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Gross Margin:Increased to 44.6% in Q4 2025 from 36.6% in Q3 2025.
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Customer Growth:Software clients grew by 6.8% quarter on quarter; large clients grew by 5.3%.
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Net Debt:Increased to 445.9 million due to acquisitions.
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Revenue:Q4 2025 revenue was 194 million, a 9.9% year-on-year growth.
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin:Reached 25.1% in Q4 2025, up from the previous quarter.
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Operating Cash Flow:45.6 million before networking capital changes in Q4 2025.
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Ad Impressions:Increased by 13% year-on-year.
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Net Dollar Expansion Rate:92% in Q4 2025.
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Retention Rate:99% in Q4 2025.
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Sales Force Expansion:Increased by 68% year-on-year.
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Interest Coverage Ratio:Improved to 4.3 times.
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CapEx:Total of 42 million for 2025, flat compared to 2024.
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Guidance for 2026:Revenue expected between 680 to 730 million; Adjusted EBITDA between 145 to 175 million.
Release Date: February 19, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Verve Group SE ( MGIMF ) reported a significant improvement in gross margins, reaching 44.6% in Q4 2025 compared to 36.6% in Q3.
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The company successfully completed the unification of its platform, enhancing stability, scalability, and efficiency.
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Verve Group SE ( MGIMF ) experienced a 6.8% growth in its software client base and a 5.3% increase in large clients quarter over quarter.
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The company is focusing on liquidity management and aims to improve cash conversion rates significantly in 2026.
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Verve Group SE ( MGIMF ) is investing in sales expansion, with a 68% increase in its sales force year over year, which is expected to drive future growth.
Negative Points
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Net debt increased to 445.9 million due to acquisitions, impacting the company's leverage.
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The company faces challenges with a 45-day cash gap due to differences in payment terms between advertisers and publishers.
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Verve Group SE ( MGIMF ) is impacted by currency headwinds, with 83% of its revenue denominated in US dollars while reporting in euros.
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The company has a high leverage ratio of 3.0, which is a concern for equity investors.
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There is uncertainty regarding the timing of revenue generation from newly hired sales personnel, as it takes 9 to 15 months for them to become fully productive.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What are the most common types of platforms you expect to displace as you gain over 5% market share? A: The market share gains are primarily coming from smaller parties that are not able to use AI and data as effectively as Verve Group. There are over 500 companies in the tech market, and Verve Group is targeting these smaller players, as well as some larger competitors, to gain market share.
Q: How should we think about the mix of demand side versus supply side revenue in 2026 and longer-term? A: The goal is to achieve a 50/50 balance between demand and supply side revenues. However, the exact mix is difficult to predict due to the variability in sales ramp-up and the need to replace underperforming sellers. The focus is on growing the demand side faster through sales investments.
Q: How will you manage working capital in 2026 given the strong growth expectations and the 100 million ceiling for securitization? A: Verve Group is working on expanding the securitization program by adding more entities and increasing the program's capacity. This will help manage the working capital demands from the growth in revenues and the payment gap between receivables and payables.
Q: What is the company's approach to M&A given the focus on organic growth and salesforce expansion? A: Currently, the focus is on reducing leverage and integrating recent acquisitions. While there is no immediate focus on new acquisitions, Verve Group remains open to opportunities that could accelerate growth and increase market relevance in the long term.
Q: How does AI impact CPMs, bid density, and auction price flows across your marketplace? A: AI is expected to lower content creation costs, leading to more content and potential price pressure. However, the value of data and targeting will become more important, allowing Verve Group to leverage AI for better targeting and efficiency, thus turning disruption into an opportunity.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
