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- **$65M Investment Strengthens Capital Structure**: Refinanced debt to reduce interest costs and improve financial flexibility.
- **25.3% Gross Originations Growth**: Driven by 76% application growth and 66% KPay originations expansion.
- **$4.4M EBITDA Exceeds Outlook**: Demonstrates operational efficiency and expense control.
- **2025 Outlook: 20-23% Gross Originations Growth**: Supported by merchant partnerships and underwriting tightening.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Announced a $65 million investment from Hawthorn Horizon Credit Fund to refinance debt and strengthen capital structure.
- Highlighted three key priorities: increasing top-of-funnel activity, enhancing customer engagement, and optimizing the balance sheet.
- Reported 76% year-to-date application growth and 49% MAU growth, driving 25.3% gross originations growth to $64.2 million.
- Delivered $4.4 million in adjusted EBITDA, exceeding the $3-3.5 million outlook.

**【President & COO Commentary】**
- Application growth of 80% in Q3, with 76% increase in approved application dollars.
- Tightened underwriting to improve credit quality, leading to early signs of higher conversion rates.
- KPay originations grew 66% to $26.4 million, accounting for 41% of total originations.
- Cross-shopping customers (leases with multiple retailers) grew 64%, driving 5% LTV increase for repeat customers.
- Added 46 new merchant pathways, with top 25 merchants growing 25%.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Revenue rose 22.8% to $74 million, with gross margin stable at 19.7%.
- Write-offs as a percentage of revenue increased 60bps to 9.9%, but expected to decline with tighter underwriting.
- Fixed cash operating expenses decreased 21.4% to $7.5 million, excluding non-cash items.
- Q4 outlook: 15-20% gross originations growth (excluding home furnishings/mattress, +50% growth).
- Full-year 2025 outlook: 20-23% gross originations growth, 18-20% revenue growth, $8-9 million EBITDA.
- 2026 projection: At least 20% gross originations growth.

Katapult Holdings, Inc.(KPLT)-20251112-2025 Q3 Earnings call transcript

- **Q2 Growth Records**: 30.4% YoY gross originations ($72.1M), 22.1% revenue growth ($71.9M), and $0.3M positive EBITDA vs. breakeven expectations.
- **App & KPay Dominance**: App originations +72% YoY, KPay +81% to $28.3M (39% of total). App opens up 50% YoY to 3.8M.
- **Customer Loyalty**: 58.4% repeat business, NPS 63, and 25% cross-shopping growth.
- **Merchant Expansion**: 48 new pathways added, 300% YoY growth for co-promoted campaigns. Non-home furnishings originations +62% YoY.
- **Financial Strength**: $9M cash, $80.6M debt post-refinancing. 2025 outlook raised to 20%-25% gross originations growth and ≥$10M EBITDA.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Jennifer Kull provided forward-looking statements and noted the use of non-GAAP financial measures. She emphasized that forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and may differ from actual results due to risks and uncertainties.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 gross originations grew 30.4% YoY to $72.1 million, exceeding the 25%-30% outlook. Revenue rose 22.1% to $71.9 million, above the 17%-20% guidance. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.3 million, slightly positive versus breakeven expectations.
- Total app originations grew 56% to $43.1 million, accounting for 60% of gross originations. KPay originations surged 81% to $28.3 million, representing 39% of total originations.
- NPS score improved to 63, and 58.4% of originations came from repeat customers. Unique new customers increased 40% YoY, with LTV remaining stable despite lower lease values.
- Initiatives include consumer engagement, merchant partnerships, referral growth, and improving unit economics.

**【President & Chief Growth Officer (Derek Medlin) Operating Summary】**
- Total applications grew 91% YoY, with 40% new customer growth. Cross-shopping customers (leases with multiple retailers) rose 74% to 25% of originations.
- App marketplace originations increased 72% YoY, driven by KPay adoption and merchant partnerships. Conversion rate held steady, but opportunities exist to improve lease offer appeal.
- 48 new merchant pathways were added, including Qatar Center, Pottery Barn, and Sam's Club. Spring Living campaign gross originations grew 300% YoY for co-promoting merchants.
- Direct/waterfall merchants contributed 61% of originations, with non-home furnishings growth at 56% YoY.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP revenue was $71.9 million (22.1% YoY), with gross profit of $11.2 million (12.5% YoY). Gross margin was 15.5%, down from 16.9% due to front-loaded lease depreciation.
- Write-offs were 9.8% of revenue, within the 8%-10% target range. Fixed cash operating expenses rose 0.6% to $9.2 million, reflecting disciplined spending.
- Debt refinancing with Blue Owl increased revolving credit to $110 million (95% advance rate, rising to 99% by Q4 2025) and extended maturity to December 2026. Term loan interest was fixed at 18% with PIK structure.
- Q3 2025 outlook: 25%-30% gross originations growth, 20%-25% revenue growth, and $3-$3.5 million adjusted EBITDA. Full-year 2025 outlook raised to 20%-25% gross originations growth (from ≥20%) and ≥$10 million adjusted EBITDA.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Charge-off trends**: 9.8% of revenue (up 50bps YoY) due to macroeconomic factors, but within target range. June is seasonally challenging, but trends expected to normalize.
- **Merchant pipeline**: Strong interest across auto, home furnishings, appliances, and electronics. Merchants value Katapult's ability to drive foot traffic and conversions.
- **Marketing strategy**: Digital campaigns, customer referrals, and optimizing lease offers for conversion. Focus on high-quality, repeatable customer acquisition.
- **Competitive environment**: Stable pricing above Katapult; competitors focus on risk/return tradeoffs. Katapult's transparent, tailored approach drives repeat business.

Katapult Holdings, Inc. (KPLT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Growth Surpasses Expectations**: Gross originations up 15.4% YoY to $64.2M, KPay originations surge 57% to $22.8M (35% of total).
- **Consumer Engagement Soars**: NPS 66, repeat customer rate 57.4%, LTV +6%, 31% of KPay leases under $300.
- **Merchant Expansion**: 35 new KPay merchants, 35 new pathways, top 25 merchants grow 13% YoY despite Wayfair challenges.
- **Financial Performance**: $71.9M revenue (+10.6%), $2.2M EBITDA (below Q1 outlook), negotiating debt extension.
- **2025 Outlook**: 20%+ gross originations growth (51% ex-home furnishings), 20%+ revenue, $10M+ EBITDA.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 gross originations grew 15.4% YoY to $64.2M, exceeding the 11% growth outlook, driven by strong KPay and app marketplace activity.
- KPay originations surged 57% YoY to $22.8M, accounting for 35% of total originations (vs. 26% in Q1 2024), with 59% of originations starting in the app.
- Consumer engagement metrics improved: NPS score of 66 (up YoY), repeat customer rate of 57.4%, and LTV up nearly 6%.
- Key initiatives: consumer & merchant engagement, referral partnerships, and optimizing unit economics.

**【CGO Operating Progress】**
- Applications grew 59% YoY, total lease count increased 22%, and cross-shopping activity rose 60% YoY.
- KPay unique customer count grew 65% YoY, with 31% of leases under $300 (vs. 24% last year), maintaining strong collections performance.
- Added 35 KPay-enabled merchants (e.g., Ashley Furniture, Bed Bath & Beyond) and 35 new merchant pathways, driving 40% YoY growth in non-home furnishings originations.
- Co-branded campaigns with merchants delivered 25%-75% YoY growth, including a 49% lift for a wheel & tire partner.
- Top 25 merchants grew 13% YoY, despite Wayfair's challenges in the home furnishings category.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Q1 2025 revenue of $71.9M (+10.6% YoY) exceeded expectations, with gross profit of $14.3M (19.9% margin) impacted by front-loaded lease depreciation.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $2.2M fell short of outlook due to rapid originations growth in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, but fixed cash expenses grew 10.8% YoY to $10.4M.
- Cash balance of $14.3M (including $8.3M restricted) and $77.8M debt on revolving credit facility; negotiating maturity extension amendment with lenders.
- Q2 2025 outlook: 25%-30% gross originations growth, 17%-20% revenue growth, and breakeven EBITDA.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- EBITDA backloading: $2.2M in Q1 vs. $10M full-year target requires $7.8M in Q3/Q4, driven by seasonal Q4 growth and cost management.
- Wayfair originations: $17.2M (direct waterfall) down YoY, but overall top 25 merchants grew 13% YoY.
- KPay repeat customers: higher LTV and faster repeat cycles, with 31% of KPay leases under $300.
- Debt refinancing: seeking maturity extension with current lenders, with temporary covenant waivers through June 4th.
- 2025 outlook: 20%+ gross originations growth (excluding home furnishings +51% YoY), 20%+ revenue growth, and $10M+ EBITDA.


Katapult Holdings, Inc. (KPLT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q4 revenue up 9.4% YoY to $63M, full-year +12% to $233M.
- **Marketplace Success**: 54% of 2024 originations driven internally, 1M+ app downloads, and 61.5% customer repeat rate.
- **Profitability**: 2024 EBITDA $4.8M, 2025 target $10M+ with 20%+ gross originations growth.
- **Merchant Diversification**: Reduced reliance on Wayfair (27% Q4 vs 43% 2023), new partnerships in auto and tech sectors.
- **Tariff Resilience**: No consumer behavior changes noted, but monitoring merchant pricing impacts.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q4 gross originations grew 11.3% YoY to $75.2M, with 54% of 2024 originations driven internally via app marketplace.
- Launched Katapult Pay (KPay) feature, enabling $77M of 2024 originations through virtual credit card technology.
- Consumer engagement metrics: 61.5% repeat rate, 30% of active customers with 4+ leases, NPS score 58 (up from 52 in 2023).
- 2025 priorities: Expand app functionality, test 30+ new merchants, and deepen merchant co-marketing partnerships.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 revenue $63M (+9.4% YoY), full-year $233M (+12% YoY).
- 2024 adjusted EBITDA $4.8M (first full-year positive), with 2025 target of $10M+.
- Gross margin 18.5% (within 18-20% target), write-offs 9.6% of revenue (stable vs prior year).
- 2025 outlook: 20%+ gross originations growth, 20%+ revenue growth, and $10M+ EBITDA.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Margin Stability**: CFO reaffirmed 18-20% gross margin target for 2025, despite Q4 lease depreciation headwinds.
- **Tariff Impact**: CEO noted no direct consumer behavior changes, but monitoring merchant pricing strategies.
- **Merchant Diversification**: Reduced Wayfair concentration (27% Q4 vs 43% 2023), non-home category originations +50% YoY.
- **2025 Investments**: $3M+ EBITDA in Q1, with tech and marketing spend focused on app engagement and cross-shopping growth.


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