Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues increased by 13.0%, or 78.3million,to682.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 604.0millionforthesameperiodin2024[95]−GovernmentOperationssegmentrevenuesroseby14.068.2 million, to 555.3million,drivenbylong−leadmaterialprocurementsandtheacquisitionofAerojetOrdnanceTennessee,Inc.(A.O.T.)[98]−OperatingincomefortheGovernmentOperationssegmentincreasedby12.1 million to 97.7million,maintainingamarginof17.611.3 million, to 128.3million,primarilyduetohigherrevenuesinnuclearcomponentsmanufacturing[101]−OperatingincomefortheCommercialOperationssegmentdecreasedby2.1 million to 6.5million,withamarginof5.091,817 thousand, an increase of 3,440thousandor3.988,377 thousand for the same period in 2024[104] Taxation - The provision for income taxes decreased to 16,291thousandinQ12025from19,843 thousand in Q1 2024, reflecting a reduction of 3,552thousandor17.94,878.7 million, slightly up from 4,843millionattheendof2024,with396.3 million of unfunded backlog related to U.S. Government contracts[110] - Approximately 61% of the revenue associated with the backlog is expected to be recognized by the end of 2026[110] Cash Flow and Capital Structure - Cash and cash equivalents totaled 70,465thousandasofMarch31,2025,downfrom91,180 thousand at December 31, 2024[133] - Working capital increased by 36.0millionto491.8 million at March 31, 2025, primarily due to net changes in contracts in progress and advance billings[133] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 17.6millionto50.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 33.0millionforthesameperiodin2024[134]−Netcashusedininvestingactivitiesincreasedby126.0 million to 156.4millionforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2025,primarilyduetoa103.3 million acquisition of A.O.T.[135] - Net cash provided by financing activities increased by 116.9millionto84.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, driven by an increase in net borrowings of long-term debt of 123.4million[136]DebtandBorrowings−AsofMarch31,2025,borrowingsundertheTermLoantotaled234.4 million, with total borrowings and letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility amounting to 170.0millionand1.4 million, respectively[118] - The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility was 5.67% as of March 31, 2025[118] Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives - The acquisition of A.O.T. on January 3, 2025, is expected to enhance capabilities in developing advanced materials for commercial, military, and space applications[86] - Kinectrics Holdings Inc. acquisition is targeted to close in mid-2025, expanding lifecycle management services for the nuclear power market[87] - The company entered into an agreement to acquire Kinectrics for approximately CAD 782.7 million, expected to close in mid-2025[139] Corporate Expenses and Financial Health - Unallocated corporate expenses increased by 6.3million,attributedtohigherhealthcarecostsandlegalandconsultingexpensesrelatedtomergerandacquisitionactivities[103]−Thecompanybelievesithassufficientcashandborrowingcapacitytomeetcashrequirementsforthenext12monthsandbeyond[140]−Thecompanyhadunderfundeddefinedbenefitpensionandpostretirementbenefitplanswithobligationstotalingapproximately99.0 million as of March 31, 2025[132] Market Risk - Market risk exposures have not changed materially from those disclosed in the 2024 10-K[141]