Core Insights - MISTRAS Group, Inc. reported a full year 2024 revenue growth of 3.4%, reaching $729.6 million, with net income increasing by 208.6% to $19.0 million [1][5][9] - Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2024 was $82.5 million, reflecting a 25.3% increase compared to the previous year [1][10] - The company achieved a significant increase in free cash flow, which rose by 775.9% to $27.1 million for the full year 2024 [1][14] Financial Performance - Full year 2024 net cash from operations was $50.1 million, an increase of 87.4% from the prior year [1][14] - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by 6.2% to $156.4 million, contributing to improved profitability [1][8] - Gross profit for the full year 2024 increased to $213.1 million, with a gross profit margin of 29.2%, up 30 basis points from the previous year [7][25] Segment Performance - The Aerospace and Defense segment saw a substantial revenue increase of 13.0% for the full year, totaling $87.0 million [5][28] - The North America segment reported a revenue of $593.5 million for the full year 2024, while the International segment generated $135.9 million, reflecting growth in both areas [26][28] - The Products and Systems segment experienced a revenue increase of 5.2% to $13.7 million, with a remarkable 840.1% increase in income from operations [12][13] Leadership and Strategic Direction - The company expressed confidence in its future growth, with new leadership under President and CEO Natalia Shuman, who emphasized the importance of customer relationships and technology [6][4] - The Board of Directors acknowledged the contributions of the late Dr. Sotirios J. Vahaviolos, the company's founder, highlighting his impact on the company's strategic direction and culture of innovation [3] Cash Flow and Debt Management - MISTRAS generated $25.7 million of operating cash flow in the fourth quarter, using this to pay down $20.1 million of bank borrowings, reducing leverage to below 2.5X [6][15] - The company's gross debt decreased to $169.6 million as of December 31, 2024, down from $190.4 million the previous year [15] 2025 Outlook - The company is currently not providing full year guidance for fiscal 2025 but is focused on growing Adjusted EBITDA and improving margins [16]

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