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- **Record Financial Performance**: 26% YoY EBITDA growth to $37.9 million, driven by NRS (33% EBITDA increase) and Fintech (87% EBITDA increase).
- **AI-Driven Innovation**: Launch of AI solutions in net2phone and BOSS Money, with AI reducing transaction costs and improving unit economics.
- **Strategic Expansion**: Plans for international market entry and small acquisitions to accelerate growth in adjacent verticals.
- **Shareholder Returns**: $7.6 million in stock buybacks and plans for further buybacks, alongside quarterly dividends.
- **Legal Resolution**: Successful dismissal of Straight Path class action lawsuit, eliminating a major risk.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Bill Ulrey introduced the call, highlighting the company's financial performance and forward-looking statements. He emphasized the use of non-GAAP measures and the risks associated with future projections.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Consolidated revenue increased 4% to $323 million, driven by NRS, Fintech, and net2phone segments, which collectively grew 16%.
- **Profitability**: Record gross profit of $118 million (37% margin) and adjusted EBITDA of $37.9 million (11.7% margin). NRS, Fintech, and net2phone contributed 57% of adjusted EBITDA.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Launch of AI solutions in net2phone, BOSS Money's digital channel growth (84% of transactions), and premium services driving average recurring revenue per terminal up 6%.
- **Legal Update**: Delaware Supreme Court dismissed all claims in the Straight Path class action suit, resolving a significant legal risk.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Highlights**: GAAP EPS of $0.89 (31% YoY increase), Non-GAAP EPS of $0.94 (32% YoY increase). EBITDA less CapEx reached $32.1 million, a 30% YoY increase.
- **Segment Performance**: 
  - **NRS**: Recurring revenue up 22% to $35 million, merchant services revenue up 38%, and adjusted EBITDA up 33%.
  - **Fintech**: BOSS Money's adjusted EBITDA margin of 18%, with AI-driven cost reductions.
  - **net2phone**: Seats up 7% to 432,000, income from operations up 94%, and AI investment for new verticals.
  - **Traditional Communications**: Adjusted EBITDA up 2% to $18.9 million, with ongoing OpEx reductions.
- **Liquidity**: $220 million in cash, with $7.6 million in stock buybacks and plans for further buybacks and dividends.
- **Guidance**: Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $141-$145 million (7%-10% growth).

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **M&A Strategy**: CEO cautious on large acquisitions, focusing on small NRS-related deals and exploring international expansion via acquisitions.
- **Account Growth**: New payment processing accounts require POS terminals, with conversions and adjacent verticals (e.g., food service, CBD) driving growth.
- **International Expansion**: Exploring entry into new countries, with Canada as a potential near-term focus.
- **Traditional Communications**: Resilient performance with stable gross profit despite revenue fluctuations, driven by high-margin solutions.


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