Financial Performance - VSE achieved record revenue of $272 million in Q2 2025, a 41% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in aviation distribution and MRO businesses [16][18] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 52% to $43 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16%, reflecting a 110 basis point improvement from the prior year [16][18] - Adjusted net income reached $20 million, with adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.97, marking increases of 149% and 106% respectively [16][19] Business Segment Performance - Aviation segment revenue also increased by 41% to $272 million, with distribution revenue up 50% and MRO revenue up 27% [20] - Organic revenue growth in the aviation segment was approximately 13% when excluding recent acquisitions [20] - The company is focusing on higher margin product lines, leading to a reduction in less profitable used serviceable material (USM) revenue by about 20% on a run rate basis [11][20] Market Environment - The aviation aftermarket showed resilience, with a rebound in activity in May and June after initial softness due to tariff uncertainties [15] - Engine-related MRO and distribution revenue now represents over 50% of total aviation revenue, indicating strong demand in this segment [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - VSE completed the sale of its fleet segment, transitioning to a pure play aviation aftermarket company, and is now focused on higher growth and higher margin opportunities [6][25] - The company is prioritizing integration of recent acquisitions, including Turbine Weld and Kaelstrom, to unlock efficiencies and enhance customer value [26] - VSE is also capturing cost synergies from acquisitions, with $4 million in identified cost savings already being realized [12][26] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strength in the aviation aftermarket, particularly in the engine segment, and anticipates revenue growth of 35% to 40% for the full year 2025 [22][15] - The company is raising its full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 16.5% to 17%, reflecting a higher margin product mix [22] Other Important Information - VSE secured a new $700 million credit facility, providing financial flexibility to support growth initiatives [7] - The company generated approximately $6 million in free cash flow during the quarter, an improvement of about $28 million compared to the previous year [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss organic growth expectations for the second half of the year? - Management indicated that organic growth is expected to be in the low to mid-teens, with engine markets outperforming component markets [32][34] Question: What are the synergies from recent acquisitions? - Management noted that synergies from Kaelstrom are being realized ahead of schedule, contributing to strong margins [36][62] Question: How sustainable is the free cash flow generation? - Management expects strong improvement in free cash flow in the second half of the year, driven by better working capital management [42] Question: What is the strategy for the USM business? - The company is shifting the USM business to focus on higher margin product lines and integrating it with repair capabilities [45][84] Question: What are the opportunities in the hydraulics market? - Management sees potential in the hydraulics market, emphasizing faster turnaround times and quality in supporting OEM authorized work [73] Question: What is the outlook for engine aftermarket demand? - Management believes that engine aftermarket demand will continue to outpace component demand in the near to mid-term due to supply chain constraints [77]