The following is a summary of the Outbrain Inc. (OB) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Outbrain Inc. reported a Q2 revenue of approximately $214 million, marking a decrease of 5% year-over-year.
The company achieved an ex-TAC gross profit of $56 million, at the higher end of their guidance.
Adjusted EBITDA was significantly exceeded with $7.4 million.
For the fourth consecutive quarter, Outbrain generated positive free cash flow.
Business Progress:
Outbrain announced a definitive agreement to acquire Teads, aiming to create a leading Open Internet advertising platform with enhanced financial profiles and growth opportunities.
Continuous expansion in share of wallet with advertisers and launched Onyx direct sales in Israel and Spain.
Introduced a new AI-driven targeting solution, 'predictive demographics', enhancing demographic targeting capabilities without relying on third-party cookies.
Opportunities:
The Teads acquisition positions Outbrain to become a substantive full-funnel platform for the Open Internet, potentially enhancing their offerings across branding, consideration, and conversion advertising segments.
Risks:
Notable risks include the pending regulatory approvals and shareholder votes for the Teads acquisition, as well as the impact of the transition of a key tech partner which introduced volatility in Outbrain's financial results.
More details: Outbrain IR
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