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    Earnings call· Mar 2025(Q1 FY25)

    IRON MOUNTAIN Q1 FY25 earnings call IRM

    May 1, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    Iron Mountain Q1 FY25 — Record Revenue and EBITDA Driven by Matterhorn Strategy and Strong Growth Businesses

    Iron Mountain commenced FY25 with robust performance, achieving record revenue and EBITDA, primarily fueled by its Matterhorn growth strategy and strong contributions from its Data Center, Digital Solutions, and ALM segments. The company is leveraging cross-selling opportunities and strategic acquisitions to expand its market presence and solution offerings, leading to increased full-year guidance. Management expressed confidence in its pipeline and ability to drive sustained double-digit growth, while actively managing tariff exposures and continuing to improve profitability across all business units.

    Highlights

    5

    • Achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.6 billion, representing 8% year-over-year growth (9% constant currency).

    • Delivered record first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $580 million, an increase of 12% year-over-year (13% constant currency).

    • Growth businesses (Data Center, Digital Solutions, ALM) collectively grew over 20% year-over-year, now representing more than 25% of total revenue.

    • Data Center segment saw organic storage rental growth of 24% and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 960 basis points year-over-year to 52.4%.

    • Asset Life Cycle Management (ALM) delivered strong 22% organic growth, with profitability up significantly year-over-year.

    Concerns

    3

    • Consumer Storage remained a headwind to revenue growth in Q1, though operating improvements and positive reservation trends were noted.

    • Data Center new hyperscale contracts were not signed in Q1, though strong interest and a 125 MW full-year leasing target remain.

    • ALM pricing was broadly flat to slightly down in Q1, despite strong volume growth.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2025 Total Revenue
    $6.74 billion to $6.89 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA
    $2.505 billion to $2.555 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 AFFO
    $1.48 billion to $1.51 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 AFFO per share
    $4.95 to $5.05
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Growth Capital Expenditures
    approximately $1.8 billion
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Recurring Capital Expenditures
    approximately $150 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Data Center New Leasing
    125 megawatts
    high materiality
    Medium
    Q2 2025 Revenue
    approximately $1.68 billion
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA
    approximately $620 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2025 AFFO
    approximately $350 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2025 AFFO per share
    approximately $1.18
    medium materiality
    High
    Net Lease Adjusted Leverage
    5.0x
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Global RIM
    Revenue increased by $46 million year-on-year, driven by Revenue Management and Digital Solutions, partially offset by a $20 million negative impact from a stronger U.S. dollar. Digital business achieved record revenue. Reported service revenue was down $4 million sequentially due to a $3 million decline in terminations and permanent withdrawal revenue and a $3 million FX headwind.
    Organic storage growth: 6%Organic service growth: 5%Adjusted EBITDA margin: 44.3% (up 80 bps YoY)Records Management retention rate: highest levels in some timeStorage capacity utilization: highest levels in some time
    		$1.26 billion——$556 million Adjusted EBITDA
    Global Data Center
    Strong performance driven by lease commencements and strong pricing trends. Improved pricing, recent commencements, and operating leverage were key drivers of margin expansion.
    Organic storage rental growth: 24%Adjusted EBITDA margin: 52.4% (up 960 bps YoY, up 60 bps QoQ)New commencements: 12 MW (including 8 MW in Northern Virginia)Leases renewed: 10 MWRenewal spreads (cash basis): 19%Renewal spreads (GAAP basis): 27%
    		$173 million$29 million increase—$91 million Adjusted EBITDA
    Asset Life Cycle Management (ALM)
    Strong performance driven by volume increases in both enterprise and hyperscale businesses. Profitability improved due to acquisition synergies and improved operating performance. Organic growth increased over 1,000 basis points sequentially.
    Organic growth: 22%Inorganic revenue contribution: $18 million (from Wisetek and APCD)
    		$121 million44%—Profitability up significantly YoY
    Consumer Storage
    Remained a headwind to revenue growth in Q1, but the team is driving solid operating improvement. Very positive trends in storage reservations, which is a key forward indicator for revenue.
    		———Profitability increasing

    Operational metrics

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    Total Revenue
    $1.59 billion8% YoY reported, 9% YoY constant currency
    Q1 FY25

    Achieved all-time high quarterly revenue.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $580 million12% YoY reported, 13% YoY constant currency
    Q1 FY25

    Record first quarter adjusted EBITDA, $5 million ahead of projection.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    36.4%up 130 bps YoY
    Q1 FY25

    Reflects improved margins across all businesses.

    Incremental Flow-Through Margin
    greater than 50%
    Q1 FY25

    Highest achieved in years, indicating significant operating leverage.

    AFFO
    $348 million8% YoY reported, 10% YoY excluding FX
    Q1 FY25

    Represents growth compared to last year.

    AFFO per share
    $1.176% YoY reported, 9% YoY excluding FX
    Q1 FY25

    Represents growth compared to last year.

    Organic Growth
    8%
    Q1 FY25

    Strong organic growth for the quarter.

    Total Storage Revenue
    $948 millionup $64 million YoY
    Q1 FY25

    Up 9% on an organic basis.

    Total Service Revenue
    $644 millionup $52 million YoY
    Q1 FY25

    Organic service growth of 7.1% was ahead of expectations.

    Net Lease Adjusted Leverage
    5.0x
    Q1 FY25

    In line with expectations for both the quarter and year-end.

    Dividend per share
    $0.785
    Q1 FY25

    Quarterly dividend declared, to be paid in early July.

    Payout Ratio
    62%
    Trailing 4-quarter basis

    In line with long-term target range.

    Capital Expenditures (Growth)
    $629 million
    Q1 FY25

    Part of total Q1 capex of $657 million.

    Capital Expenditures (Recurring)
    $28 million
    Q1 FY25

    Part of total Q1 capex of $657 million.

    ALM Enterprise vs Hyperscale Mix
    59% enterprise / 41% hyperscale
    Q1 FY25

    Mix is starting to shift more towards enterprise due to acquisitions and market trends.

    ALM Acquisition Multiples
    mid- to high-single digits of EBITDA
    Current

    Multiples for tuck-in acquisitions in the ALM space.

    Tariff Exposure (Global RIM)
    0%
    Current

    Revenues and costs are matched based on each market of operation.

    Tariff Exposure (ALM)
    vast majority no cross-border impact
    Current

    Most revenue from IT gear decommissioned and resold in the same market; some components sold into China but diversified away.

    Tariff Exposure (Data Center Construction)
    less than 5%
    Current

    Vast majority of construction cost not subject to tariffs.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Pricing per kilowattup 15%%
    Bookings leasing volume signed4 megawattsMW

    Deals & partnerships

    9
    Department of the TreasuryDigital transformation effort leveraging DXP platform and embedded AI capabilities.$140 million

    Contract awarded just prior to the earnings call, will commence immediately.

    Premier SurplusExpansion of ALM capabilities and geographic footprint in the Southern U.S.

    Acquisition completed right at the end of Q1 FY25, so its results were not included in Q1 financials.

    Web WerksAcquisition of remaining stake in the India-based data center joint venture.

    Iron Mountain now 100% owns Web Werks, strengthening its presence in the Indian market.

    Greek bank (existing customer)Records Management services for 20 locations following a merger.

    Chosen due to strength of relationship, facility security, and document retrieval speed/efficiency.

    Global insurance company (Thailand operations)3-year Records Management agreement utilizing Smart Sort solution for 3 million co-mingled files.3 years

    First project utilizing Smart Sort solution.

    Existing UK customer10-year contract expanding relationship, including intake of 350,000 cubic feet of documents, digitizing 9 million images/year, and DXP access for 2,500 users.10 years

    Solution includes store, digitize, and access services.

    Long-standing European healthcare client3-year deal to digitize patient documents, providing physical records management and using InSight DXP's AI capabilities.3 years

    Will digitize 500,000 documents and 750,000 images per month.

    Large global fintech companyExclusive ALM partner for secured disposition of assets, following customer's consolidation of providers.

    Win attributed to long-standing relationship, flexibility, and experience handling sensitive assets.

    Global technology infrastructure providerManagement of a large batch of materials accumulated through acquisitions.

    Solution met requirements for chain of custody, reconciliation, secure wiping, and remarketing; reputation and brand were key.

    Capital programs

    1
    Data Center Development Pipelineunderway

    Benefit: 1.3 gigawatts

    When fully developed, the current portfolio will reach 1.3 gigawatts, more than triple the size of the current operating portfolio.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Consumer Storage Revenue HeadwindQ1 FY25

    Remained a headwind to revenue growth in Q1

    Mitigation: Team is driving solid operating improvement, profitability is increasing, and positive trends in storage reservations are observed.

    Data Center Hyperscale Contract TimingQ1 FY25

    No new hyperscale contracts signed in Q1

    Mitigation: Strong interest across U.S., European, and Indian sites; expected to convert over the course of the year to meet 125 MW target.

    ALM Pricing PressureQ1 FY25

    Pricing broadly flat to slightly down

    Mitigation: Management is conservative with pricing assumptions in go-forward projections; strong volume growth continues despite pricing.

    Tariff Impact on Data Center ConstructionForeseeable future

    Less than 5% exposure within Data Center construction

    Mitigation: Vast majority of construction cost not subject to tariffs; market expected to absorb any tariff-related cost increases, maintaining strong returns.

    What to watch in Q2 FY25

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    Data Center New Leasing Target

    Next quarter / FY25
    Current4 MW (enterprise colo) in Q1, no new hyperscale contracts
    TargetProgress towards 125 MW total new leasing for FY25

    Why it matters

    Achievement of this target is crucial for Data Center segment growth and overall company performance, especially given the lack of new hyperscale contracts in Q1.

    Whilst we did not sign new hyperscale contracts in the quarter, we are responding to strong interest across our U.S., European and Indian sites. We expect this to convert over the course of the year, which aligns with our projection for 125 megawatts of total new leasing.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired about confidence in achieving the 125 MW leasing target given recent low activity, and sought clarification on the less than 5% tariff exposure for Data Center expansion.

    Management expressed high confidence in the 125 MW target based on pipeline and ongoing hyperscale conversations. For tariffs, they explained that Data Center construction has sub-5% exposure, primarily due to labor and local components, and that the market's strong pricing power would likely absorb any tariff impacts.

    “We feel very good about our 125-megawatt guide for the year, and that's based on our pipeline and also the conversations that we're having with some of our largest hyperscale customers across a number of locations, both in the U.S., Europe and India.”

    asked by Shlomo Rosenbaum · answered by William Meaney

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Matterhorn Strategy Driving Growth and Cross-Selling

    Iron Mountain's Matterhorn growth strategy is central to its success, focusing on a single point of contact for customers and cross-selling across its expanded product portfolio. This approach has transformed the company from single-digit to consistent double-digit growth, leveraging a total addressable market now exceeding $160 billion. The strategy emphasizes integrating multiple solutions for customers, enhancing value beyond individual product offerings.

    02

    Digital Solutions Gaining Traction with DXP Platform

    The InSight Digital Experience Platform (DXP) is gaining significant market acceptance, reflected in larger deal values and shorter sales cycles. DXP's capabilities are expanding to manage unstructured content, automate processes, enable dark data visibility, and improve compliance. Recent wins include a 10-year contract in the UK to digitize 9 million images annually and a 3-year deal with a European healthcare client leveraging AI for patient incident summaries.

    03

    Data Center Demand and Pipeline Strength

    The Data Center business continues to see strong demand, with a robust development pipeline expected to reach 1.3 gigawatts when fully developed, tripling the current operating portfolio. While no new hyperscale contracts were signed in Q1, strong interest is reported across U.S., European, and Indian sites, aligning with the full-year target of 125 megawatts of new leasing. The scarcity of power in key locations continues to drive a strong pipeline.

    04

    Asset Life Cycle Management (ALM) Expansion and Profitability

    ALM achieved 44% reported revenue growth and 22% organic growth, driven by volume increases in both enterprise and hyperscale channels. The company is strategically acquiring ALM businesses, such as Premier Surplus, to expand capabilities and geographic footprint, aiming to shift its mix more towards the higher-margin enterprise segment. Profitability in ALM is improving significantly due to acquisition synergies and operating leverage.

    05

    Records and Information Management (RIM) Performance

    The traditional Records and Information Management business delivered consistent and strong performance, with storage volume modestly increasing each quarter. Revenue management and enhanced customer value from global, integrated services are accelerating growth. The business also achieved record digital revenue, with a growing percentage being recurring, and saw improvements in Records Management retention rate and storage capacity utilization.

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    Tariff Exposure and Mitigation Strategies

    Iron Mountain has minimal tariff exposure. Its global RIM business has essentially 0% exposure due to matched revenues and costs within each market. In ALM, the vast majority of revenue comes from IT gear decommissioned and resold in the same market, with efforts to diversify sales away from China. Data Center construction has less than 5% exposure, and the market is expected to absorb any tariff-related cost increases, maintaining strong returns.

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