FARO Technologies(FARO) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Revenue and Sales Performance - Approximately 85% of the company's revenue in 2024 was attributable to sales to existing customers[86] - Total sales for 2024 were $342,427,000, a decrease of 4.3$358,831,000 in 2023[292] - Total product sales for 2024 were $260.194 million, a decrease of 6.5$278.572 million in 2023[337] - Service sales for 2024 amounted to $82.233 million, reflecting a slight increase from$80.259 million in 2023[337] - Total sales to external customers in the Americas for 2024 were $158.311 million, down from$167.269 million in 2023, representing a decline of 6.4%[337] - The company recognized revenue from invoicing activity of $34.133 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to$33.7 million in 2023[341] Financial Position and Assets - As of December 31, 2024, the company holds $44.1 million in intangible assets and$106.6 million in goodwill, with potential future impairments impacting financial condition[120] - The outstanding principal balance of the company's Convertible Senior Notes was $72 million as of December 31, 2024, indicating a need for additional capital[122] - The company had short-term investments of$10.0 million and cash equivalents of $20.5 million as of December 31, 2024[271] - The company's total assets decreased from$504.7 million in 2023 to $483.0 million in 2024, a decline of approximately 4.3$261.6 million in 2023 to $248.2 million in 2024, a decline of approximately 5.2$124.4 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from $126.2 million in 2023[314] Profitability and Expenses - The net loss for 2024 was$9,066,000, significantly improved from a net loss of $56,577,000 in 2023[295] - Gross profit increased to$187,153,000 in 2024, compared to $164,999,000 in 2023, reflecting a gross margin improvement[292] - Operating expenses decreased to$183,824,000 in 2024, down from $214,535,000 in 2023, primarily due to lower selling, general and administrative expenses[292] - Research and development expenses were$40,056,000 in 2024, slightly down from $41,806,000 in 2023, reflecting ongoing investment in innovation[292] - The company reported a comprehensive loss of$20,838,000 for 2024, compared to $60,493,000 in 2023, indicating a reduction in overall losses[295] Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks related to attracting and retaining qualified personnel, which could negatively impact profitability[80] - The company is vulnerable to the effects of pandemics, which could materially impact its business and financial condition[97] - Reductions in defense spending could adversely affect the company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows, particularly due to reliance on U.S. government contracts[105] - The company faces significant exposure to foreign exchange rate risk due to a substantial portion of revenues, expenses, and assets being denominated in foreign currencies[114] - The company is exposed to risks related to the availability and cost of raw materials, which could negatively impact profitability and operational efficiency[144] Compliance and Regulatory Issues - The company is subject to various governmental regulations, including the EU's RoHS2 and WEEE directives, which could impact its operations and results if compliance is not maintained[148] - The company must comply with data protection laws, such as the EU GDPR, which could materially impact its business operations and data handling practices[149] - Compliance with anti-corruption laws is critical, as violations could lead to significant penalties and reputational harm[163] - The company faces significant compliance costs due to evolving data protection regulations in the U.S. and internationally, which may require substantial investments in security measures[150] Market and Competitive Landscape - The company competes in a highly competitive market for measurement systems, requiring continued investment in technology and product development to maintain its competitive edge[145] - The company's financial performance is highly dependent on the automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment industries, which are cyclical and sensitive to economic conditions[112] - The effectiveness of the company's sales promotions and geographic expansion efforts may significantly influence future operating results[118] Currency and Taxation - In 2024, 59$13.2 million and state net operating loss carryforwards of $133.5 million as of December 31, 2024[363] - The income tax expense for 2024 was$8,132 million, a significant increase from $2,515 million in 2023[362] - The total deferred tax liabilities increased from$2,583 million in 2023 to $3,120 million in 2024[362] Corporate Governance and Internal Controls - A material weakness in internal controls related to IT general controls was identified, but remediation actions have been implemented and deemed successful as of December 31, 2024[127] - The company has adopted a new sales strategy for government contracts through approved distributors to mitigate compliance risks[161]