Financial Performance - Revenues for Q1 2025 were $61.4 million, a decrease of 30.1% compared to $87.8 million in Q1 2024[9] - Net Loss for Q1 2025 was $(2.9) million, improved by $5.1 million from $(8.1) million in Q1 2024[9] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $(2.3) million, down $6.5 million from $4.3 million in Q1 2024[9] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $9.0 million, down from $14.8 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a gross margin decline[29] - Operating loss for Q1 2025 was $14.3 million, compared to a loss of $3.6 million in Q1 2024[29] - Free Cash Flow for Q1 2025 was $(49.1) million, compared to $0.4 million in Q1 2024[9] - Net cash used in operating activities for Q1 2025 was $(45.1) million, an increase of $47.8 million from $2.8 million in Q1 2024[9] - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was a loss of $2,948,000, an improvement from a loss of $8,096,000 for the same period in 2024[32] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(2,268,000), compared to $4,281,000 for the same period in 2024[36] - Free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(49,136,000), compared to $397,000 for the same period in 2024[40] Liquidity and Assets - Total liquidity reached a record $89.2 million, consisting of $54.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $35.0 million in available borrowings[2][9] - Total current assets increased to $142.1 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $125.9 million at the end of 2024[27] - Total liabilities decreased to $247.4 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $344.5 million at the end of 2024[27] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period were $54,221,000, up from $32,569,000 at the end of the same period in 2024[32] Contracts and Backlog - Book-to-Bill ratio increased significantly to 0.92 in Q1 2025, compared to 0.40 in Q1 2024[9] - Significant contracts awarded include a NASA contract for launching pharmaceutical investigations and a contract from Thales Alenia Space for the Lunar I-Hab module[1][2] - Total contracts awarded for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $56,244,000, compared to $35,101,000 for the same period in 2024[43] - The contracted backlog as of March 31, 2025, was $291,219,000, a slight decrease from $296,652,000 as of December 31, 2024[48] - The company recognized $57,568,000 in organic revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2025[48] - The company’s organic backlog at the end of the period was $279,363,000, compared to $280,969,000 at the beginning of the period[48] Acquisition and Risks - The company announced the acquisition of Edge Autonomy, receiving all regulatory approvals for the transaction[1] - Redwire's Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow forecasts are not provided due to uncertainties surrounding the acquisition of Edge Autonomy[20] - The company is facing risks related to the acquisition of Edge Autonomy, including potential dilution of existing shareholders[19] - Edge Autonomy's revenue is significantly impacted by sales to customers in Ukraine, which have been declining due to ongoing conflicts[19] - The company incurred $3,799,000 in transaction expenses related to acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2025[36]

Group 1 - Redwire (NYSE: RDW) and the broader space industry have experienced significant activity in recent months, with space stocks rising sharply at the beginning of 2025 due to a rally in smaller-cap growth and technology firms [1] Group 2 - The investing group Ian's Insider Corner offers features such as a Weekend Digest that includes new investment ideas, updates on current holdings, macro analysis, trade alerts, and direct access to the lead analyst [2] - Ian Bezek, a former hedge fund analyst, specializes in high-quality compounders and growth stocks at reasonable prices, focusing on markets in Latin America and developed markets [3]

Financial Performance - Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased to $304.1 million from $243.8 million in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 24.7%[346] - Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $304,101,000, representing a 24.6% increase from $243,800,000 in 2023[519] - Gross profit decreased to $44.5 million in 2024 from $58.0 million in 2023, a decline of about 23.4%[346] - Operating loss widened to $(42.2) million in 2024 compared to $(15.5) million in 2023[346] - Net loss attributable to Redwire Corporation increased to $(114.3) million in 2024 from $(27.3) million in 2023, reflecting a significant increase of 318.5%[346] - Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share was $(2.35) for 2024, compared to $(0.73) for 2023[346] - Total comprehensive loss for 2024 was $(115.7) million, compared to $(26.4) million in 2023[346] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $292.6 million as of December 31, 2024, up from $271.3 million in 2023, representing a growth of 7.9%[339] - Total current liabilities increased significantly to $149.3 million in 2024, up from $112.0 million in 2023, reflecting a rise of 33.3%[339] - Long-term debt rose to $124.5 million in 2024, compared to $86.8 million in 2023, indicating a 43.5% increase[339] - The company reported an accumulated deficit of $348.1 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $233.8 million in 2023, which is an increase of 48.8%[341] - Total shareholders' equity deficit widened to $188.7 million in 2024 from $43.5 million in 2023, representing a significant increase of 333.4%[341] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $49.1 million in 2024, compared to $30.3 million in 2023, marking an increase of 62.2%[339] - Cash flows from operating activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $17.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net cash inflow of $1.2 million in 2023[352] - Proceeds received from debt increased to $46.0 million in 2024, compared to $36.7 million in 2023[352] - The company incurred equity-based compensation expense of $11.3 million in 2024, compared to $8.7 million in 2023[352] - The company acquired businesses for a net cash outflow of $0.9 million in 2024[352] Revenue Recognition and Contracts - The Company uses a five-step model for revenue recognition, ensuring that performance obligations are satisfied before revenue is recognized[399] - The Company’s long-term contracts typically recognize revenue using the input method, measuring progress based on costs incurred[405] - Contract balances result from the timing of revenue recognized, billings, and cash collections, with contract assets representing revenue recognized in excess of amounts invoiced[410] - The company recognizes anticipated contract losses as soon as they become known and estimable for long-term contracts[405] Research and Development - Research and development expenses rose to $6.1 million in 2024 from $5.0 million in 2023, an increase of 22.9%[346] - Research and development costs are primarily composed of labor charges, prototype material, and development expenses, which are expensed in the period incurred[413] Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill increased to $71.2 million in 2024, compared to $65.8 million in 2023, marking an increase of 8.2%[339] - Total intangible assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to $61,788,000, with a gross carrying amount of $87,708,000 and accumulated amortization of $25,920,000[451] - The amortization expense for intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $7,625,000, compared to $7,212,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023[454] Lease Obligations - Total lease costs for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $5,800 million, an increase of 15% from $5,042 million in 2023[471] - Operating lease costs amounted to $4,637 million in 2024, up from $4,251 million in 2023, reflecting a 9% increase[471] - The total right-of-use assets increased to $15,277 million in 2024 from $13,181 million in 2023, representing a 16% growth[474] Tax and Legal Matters - The company recorded a total income tax expense (benefit) of $(2,020) million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $(486) million in 2023[484] - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $130.6 million of net operating losses, resulting in deferred tax assets of $27.4 million for U.S. federal taxes[486] - The Company recognized a loss contingency of $8.0 million related to a settlement agreement, with an anticipated insurance recovery of $1.0 million as of December 31, 2024[492] Shareholder Equity - The balance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock increased from 93,890.20 shares valued at $96.1 million as of December 31, 2023, to 108,649.30 shares valued at $136.8 million as of December 31, 2024[497] - The liquidation preference of the Convertible Preferred Stock was $599.4 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $187.8 million as of December 31, 2023[509]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Redwire achieved approximately 25% revenue growth in 2024, with record annual revenue of $304.1 million, representing a 24.7% year-over-year increase [5][9][14] - The company recorded an adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.8 million for the full year 2024, with a negative adjusted EBITDA of $9.2 million in Q4 2024 due to unfavorable net EAC adjustments [15][16] - Total liquidity at the end of 2024 was $64.1 million, which included $48.7 million in available liquidity and $15.4 million in restricted cash [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Redwire executed programs for over 100 customers, with more than 85% of revenues coming from government and marquee customers, indicating strong revenue diversity [8] - The company launched over 70 products and solutions across 15 launches in 2024, expanding its global footprint with three new facilities [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Redwire's contract awards for 2024 totaled $229.8 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.76 times and a backlog of $296.7 million at year-end [10] - The company submitted approximately $4.1 billion in proposals during 2024, reflecting a significant increase of 334.3% year-over-year [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Redwire's 2025 growth strategy focuses on five key principles: providing proven products, delivering multi-domain platforms, exploring lunar and Martian missions, advancing venture optionality, and executing accretive M&A [25][26] - The company aims to transition from a trusted supplier to a strategic platform provider, with advancements in microgravity and the introduction of five spacecraft platforms [7][49] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning for 2025, highlighting robust revenue growth, demonstrated cost control, and ample liquidity [24] - The company anticipates that the combination with Edge Autonomy will enhance operational and financial scale, leading to significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA [44][47] Other Important Information - Redwire's net loss in 2024 was impacted by significant non-routine activities, including a $49.9 million increase in non-cash warrant liability fair value adjustments and a $14.2 million increase in net unfavorable EAC impacts [22][23] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on European defense budgets, with 50.6% of its revenue in 2024 derived from European customers, reflecting a 117.1% increase over 2023 [132] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights into underlying Redwire organic growth and guidance range - Management indicated that Redwire has historically grown between 15% and 25% organically, while Edge Autonomy has seen 20% to 30% organic growth, suggesting a combined organic growth potential of around 20% [54][55] Question: Potential benefits from combining businesses and revenue synergies - Management acknowledged that the guidance does not include revenue synergies, but highlighted opportunities for geographic alignment and consolidation of manufacturing capabilities [68][70] Question: Changes in Edge's Ukraine-related revenue expectations - Management took a conservative approach to forecasting Ukraine-related revenue, noting potential opportunities for peacekeeping drone technology regardless of the situation in Ukraine [85][86] Question: Competitive landscape for larger programs - Management noted that while the competitive landscape may change, Redwire's strategy is selective in pursuing prime contracts where there is no clear leader [92] Question: Update on share count following warrant redemption - As of the last update, the total share count was 75,573,294 shares [96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Redwire achieved a record annual revenue of $304.1 million in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 24.7% [9][14] - The company recorded an adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.8 million for the full year 2024, with a negative adjusted EBITDA of $9.2 million in Q4 2024 due to unfavorable net EAC adjustments [15][16] - Total liquidity at the end of 2024 was $64.1 million, which included $48.7 million in available liquidity and $15.4 million in restricted cash [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Redwire executed programs for over 100 customers, with more than 85% of revenues coming from government and marquee customers, indicating strong revenue diversity [8] - The company launched over 70 products and solutions across 15 launches in 2024, showcasing its innovation and market presence [9] - The number of ROSA arrays under contract increased by 23.8% year-over-year, demonstrating growth in production capabilities [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Redwire's contract awards for 2024 totaled $229.8 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.76 times, and a backlog of $296.7 million at year-end [10] - The company submitted approximately $4.1 billion in proposals during 2024, representing a significant increase of 334.3% over the previous year [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Redwire's 2025 growth strategy focuses on five key principles: providing foundational products, delivering multi-domain platforms, exploring lunar and Martian missions, advancing breakthrough technologies, and executing accretive M&A [25][26] - The acquisition of Edge Autonomy is expected to transform Redwire into a leader in multi-domain autonomous technology, enhancing its portfolio and competitive positioning [36][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning for 2025, highlighting robust revenue growth, cost control, and ample liquidity despite challenges faced in 2024 [24][49] - The company anticipates that the combination with Edge Autonomy will significantly increase operating leverage and cash flow, projecting combined revenue for 2025 to be between $535 million and $605 million [45][47] Other Important Information - Redwire's net loss in 2024 was impacted by significant non-routine activities, including a $49.9 million increase in non-cash warrant liability fair value adjustments and a $14.2 million increase in net unfavorable EAC impacts [22][23] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on European defense budgets, with 50.6% of its revenue in 2024 derived from European customers, marking a 117.1% increase from 2023 [132] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on underlying Redwire organic growth - Management indicated that Redwire has historically grown between 15% and 25% organically, while Edge Autonomy has seen organic growth between 20% and 30% [54][55] Question: Potential benefits from combining businesses - Management acknowledged that the guidance does not include revenue synergies, but there are opportunities for cross-selling and consolidating manufacturing capabilities [68][70] Question: Changes in Ukraine-related revenue expectations - Management took a conservative approach to forecasting Edge's revenue related to Ukraine, noting potential opportunities for peacekeeping drone technology regardless of the conflict's outcome [85][86] Question: Competitive landscape for larger programs - Management noted that while competitors may change, Redwire's strategy is selective in pursuing prime contracts where there is no clear leader [92] Question: Update on share count post-warrant redemption - The total share count as of the last update was 75,573,294 shares [96] Question: Context around bookings and contract award cycles - Management acknowledged that the current book-to-bill ratio is below one but emphasized that this is largely a timing issue rather than a fundamental change in the procurement landscape [99][102]

2024 Results and Growth Strategies - Redwire delivered 186 sensors in 2024, including sun sensors, star trackers, and cameras[25] - The company scaled production with a 23.8% year-over-year increase in ROSA wings under contract to 26 arrays as of December 31, 2024[28] - Redwire launched 27 PIL-BOXes for partners during 2024[31] - The company executed for more than 100 customers during 2024, with over 85% of revenues from Government and Marquee customers[32] - Redwire achieved robust revenue growth of 24.7% year-over-year, reaching $304.1 million in 2024[36, 38] Financial Performance and Outlook - Redwire's contracted backlog was $296.652 million as of December 31, 2024[41, 101] - The company's FY2024 book-to-bill ratio was 0.76x[41] - Redwire reported a net loss of $(114.3) million in FY2024, including a $52.0 million loss associated with the change in fair value of warrant liabilities[44] - The company's Adjusted EBITDA was $(0.8) million in FY2024, including a net unfavorable impact from EAC changes of $17.7 million[44] - Redwire is affirming forecasted FY2025 combined revenues of $535-$605 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $70-$105 million[45] Acquisition and Future Strategy - Redwire announced the acquisition of Edge Autonomy, expected to close in the second quarter of 2025[69] - The company aims to be a leader in multi-domain defense technology platforms[72]

Core Points - A proposed class action settlement has been approved by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, benefiting purchasers of securities of Redwire Corporation, formerly known as Genesis Park Acquisition Corp [1][2]. Group 1: Settlement Details - The proposed settlement amount is $8,000,000 in cash, which is subject to court approval for being fair, reasonable, and adequate [2]. - A hearing is scheduled for July 31, 2025, to determine the approval of the settlement and the plan for allocation of the settlement proceeds [2][3]. - Members of the Settlement Class include those who purchased or acquired Redwire Corporation common stock, Genesis Park Acquisition Corp common stock, warrants, call options, or sold put options during the period from March 25, 2021, to March 31, 2022 [1][4]. Group 2: Participation and Exclusion - Settlement Class members must submit a Claim Form by June 24, 2025, to be eligible for a share of the settlement proceeds [6]. - Members wishing to exclude themselves from the Settlement Class must submit a request for exclusion by July 10, 2025, to avoid being bound by the court's judgment [7]. - Any objections to the proposed settlement or related motions must be filed with the court by July 10, 2025 [8].

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Group 1: Company Overview - Redwire is transitioning into a defense stock by acquiring Edge Autonomy, which specializes in autonomous systems and advanced optics for military applications [2][3] - The acquisition aims to diversify Redwire's portfolio by integrating combat-proven autonomous airborne platforms alongside its existing space technology [5][6] Group 2: Acquisition Details - Redwire will purchase Edge Autonomy for a total of $925 million, consisting of $150 million in cash and $775 million in Redwire stock [8] - The company currently has about $43 million in cash and will need to borrow to finance the acquisition, increasing its debt from $138 million to a net debt of $245 million [8][9] Group 3: Financial Projections - The combined business is expected to generate between $535 million and $605 million in sales this year, potentially doubling Redwire's previous revenue of $298 million [10] - Analysts predict that the combined entity will produce positive free cash flow this year, with expectations of reaching $171 million in free cash flow by 2027, indicating significant growth potential [10][12] Group 4: Market Sentiment - Following the acquisition announcement, Redwire's stock experienced a boost, reflecting positive market sentiment towards space and defense stocks [2][10] - Analysts have mixed views on Redwire's valuation, with a current price-to-free cash flow ratio of 54, but potential for this to drop to less than 9x by 2025 if growth projections hold [11][12]