Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased to $14.4 billion, representing pro forma growth of 4% [9] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.1 billion, an increase of 5% year over year [9] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $2.22, up 11% [9] - Free cash flow totaled $516 million, supporting debt reduction objectives and bringing net leverage to 3.2 times [9][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Solutions generated revenues of $1.5 billion for the quarter and $5.5 billion for the year, representing 11% and 7% growth respectively [24] - Global Engineering Solutions reported revenues of $2.4 billion for the quarter and $8.9 billion for the year, reflecting 9% and 2% growth respectively [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company submitted $35 billion in bids, achieving a full-year book-to-bill ratio of 1.2 times and a quarterly ratio of 1.6 times [10] - Backlog grew 5%, reaching over $47 billion, with $20 billion in proposals awaiting awards [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Amentum aims to integrate and deliver advanced engineering and technology solutions across key markets, including defense, nuclear energy, intelligence, and space [5][6] - The company is focusing on core growth areas that provide dependable revenue and strong cash flow, while also targeting accelerating growth markets such as space systems and technologies, critical digital infrastructure, and global nuclear energy [15][16] 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 [13][14] - The outlook for fiscal year 2026 includes expected revenues in the range of $13.95 to $14.3 billion, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $1.1 to $1.14 billion [28][29] 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 million in net run rate synergies by the end of fiscal year 2026 [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on timing or one-time margin and cash flow dynamics - Management noted that additional working days contributed approximately $20 million to cash flow, and they expect a strong cash flow trajectory moving forward [35][36] Question: Multi-year margin progression and synergy targets - Management confirmed a long-term goal of achieving 8.5 to 9% margins by FY28, with expected margin expansion of 20 basis points in FY26 [38][42] Question: Update on potential divestitures and upcoming awards - Management expressed excitement about the Space Force range contract, which has cleared the protest period and is set to begin operations [47][49] Question: Insights on nuclear opportunities and growth areas - The company plays a critical role across the entire nuclear energy life cycle, with nuclear representing about 17% of its business today [77][78]
Amentum Holdings, Inc.(AMTM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript