Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1, the company reported sales of $15.4 million, with a gross profit of $4.718 million and a gross margin of 3.6%, which is below the desired level of over 30% [10][11] - Adjusted EBITDA was just under $3 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 19.2% [11] - The sales estimate for Q1 was set between $15 million and $16 million, with actual results landing in the middle of that range [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of C2B fabric were $1.1 million in Q1, significantly lower than the $4.4 million reported in the previous quarter, which had negatively impacted margins [15] - The company experienced a more balanced production-to-sales ratio in Q1, which positively influenced margins [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total shipments in Q1 were 275,000, slightly up from Q4, primarily due to international shipment issues [21] - The impact of tariffs on Q1 was minimal, with costs being less than a few thousand dollars [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand, particularly in defense and missile programs [81][83] - A new agreement with Aireon to increase C2B fabric manufacturing capacity was highlighted as a strategic move to support growing orders [72] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth potential in defense programs, particularly in light of recent geopolitical events [59][61] - The company is preparing for significant increases in production capacity to meet urgent needs for missile defense systems [72][73] Other Important Information - The company has zero long-term debt and reported $65.6 million in cash and marketable securities at the end of Q1, down from $68.8 million at the end of Q4 [53][54] - A share buyback of $2.165 million was executed in Q1, with no purchases anticipated in Q2 [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there anything different about the new LTA with GE Aerospace compared to previous ones? - The new LTA is negotiated with GE Aerospace and involves different engine programs and materials compared to the previous LTA with MRAS [98][99] Question: When will the company feel comfortable providing long-term forecast details? - The company is conducting internal reviews and expects to provide more information by the end of the calendar year when they have more confidence in their plans [101][103]