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title: "Outbrain | 8-K: FY2025 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 286.36 M"
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# Outbrain | 8-K: FY2025 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 286.36 M

Revenue: As of FY2025 Q1, the actual value is USD 286.36 M, beating the estimate of USD 285.18 M.

EPS: As of FY2025 Q1, the actual value is USD -0.7.

### Gross Profit

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $82.7 million, representing a 99% increase from $41.6 million in the prior year period. The gross margin improved to 28.9% from 19.2% in the previous year, reflecting the higher gross margin profile of the acquired business.

### Net Loss

The net loss for the first quarter of 2025 was - $54.8 million, compared to a net loss of - $5.0 million in the prior year period. This includes pre-tax acquisition-related costs of $16.4 million, impairment charges of $15.6 million, restructuring charges of $7.3 million, and bridge facility related costs of $12.0 million.

### Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was $10.7 million, a significant increase from $1.4 million in the prior year period, marking a 665% change.

### Cash Flow

Net cash used in operating activities was - $1.0 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $8.6 million in the prior year period. Free cash flow was - $6.6 million, as compared to $4.6 million in the prior year period, primarily due to cash outflows related to transaction costs and restructuring charges of $16.2 million.

### Unique Metrics

Ex-TAC gross profit was $103.1 million, an increase of 98% from $52.2 million in the prior year period, with Ex-TAC gross margin increasing to 36.0% from 24.0%.

### Outlook / Guidance

For the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, Outbrain expects Ex-TAC gross profit of $141 million to $150 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $26 million to $34 million. For the full year ending December 31, 2025, the company continues to expect Adjusted EBITDA of at least $180 million.

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