Core Insights - The poultry industry experienced a sharp recovery after two years of underinvestment, leading to strong demand for core processing solutions [1] - The company achieved adjusted EPS accretion in its first year post-merger by converting backlog and realizing $43 million in year-over-year synergy savings [1] - Strategic positioning focused on integrated 'full value chain' solutions enabled the company to capture $30 million in order synergies, with momentum accelerating in the fourth quarter [1] Financial Performance - Margin expansion was attributed to decisive profitability actions in the meat and fish segments, along with organizational streamlining and supply base consolidation [1] - The Prepared Food & Beverage segment faced temporary operational inefficiencies and challenges in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) business due to exposure to tariffs [1] Market Trends - Geographic growth was broad-based across all regions, supported by the trend of poultry's affordability and health profile compared to other proteins [1]