Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record revenue of $99 million for Q4 2025, representing a 17% year-over-year increase and marking the 11th consecutive quarter of growth [5][21] - For the full fiscal year 2025, total revenue reached $376.6 million, a growth of 20% compared to fiscal 2024 [5][21] - Gross margin for Q4 was 51.3%, while the full-year gross margin was 50.7%, an increase from 42.6% in fiscal 2024 [5][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Synbio revenue for Q4 was $39.5 million, up 17% year-over-year, and for the full year, it increased to $145 million from $123.5 million in fiscal 2024 [6][21] - NGS revenue for Q4 grew to approximately $53 million, a 16% increase year-over-year, with full-year revenue reaching $208.1 million, a growth of 23% [10][22] - Biopharma revenue was $6.4 million for Q4, reflecting a 22% increase year-over-year, with full-year revenue at $23.5 million, a growth of 15% [12][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the Americas increased to approximately $57.3 million in Q4, a 9% year-over-year growth, while EMEA revenue rose to $34.6 million, a 35% increase [23] - APAC revenue increased to $7.2 million in Q4, a 9% year-over-year growth, with China accounting for approximately 1% of total revenue for fiscal 2025 [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to combine Synbio and Biopharma revenue reporting under the term "DNA synthesis and protein solutions" to better reflect its customer base and operational synergies [14] - A focus on AI-driven drug discovery is expected to drive future growth, with significant orders from customers in this area [8][22] - The introduction of the MRD Express product is aimed at enhancing cancer diagnostics and treatment, with a planned commercial launch in early 2026 [16][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth trajectory, expecting total revenues for fiscal 2026 to be between $425 million and $435 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of approximately 13% to 15.5% [27] - The company anticipates achieving adjusted EBITDA breakeven by the end of fiscal 2026, with gross margins expected to remain above 52% [28][29] Other Important Information - The company ended fiscal 2025 with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $232.4 million [25] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was a loss of approximately $7.8 million, an improvement of $9.2 million compared to Q4 of fiscal 2024 [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: On gross margins and pricing dynamics - Management noted that while they expect to maintain strong gross margins, specific customer mix and tough comparisons from previous quarters may impact short-term results [33][34] Question: Guidance for NGS growth - Management clarified that the NGS guidance reflects a temporary air pocket due to customer transitions, with expectations of returning to 20% growth by Q4 2026 [35][36] Question: Insights on Synbio and biopharma orders - Management highlighted the strategic importance of biopharma and the positive momentum driven by AI, indicating strong future growth potential [37] Question: Market opportunity and revenue per assay - Management acknowledged the need for clearer metrics on market size and penetration, indicating that they are working on providing better insights for investors [55][58]