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| So having said all of that, of course, we are very pleased with our subscription revenue growth in Q4 |
| Value prop of assured integrated reporting is resonating there and we're very optimistic about it |
| Our solid performance resulted in a revenue growth rate of 20% in subscription revenue and 17% in total revenue |
| These results were driven by broad-based, strong demand across our solution portfolio |
| Gross margin improved year-over-year by 130 basis points, increasing to 78% in Q4 2023 |
| Operating expenses increased 11% from Q4 2022, driving 300 basis points of our margin improvement versus the prior year |
| So the team is strong |
| We posted an operating profit of $12.7 million in Q4 2023, a continued improvement compared to the Q4 2022 operating profit of $4.8 million |
| Although 2023, brought with it a tough macro environment, we finished the year strong and we believe we're set up for durable growth in the years to come |
| So we're continuing to see strong demand for the Workiva ESG solution, even without the regulation |
| We're really actually pleased that year-over-year that NRR continued to increase |
| We also had record bookings quarter there as well |
| We were pleased with the leverage we delivered in Q4 and in the second half of 2023 |
| Our gross revenue retention rate of 98% was well ahead of our 96% internal target metric and, our net revenue retention rate increased to 110% for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 109% for Q4 2022 |
| Got some signature wins there, multi-solution, six-figure deals, partners are strong and contributing to our bookings |
| We’re encouraged by the increased spend that we saw with financial services customers in 2023 and we believe we have room for significant growth in this industry in the coming years |
| So we grew our revenue outside of the Americas by 50% for the full year and very pleased with the momentum |
| The operating profit beat in Q4 was driven by revenue outperformance, disciplined investments, and managing controllable expenses including travel |
| The Workiva team closed out 2023 with solid Q4 results, delivering subscription revenue growth of 18% and a non-GAAP operating profit that beat the high end of our guidance by 367 basis points |
| It was a record bookings quarter |
| We have a proven track record of delivering to top global banks, insurance companies, and investment firm |
| Our ESG account expansion activity remains strong and both our differentiated platform and our partner-first strategy are contributing to our win rate |
| The specific features offered by Workiva to support the Enterprise Sustainability Reporting Standards and connectivity to GRC solutions were a differentiator for this customer |
| We executed well in Q4 in Europe |
| Once again this quarter, a combination of new customers and account expansions contributed to our strong revenue growth |
| Stronger revenue, improved efficiency and productivity, and lower travel expenses drove the beat, reflecting our focus on growth and improved operating leverage |
| So what's driving that decline going into next year? What areas are you investing in that's causing that to be down from 4Q? Julie Iskow We're pleased with the improvement we've shown in the margins, the non-GAAP operating profit |
| So you did a really nice job outperforming in Q4 |
| And we have a differentiated platform as well as differentiated solutions, and it's a true platform that brings customers significant value |
| We absolutely remain optimistic about the long-term durable growth market and going after that large untapped TAM |
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| And we call it this measured customer buying environment and as I did highlight in my comments, still some softness in IPO market there |
| Professional Services revenue was $17.9 million in Q4 2023, down 37 basis points compared to the same quarter last year |
| And then finally, we're expecting lighter subscription revenue growth, which is driven by the softer bookings that we saw in 2023 and we were consistently communicating in 2023 as well that we face the tough macro |
| On the new business side, Q1 is historically one of our lowest quarters for new bookings as many of our customers are heads down working on year end reporting |
| As we step into 2024, we still observe cautious buyers and continuous uncertainty in the economic and geopolitical environment in both the US and Europe |
| The second reason, and you touched on it, too, we've already communicated our intentional slowdown in our non-XBRL low margin services revenue as we move that setup and consulting work to our partners |
| It was a little bit surprising to see NRR tick down two points in 4Q after trending up for four quarters in a row |
| For setup and consulting revenue, we expect a similar rate of decline from what we saw in 2023 |
| We are actively implementing this plan and anticipate that the revenue from setup and consulting services will continue to decrease throughout 2024 |
| Therefore, we're not happy with it |
| In the face of economic slowdown, geopolitical events, and a heightened awareness of sustainability, organizations are grappling with increased uncertainty |
| Our value proposition has never been stronger or more relevant |
| What this change is likely to do is cause greater uncertainty with those companies affected |
| I will say, despite the progress, we are still very open about the need for improvement there |
| While we remain encouraged by our opportunities to drive growth over the longer term, it still remains an uncertain macro and a measured customer buying environment |
| I will limit myself to one, although that will be difficult |
| A decline in set-up and consulting revenue was mostly offset by growth in XBRL services |
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