Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased 77% year-over-year to $46.8 million, exceeding guidance of $44 million-$46.3 million [7] - Adjusted EBITDA was $7.3 million, surpassing guidance of $4-$5.7 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.6% [10] - Full year 2025 revenue increased 52% to $164.8 million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $18.1 million, representing a $27.8 million improvement year-over-year [11] - Free cash flow was $21.3 million, a $61 million improvement year-over-year, with a free cash flow margin of 12.9% [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Telos ID business drove significant revenue growth, particularly from the TSA PreCheck program [17] - Secure Networks segment experienced a $14.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment due to a decline in contract backlog [8] - Cash gross margin for the quarter was 35%, improving to 36% when excluding certain charges, while cash gross margin was 41.9% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Over 90% of revenue comes from government contracts, including the Department of Defense and other federal agencies [18] - The company’s pipeline remains strong at over $4.2 billion, with 20% of that value expected to be awarded in the first half of 2026 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue focusing on disciplined program execution and operating expense management to drive growth and margin expansion [6] - A company-wide restructuring plan was approved to streamline operations and position for growth in 2026 [8] - The board increased share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $75 million to support capital deployment [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the durability of revenue due to well-funded government programs tied to national security and compliance [19] - The company expects another year of double-digit revenue growth in 2026, forecasting revenue growth of 14%-21% year-over-year [13] - Management acknowledged heightened scrutiny in federal spending but noted that the programs supported remain operationally essential [19] Other Important Information - The company returned $13.6 million to shareholders through share repurchases in 2025 [12] - Adjusted operating expenses are expected to decline in 2026, even as revenue continues to grow [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Initial guidance for the year and pipeline opportunities - Management noted that existing programs are driving growth, with the confidential IT security work expanding and the IT GEMS program ramping up [26][27] Question: Gross margin assumptions for the year - Management explained that gross margin compression is due to the growth of lower-margin revenue streams and the recognition of prepaid expenses [31][33] Question: Contribution of Xacta to revenue and renewal rates - Renewal rates for Xacta are excellent, with minimal revenue loss typically experienced [39] Question: Pipeline and large contract contributions - A significant portion of the revenue growth is tied to a large DMDC contract, contributing roughly a third of the improvement from previous outlooks [45] Question: Strategies to maintain cash gross margin - Management indicated that gross margins will fluctuate based on revenue mix, but they expect to maintain a solid cash gross margin profile [50][51]