Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased to $14,400,000,000, representing pro forma growth of 4% year over year [13] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $1,100,000,000, an increase of 5% year over year [13] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.22 was up 11% [13] - Free cash flow totaled $516,000,000, supporting debt reduction objectives and bringing net leverage to 3.2 times [13][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Solutions generated revenues of $1,500,000,000 for the quarter and $5,500,000,000 for the year, representing 117% growth [31] - Global Engineering Solutions generated revenues of $2,400,000,000 for the quarter and $8,900,000,000 for the year, representing 92% growth [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company submitted $35,000,000,000 in bids, achieving a full year book to bill ratio of 1.2 times and a quarterly book to bill ratio of 1.6 times [14] - Backlog grew 5%, reaching over $47,000,000,000, with $20,000,000,000 in proposals awaiting awards [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to integrate and deliver end-to-end advanced engineering and technology solutions across key markets, including defense, nuclear energy, intelligence, and space [8] - Focus on core growth areas such as RDT&E, intelligence operations, and environmental remediation, while also targeting accelerating growth markets like Space Systems and Technologies and global nuclear energy [20][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt to changing government priorities and maintain operational resilience [18] - The outlook for fiscal year 2026 includes expected revenues in the range of $13,950,000,000 to $14,300,000, reflecting 3% growth at the midpoint [35] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1,100,000,000 to $1,140,000, reflecting underlying growth of 5% [36] Other Important Information - The company has exited all transition service agreements and completed key integration milestones on time and within budget, aiming for at least $60,000,000 in net run rate synergies by the end of fiscal year 2026 [12] - The company ended the year with $437,000,000 in cash and an undrawn $850,000,000 revolver, with no near-term maturities [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the level of timing or one-time margin and cash flow dynamics in the quarter? - Management noted that additional working days generated around $20,000,000 in cash, which should be normalized in FY 2026 [42] Question: Can you talk through the multiyear margin progression in terms of synergy targets? - The long-term goal is to achieve 8.5% to 9% margins by FY 2028, with expected margin expansion of 20 basis points in FY 2026 [46] Question: How do you think about the timing, magnitude, and multiple of any potential divestitures? - Management expressed excitement about the current portfolio and capabilities, indicating that any potential divestitures would be evaluated based on growth opportunities [56] Question: Can you remind us how you play throughout the entire nuclear life cycle? - The company plays a critical role across the entire nuclear energy life cycle, representing about 17% of its business today [88] Question: How much of the business is commercially oriented defense? - The company is heavily engaged with both government and commercial sectors, with significant opportunities in both areas [66] Question: When do you think you may be able to go on offense with capital deployment? - Management indicated that they are on track to achieve net leverage of less than three times by the end of FY 2026, which would allow for potential capital deployment strategies [75]
Amentum Holdings, Inc.(AMTM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript