Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings reached $288 million with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.23, resulting in a record backlog of nearly $1.5 billion, an increase of 8.8% year-over-year [7][21] - Revenue for Q2 was $233 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.4% [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was $30 million, up 36.3% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.9%, an increase of 300 basis points [7][24] - Free cash flow was $46 million, significantly ahead of expectations, with cash on hand totaling $335 million [8][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company recognized $4 million in net adverse EAC changes, consistent with previous quarters, indicating sound execution on development and production programs [9] - Approximately $30 million of revenue was accelerated from Q3 into Q2, positively impacting adjusted EBITDA by $10 million [9][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced solid execution across its broad portfolio, contributing to a record first-half revenue and the highest first-half point-in-time revenue since FY 2021 [9][17] - Bookings included significant awards from both domestic and international customers, reflecting a mix of franchise program extensions and new design wins [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four priorities: performance excellence, driving organic growth, expanding margins, and improving free cash flow [5][10] - The strategy includes increasing capacity, adding automation, and consolidating subscale sites to drive scalability and efficiency [10] - The company aims for adjusted EBITDA margins in the low-to-mid 20% range and free cash flow conversion of 50% [17][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the market backdrop and the potential for increased global defense budgets to positively impact demand [19][90] - The company maintains its full-year outlook for FY 2026, expecting low single-digit annual revenue growth, with Q3 revenue anticipated to decline year-over-year [18][19] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 with net debt of $257 million, the lowest level since Q1 FY 2022, and continues to focus on reducing net working capital [16][25] - Operating expenses decreased year-over-year, driven by efficiency improvements and headcount reductions [23] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: How much lower margin backlog is left to convert? - Management indicated that the lower margin backlog will continue to flow through over time, with expectations for most of the impact to be resolved by FY 2027 [33][34] Question: What is the current capacity for the Common Processing Architecture (CPA)? - The company is ramping up production in CPA and is confident in meeting increased demand without significant additional investment [41][42] Question: Why is there no upward revision in guidance despite strong performance? - Management explained that while they have outperformed expectations, they are cautious about future accelerations due to uncertainties in material availability [44][48] Question: What is the impact of unbilled receivables on revenue? - Management acknowledged that unbilled balances are still high and represent a drag on revenue, but they did not quantify the exact impact [73] Question: What is the status of the Golden Dome initiative and international orders? - Management noted ongoing conversations regarding Golden Dome and international opportunities, with potential for significant increases in quantities if these materialize [90]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings reached $288 million with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.23, resulting in a record backlog of nearly $1.5 billion, an increase of 8.8% year-over-year [7][21] - Revenue for Q2 was $233 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.4% [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $30 million, up 36.3% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.9%, an increase of 300 basis points [7][24] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $46 million, down from $82 million in the prior year, primarily due to accelerated cash receipts [25][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company recognized $4 million of net adverse EAC changes, consistent with previous quarters, indicating sound execution on development and production programs [9] - Approximately $30 million of revenue was generated from accelerated progress on high-priority programs, primarily planned for Q3 [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted increased defense budgets globally and domestic priorities like Golden Dome as potential drivers for higher demand across multiple programs [13][19] - Customer conversations are progressing regarding significant increases in quantities for various programs, indicating optimism for future demand [90] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four priorities: performance excellence, driving organic growth, expanding margins, and improving free cash flow [5][10] - Efforts to increase capacity and automate processes are ongoing, with a new 50,000 sq ft factory space in Phoenix to support ramp production [10][41] - The company aims for adjusted EBITDA margins in the low-to-mid 20% range and free cash flow conversion of 50% [17][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the market backdrop and the company's ability to deliver results in line with targeted profiles, despite expecting Q3 revenue to be down year-over-year [18][19] - The company maintains its full-year view for FY 2026, anticipating low single-digit annual revenue growth [18] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 with $335 million in cash, with net debt reduced to $257 million, the lowest level since Q1 FY 2022 [16][25] - Operating expenses decreased year-over-year, driven by efficiency improvements and headcount reductions [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much lower margin backlog is left to convert? - Management indicated that the lower margin backlog will continue to flow through over time, with expectations for improvement as higher margin bookings replace it [33][34] Question: What is the impact of the stop work order on the SCAR program? - Management stated that they do not quantify individual contracts, but the SCAR program is incorporated into their outlook without significant changes [83] Question: What are the potential choke points affecting acceleration? - Management noted that they are actively working with suppliers to address material availability, but cannot guarantee acceleration until materials are confirmed [75][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings for Q2 were $288 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.23 and a record backlog approaching $1.5 billion, which is up 8.8% year-over-year [5][19] - Revenue for Q2 was $233 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 4.4% [19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $30 million, up 36.3% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.9%, an increase of 300 basis points [5][23] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $46 million, significantly ahead of expectations, although down from $82 million in the prior year [6][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company recognized $4 million of net adverse EAC changes across its portfolio, consistent with previous quarters, indicating sound execution on development and production programs [7] - Approximately $30 million of revenue was generated from accelerated progress on customer programs, primarily planned for Q3 [20] - The gross margin for Q2 decreased to 26%, down approximately 130 basis points year-over-year, primarily due to a higher mix of lower-margin backlog [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced solid execution across its broad portfolio, with backlog growth reflecting increased demand driven by global defense budgets and domestic priorities [12] - Customer conversations indicate potential for higher demand across multiple programs, which could positively impact the demand environment if funding is allocated [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four priorities: performance excellence, driving organic growth, expanding margins, and improving free cash flow [4] - Efforts to increase capacity and automate operations are ongoing, with significant investments in manufacturing facilities to support ramp production [9] - The company aims to achieve adjusted EBITDA margins in the low-to-mid 20% range and free cash flow conversion of 50% over time [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the market backdrop and the company's ability to deliver results in line with its target profile, despite expecting Q3 revenue to be down year-over-year [17][18] - The company maintains its full-year view for FY 2026, expecting low single-digit annual revenue growth, with Q4 anticipated to be the highest margin quarter of the year [17][18] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 with $335 million in cash, with net debt reduced to $257 million, the lowest level since Q1 FY 2022 [15][24] - The company continues to focus on reducing net working capital, which is down $61 million year-over-year [15][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much lower margin backlog is left to convert? - Management indicated that the lower margin backlog will continue to flow through over time, with expectations for most of the impact to be resolved by FY 2027 [31][33] Question: What is the impact of the pull forward on revenue? - The pull forward of approximately $30 million in revenue positively impacted EBITDA by about $10 million, reflecting ongoing acceleration in deliveries [34] Question: What is the current capacity situation for the Common Processing Architecture (CPA)? - Management confirmed that production in the CPA area is ramping up as planned, with additional capacity being added to meet demand [39][40] Question: Why is there no upward revision in guidance despite strong performance? - Management explained that while they have outperformed expectations, they are cautious about setting future expectations based on uncertain material availability [42][45] Question: What is the status of international orders and the Golden Dome initiative? - Management noted ongoing conversations regarding international orders and the Golden Dome initiative, with multiple programs showing potential for significant increases in quantities [84][85]

Core Insights - Mercury Systems, Inc. announced two new production awards in June totaling $36.9 million for ground-based radar programs, utilizing its Common Processing Architecture and cybersecurity software from the recently acquired Star Lab [1][2] Company Overview - Mercury Systems is a technology company focused on delivering mission-critical processing power to the edge, enhancing accessibility for aerospace and defense missions [2] - The Mercury Processing Platform enables customers to leverage innovative capabilities from silicon to system scale, facilitating timely data-driven decisions [2] - The company's products and solutions are deployed in over 300 programs across 35 countries, covering applications in mission computing, sensor processing, command and control, and communications [2] Market Demand - There is strong demand for secure, high-performance processing solutions at the edge, as indicated by follow-on programs with two U.S. defense primes [2]

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Bill Ballhaus Chairman and CEO David Farnsworth Executive Vice President and CFO May 6, 2025, 5:00 pm ET WEBCAST LOGIN AT WWW.MRCY.COM/INVESTOR WEBCAST REPLAY AVAILABLE BY 7:00 P.M. ET MAY 6, 2025 © Mercury Systems, Inc. 1 Forward-looking safe harbor statement This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the Company's focus on enhance ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings for Q3 were $200 million with a trailing twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.1, while revenue was $211 million, reflecting a year-to-date revenue growth of 8.9% [7][20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $25 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.7%, both significantly up year-over-year [7][20] - Free cash flow for Q3 was $24 million, an increase of $50 million year-over-year, resulting in $146 million of free cash flow over the last four quarters [7][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company recognized approximately $3.7 million of net EAC change impacts in Q3, the lowest level in several quarters, indicating improved program management capabilities [8][9] - Q3 bookings included significant contract awards, such as $40 million in production contracts for the common processing architecture and a $20 million follow-on production order for the F-35 program [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog increased by 4% year-over-year to $1.34 billion, driven by strong bookings primarily in production contracts [10][20] - The company reported that over 80% of trailing twelve-month bookings were production in nature, indicating a shift towards production-focused contracts [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four priorities: delivering predictable performance, driving organic growth, expanding margins, and improving free cash flow [6][8] - The acquisition of Starlab, a cybersecurity software provider, is expected to enhance the company's competitive position and differentiation in the market [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's strategic positioning and the ability to deliver predictable organic growth with expanding margins and robust free cash flow [5][16] - For FY 2025, the company expects annual revenue growth approaching mid-single digits, with adjusted EBITDA margins in the low double digits [16][17] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $270 million in cash, driven by improved cash flow from operations [23] - Net working capital decreased by approximately $148 million year-over-year, demonstrating progress in reversing a multi-year trend of growth in working capital [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on LTAMDS program - Management noted that LTAMDS has achieved significant milestones and is moving into initial production, indicating strong growth prospects [29] Question: Increase in deferred revenues - Management explained that the increase in deferred revenues is linked to achieving milestones with customers, which allows for solid payment terms [30][31] Question: Optimal net working capital level - Management indicated a target of 30% to 40% for net working capital as a percentage of revenues, with current levels at around 51% [36][38] Question: Impact of low margin backlog - Management stated that the low margin backlog will gradually improve as new bookings are added, but it will take several quarters to fully transition [39][92] Question: Revenue split between development and production - Management did not provide specific revenue splits but indicated that revenue trends will follow the bookings mix, which is increasingly production-focused [52] Question: Competitive landscape and growth opportunities - Management expressed confidence in the company's position to outgrow the industry, supported by a strong book-to-bill ratio and recent contract wins [66][68] Question: Tariffs impact on supply chain - Management reported no material impact from tariffs in FY 2025 and indicated that sourcing remains stable [110][111]