Aeries Technology(AERT) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results

Financial Performance - Aeries Technology reported fiscal year 2025 revenues of $70.2 million, a decrease of 3.2% from $72.5 million in fiscal year 2024[4] - The company achieved a Core Adjusted EBITDA of $7.4 million for fiscal year 2025, representing a 365% increase compared to $1.6 million in fiscal year 2024[6] - Aeries experienced a net loss of $21.6 million in fiscal year 2025, compared to a net income of $17.3 million in fiscal year 2024[5] - Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2025 was $(4.7) million, down from $9.2 million in fiscal year 2024[6] - Aeries has reiterated its revenue guidance for fiscal year 2026, projecting between $74 million and $80 million[7] - The company expects Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2026 to be between $6 million and $8 million[7] Market Focus and Strategy - Aeries has exited non-core geographies, including the Middle East, to focus on its core North American market[3] - The company plans to discontinue reporting Core Adjusted EBITDA as a financial metric starting in FY2026, focusing instead on Adjusted EBITDA and GAAP results[2] Profitability and Margins - The gross profit margin for fiscal year 2025 was 24%, down from 30% in fiscal year 2024[16] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and Cash Equivalents increased by 33% from $2,084 million in 2024 to $2,764 million in 2025[22] - Net cash used in operating activities decreased by 77%, from $(4,299) million in 2024 to $(1,009) million in 2025[22] - Total current assets decreased by 35% from $32,836 million in 2024 to $21,327 million in 2025[24] - Accounts receivable decreased significantly by 54% from $23,757 million in 2024 to $10,982 million in 2025[24] - Operating right-of-use assets increased by 31% from $7,318 million in 2024 to $9,602 million in 2025[24] - Deferred tax assets increased by 110% from $1,933 million in 2024 to $4,064 million in 2025[24] Liabilities and Shareholder Equity - Total liabilities decreased by 9% from $50,587 million in 2024 to $45,937 million in 2025[24] - Shareholders' deficit improved from $(12,240) million in 2024 to $(5,804) million in 2025, a reduction of 53%[24] Financing Activities - Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by 66%, from $7,056 million in 2024 to $2,432 million in 2025[22] Exchange Rate Effects - Effects of exchange rates on cash improved significantly by 280%, from $(64) million in 2024 to $115 million in 2025[22]