Management also emphasized capital allocation flexibility during 2025, supported by cash generation and liquidity. Jackson said the company made a voluntary $40 million prepayment on its first lien term loan in the first quarter and repurchased 1.9 million shares for $16 million during the year. The company ended 2025 with $80.5 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization and received an S&P credit rating upgrade in October, according to management.Jackson highlighted several operational and ...

Strategic Performance and Market Dynamics - Performance in 2025 was constrained by macroeconomic concerns and sustained high interest rates, impacting new construction demand from non-institutional customers [5] - The R3 (Restore, Rebuild, Replace) segment grew 12.7% in Q4, driven by door replacement and renovation activity for aging facilities [5] - International segment growth of 33.3% in Q4 was attributed to refined product offerings and market share gains, despite lower margins compared to North American operations [5] - The acquisition of Kiwi II Construction aims to provide end-to-end solutions targeting institutional customers on the West Coast and Florida [5] - Commercial market share gains are driven by efforts to secure product specifications in high-growth segments like data centers [5] - Nokē Smart Entry adoption grew 25.5% year-over-year, with a focus on large institutional interest for future scale and margin improvement [5] 2026 Outlook and Strategic Assumptions - The 2026 revenue guidance is set at $940 million to $980 million, assuming no improvement in market conditions and including $90 million to $100 million in inorganic revenue from Kiwi II [5] - North American organic self-storage revenues are expected to decline mid-single digits due to persistent softness in new construction activity [5] - A return to growth in the commercial sales channel is anticipated, driven by the ASTA business and rolling steel door specifications [5] - The 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin midpoint is projected at 18.2%, reflecting anticipated headwinds from geographic mix and initial margin-dilutive impact of Kiwi II integration [5] - Future demand recovery is contingent on housing market mobility and interest rate stabilization, identified as primary catalysts for non-institutional developers [5] Operational Efficiency and Capital Allocation - Achieved a $10 million annual pre-tax cost savings target in 2025 through a formal cost reduction program [5] - Optimized the manufacturing footprint by expanding the Surprise, Arizona facility and consolidating two Houston locations to improve operational efficiency [5] - Executed a 50 basis point repricing of the first lien term loan in February 2026 to lower the cost of capital and enhance financial flexibility [5] - Maintained a disciplined capital allocation strategy, including a $40 million voluntary debt prepayment and $16 million in share repurchases during 2025 [6]