10-Q: Alkami Technology Reports Q1 2025 Results, Fueled by MANTL Acquisition and User Growth

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Quarterly Report 1 May 2025 8:13 AM

Alkami Technology's Q1 2025 results show revenue growth driven by the acquisition of MANTL and an increase in registered users, despite a net loss.

Capital raiseThe company issued $345 million principal amount of 1.50% convertible senior notes due March 15, 2030.The company borrowed $60 million on the revolving loan during March 2025, with the proceeds used for the acquisition of MANTL, which remained outstanding as of March 31, 2025.

Better than expectedThe company's revenue growth of 28.5% year-over-year exceeded expectations.The company's ARR growth of 33.4% exceeded expectations.The company's gross margin improvement to 59.0% exceeded expectations.

Summary

Alkami Technology, Inc. reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing a revenue increase of 28.5% year-over-year, reaching $97.8 million compared to $76.1 million in Q1 2024.
The company experienced a net loss of $7.8 million, an improvement from the $11.4 million loss in the same period last year.
The acquisition of MANTL, completed on March 17, 2025, contributed $1.4 million to the revenue.
Alkami's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew by 33.4% to $403.9 million.
The number of registered users increased by 13.0% to 20,461.
Revenue per Registered User (RPU) increased by 18.1% to $19.74.
The company issued $345 million in convertible senior notes and borrowed $60 million on a revolving loan to fund the MANTL acquisition.
Operating expenses increased due to investments in research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative functions.
The company's gross margin improved to 59.0% from 57.8% in the prior year period.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document presents a mixed sentiment. While revenue growth and strategic acquisitions are positive, the net loss and increased operating expenses temper the overall outlook. The company's future outlook is cautiously optimistic, contingent on continued growth and efficient management of resources.

Positives

Revenue increased by 28.5% year-over-year, indicating strong growth.
ARR grew by 33.4%, demonstrating the company's ability to secure recurring revenue streams.
The number of registered users increased, reflecting greater platform adoption.
RPU increased, suggesting successful cross-selling and higher value from existing users.
Gross margin improved, indicating better operational efficiency.
The MANTL acquisition is expected to augment and diversify the company's single reportable segment and provide a complimentary solution to its existing platform offering.

Negatives

The company reported a net loss of $7.8 million, although it is an improvement from the previous year.
Operating expenses increased, driven by investments in various areas, which impacted profitability.
The company incurred acquisition-related expenses of $2.4 million.
Loss on impairment of intangible assets was $1.7 million related to impairment of certain historical developed technology intangible assets, customer relationship intangible assets, and capitalized developed software assets (included in property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets) as a result of the acquisition of MANTL.

Risks

The company's indebtedness and liabilities could limit cash flow available for operations.
The company may be unable to raise the funds necessary to repurchase the 2030 Convertible Notes or to pay any cash amounts due upon their maturity or conversion.
Provisions in the Indenture could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover of the company.
The accounting method for the 2030 Convertible Notes could adversely affect the company's reported financial condition and results.
The company is subject to counterparty risk with respect to the Capped Calls.

Future Outlook

The company believes that its existing cash resources, including its Amended Credit Agreement, will be sufficient to finance its continued operations, growth strategy, planned capital expenditures and the additional expenses it expects to incur as a public company for the short term (at least the next 12 months) and longer term (beyond the next 12 months).

Industry Context

Alkami operates in the competitive digital banking solutions market, serving community, regional, and super-regional financial institutions. The acquisition of MANTL positions Alkami to offer a more comprehensive suite of products, particularly in onboarding and account opening, to better compete with larger, technologically advanced banks. The company's focus on innovation and platform integrations is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving market.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Comparing Alkami's growth metrics to industry peers like Q2 Holdings, Jack Henry & Associates, and Fiserv reveals its competitive positioning.
Q2 Holdings, a direct competitor in the digital banking space, has shown similar growth patterns in ARR and RPU, indicating a healthy market demand for these solutions.
Jack Henry & Associates, while a larger and more established player, serves a similar client base of community and regional banks, making it a relevant benchmark for market penetration.
Fiserv, with its broad range of financial technology solutions, provides a broader industry context for Alkami's growth and innovation strategies.
Alkami's focus on a multi-tenant architecture and platform integrations aligns with industry trends towards open banking and API-driven solutions, similar to strategies adopted by companies like Temenos and nCino.
The company's investment in R&D, representing 27.5% of revenues, is comparable to other high-growth SaaS companies in the fintech sector, such as Bill.com and Shopify, which prioritize innovation to maintain their competitive advantage.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may experience dilution due to the issuance of convertible notes and potential conversion into common stock.
Employees may benefit from the company's growth and expansion, with potential for career advancement and increased compensation.
Customers (financial institutions) will have access to a more comprehensive suite of digital banking solutions, enhancing their ability to serve their own customers.
Suppliers and vendors may see increased business opportunities as Alkami continues to grow.
Creditors are exposed to increased risk due to the company's increased debt levels.

Next Steps

Continue to integrate MANTL into the Alkami Digital Banking Platform.
Focus on driving client customer digital adoption to increase revenue per registered user.
Continue to develop and deliver new, innovative products to FI clients.
Manage debt obligations and maintain compliance with covenants.
Reassess the realizability of deferred tax assets regularly and adjust the valuation allowance as sufficient objective positive evidence becomes available.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2011-08	Alkami Technology, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware.
2020-10	Alkami acquired ACH Alert, LLC.
2021-09	Alkami acquired MK Decisioning Systems, LLC.
2022-04	Alkami acquired Segmint, Inc.
2022-04-29	Date of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
2023-12	The Amended Credit Agreement term loan was fully repaid.
2023-12-31	Effective date of the amendment to the office lease, reducing leased space in Plano, Texas.
2025-02-27	Alkami entered into a Third Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
2025-02-27	Alkami entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Fin Technologies, Inc. dba MANTL.
2025-03-13	Alkami issued $345 million principal amount of 1.50% convertible senior notes due March 15, 2030.
2025-03-17	Alkami consummated its merger with Fin Technologies, Inc. dba MANTL.
2025-03-31	End of the quarterly period for this report; number of shares of registrant's common stock outstanding was 103,019,976.
2025-09-15	Beginning date for semi-annual interest payments on the 2030 Convertible Notes.
2028-03-20	Earliest date the 2030 Convertible Notes will be redeemable at the company's option.
2029-11-15	Date from which noteholders may convert their Notes at any time at their election.
2030-02-27	Extended maturity date of the revolving commitment.
2030-03-15	Maturity date of the 2030 Convertible Notes.
2033-08-31	Expiration date of the lease relating to the company's office space.

Keywords

Alkami, MANTL, Digital Banking, Financial Technology, SaaS, ARR, Registered Users, RPU, Convertible Notes, Acquisition, Financial Results, Q1 2025

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