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- **Revenue Resilience**: 5.5% organic growth despite weather and contract headwinds.
- **AI Momentum**: XactXpert adoption by top carriers, AI-driven solutions in claims.
- **AccuLynx Delay**: FTC second request, no 2025 impact, strategic value reaffirmed.
- **Financial Strength**: 55.8% EBITDA margin, strong free cash flow ($336M).
- **Auto Challenges**: Competitive pressures, focusing on data differentiation.
- **Q4 Outlook**: Higher hurricane comparisons expected.
- **AI Expansion**: Integrating into core solutions, client ecosystem growth.


**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Introduced the call, participants, and key financial highlights.
- Mentioned the pending AccuLynx acquisition delay due to FTC review.
- Highlighted the importance of reconciling non-GAAP measures.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- Organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.5%, driven by 8.7% subscription growth.
- Transactional revenue decline (8.8%) due to low weather activity and government contract issues.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 55.8% despite challenges.
- AI enhancements like XactXpert and XactAI show client adoption.
- Discussed FTC delays in AccuLynx deal.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net income $226M, diluted EPS $1.61, up 5% YoY.
- Subscription revenue 8.7% growth, transactional down 8.8% due to weather.
- Adjusted EBITDA $1.69B-$1.72B, margin 55%-55.8%.
- Higher interest expenses ($42M vs $32M) and tax rate 25.3%.
- Updated guidance excludes AccuLynx benefits.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **AccuLynx Deal**: FTC delay, no 2025 impact, strategic merits discussed with clients.
- **AI Strategy**: Enhancing data utilization across solutions.
- **Auto Market**: Competitive pressures, focusing on data differentiation.
- **Cash Flow**: Strong free cash flow ($336M) driven by collections and tax benefits.
- **Subscription Growth**: Driven by value delivery and AI integration.
- **Weather Impact**: Q4 will face tough hurricane comparisons.
- **M&A Outlook**: Focused on AccuLynx, no other deals prioritized.


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