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The earnings call reveals strong financial performance, with significant revenue and profit growth, despite slight margin declines. The company is expanding its premium bilingual education units and introducing AI-driven tools, indicating a forward-thinking strategy. Despite challenges in the credit environment, particularly for non-premium customers, the company's proactive measures and strong cash flow management are positive. The Q&A session highlights continued market share gains and clear management responses, reinforcing a positive outlook. Overall, the company's strategic initiatives and financial health suggest a positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
Subscription Revenue Grew 14.3% year-over-year, supported by ACV bookings of BRL 1.552 billion. This reflects the resilience of the core business and successful execution of the commercial strategy.
Net Revenue Increased by 13.6% year-over-year, reaching BRL 1.737 billion. Growth driven by successful conversion of ACV bookings into revenue and strong performance of complementary solutions.
Complementary Solutions Revenue Grew 25.3% year-over-year, showcasing the strength of the ecosystem and value brought to schools.
B2G Segment Revenue Recorded BRL 17 million in the quarter and BRL 67 million for the 2025 sales cycle, showing stability compared to 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA Reached BRL 494 million, a 10% increase year-over-year. Margin was 28.4%, slightly below last year's 29.4% due to a different product mix and increased investments in marketing and growth initiatives.
Free Cash Flow Totaled BRL 316 million, a 117% increase year-over-year. The free cash flow to EBITDA conversion rate improved to 64%, up 31.5 percentage points from 2024, driven by efficiency measures and disciplined cash management.
Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio Decreased to 1.75x from 2.32x in Q3 2024, driven by free cash flow generation.
Non-Subscription Revenue Increased 16% year-over-year to BRL 119 million, driven by new revenue from Start Angle ESL in Sao Paulo and a 21% increase in Anglo pre-university course enrollments.
Gross Margin Reached 62.8%, a decrease of 1.4 percentage points from 64.2% in 2024, mainly due to a different product mix.
Adjusted Net Profit Increased by 32% year-over-year to BRL 82 million, driven by improved operational efficiency and other factors.
Complementary solutions: Expanded at an accelerated pace, growing 25.3% year-over-year, reinforcing the strength of the ecosystem and the value brought to schools with a complete product portfolio.
Bilingual Education (Start Angle franchise): Operates 6 units, including 4 schools implemented this year, with over 50 contracts signed and a robust pipeline of more than 300 prospects. Plans to launch 8 new operational units next year.
AI-driven tools: Plans to introduce new tools focused on equity and personalized learning, including the Individualized Educational Plan (EEP) for tailored pedagogical recommendations and inclusive practices.
B2G segment: Recorded revenues of BRL 17 million from new customers and the State of Pará contract, totaling BRL 67 million in the 2025 sales cycle. Added new municipalities to the portfolio, reinforcing diversification strategy.
Revenue growth: Net revenue in the 2025 sales cycle reached BRL 1.737 billion, a 14% increase compared to 2024, driven by subscription revenue growth of 14.3% and complementary solutions.
Profitability: Adjusted EBITDA reached BRL 494 million, a 10% increase compared to 2024, with a margin of 28.4%. Free cash flow totaled BRL 316 million, 117% higher than the previous cycle.
Operational efficiency: Improved free cash flow to EBITDA conversion rate to 64%, up 31.5 percentage points from 2024, driven by efficiency measures and disciplined cash management.
Deleveraging: Net debt to last 12 months EBITDA reduced to 1.75x from 2.32x in Q3 2024, driven by free cash flow generation and disciplined financial management.
Expansion in premium bilingual education: Positioned to capture demand with a robust pipeline and plans for 8 new operational units in the coming year.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin: The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to a different product mix and increased investments in marketing and growth initiatives.
Gross Margin: Gross margin decreased by 1.4 percentage points from 64.2% in 2024 to 62.8% in 2025, driven by a different product mix and higher payments to product owners of certain products.
Provisions for Doubtful Accounts (PDA): Although PDA improved to 3.1% of net revenue, challenges in the credit environment for non-premium customers persist, posing risks to future collections.
Commercial Expenses: Commercial expenses increased by 0.8 percentage points due to higher costs associated with business expansion for the 2026 commercial cycle.
Credit Environment: The credit environment remains challenging and extensive, particularly for non-premium customers, which could impact future financial performance.
Payment Discipline: While measures have been implemented to enhance payment discipline, such as centralized payment scheduling and negotiating longer payment terms, these initiatives may face challenges in sustaining long-term effectiveness.
Future Operational Units: The company plans to launch 8 new operational units in the coming year, focusing on premium bilingual education through the Start Angle franchise.
AI and Innovation: In 2026, the company will introduce new AI-driven tools, including the Individualized Educational Plan (EEP), aimed at personalized learning and inclusive practices.
Free Cash Flow Conversion: For the fiscal year, the company expects to achieve a free cash flow to EBITDA conversion rate of about 50%, representing a significant increase from 41.8% in 2024.
Credit Environment Challenges: The company foresees challenges in the credit scenario for the next months, particularly in the non-premium segment.
Commercial Expenses: Commercial expenses are expected to remain stable at around 19% of revenue, driven by business expansion for the 2026 commercial cycle.
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The earnings call reveals strong financial performance, with significant revenue and profit growth, despite slight margin declines. The company is expanding its premium bilingual education units and introducing AI-driven tools, indicating a forward-thinking strategy. Despite challenges in the credit environment, particularly for non-premium customers, the company's proactive measures and strong cash flow management are positive. The Q&A session highlights continued market share gains and clear management responses, reinforcing a positive outlook. Overall, the company's strategic initiatives and financial health suggest a positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
The earnings call reflects strong financial performance with double-digit revenue growth, improved EBITDA, and increased free cash flow. Despite challenges in the credit scenario and increased commercial expenses, the company shows solid subscription revenue growth and a positive outlook for B2G contracts. The Q&A section reveals a positive sentiment among analysts, with expectations for continued growth and improved margins. The company's strategic initiatives, including technological development and operational efficiency, further support a positive stock price movement.
The earnings call highlights several concerns: missed EPS expectations, significant revenue declines in government and non-subscription segments, and unclear guidance on B2G revenue growth. Despite some positive aspects like revenue growth and operational efficiency, the lack of a share buyback program and challenges in the credit landscape further dampen sentiment. The Q&A section reveals management's avoidance of specific guidance, adding uncertainty. These factors, combined with a challenging economic environment, suggest a negative stock price reaction in the short term.
The earnings call reveals strong financial performance with increased revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow, despite challenges in credit landscape and economic factors. The Q&A section highlights some unclear guidance, but overall, the company demonstrates resilience with strategic growth initiatives and a share buyback program. These positive indicators outweigh the concerns, suggesting a likely positive stock price movement in the short term.
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