The paragraph introduces the Trimble First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call, where Rob Painter, President and CEO, discusses the company's financial review focusing on year-over-year non-GAAP performance metrics. He emphasizes adjusted metrics that exclude divested agriculture and mobility businesses and a $50 million term license revenue discrepancy due to fiscal calendar changes. Rob highlights the company's strong strategic, operational, and financial position at the end of 2024, with first-quarter 2025 results showcasing clarity, durability, and momentum. The sale of the Transportation Mobility business to Platform Science is noted as part of Trimble's strategic focus.

The paragraph discusses the current business status and strategy of the company, highlighting that they have a strong balance of software and asset-light ARR, which has improved their visibility and predictability over the years. In the first quarter, they achieved better-than-expected financial results with increases in revenue, ARR, and EPS. Despite this success, they are maintaining a conservative outlook for the year due to uncertainties, such as tariffs, which have been mitigated by price adjustments. The company is actively pursuing advancements in AI, holding a virtual summit to align on priorities and incorporating AI into their operations to enhance customer service and internal efficiencies. They use a strategic framework for AI to focus on cost efficiencies and revenue growth, guiding capital allocation, with product managers using AI for documentation development.

The paragraph highlights Trimble's strategic use of AI across various departments to enhance sales, customer service, and software development. The company is also integrating AI into its customer solutions and launching automation products, positioning itself as a leader in both digital and physical realms. Despite uncertainties like tariffs and trade policies, Trimble has performed well and is confident in its competitive positioning during potential economic downturns. The company plans to capitalize on cross-sell and upsell opportunities, leveraging a robust balance sheet to offer subscription-based access to its technology. Trimble's leadership focuses on emerging stronger from challenges by maintaining strategic agility. Overall, opportunities are currently outweighing uncertainties for the company.

The paragraph discusses varying market conditions, noting both areas of strength and weakness across different regions and sectors. While there's modest softness in the U.S. public sector and extended sales cycles with enterprise clients, Germany's infrastructure investment is positive. Growth is evident in small to midsized construction, data centers, renewables, and mining. Trimble Construction One is highlighted as beneficial due to integrating technologies into a single platform. Key performance indicators like ARR and ACV bookings are strong, and new AI features in their engineering and architecture solutions have been launched. A customer praises their Field Systems' machine control and Guidance-as-a-Service for simplifying budgeting and enhancing competitiveness.

The paragraph highlights the benefits of a subscription business model, emphasizing its role in preventing technology obsolescence and increasing revenue. Trimble's performance showed growth in civil construction and positioning, with subscription services driving a 25% increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR) to $358 million. Half of the customers for machine control services were new, highlighting market expansion. Trimble's significant presence at the bauma Trade Show signifies its importance in the ecosystem. In transportation, ARR grew 7% to $459 million, with a revenue distribution predominantly in North America and EMEA. The text outlines key performance indicators (KPIs) and ways to assess market health, stressing Trimble's resilience amid economic fluctuations.

The paragraph highlights industry trends in Transporeon's European business, noting a decline in the automotive segment and growth in retail and construction materials. It mentions filing the 2024 10-K with no changes to earlier financials and announces KPMG as the new auditor for 2025. The company is managing tariff impacts on costs by implementing surcharges and is allocating capital to promising markets like data centers and infrastructure. They bought back $627 million in shares and have $373 million remaining for repurchase. Their M&A strategy focuses on small acquisitions for quick integration and returns. The paragraph transitions to reviewing the first quarter of 2025 on Slide 7.

The paragraph discusses the financial performance and outlook of a business, highlighting key metrics such as organic revenue growth of 10% and ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) increasing by 17% to a record $2.11 billion. The company also improved its gross margins by 180 basis points to 69.9% and achieved EBITDA margins of 25.9%, reflecting a 100 basis point growth year-over-year. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.61. The balance sheet is strong, with $290 million in cash and a leverage ratio below 1.3 times, providing a solid liquidity position with $1.25 billion available on its revolving credit facility. The AECO segment showed impressive performance, recording $1.29 billion in ARR with a 19% growth rate and a 27.3% operating income rate, up 50 basis points from the previous year. The company expects continued margin expansion for AECO and is operating above the Rule of 45. The paragraph concludes with a note about moving on to the Field Systems segment review.

The paragraph discusses the financial performance and future outlook of a company, highlighting a 6% increase in revenue and a 25% growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) for the quarter. The civil construction business performed well, with ARR growth driven by positioning services and subscription sales. Dealer inventories decreased, aligning with market demand. Operating income increased due to a shift towards higher-margin recurring revenue. In the Transportation and Logistics segment, revenue and ARR grew by 6% and 7%, respectively, with over 90% of revenue now recurring following a business divestiture. The segment's operating margins are expected to improve, leveraging a connected scale strategy aimed at cross-sell and upsell opportunities. The company is maintaining its 2025 guidance, expecting $3.42 billion in revenue and $2.87 EPS, while adjusting organic revenue growth expectations due to market uncertainties. They will revisit guidance with the next quarter's results.

The paragraph discusses the financial outlook for the company's fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting expected high-margin revenue from term licenses and an updated EPS growth forecast. The full year cash flow is adjusted to 0.9 times net income after accounting for significant tax and M&A expenses. Despite higher cash taxes and one-time items, the company aims to maintain free cash flow exceeding non-GAAP net income in the long-term. The second quarter revenue guidance is between $815 million and $845 million with an EPS range of $0.59 to $0.65, and organic growth expected between 2% and 6%. The company's leadership emphasizes a resilient business strategy focused on clarity of purpose, managing costs, and executing objectives to maintain competitiveness. The section ends with an invitation for a Q&A session.

The paragraph features a discussion between Kristen and Rob Painter regarding the performance and strategy of Rob's company in the field systems business amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Kristen notes the company's resilience compared to its peers and asks about factors contributing to their success and any changes in the competitive landscape. Rob explains that the market is large, global, and underserved, with customers needing solutions for mixed fleets. He highlights that their strong product performance and global dealer channel contribute to their success. Rob emphasizes their commitment to advancing product capabilities, such as site works and support for Tilt buckets on excavators, which helps them penetrate significant markets like excavators, the largest machine count globally. Additionally, he mentions the subscription-based business model as part of their strategy.

The paragraph discusses the company's efforts to expand its addressable market by integrating its B2W track product with field operations and machine control to enhance workflow. The leadership team, particularly Ron and Scott, is commended for their consistent strategy and success in advancing the business. The SCITEC channel remains central to the company's go-to-market strategy, and new partnerships have been formed with major companies like Caterpillar, John Deere, and Leber to boost technology adoption. Additionally, technology outlets have been established to further extend the reach for OEM partners. Overall, the company is satisfied with its progress and results.

In the paragraph, Devin Au replaces Jason Celino to ask Rob Painter about feedback from customers in the AECO sector, specifically construction owners and engineers, regarding their business outlook and any changes in project scrutiny or sales cycle duration. Rob Painter responds that the market is stable overall, with 19% growth in ARR and high-teens growth in ACV bookings. While there is some increased uncertainty and slightly longer sales cycles among larger enterprise customers, no major business disruptions have occurred. Additionally, there are areas of strength, such as data centers and renewables, and varying dynamics in different regions, like an infrastructure boost in Germany. Overall, there's a balance of challenges and opportunities amidst the uncertainty.

The paragraph features a conversation during an earnings call, where Devin Au and Rob Painter discuss the company's performance and metrics. Devin inquires if geopolitical challenges might have caused any deals to be expedited, affecting organic ARR growth. Rob clarifies that while no software sales were pulled forward due to pricing stability, there might have been up to $5 million in pull-forward sales in the hardware sector, which constitutes less than 25% of the company's revenue. Additionally, dealer inventories decreased, indicating that retail sales surpassed wholesale sales. Rob mentions that hardware is sold through dealer channels, unlike software, which is sold directly. Tami Zakaria from JPMorgan then asks about a $10 million tariff impact, noting if it's primarily from China and if pricing adjustments are being made to counteract the impact.

In the paragraph, Phil Sawarynski explains to Tami Zakaria that the $10 million impact per quarter is primarily due to products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico that aren't USMCA compliant, rather than items from China, which mainly consist of lower-cost cables and batteries. He also clarifies that the company's revenue exposure to federal sources is minimal, amounting to single-digit millions, and any additional cost reductions would not significantly impact their financials. The conversation then shifts to Jonathan Ho, who asks about AI potential, a question Rob Painter addresses.

Trimble's unique competitive advantage lies in its extensive data scope and scale across various industry life cycles, such as transportation and construction. The company manages substantial amounts of construction and trade data, with millions of global software users and many instruments using Trimble technology. Customers are shifting their focus from task optimization to systems optimization, seeking insights through connected data environments to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability. Trimble's efforts in AI align well with these needs, as there's growing interest in leveraging data for better insights and operational efficiency. The paragraph highlights Trimble's promising position in both internal and customer-facing AI applications.

The paragraph discusses the growth of AI-driven capabilities and machine control as a service within the company's offerings. AI innovations include natural language-based design, AI-based rendering, feature extraction from 3D point clouds, and automating procurement-quotation processes. The company has achieved a record level of bookings for its Works Plus service, with more than 50% of new customers being new logos, showing that the business model is expanding the addressable market. Additionally, this model supports competitive customer conversions, demonstrating its effectiveness in growing the business.

The paragraph discusses Trimble's business model, emphasizing its affordability and subscription-based approach that encourages fleet swaps and expands its offerings over time. Rob Wertheimer from Melius Research inquires about the software business's stickiness amidst a slowdown in the construction sector, particularly regarding smaller customers' churn and the company's ability to gain market share. Rob Painter responds, highlighting a consistent net retention rate of 110% over the past year as evidence of strong customer retention, as well as ongoing opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within their portfolio.

The paragraph discusses the growth potential in the small and midsized customer base within the construction sector, highlighting it as an untapped market with significant growth opportunities. Despite concerns over the financial stability of smaller players compared to larger ones, there's a substantial industry backlog providing stability. The construction and technology ecosystems are described as vibrant, with many start-ups emerging due to venture capital investments. However, most start-ups struggle to scale beyond initial revenue milestones, often ending up as features on larger platforms rather than stand-alone businesses.

The paragraph discusses a company's strategic actions and market positioning in a challenging economic environment. They have been successfully acquiring smaller companies ("tuck-ins") to enhance their market capabilities in areas like HR and payments, leveraging their go-to-market engine to grow these businesses. In a tougher economic climate, smaller companies might struggle to raise funds and remain stable, which the company sees as an opportunity to gain market share. The discussion transitions to addressing tariff-driven pricing actions in North America, where a 4% surcharge is being implemented as a straightforward response to tariffs, and the market is accepting this increase. Additionally, there is a brief mention of Transporeon, a business unit showing high single-digit growth year-over-year.

The paragraph discusses the company's outlook for 2025, emphasizing their confidence in achieving double-digit growth in bookings and increased profitability. There's a shift from focusing solely on Transporeon to integrating it with other products like visibility and marketplace capabilities, as well as their Transportation Management System (TMS). The organization has largely transitioned to a functional structure, allowing a more comprehensive market approach. Transporeon's platform provides valuable insights into shipping trends, such as a decline in automotive transports and growth in retail and consumer products. These insights help guide capital allocation and market focus. Transporeon is mainly European-based, giving them a slight advantage over North America during the current freight recession, particularly with positive prospects in Europe, especially Germany.

Robert Mason highlights the impressive ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) growth in field systems, noting its strong performance on both the positioning service and civil construction sides. He questions whether this growth is driven by a smaller base and new offerings and anticipates a potential moderation in growth throughout the year. Rob Painter explains that the shift to ARR is intentional, with $358 million in ARR for field systems compared to larger amounts in other sectors like AECO and transportation and logistics. The 25% growth reflects strong execution and the company's newer transition phase. Painter notes that ARR helps mitigate the cyclicality traditionally associated with hardware businesses by promoting the secular adoption of technology.

The paragraph discusses the growth in various areas of the business, such as machine control, guidance, and survey solutions like Works Plus and DA2/Catalyst. It highlights the success of positioning services that provide centimeter-level accuracy globally, with applications in agriculture, surveying, and construction. The company is also expanding its capabilities into the automotive market for lane detection and safety systems. The business is shifting towards software-defined systems, offering flexible payment models for hardware and software, positioning itself competitively ahead of others. Robert Mason then inquires about the company's plans and positioning in Germany, to which Rob Painter responds.

The paragraph discusses the success and impact of SITECH's operations at the bauma event in Germany, highlighting their effective execution and market leadership. The SITECH team conducted an off-site demonstration of their technology, which resulted in significant business growth and optimism, particularly with the introduction of the Siteworks product catered to European needs. The paragraph also mentions a positive outlook for the Civil business related to infrastructure developments, along with continued health in the software market, particularly in vertical construction, with capabilities differing between Europe and North America.

The paragraph primarily discusses the performance and strategy surrounding the TC1 commercial framework and its impact on ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) and ACV (Annual Contract Value) bookings. Rob Painter highlights that in the first quarter, ARR was up by 19% and ACV bookings were in the high teens, with about two-thirds of those being TC1 bookings. This indicates that TC1 is now a major part of their business operations. The TC1 framework allows for easier cross-selling and upselling by providing a foundational contract base, and it includes over 20 purpose-built bundles that are being rolled out globally, particularly in Europe, contributing to their booking success. Jerry Revich from Goldman Sachs seeks clarification on TC1's contribution and the potential impact of longer sales cycles on future ARR growth.

The paragraph discusses the strong year-over-year growth in TC1 bookings, emphasizing its importance for cross-selling and upselling opportunities valued at around $1 billion. It highlights the integration of TC1 with AECO software and field systems, creating unique workflows for customers who view their relationship as inclusive of all Trimble offerings. The company is focusing on connecting TC1 bundles to the civil market and has observed longer sales cycles among large enterprise customers, particularly with construction ERPs, though this hasn't significantly impacted their business outlook. Growth is noted among small to midsize contractors, with resources being redirected to capitalize on these opportunities. The stability of an ARR business is also underscored.

In the paragraph, Rob expresses confidence in the business's prospects, noting varied performance in different sectors, with some slower state and local government sales being offset by strengths in other segments. Jerry asks Phil about the company's profit and loss margins, given the transition due to a divestiture. Phil explains that there are stranded costs this year related to software contracts that will gradually decrease, affecting margins. The company expects to start the year with a 21% margin, with a goal of reaching 24% by year-end. Continued booking strength and ramp time are expected to contribute to margin improvement, with some residual costs lingering into 2025.

The paragraph discusses expectations for the business moving into 2026, suggesting that actions taken will likely result in a neutral impact after 2025. Jerry Revich mentions concerns about software contracts, and Rob Painter acknowledges the loss of the call's moderator before thanking participants and ending the call. The operator confirms the conclusion of the call.

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