Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenues were $22 million, a 9.4% decline compared to the prior year, driven by lower billable hours and weak demand due to cost pressures on property management companies [10] - Gross profit in the fourth quarter was $7.7 million, down from $8.7 million in the prior year, with a gross profit margin of 35% [10] - SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter were $9.3 million, down from $10.5 million in the prior year [11] - Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $947 thousand, an improvement from a loss of $1.6 million in the prior year [11] - The company reported a fourth quarter GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $0.11 per diluted share [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is now solely focused on property management staffing after the sale of the professional division, which has allowed for a debt-free status and a strong cash position [4] - Ongoing G&A costs are estimated to be around $12 million, with public company costs at approximately $2 million [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer feedback indicates a more optimistic sentiment this year compared to the previous year, with a willingness to spend on staffing and PropTech support services [27] - Top-line sales through the first two months of the current year are slightly ahead of 2025, indicating a positive start [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning its website to BGStaffing.com to improve SEO performance and brand positioning [7] - A key strategic initiative includes expanding into the PropTech support market through a partnership with Yardi, enhancing the company's positioning in multifamily and commercial property management staffing [8] - The company is focused on optimizing AI investments to improve client and candidate experiences [9] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed that the current market environment is more favorable than a year ago, with customers showing increased interest in spending on services [27] - There is an expectation of mid-single-digit growth in full-year sales for 2026 compared to 2025 [34] Other Important Information - The company has implemented significant cost-cutting measures, resulting in improved EBITDA loss despite lower sales [11] - The company plans to finalize the settlement of a $5.2 million escrow receivable from the sale of the professional division during Q2 [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the Yardi relationship and its implications for the business? - The Yardi partnership allows the company to fill gaps in implementation and training for property management customers, serving as a referral base for independent consultants [17][18] Question: What is the potential size of the Yardi business? - The potential is significant as Yardi is widely used in the property management space, with opportunities at both corporate and on-site levels [19][20] Question: How do you characterize the overall market environment today? - There is a more optimistic sentiment among customers, with plans to leverage staffing and PropTech support services [27] Question: What are the ongoing SG&A costs expected to be? - Ongoing G&A costs are estimated at around $12 million, with the fourth quarter SG&A number being higher due to transitional costs [23][24] Question: How do you expect growth to unfold in 2026? - The company expects growth in every quarter of 2026, driven by both market conditions and improved execution [59][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal 2025 was a transformational year for the company, retiring all outstanding debt and returning capital to shareholders via a $2 per share special dividend and a $5 million share buyback [4] - Fourth quarter revenues were $22 million, a 9.4% decline compared to the prior year, driven by lower billable hours and weak demand [11] - Gross profit in the fourth quarter was $7.7 million, with a gross profit margin of 35%, negatively affected by $147,000 in out-of-period workers' comp costs [11] - SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter were $9.3 million, down from $10.5 million in the prior year [12] - Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $947,000, an improvement from a loss of $1.6 million in the prior year [12] - The company reported a fourth quarter GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $0.11 per diluted share [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is now solely focused on property management staffing, with ongoing G&A costs estimated at around $12 million [5] - Significant cost-cutting measures in SG&A expenses were the main drivers behind the improved EBITDA loss [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer feedback indicates a greater willingness to spend on services compared to the previous year, with a more optimistic sentiment [27] - Top-line sales through the first two months of the year are slightly ahead of 2025, indicating a positive start [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning its website to BGStaffing.com to improve SEO performance and brand positioning [8] - A key opportunity identified is the expansion into the PropTech support market, with a partnership announced with Yardi, an industry-leading property management technology platform [9] - The focus is on leveraging technology and AI to enhance client and candidate experiences, driving better outcomes [10] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current market environment compared to the previous year, noting a willingness to invest in staffing and PropTech support services [27] - The company expects full-year sales in 2026 to be over 2025, with mid-single-digit growth anticipated [34] Other Important Information - The company has purchased 522,000 shares of stock totaling approximately $2.4 million as part of its share buyback program [13] - The TSA agreement following the sale of the professional division is progressing well and is expected to conclude by the end of Q1 [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the Yardi relationship and its implications for the business? - The Yardi partnership allows the company to fill gaps in implementation and training for property management customers, serving as a referral base for independent consultants [17][18] Question: What is the potential size of the Yardi business? - The potential is significant as Yardi is widely used in property management, with opportunities at both corporate and on-site levels [19][20] Question: How do you characterize the overall market environment today compared to last year? - There is a more optimistic sentiment this year, with customers planning to leverage staffing and PropTech support services [27] Question: What are the ongoing SG&A costs expected to be? - Ongoing G&A costs are estimated to be around $12 million, with the Q4 SG&A number being higher due to transitional costs [23][24] Question: How do you expect growth to unfold in 2026? - The company expects growth in every quarter of 2026, driven by both market conditions and improved execution [58][61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenues were $22 million, a 9.4% decline compared to the prior year, driven by lower billable hours and weak demand due to cost pressures on property management companies [11] - Gross profit in the fourth quarter was $7.7 million, down from $8.7 million in the prior year, with a gross profit margin of 35% [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was a loss of $947 thousand, an improvement from a loss of $1.6 million in the prior year [12] - The company reported a GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP adjusted EPS loss of $0.09 per share [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focused on resizing general administrative expenses to align with its standalone property staffing business, estimating ongoing G&A costs to be around $12 million [5] - SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter were $9.3 million, down from $10.5 million in the prior year, despite including strategic review costs [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer feedback indicates a more optimistic sentiment this year compared to the previous year, with a willingness to spend on staffing and PropTech support services [26] - Top-line sales through the first two months of the current year are slightly ahead of 2025, indicating a solid start [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning its website to BGStaffing.com to improve SEO performance and brand positioning [7] - A key opportunity identified is the expansion into the PropTech support market, with a partnership announced with Yardi, a leading property management technology platform [8][9] - The company is leveraging technology and AI investments to enhance client and candidate experiences, aiming for operational performance improvements [10] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current market environment, noting a greater propensity for customers to spend compared to the previous year [26] - The company expects full-year sales in 2026 to be over 2025, projecting mid-single-digit growth [33] Other Important Information - The company has retired all outstanding debt and returned capital to shareholders via a $2 per share special dividend and a $5 million share buyback [4] - The company is focused on executing strategic priorities while managing transitional work related to the sale of the professional division [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the Yardi relationship and its implications for the business? - The Yardi partnership allows the company to fill gaps in implementation and training for property management customers, serving as a referral base for independent consultants [16][17] Question: What is the potential size of the Yardi business? - The potential is significant as Yardi is widely used in the property management space, with opportunities at both corporate and on-site levels [19][20] Question: How do you characterize the overall market environment today compared to last year? - There is a more optimistic sentiment this year, with customers planning to leverage staffing and PropTech support services [26] Question: What are the ongoing SG&A costs expected to be? - Ongoing G&A costs are estimated to be around $12 million, with the fourth quarter SG&A number being higher due to transitional support costs [21][22] Question: How do you expect growth to unfold in 2026? - The company expects growth in every quarter of 2026, driven by both market conditions and improved execution [57][62]