Q1 2025 Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Apr 30, 2025 / 01:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: €42 (+3.96%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN) reported strong consolidated first quarter results with net sales of $201.1 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.9%.
The company achieved approximately 6% year-over-year net sales growth in its software offerings, driven by 16% growth in recurring compliance and regulatory-driven products.
Software solutions net sales represented 42.1% of total net sales in the first quarter, marking an increase of approximately 260 basis points from the previous year.
DFIN repurchased approximately 5% of the company's outstanding shares, reflecting confidence in its long-term value.
The company has a strong balance sheet with a non-GAAP net leverage ratio under 1 times, providing financial flexibility to execute its strategy.

Negative

Total net sales for the first quarter decreased by $2.3 million or 1.1% from the first quarter of 2024.
Capital markets transactional revenue continued to be depressed due to market volatility, macroeconomic headwinds, and heightened uncertainty.
Venue sales declined moderately in the first quarter as the company overlapped several large deal rooms.
Free cash flow in the quarter was negative $51 million, primarily due to unfavorable working capital timing and elevated performance-based payments.
The company expects a challenging operating environment in the second quarter, driven by market volatility and ongoing uncertainty, with a projected reduction in print and distribution revenue.

Refinitiv StreetEvents Event Transcript
E D I T E D V E R S I O N

DFIN.N - Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc
Q1 2025 Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc Earnings Call
Apr 30, 2025 / 01:00PM GMT

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Thank you for standing by. My name is Eric, and I will be a conference operator today.

At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Donnelly Financial Solutions first quarter earnings conference call.

All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question during this time, simply press star, followed by the number one on your telephone keypad.

If you would like to withdraw your question, press one again.

I would not. I would now like to turn the call over to Mike Choo, head of investor relations. Please go ahead.

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