Release Date: August 15, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: Can you expand upon your comments regarding reducing total cost of ownership for your customers, particularly in North America and Europe? A: Yes, focusing on Debit networks in North America is one way we help reduce costs. We've invested in improving this product, offering alternative transaction routes. Additionally, we collect more transaction data to reduce costs and improve authorization rates. These efforts have led to wallet share gains with existing customers.
Q: Can you elaborate on the net interest income from embedded financial services and its impact on your financials? A: The net interest income was earned throughout the first half and is not expected to be a significant contributor to net revenue growth in the short term. We focus on building the right products and supporting customers, with some products having an interest component. Other products like payouts and issuing are also in early stages but are expected to drive growth in the future.
Q: Could you elaborate on the growth outlook for the second half of the year and the factors contributing to it? A: Growth in the second half will primarily come from wallet share expansion with existing customers, particularly in EMEA and North America. We expect lower growth compared to the first half due to stronger comparables from last year. However, we remain confident in our ability to meet our annual revenue guidance.
Q: How is Adyen's strategy evolving in the US market, and what factors are contributing to your growth there? A: Our strategy in the US remains focused on reducing total cost of ownership for customers. We've successfully demonstrated our value proposition, particularly with Debit Routing, which has helped lower costs. Competitive dynamics have shifted, with some competitors being aggressive on price, but our focus on value is paying off.
Q: Can you provide insights into the hiring trends and focus areas for the second half of the year? A: We continue to hire, particularly in North America, focusing on sales and engineering roles. We plan to hire a few hundred more people, emphasizing quality over quantity. Our hiring strategy aligns with our growth markets, including North America and emerging markets like India.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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