA due to reduced interest expense and tax tailwinds.
- **M&A Pipeline**: Focused on small tuck-in deals in public sector verticals, with potential for occasional mid-sized acquisitions.
- **AI Adoption**: Customers value applied AI solutions for specific pain points, leading to high interest and quick implementations.

i3 Verticals (IIIV)-9 May 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue Growth Strong**: 12% YoY total revenue, 16% SaaS, 7% payments. Adjusted EBITDA up 17% to $16.4M.
- **SaaS & Payments Strategic Focus**: Intra-vertical bundling driving ARR, payments integration unlocking $500M+ utility market.
- **M&A Pipeline Active**: 3-5 deals/year targeting 10%+ growth, <10x EBITDA, 1-2yr integration to meet 30%+ margin targets.
- **Utility Expansion Momentum**: 2025 portal revenue ramping to $5M, full implementation benefits in 2026-2027.
- **Healthcare Caution**: Q1 license sales boost 14% growth, but guided to low single-digit annual expansion.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 revenue increased 12% YoY to $61.7 million, driven by 16% growth in SaaS revenue and 7% in payments. Adjusted EBITDA rose 17% to $16.4 million.
- Emphasis on SaaS and intra-vertical bundling is key to ARR growth. New opportunities in integrating payments into vertical market software (e.g., utilities, permitting) are strategic priorities.
- Recent acquisition in public sector permitting exceeded expectations, with cross-sell opportunities leveraging existing payment platform.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- 78% of Q1 revenue came from recurring sources, up from 75% last year. Public sector vertical contributed 79% of total revenue, with 12% growth driven by SaaS and transaction-based streams.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 26.5% (vs. 25.4% YoY), driven by higher-margin software sales and cost control. Corporate expenses as a % of revenue declined to 10.7%.
- FY 2025 guidance: Revenue $243-263M, adjusted EBITDA $63-71.5M, with 50-100bps margin expansion. Q2-Q4 revenue distribution: 25.3%, 24.6%, 25.7%.

**【M&A Strategy】**
- M&A pipeline remains strong, focused on Public Sector vertical. Deal criteria: 10%+ revenue growth, EBITDA margins >25%, and <10x EBITDA valuation. Recent acquisition in permitting achieved pipeline creation 6x faster than internal build.
- 3-5 acquisitions expected annually, with 1-2 year integration timelines to meet corporate margin targets.

**【Product & Market Expansion】**
- Transitioning legacy contracts to SaaS model, with new modules launched in Justice Tech (public safety/jury management) and ERP (government fund accounting/licensing).
- i3 customer engagement portal wins J.D. Power #1 ranking in West for utility use case. 5 new portal contracts displaced Tier 1 providers.
- Utility subvertical: 2025 revenue ramping from $3M to $5M, with full implementation benefits materializing in 2026-2027.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Healthcare Segment**: 14% Q1 growth driven by software license sales, but guided to low single-digit annual growth. 
- **License Sales Timing**: $1.8M of Q2 license revenue moved to Q1, no impact on full-year outlook.
- **Margin Expansion**: Full-year target 120bps improvement, with Q2 typically lowest margin due to school closures.
- **Utility Expansion**: Addressable market of ~500 Tier 1-4 utilities, with 2025 portal adoption accelerating cross-sell opportunities.
- **Gov Spending Risk**: Minimal exposure to federal grants; transaction-based revenue models mitigate budget constraints.
- **Payment Integration**: Proactively approaching existing customers to add payment capabilities in public sector software.
- **Organic Growth**: 100% net dollar retention (excluding payments), with 2-3% inflation-driven price increases expected in future.


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