Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, total revenue increased by 31.8% to $7 million from $5.3 million in Q2 2024 [36] - Operating income decreased by 19.5% to $1.1 million compared to $1.4 million in Q2 2024 [40] - Gross profit increased to $4.5 million, but gross margin decreased to 64.1% from 70.2% in the prior year [37][41] - Net income after tax was $900,000 or $0.08 per diluted share, down from $1.4 million or $0.13 per diluted share in Q2 2024 [41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The marine technology business generated $3.9 million in revenue, a 10% increase from $3.5 million in Q2 2024 [36] - The marine engineering business saw a revenue increase of 2.3% to $1.84 million [36] - The newly acquired Precision Acoustics Limited contributed 18.5% to consolidated revenue and 13.4% to operating income [17][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hardware sales to Asia rose by approximately 105%, reaching $2.2 million compared to $1.1 million in Q2 2024 [14] - The marine technology business accounted for 55.3% of total consolidated revenue in Q2 2025 [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on increasing market share in underwater imaging sensors, particularly in the defense sector [9] - The launch of the NanoGen series is aimed at addressing smaller underwater vehicles and enhancing market opportunities [11][24] - The company is pursuing a multi-year, multi-sales model for its marine technology business [47] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a challenging global policy environment but expressed optimism about increasing inquiries and rental utilization [5][15] - The company is focused on executing its growth strategy and adapting to changes in the defense market [46] Other Important Information - The company is under contract for five development programs related to the DAVID system, which integrates with existing diving equipment [55][58] - The company has paused its M&A strategy until the global policy environment stabilizes [47] Q&A Session Summary Question: What led to the stronger than expected second quarter demand from Marine Products? - Management noted strong inquiries around Echoscope technology, particularly from Asia, and a pickup in DAVID program sales [50] Question: What is the expected timing for the new NanoGen release? - The NanoGen series is on the cusp of release, with trials expected to conclude by the end of June [52] Question: Can you provide a range of sizes for the development programs? - The five programs primarily focus on integrating the DAVID system with existing underwater breathing apparatus equipment [55] Question: What progress is CODA making in securing design wins for next-generation underwater vehicles? - Management indicated ongoing evaluations and integration of Echoscope technology into various defense programs [60] Question: Should gross margin percentages be modeled for the back half of the year? - Management expects gross margins to improve in the second half of the year, returning to typical levels [70] Question: What revenue contribution might the delivery of 16 DAVID untethered systems generate? - The expected revenue from delivering 16 units is around $800,000 [78]

Company Overview - Coda Octopus Group, Inc. is a global leader in real-time 3D/4D/5D and 6D imaging sonar technology for subsea intelligence and augmented reality diving technology [4] - The company was founded in 1994 and provides hardware and software solutions for the underwater/subsea market, including proprietary imaging sonars and diving technology [4] Upcoming Conference Call - The company will host a conference call on June 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its fiscal second quarter results for the period ending April 30, 2025 [1][2] - A press release detailing the results will be issued before the market opens on the same day [2] Technology and Products - Coda Octopus's Echoscope technology generates real-time 3D/4D/5D images of underwater objects, even in zero visibility conditions, and is used in various applications including mapping, salvage, and offshore renewables [4] - The newly launched Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) system integrates sonar technology and allows for improved communication and visualization between topside control and divers [5] Recent Acquisition - The company recently acquired Precision Acoustics Limited, enhancing its capabilities in acoustics sensor and materials [6] Defense Engineering Businesses - Coda Octopus operates two defense engineering businesses, Coda Octopus Martech Ltd and Coda Octopus Colmek, which supply sub-assemblies for mission-critical programs as subcontractors [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, total revenue increased by 16.8% to $5.2 million from $4.5 million in Q1 2024 [34][35] - Operating income rose by 19.2% to $0.7 million compared to $0.6 million in Q1 2024 [40] - Net income after taxes was $0.91 million or $0.08 per diluted share, up from $0.6 million or $0.06 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Marine Technology business revenue decreased by 35.8% to $2.3 million from $3.5 million in Q1 2024 [35] - Engineering business revenue increased by 77% to $1.6 million from $0.9 million in Q1 2024 [12] - Acoustic Sensors & Materials business generated $1.3 million in revenue, contributing 25.2% to consolidated revenue [36][43] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Marine Technology business faced significant headwinds due to U.S. policy changes affecting offshore renewables, leading to weak demand [9][10] - Increased defense spending in Europe, particularly Germany's expected $428 billion, is anticipated to favor the company's products in the medium to long term [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to pivot the revenue model of the Marine Technology business to a multi-year, multi-sales model [47] - Focus on increasing the number of defense programs that utilize the company's technologies, particularly Echoscope and DAVD [28][30] - The acquisition of Precision Acoustics is seen as a strategic move to compete for larger defense contracts [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects a quieter Q2 due to customer standstill amid uncertain policy environments, but anticipates a robust Q3 and Q4 [52][55] - The company is optimistic about the long-term impact of increased defense spending in Europe and the U.S. [46][47] Other Important Information - The company has $22.54 million in cash and cash equivalents with no debt as of January 31, 2025 [42] - The gross margin for the Acoustic Sensors & Materials business is expected to be between 57% and 61% on an annualized basis [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: What needs to happen for marine products to recover? - Management noted that customers are currently on standstill due to uncertainty, expecting a quiet Q2 but a robust Q3 and Q4 [52][55] Question: Timeline for tethered and untethered markets? - Management targets $4 million to $4.5 million in revenues for DAVD this year, with significant demand for both tethered and untethered systems [57][60] Question: Impact of market conditions on acoustic solutions? - The acoustic solutions market appears stable, with no significant slowdown observed [72] Question: Status of potential acquisition? - The company is focused on one target for acquisition, pending further understanding of the global policy environment [80][84]