Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue grew 16% sequentially to $30.6 million, exceeding guidance [7] - GAAP gross margin was 39.8%, and cash gross margin was 45.3%, both exceeding guidance due to a favorable mix [8] - Adjusted EBITDA was a profit of $362,000, compared to guidance of a loss between $1.8 million to $800,000 [8] - Cash flow from operations was positive at $6.1 million, and free cash flow was positive at $3.8 million [9] - Year-over-year revenue grew 3%, driven by a 39% increase in security solutions, partially offset by a contraction in secure networks [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Security solutions revenue grew 18% sequentially to $25.8 million, while Secure Networks grew 8% sequentially to $4.8 million [7] - Security solutions revenue increased from 63% of total company revenue in Q1 2024 to 84% in Q1 2025 [10] - Adjusted operating expenses declined by $1.3 million year over year due to a restructuring and cost reduction plan [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The TSA PreCheck program is expanding, with 73 new enrollment locations added, totaling 291 locations across the U.S. [12] - The DMDC program is ramping on schedule and is expected to be a major source of revenue growth [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve 500 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations by the end of 2025 [13] - The focus remains on expanding security solutions, particularly through the DMDC and TSA PreCheck programs [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving year-over-year growth in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and cash flow, particularly in the second half of 2025 [20] - The company anticipates a significant turnaround in cash flow for the full year, driven by TSA PreCheck performance [31] Other Important Information - The company expects revenue for the full year to be comprised of existing business and new programs, estimating DMDC and DHS programs could generate $50 million to $75 million [17] - The overall market for renewals is expected to contract significantly this year [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Any changes on the new business front and margin profile for DMDC? - Management indicated that DMDC will generate substantial revenue but will be dilutive to overall margins, with lower margin revenue streams ramping [25][26] Question: What is the cash gross margin outlook for the year? - Management expects approximately 600 basis points of sequential cash gross margin dilution from the first half to the second half of the year [37] Question: Will free cash flow be negative in Q2 2025? - Management did not guide on Q2 free cash flow but indicated a significant improvement compared to the previous year [42][48] Question: Which business line was the bigger outperformer in Q1? - Security solutions was identified as the bigger outperformer, driven by both TSA PreCheck and DMDC [49][50] Question: What is the outlook for the renewal market? - The renewal market is expected to contract significantly this year, as observed in Q1 [52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue grew 11% sequentially to $26.4 million in Q4 2024, near the top end of guidance [9] - Adjusted EBITDA improved sequentially by $4 million to a $200,000 loss [34] - GAAP gross margin expanded nearly 600 basis points year-over-year to 40.3%, and cash gross margin expanded nearly 900 basis points year-over-year to 47% [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Security solutions revenue grew 20% sequentially to $21.9 million, representing 83% of total company revenue [9] - Revenue from TSA PreCheck enrollments grew over 30% sequentially [9] - Secure Networks delivered $4.5 million of revenue, representing 17% of total company revenue, but declined sequentially as expected [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The TSA PreCheck program became the single largest program by revenue during 2024, with significant growth expected in 2025 [18] - The company increased its enrollment centers from 26 to 218 locations across the U.S. [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on optimizing performance for customers through automation and is prioritizing task orders from existing contract vehicles due to delays in single awards [40] - The company aims to target 500 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations by the end of 2025 [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the new administration being generally positive for the company, despite delays in single awards [40] - The company expects to generate positive cash flow in Q1 2025 and significant improvements in revenue, profit, and cash flow for the full year [36] Other Important Information - The company anticipates revenue for the full year 2025 to be driven by existing business, TSA PreCheck, and new program wins with DMDC and DHS [29][30] - The company is experiencing delays in the timing of awards from the government but is not seeing similar delays on task orders [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of the change in administration on single award programs - Management noted that while the new administration is generally positive, single awards are being held back for review, leading to a focus on task orders from existing contracts [40] Question: Details on revenue recognition for DMDC and DHS programs - Management clarified that the mix of third-party content is more weighted to software, affecting revenue recognition timing in the first year [44][45] Question: TSA PreCheck revenue potential based on current rollout - Management confirmed that the framework for estimating TSA PreCheck revenue is correct, with expectations for revenue to ramp as more locations open [51] Question: Cash flow expectations for Q1 and the full year - Management indicated that Q1 cash flow will benefit from working capital buildup and expects positive free cash flow for the full year, with breakeven adjusted EBITDA around $155 million to $160 million in revenue [54][55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue grew 11% sequentially to $26.4 million in the fourth quarter, near the top end of the guidance range [7] - Adjusted EBITDA improved sequentially from a $4.2 million loss in the third quarter to a $200,000 loss in the fourth quarter [11][26] - GAAP gross margin expanded nearly 600 basis points year over year to 40.3%, while cash gross margin expanded nearly 900 basis points year over year to 47%, the highest since the IPO in 2020 [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Security Solutions revenue grew 20% sequentially to $21.9 million, representing 83% of total company revenue [7][9] - Revenue from TSA PreCheck enrollments grew over 30% sequentially, contributing significantly to revenue growth [8] - Secure Networks revenue delivered $4.5 million, or 17% of total company revenue, but declined sequentially as expected due to the ramp down of existing programs [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The TSA PreCheck program expanded from 26 enrollment centers to 218 locations across the U.S. in 2024, becoming the single largest program by revenue [13][14] - The company anticipates a pro rata share of the TSA PreCheck market, estimated at approximately $200 million on a net revenue basis [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on optimizing performance for customers through automation and is prioritizing task orders from existing contract vehicles due to delays in single awards [30] - The company aims to resume a higher pace of enrollment center rollouts and targets 500 locations by the end of the year [14][26] - The strategy includes discontinuing lower-margin solutions to invest in higher growth programs, maximizing operating leverage and cash flow [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the new administration being generally positive for the company, despite delays in single award programs [30] - The company expects significant improvements in revenue, profit, and cash flow for 2025, driven by successful operations in key programs [46] Other Important Information - Cash flow from operations was a $10.5 million outflow, and free cash flow was a $14.8 million outflow, attributed to a short-term buildup of working capital [11] - The company expects to generate positive cash flow during the first quarter of 2025 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of the change in administration on single award programs - Management noted that while the new administration is generally positive, single awards are being held back for review, focusing instead on task orders from existing contracts [30] Question: Details on revenue recognition for DMDC and DHS programs - Management clarified that the mix of third-party content is more weighted towards software, affecting revenue recognition timing in the first year [31][32] Question: TSA PreCheck revenue projections - Management confirmed that the framework for TSA PreCheck revenue is correct, with expectations for ramping locations to drive revenue growth [37] Question: Cash flow expectations for Q1 and full year - Management indicated that positive cash flow in Q1 will benefit from working capital liquidation and expects overall cash flow to outperform P&L in 2025 [39][40]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q4 2024 revenue was $945.6 million, an increase of 5.4% compared to 2023, with organic revenue up 3.5% due to favorable price and volume [17][18] - Adjusted earnings per share for Q4 was $1.86, an increase of 10.7% year-over-year [19] - Full year 2024 available cash flow was $582.9 million, a 12.9% increase from the previous year [20][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Americas segment revenue was $750 million, up 6.4% reported and 4.6% organically, with residential business up high-single-digits [22][23] - International segment revenue was $195.6 million, up 1.5% reported but down 0.7% organically, with acquisitions providing a positive impact [27][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The institutional markets are showing stable growth, supported by healthy municipal bond issuance [34] - The company anticipates total revenue growth of 1% to 3% for 2025, with organic growth of 1.5% to 3.5% [35][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Allegion is focused on capital deployment, returning cash to shareholders, and pursuing accretive acquisitions [8][12] - The company plans to continue investing in R&D and product launches to drive organic growth [10][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about trends in the Americas non-residential business and stable growth in key market segments [9][33] - The outlook for 2025 includes expectations for continued price realization and margin expansion, despite headwinds from foreign currency [36][39] Other Important Information - Allegion executed M&A totaling $137 million in 2024, with plans for further acquisitions in 2025 [12][14] - The company announced its 11th consecutive dividend increase, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Price-cost productivity investment equation - Management clarified that the pricing dynamics were affected by timing of rebate accruals, not core pricing [46][56] Question: Sourcing of steel and aluminum - Management indicated that the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs is minimal, as most sourcing is domestic [58][59] Question: Adjusted operating margin guidance for 2025 - Management expects margin expansion in 2025, with the Americas leading this growth [63][66] Question: International growth guidance and China exit - Management noted that the revenue from China was minimal, and the exit would not significantly impact overall growth [76][78] Question: Non-residential business outlook - Management highlighted positive quoting activity and project work in the non-residential sector, indicating a favorable start to 2025 [82][84] Question: Organic sales outlook for non-residential - Management expects growth in both commercial and institutional markets, with a focus on education and healthcare [94][96] Question: Tariff pricing mitigation actions - Management stated that pricing actions would be evaluated once tariffs are implemented, with a mix of pricing strategies anticipated [99][100] Question: Government exposure within institutional markets - Management reassured that most project work is funded by local sources, insulating them from federal funding uncertainties [110]