Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for the first quarter were $19.2 million, a significant increase of 42.7% compared to $13.5 million in the same quarter last year [8] - Gross profit margin for the first quarter was 29.8%, in line with the target of 30% [9] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $867,000, a significant improvement from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.1 million in Q1 2024 [30] - The company ended the quarter with a backlog of $15.2 million [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales increased by $5.7 million compared to Q1 last year, with a favorable mix towards higher value offerings, including DAC thermal cooling systems and integrated small cell solutions [11] - Custom cables, wire harnesses, and core distribution-centric RF products also contributed solidly to the quarter [11] - The company is diversifying its customer base, with a growing portion of product revenue coming from customers outside the large Tier 1 wireless carriers [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates an increase in stadium and venue projects, positioning itself to benefit from these trends [15] - The aerospace industry is identified as a high-growth area, with a significant interconnect opportunity won from a leading aerospace company [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transforming from a product company to a solutions provider, focusing on comprehensive solutions that address customer needs [24][26] - Strategic investments have been made to expand the sales team and enhance customer engagement [27] - The company aims to achieve an adjusted EBITDA goal of 10% of sales or greater [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to capitalize on opportunities ahead, with expectations for fiscal 2025 revenue to be significantly higher than fiscal 2024 [22] - The company is closely monitoring tariff proposals and does not anticipate a significant impact from new tariffs on its operations [19][20] Other Important Information - The company has a current ratio of approximately 1.7:1, with current assets of $29.5 million and current liabilities of $17.8 million [31] - Inventory decreased to $13.5 million from $18 million last year, reflecting improvements in procurement and supply chain processes [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on the lower margin hybrid product - Management noted that the backlog has maintained around $15 million, with older hybrid fiber products being replaced by newer product lines [37][39] Question: Reason for sequential increase during a slow quarter - The increase was attributed to new product lines and some contribution from operating expenditures [42][46] Question: Insights on gross margin changes throughout the year - Management is optimistic about maintaining around a 30% gross margin, with potential for improvement as production optimization continues [48][50] Question: Impact of the new sales team on recent growth - The performance is partly credited to the new sales team, with expectations for minimal additional spending on resources [51][56] Question: Expectations for cash flow and debt paydown - Management indicated that cash flow is positive and they expect to take a chunk out of debt this year [76] Question: Performance of Microlab products - Microlab products have shown variable performance, but the acquisition has positioned the company well within the market [80][82]