The following is a summary of the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Wiley reported Q4 revenue of $441 million, an increase of 4%, with growth primarily driven by Learning segment performances, including GenAI content rights project.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 7% year over year to $125 million, due to both revenue growth and cost restructuring savings.
The full-year adjusted revenue slightly declined to $1.617 billion, whereas adjusted EBITDA decreased by 3% to $369 million.
Full-year free cash flow was reported at $114 million, achieving beyond the forecast of $100 million.
Business Progress:
Wiley's restructuring has resulted in $60 million in-year savings, exceeding their initial forecast. They plan to continue driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through a $130 million program.
Significant progress in GenAI opportunities, including executed content rights projects with large tech companies valued at $23 million and $21 million respectively.
Commitment to leveraging AI in their platforms for enhancing publishing efficiencies, research integrity, and customer service.
Opportunities:
GenAI demand is increasing, with Wiley executing significant content rights projects for model training purposes.
Wiley's extensive history and quality of specialized content present opportunities to create new business models focused on content application, which include recurring licensing arrangements with large AI developers and integration into sector-specific applications across industries.
Risks:
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