Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $24.8 million, or 22.2%, for Fiscal 2025 [5][11] - Net income for Fiscal 2025 was $73.5 million, an increase of $38.2 million compared to the prior year [11] - The Adjusted EBITDA loss for the fourth quarter increased by $3.3 million to $33 million [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home heating oil and propane volume increased by 29 million gallons, or 12%, to 283 million gallons for Fiscal 2025 [9][10] - Product gross profit rose by $57 million, or 12%, to $525 million due to increased volume and higher margins [10] - Installation and service revenue grew nearly 10% over Fiscal 2024 [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Temperatures in the company's operational areas were 8% colder than the prior year but 8% warmer than normal [9] - The company experienced a modest rise in net customer attrition, although internal customer satisfaction indicators improved [5][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow and diversify by continuing acquisitions in heating oil and propane, while managing customer attrition [6][12] - The acquisition program remains a key component of the business strategy, with four transactions completed in Fiscal 2025 [5][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted the difficulty in predicting the impact of the regulatory environment, particularly in New York, on future operations [16] - The company is actively reviewing its sales and marketing strategies to attract more customers amid lower real estate activity [22] Other Important Information - The company invested approximately $81 million in acquisitions and $16 million in unit repurchases during Fiscal 2025 [6] - Delivery, branch, and G&A expenses rose by $36.6 million, largely due to recent acquisitions [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on the regulatory environment in New York - Management stated it is difficult to predict the impact of the regulatory environment as many plans are still in flux [16] Question: Customer attrition trends and future outlook - Management acknowledged lower customer gains and higher losses, attributing this to low prospect activity and a lack of disruptive weather [22] Question: Acquisition pipeline and free cash flow concerns - Management confirmed an active acquisition pipeline with several smaller opportunities and addressed concerns about lower-than-expected free cash flow due to working capital tied up in receivables and inventory [24][26]