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    Mitek Systems Inc (MITK)

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    Business Description

    Mitek Systems, Inc. (MITK) is a technology company that develops and sells software solutions primarily focused on mobile deposit and identity verification. The company offers a range of software and hardware products, as well as services, to facilitate secure and efficient financial transactions. Mitek's offerings include innovative technologies such as Mobile Deposit® and IDLive® software products, which are integral to their business operations.

    1. Deposits - Provides software and hardware products, including Mobile Deposit®, to facilitate secure and efficient deposit transactions.

      • Deposits Software & Hardware - Offers solutions for mobile and remote deposit capture.
      • Deposits Services & Other - Includes maintenance and support services related to deposit solutions.

    2. Identity Verification - Delivers software and hardware products, such as CheckReader™ and IDLive®, for verifying identities and preventing fraud.

      • Identity Verification Software & Hardware - Supplies tools for identity verification and fraud prevention.
      • Identity Verification Services & Other - Offers SaaS-based solutions and other services to enhance identity verification processes.

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    Executive Team

    NamePositionStart DateShort Bio
    Scott CarterInterim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair of the BoardJune 1, 2024Scott Carter has been serving as the Interim CEO and Executive Chair of the Board at Mitek since June 1, 2024. He has been a director since March 2022 and previously served as Executive Chair from January 2023 to December 1, 2023. He has held leadership roles at ID Analytics and Brain Corp.
    Edward H. WestChief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of DirectorsOctober 1, 2024Edward H. West was appointed as CEO and a Member of the Board of Directors of Mitek on October 1, 2024. He has over 25 years of executive experience, having previously served as CEO of Cardtronics plc and held leadership roles at Delta Air Lines and Education Management Corp.
    David LyleChief Financial OfficerJanuary 2, 2024David Lyle has served as CFO of Mitek since January 2, 2024. He has over 28 years of experience in the technology industry, with 16 years as a CFO for public companies, including Surgalign Spine Technologies and Airgain, Inc..
    Jason L. GrayChief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate SecretaryJanuary 2023Jason L. Gray has served in his current roles at Mitek since January 2023. He previously held the same roles from November 2018 to March 2022 and was Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary from March 2016 to November 2018.
    Michael E. DiamondSenior Vice President, General Manager—Digital BankingJanuary 2016Michael E. Diamond has served as Senior Vice President, General Manager—Digital Banking at Mitek since January 2016. He previously held roles as Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development at Mitek.
    Christopher BriggsSenior Vice President, Identity Product MarketingApril 2022Christopher Briggs has served as Senior Vice President, Identity Product Marketing at Mitek since April 2022. Prior to joining Mitek, he was Chief Product Officer at Airside and held various leadership roles at Equifax and Experian.
    James (J.D.) FayMember of the Board of Directors and Audit CommitteeOctober 21, 2024James (J.D.) Fay was appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee at Mitek on October 21, 2024. He has over 20 years of experience in financial strategy and operations and is currently the CFO at Matterport, Inc..
    Kimberly StevensonMember of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Chair of the Compensation CommitteeNovember 2020Kimberly S. Stevenson has served as a director of Mitek since November 2020. She was the Lead Independent Director from January 2023 to December 2023 and resumed this role in June 2024. She is a member of the Audit Committee and Chair of the Compensation Committee.
    James C. HaleCurrent Member of the Board of Directors (not standing for re-election in 2025)November 2014James C. Hale has served as a director of Mitek since November 2014. He was a member of the advisory board from September 2012 until November 2014. He co-founded Columbus Strategic Advisors, LLC and Financial Technology Ventures (now FTV Capital).

    Questions to Ask Management

    1. Given that your identity products contributed $68.5 million in revenue in fiscal '24 , and you mentioned achieving profitability at $80-$85 million, with expectations to reach that in fiscal '26 , what are the specific challenges preventing you from accelerating profitability in the identity segment sooner?
    2. With the planned reductions in spend in the identity business despite its strategic importance , how do you plan to balance the need for investment in innovation and growth with cost efficiencies without compromising your competitive edge?
    3. You have a dominant position in mobile check deposit with over 7,000 out of 8,700 banks using your solution ; can you elaborate on your pricing strategy and whether there is potential for leveraging your market position to drive revenue growth through price increases?
    4. As you transition some Check Fraud Defender customers from on-premise to SaaS, you anticipate GAAP revenue headwinds ; how significant is this impact expected to be, and how will it affect your overall revenue growth targets for fiscal '25?
    5. Considering that you are focusing on integrating acquired technologies and consolidating multiple identity verification systems , what are the risks associated with this integration process, and could it lead to further delays or increased costs in achieving your profitability goals in the identity segment?

    Share Repurchase Program

    Program DetailsProgram 1
    Approval DateMay 13, 2024
    End Date/DurationMay 16, 2026
    Total Additional Amount$50 million
    Remaining Authorization$22.7 million as of 2025-01-08
    DetailsRepurchases influenced by price, market conditions, and corporate/regulatory requirements. Can be executed via open market, block trades, privately negotiated transactions, or Rule 10b5-1 plans. Program can be discontinued, suspended, or amended at any time.