The paragraph announces the start of Paycom's First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call, led by the conference operator and James Samford, the Head of Investor Relations. It emphasizes that the call will include forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties as noted in the company's SEC filings. The company states that it does not intend to update these statements unless legally required. Additionally, the call will discuss non-GAAP financial measures, with a reconciliation to GAAP results provided in their press release available on their investor website.

In the conference call, Paycom's CEO, Chad Richison, discussed the company's achievements in the first quarter, highlighting the progress on their 2025 plan and their strong return on investment for clients through their automation strategy. Paycom's solutions, including GONE, the industry's first fully automated time-off solution, are improving client metrics and receiving industry recognition, such as being named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company. GONE significantly reduces labor costs through automation, delivering a high ROI for clients. Additionally, Paycom's payroll solution, Beti, remains a key selling point.

The paragraph discusses how organizations can significantly reduce labor and time spent on payroll processing and error correction using Beti, a tool that automates non-revenue-generating tasks. It highlights a healthcare company that returned to Paycom after experiencing issues with another provider, notably gaining back transparency and error control. The paragraph also mentions Paycom's record-breaking sales, including a significant onboarding of new clients like a 2,500-employee restaurant group that integrated Beti for a streamlined, automated payroll process across multiple locations, highlighting a trend of businesses moving towards more consistent and automated solutions.

The paragraph discusses Paycom's organizational achievements and first-quarter 2025 financial performance. Paycom was recognized by Forbes and Newsweek for being a great employer and trustworthy company, indicating successful organizational strategy and execution. The company reported strong financial results with a total revenue of $531 million, a 6% increase from the previous year. Recurring and other revenue reached $500 million, a 7% year-over-year rise. Despite rate cuts causing a 10% decline in interest on client funds, Paycom achieved a GAAP net income of $139 million ($2.48 per share) and a non-GAAP net income of $158 million ($2.80 per share). The adjusted EBITDA rose by 10% to $253 million, reflecting a 48% margin driven by solid revenues and effective spending, alongside continued investments in AI, product development, and R&D.

The company reports strong financial performance and a robust balance sheet, ending Q1 2025 with $521 million in cash and no debt. They maintain an average daily client fund balance of $2.9 billion and paid $21 million in cash dividends. The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, and $1.47 billion remains for stock repurchases. Based on strong Q1 results, they've increased their full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, expecting revenue between $2.023 billion and $2.038 billion, up 8% year-over-year. They project recurring revenue growth of over 9% and anticipate the highest growth in Q4. Despite a 12% year-over-year decline in interest income on client-held funds, they credit automation for driving internal efficiencies, prompting an increased adjusted EBITDA guidance of $843 million to $858 million for 2025.

The paragraph discusses an expansion of the company's adjusted EBITDA margin to around 42%, marking a 70 basis point increase compared to 2024. It also covers the projected full-year GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates of 28% and 27%, respectively, with stock compensation estimated at about 8% of revenues. The company is satisfied with its teams' performance against the yearly plan and the market's positive response. They plan to continue investing in strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing service, automating solutions, and ensuring high client ROI. During a Q&A session, Raimo Lenschow from Barclays asks about the impact of tariffs and volatility, and Chad Richison responds that they haven't observed significant effects yet, although they will keep monitoring the situation. He notes that any impact on their clients could indirectly affect them, but so far, there's been no substantial impact.

The paragraph discusses the organization's focus on efficiency gains through automation and product use, leading to fewer service tickets and better client service. Bob Foster highlights the advantages of automation in expense management and not backfilling certain positions. The conversation then shifts to a question from Samad Samana to Chad Richison regarding the expansion of new offices, which are expected to fully mature in 24 months. However, improvements in preparation have allowed new offices to ramp up more quickly than before. Samad also inquires about any changes in the number of processing days affecting the year's outlook.

The paragraph features a dialogue from an earnings call, where Mark Marcon from Baird asks Chad Richison about improvements in Paycom's sales process and current margin considerations. Chad responds by highlighting enhancements in their sales strategy, such as training reconstitution led by Amy that focuses on fundamental sales tactics. This has led to increased sales, new client acquisition, and higher activity levels. Chad also mentions product improvements, which help remove usage barriers. Additionally, Chad hints at the typical challenges of handling Q1 to Q2 seasonal transitions, acknowledging high-margin work in Q1, but doesn't provide specific margin guidance for Q2.

The paragraph discusses the company's focus on automation to enhance efficiency both for clients and internally. Automating backend tasks has positively impacted the company's adjusted EBITDA and client experiences by addressing software deficiencies and simplifying processes. This has also affected their profit margins and sales. In response to a question from Steve Enders of Citi, Chad Richison notes that their mid-market opportunity is performing well, with increased demand and significant growth in both revenue and units in the first quarter. Overall, the company sees positive traction and demand, partly driven by their own efforts.

In the discussion, the company mentions completing facility projects, including a parking garage, and indicates a future shift in spending from facilities to technological assets for a fully automated product. Despite not providing specific guidance on free cash flow, they aim to improve it. During a Q&A, Jason Celino from KeyBanc inquires about recurring revenue growth, which Robert Foster confirms is consistent at over 9% for the year, with an expected increase in Q4. Additionally, Chad Richison notes that receiving authorization as a payment institution from the Central Bank of Ireland facilitates expansion throughout Europe, supporting their global Human Capital Management (HCM) product.

The paragraph discusses Paycom's expansion into European markets through onboarding and processing native payroll for countries outside the U.S., including handling the banking aspects. Daniel Jester from BMO Capital Markets asks about the potential revenue from credentialing in background screening. Chad Richison of Paycom responds by highlighting their substantial presence in pre-employment services, emphasizing their product's quick and accurate performance, and mentioning accreditation as a testament to quality. Jester also inquires about client retention, to which Richison explains that clients returning to Paycom after leaving often realize their initial problems were not solved by the previous provider.

The paragraph discusses a company's strategy for retaining and reacquiring clients. It emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the total value and ROI of their products to prevent clients from leaving. The company has a plan to win back former clients and ensure existing ones see continued value to avoid the hassle of switching systems. The operator then shifts to a Q&A session, where Jared Levine from TD Cowen asks about the company's advertising strategy and its impact on future margins. Chad Richison responds that while brand advertising, like TV commercials, continues, they are also focusing on direct marketing efforts to drive customer engagement, with plans to increase marketing spending in future quarters.

The paragraph discusses the factors contributing to the anticipated highest growth of Xflow in the fourth quarter of the year. Chad Richison explains that the fourth quarter typically sees increased growth due to additional payroll runs, which are challenging to forecast. He notes that historically, the first quarter also showed significant growth, but the forms business (e.g., ACA, W2s, and 1099s) has not expanded in ten years and does not grow at the same rate as other business areas. The products they develop and sell continue to grow more rapidly than the forms business. Additionally, Bhavin Shah from Deutsche Bank asks about steps for expanding in Europe after receiving payment institution authorization, as well as the international go-to-market strategy.

Chad Richison discusses their global market strategy, focusing on U.S.-based companies with international operations. The aim is to effectively manage payroll across borders while ensuring high-quality service, particularly emphasizing the importance of the final step of payroll delivery. Bhavin Shah asks about rate cut expectations, with Robert Foster confirming two anticipated cuts. An unidentified analyst inquires about gross retention trends, noting improved customer satisfaction and the transition to Beti. Richison highlights annual retention reporting, increased Net Promoter scores, and better product utilization, all indicating positive retention outcomes expected by year's end.

The paragraph is from an investor call where Phillip Leytes, stepping in for Siti Panigrahi from Mizuho, asks about competitors' pricing strategies, and Chad Richison responds that there are no significant changes. Brian Schwartz from Oppenheimer then inquires about the company's demand amidst macro pressures, to which Chad replies that they aren't seeing any impact yet, as their exposure to specific industries or small businesses is limited. He mentions that any potential impact would likely be preceded by reduction in force indicators. Brian's follow-up question to Bob is about whether the company's improved operational efficiency through AI has influenced their hiring plans for the year.

Chad Richison discusses Paycom's approach to automation and AI, highlighting that while automation allows for quicker processes and reduced labor needs, the company maintains a high-touch service model. They are investing in their employees to enhance client service and product value. As automation eliminates certain administrative roles, employees are encouraged to acquire new skill sets. Paycom continues to grow in areas like sales and software development, but fewer hires are needed in roles being automated, such as those involving repetitive tasks like data entry.

The paragraph details the closing remarks of Chad Richison from a conference call about Paycom. Richison thanks participants and employees for their involvement and discusses upcoming investor events, including the Needham Virtual Technology and Media Conference on May 12, the Jefferies Software Conference on May 28, and Baird's Global CTS Conference on June 3. The operator then concludes the call.

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