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    Michael Infante

    Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley

    Michael Infante is an Equity Analyst at Morgan Stanley, specializing in coverage of fintech and cloud-based enterprise software companies. He covers firms such as Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), NerdWallet (NRDS), Enfusion (ENFN), and nCino (NCNO), and has established a performance track record with a 100% rate of profitable recommendations and an average return per transaction of 19.40%, including a top-performing buy rating on ENFN that generated a 33.70% return. Infante's ratings have reflected measured approaches and industry analysis since joining Morgan Stanley, where he focuses on actionable insights for investors. He holds professional securities credentials to conduct analyst work for a major U.S. investment bank.

    Michael Infante's questions to nCino (NCNO) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to nCino (NCNO) leadership • Q2 2026

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    Michael Infante sought more detail on management's confidence in the full-year ACV outlook, asking about the relative contribution from Q2 performance versus pipeline visibility. He also asked for confirmation that Banking Advisor is not expected to contribute revenue this year.

    Answer

    CFO Greg Orenstein affirmed that confidence in the ACV guidance is based on both strong net bookings in the first half and a robust pipeline for the second half, emphasizing that execution is key. He also confirmed that the FY26 guidance does not assume any revenue from Banking Advisor overages, as the focus remains on adoption.

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    Michael Infante's questions to nCino (NCNO) leadership • Q1 2026

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    Michael Infante from Morgan Stanley asked whether the observed acceleration in loan growth at banks is helping to catalyze incremental demand for nCino's solutions. He also sought to clarify if the acquisition of Sandbox Banking was included in the prior quarter's ACV outlook.

    Answer

    CEO Sean Desmond confirmed that loan growth is a core driver of demand, not just for origination but also for portfolio monitoring solutions like continuous credit monitoring, which is gaining traction. CFO Greg Orenstein clarified that the $4.5 million in net new ACV from Sandbox Banking was indeed included in the initial FY26 guidance provided last quarter.

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    Michael Infante's questions to nCino (NCNO) leadership • Q3 2025

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    Michael Infante asked for a breakdown of the Q4 guidance, questioning the drivers of the organic subscription revenue reduction after accounting for the FullCircl acquisition.

    Answer

    Chief Financial Officer Greg Orenstein explained the Q4 outlook reflects a $2 million increase in mortgage churn due to M&A and continued caution on mortgage volumes, as interest rates have not declined as anticipated. He noted these were the primary factors in the organic guidance adjustment and deferred providing a fiscal 2026 outlook until the next earnings call.

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    Michael Infante's questions to nCino (NCNO) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante asked if an expected inflection in loan growth next year could be a catalyst for larger transformation deals in the U.S. He also requested a framework for thinking about nCino's mortgage business growth relative to market forecasts, given its recent share gains.

    Answer

    CEO Pierre Naude acknowledged loan growth as a factor but identified portfolio management automation as the next major driver for large banks. Regarding mortgage growth, CFO Greg Orenstein explained that it's too early to predict if it will align with market forecasts, as they need more data on when customers on the new platform pricing will exceed their contractual minimums and generate upside revenue.

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    Michael Infante's questions to NERDWALLET (NRDS) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to NERDWALLET (NRDS) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante of Morgan Stanley asked for commentary on registered user engagement trends over the past six months. He also requested an explanation for the rationale behind transitioning to a new insurance platform partner.

    Answer

    CEO & Chairman of The Board, Tim Chen, explained that the value proposition for registered users remains strong, citing their 5x higher lifetime value (LTV), which increases with the adoption of more features. On the insurance platform, Chen clarified that insurance referrals typically use third-party marketplaces. NerdWallet switched partners to secure better economics and access different features that better suited the company's strategic needs, despite causing a temporary disruption.

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    Michael Infante's questions to NERDWALLET (NRDS) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Michael Infante inquired about the market impact of TCPA implementation and the reasons for the significant underperformance of the personal loans business in 2024 relative to the market.

    Answer

    CEO Tim Chen stated that since the TCPA implementation has been stayed, they have not seen a significant impact. Regarding personal loans, he explained the 51% Y/Y decline was due to a strategic lack of internal focus as resources were shifted to insurance, not a poor market. He noted that with renewed focus, they expect a return to Y/Y growth in Q1, highlighting rapid funnel improvements.

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    Michael Infante's questions to NERDWALLET (NRDS) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Michael Infante asked about NerdWallet's initiatives to mitigate organic search traffic headwinds and for an outlook on the sustainability of its strong growth in the insurance vertical.

    Answer

    CEO Tim Chen explained that while non-monetizing 'learn' content traffic is pressured by search engine changes, monetizing 'shop' content is rebounding. He highlighted the long-term strategy of building direct user relationships via registrations and vertical integration to counter this volatility. Chen also confirmed he expects insurance strength to persist, driven by both market share gains from product improvements and a 'super cycle' of consumer re-shopping amid structurally higher premiums.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante from Morgan Stanley inquired about the drivers for the expected back-half acceleration in core Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth and the strategic rationale behind the new Bloomberg partnership for large asset managers.

    Answer

    CFO Jim Cox confirmed the company expects sequential revenue growth to accelerate in H2 2025, supporting full-year targets, and noted that ARR can have timing variability. CEO Sandeep Sahai explained the Bloomberg partnership is designed to deliver a full front-to-back solution for the largest global asset managers by combining Bloomberg's front office with Clearwater's middle and back office, complementing the Infusion platform which targets different segments.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Michael Infante sought clarification on the full-year inorganic revenue contribution from acquisitions and asked for an update on plans to evolve Enfusion's pricing and contract structures.

    Answer

    CFO Jim Cox confirmed the analyst's modeling approach was directionally consistent with internal views. CEO Sandeep Sahai simplified the model to ~20% growth for Clearwater/Beacon and 13% for Enfusion. Regarding pricing, Sahai confirmed a plan to align Enfusion's commercial model with Clearwater's for more stability. He noted this is a major initiative that will take months to develop, with a revenue impact not expected until 2026.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Michael Infante asked about how early Clearwater is in leveraging cross-sell and price increases across its client base. He also sought preliminary thoughts on the evolution of Enfusion's pricing model post-acquisition, including the potential to move from seat-based to asset-based pricing.

    Answer

    CFO James Cox noted that while cross-sell contributed 3% to NRR, they would like to see that figure grow higher. CEO Sandeep Sahai added that new products have surprisingly driven new logos in addition to NRR. Regarding Enfusion's pricing, Sandeep Sahai stated that while the platform is industry-leading, its commercial model 'could use a lot of help' and has room to drive NRR. He confirmed they plan to evolve the model thoughtfully, drawing on Clearwater's own successful pricing model changes from 2022.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Michael Infante questioned why the AUM impact from the recent rate cut was so pronounced and asked for the rationale behind the implied slower Q4 revenue growth, given strong demand and an easier comparison.

    Answer

    CEO Sandeep Sahai clarified the AUM impact was due to the resulting price increase across various asset classes, not just the rate cut itself. CFO Jim Cox stated the Q4 guidance reflects their history of delivering on commitments and should not be seen as a sign of market weakness, noting they feel comfortable with their position after a strong Q3.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Flywire (FLYW) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to Flywire (FLYW) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante asked about recent trends and wallet share opportunities in the UK education business, and also inquired about the target profile for students who might use the new stablecoin payment option.

    Answer

    President & COO Rob Orgel stated that Flywire is in the very early stages of penetrating the UK market with its SFS platform, which can increase revenue per client by 2-3x, and highlighted a broad product offering. CEO Mike Massaro described the stablecoin partnership as an innovation to provide more payment options, particularly in markets with high currency fluctuation, with a rollout expected in the next six months.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Q2 Holdings (QTWO) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to Q2 Holdings (QTWO) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante of Morgan Stanley asked if sequential net new subscription ARR met expectations excluding churn, how deal mix is factoring in, and about the potential impact of banks charging data aggregators for API access.

    Answer

    CFO Jonathan Price confirmed that underlying sequential ARR adds and the deal mix were in line with expectations. Regarding aggregator fees, both he and CEO Matt Flake stated it is being monitored but is not considered a material issue for Q2 at this time, as the impact is small and the economics are still developing.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Q2 Holdings (QTWO) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Michael Infante inquired about the impact of bank M&A on Q2's customer base and asked for details on the pricing and duration of recent large renewals.

    Answer

    CEO Matt Flake noted that while overall bank M&A was slow in Q1, Q2 maintained a very high win rate (95%) when its customers were involved in transactions. CFO Jonathan Price described the terms and duration of the three large renewals as typical for their respective product lines, with strong economics that will benefit future periods.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Q2 Holdings (QTWO) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Michael Infante from Morgan Stanley requested an attribution for the 80% growth in renewal bookings, asking about the mix between cross-sell, price increases, and contract duration. He also asked about the potential for Q2 to shift its user-based digital banking pricing model to an asset-based model.

    Answer

    CFO Jonathan Price explained that the strong renewal bookings growth was primarily driven by a higher-than-usual volume of out-of-scope renewals and strong cross-sell attachment, not by changes in contract duration. He clarified the digital banking model is based on end-users, not seats, and that bank M&A activity is a natural tailwind under this model as it leads to renegotiations on a larger combined user base. There was no indication of a planned shift in the pricing model.

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    Michael Infante's questions to SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante, on for James Faucette, asked about the technical hurdles of integrating Callistone's blockchain platform and sought an update on TATAYA's revenue recognition and full-year contribution.

    Answer

    Chairman and CEO William Stone noted that integrating Callistone's technology is part of their R&D focus and that their combined scale should yield better pricing. President and COO Rahul Kanwar stated they are making progress on TATAYA's revenue recognition and have good visibility into adjudicated cases, feeling more confident about the full-year outlook.

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    Michael Infante's questions to SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Michael Infante, on behalf of James Faucette from Morgan Stanley, asked about the drivers of GlobeOp's impressive growth, questioning if it was due to net new momentum or pricing. He also inquired about the competitive landscape and SS&C's ability to gain share in the startup hedge fund environment amid industry consolidation.

    Answer

    Bill Stone (Executive) attributed GlobeOp's success to its global reach and ability to provide best-in-class technology for large-scale customers investing in alternative assets, particularly in the Middle East. He noted that the startup hedge fund space is now led by seasoned investors starting with larger capital pools who demand sophisticated technology from day one. SS&C's strength with global macro funds, a key destination for alternative asset flows, positions them well to capture this business.

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    Michael Infante's questions to SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Michael Infante, on for James Faucette, asked about the drivers that could push 2025 organic growth to the midpoint of the target range or higher, given progressively tougher comps. He also inquired about the net new opportunity for Blue Prism and initiatives to return it to double-digit growth.

    Answer

    President and COO Rahul Kanwar pointed to the company's strengthening and growing recurring revenue base as a positive leading indicator for 2025. Chairman and CEO Bill Stone added that deal sizes are increasing and reiterated confidence in the 4-8% mid-term target. For Blue Prism, he mentioned management changes, increased investment, and the integration of AI and large language models as key initiatives to reaccelerate external growth.

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    Michael Infante's questions to BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (BR) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (BR) leadership • Q3 2025

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    Michael Infante asked for a quantification of the impact from smaller position sizes on regulatory revenue growth and inquired about the progress of transitioning clients from license to subscription models to reduce revenue volatility.

    Answer

    CFO Ashima Ghei clarified that while total equity position growth was 15%, the more impactful revenue-generating equity position growth was 11%. She added that only 75-80% of regulatory revenue is tied to position growth, with other slower-growing international and regulatory businesses affecting the total. CEO Timothy Gokey explained that the transition from license to SaaS models primarily occurs with acquired companies and takes time. A specific large wealth management license renewal shifted from Q3 to Q4, causing the quarterly volatility. Ghei reiterated that license revenue is less than 5% of GTO revenue for the full year.

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    Michael Infante's questions to PAYCHEX (PAYX) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to PAYCHEX (PAYX) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Michael Infante inquired about Paychex's strategy for the partnership channel, especially regarding embedded payroll, and asked for an update on client retention trends.

    Answer

    CEO John Gibson confirmed that Paychex has many long-standing partners and is open to embedded or wholesale models, highlighting the growing CPA channel. On retention, he stated that both revenue and logo retention remain strong and near record levels, with client losses improving year-over-year across all segments.

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    Michael Infante's questions to Upstart Holdings (UPST) leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to Upstart Holdings (UPST) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Michael Infante of Morgan Stanley asked about the economics of the small dollar loan product and the potential impact of a new political administration on future origination trends.

    Answer

    CEO Dave Girouard confirmed the small dollar loan product operates with positive economics and is a strategic tool for expanding the borrower base and training AI models. He also stated that Upstart's business is not dependent on which political party is in power, as the company has grown through four different administrations and focuses on internal drivers for growth.

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    Michael Infante's questions to ENFN leadership

    Michael Infante's questions to ENFN leadership • Q4 2023

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    Asked about the outlook for the new fund formation pipeline in 2024 and questioned the reasoning behind the adjusted EBITDA margin guidance, which implied a lighter incremental margin compared to recent results.

    Answer

    The company sees a balanced picture for fund formation and is diversifying its client base beyond new launches. The EBITDA margin guidance is ranged to provide flexibility for strategic product investments under the new COO, with the potential for higher margins if those investments are pushed out.

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