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Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Commercial Traction Building. NN added $16.4 million of new business in the first quarter. The Company is well on pace to hit the lower end of its $60 to $70 million full-year target. NN continues to see positive traction in targeted markets, including medical, high-value automotive, and electrical components. Additionally, the Company’s commercial pipeline is strong at over $740 million.
Mixed Financial Start Amidst Transition. First quarter net sales came in at $105.7 million, compared to $121.2 million a year ago, with the decline primarily reflecting the Lubbock sale and rationalized business lines. On a pro forma basis, revenue was down just 1.3% year-over-year. Power Solutions declined to $43.5 million from $48.2 million in 2024 due to the sale of Lubbock. Mobile Solutions revenue fell to $62.2 million compared to $73.1 million during the same prior year period, due to the closing of the Juarez plant. Adjusted EBITDA was $10.6 million, slightly lower than last year’s $11.3 million and lower than our $11.6 million estimate. Adjusted EPS loss for the quarter improved year-over-year to $0.03 from a loss of $0.08.
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DLH delivers improved health and readiness solutions for federal programs through research, development, and innovative care processes. The Company’s experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 2,300 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to public health to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.
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Tempered Results. DLH reported fiscal second quarter 2025 results in-line with our projections. Financial results continue to be negatively impacted by small business set asides and the run off of acquired small business revenue. Despite these headwinds, DLH’s core services revenue remained strong as the Company delivered cutting-edge solutions in support of customers’ mission-critical work.
2Q25 Results. Revenue declined 11.7% to $89.2 million in 2Q25, driven by small business conversions, but was in-line with our $90 million projection. DLH’s adjusted EBITDA totaled $9.4 million, down from $10.2 million in 2Q24. We were at $9.75 million. Net income was $0.9 million, or $0.06/sh, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.12/sh, last year and our estimate of $1.0 million, or $0.07/sh.
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Key Points – Coinbase acquires Deribit in a $2.9B cash-and-stock deal to expand its crypto derivatives business globally. – The acquisition strengthens Coinbase’s presence in Europe and Asia, where leveraged trading is more common. – The deal positions Coinbase for potential future U.S. regulatory shifts that may allow options trading domestically.
Coinbase is making a bold move to expand its global reach and diversify its offerings by acquiring Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange, in a $2.9 billion deal. This acquisition, comprising $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase stock, positions Coinbase to tap into the burgeoning market for crypto options and futures, particularly outside the United States.
Deribit, founded in 2016 and now headquartered in Dubai, has established itself as a dominant player in the crypto derivatives space, with 2024 trading volumes nearing $1.2 trillion. The platform’s strength lies in its robust offerings of options, futures, and spot trading services, attracting a growing base of institutional investors.
This acquisition aligns with a broader trend of consolidation in the crypto industry, spurred by a favorable regulatory climate under President Trump’s administration. Recent notable deals include Kraken’s $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader and Ripple’s $1.25 billion purchase of Hidden Road. Coinbase’s move to acquire Deribit underscores its commitment to expanding its derivatives capabilities and solidifying its position as a comprehensive player in the global crypto market.
The deal is expected to enhance Coinbase’s presence in non-U.S. markets, especially in Asia and Europe, where leveraged trading is more prevalent. By integrating Deribit’s advanced trading infrastructure, Coinbase aims to offer a broader range of derivatives products to its international clients, catering to both institutional and retail traders seeking sophisticated risk management tools.
Analysts view this acquisition as a strategic step for Coinbase to capitalize on the growing demand for crypto derivatives, which offer traders the ability to hedge positions and navigate market volatility effectively. With the crypto market maturing and attracting more institutional participation, the addition of Deribit’s platform is poised to drive significant revenue growth for Coinbase.
In the context of the evolving regulatory landscape, Coinbase’s acquisition of Deribit also reflects a proactive approach to navigating compliance requirements while expanding its global footprint. Deribit’s relocation to Dubai and its licensing under the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) provide Coinbase with a strategic base to operate in a jurisdiction that is increasingly becoming a hub for crypto innovation.
As the crypto industry continues to evolve, Coinbase’s acquisition of Deribit marks a significant milestone in its journey to become a leading global crypto exchange with a comprehensive suite of products and services. This move not only enhances Coinbase’s competitive edge but also signals a broader shift towards the integration of advanced financial instruments in the digital asset ecosystem.
With this acquisition, Coinbase is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for sophisticated trading solutions and to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the global crypto derivatives market.
Key Points: – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5%, resisting pressure from President Trump to cut. – Trump’s tariffs and public criticism have added political heat to the Fed’s cautious approach. – The Fed cited increased uncertainty, persistent inflation, and solid job growth as reasons to hold.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, defying calls from President Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs as the U.S. economy faces heightened uncertainty tied to new tariffs and global instability. The decision, which keeps the federal funds rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, marks the third straight meeting where rates have been held steady.
Fed officials voted unanimously, with Chairman Jerome Powell signaling a cautious stance in response to evolving risks. While acknowledging increased economic uncertainty, the central bank maintained that the U.S. economy continues to grow at a “solid pace,” supported by a stable job market.
“In considering the extent and timing of any additional rate changes, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks,” the Fed said in its post-meeting statement.
Trump’s Pressure Campaign
President Trump has been publicly pressuring the Fed to lower rates, arguing that “preemptive cuts” are necessary to counter the economic drag caused by his administration’s new tariffs. Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell on social media, labeling him a “major loser” and saying his “termination can’t come fast enough,” though he later clarified he does not intend to remove Powell before his term ends in 2026.
The president’s trade policy has injected fresh uncertainty into the economic outlook. A rush to import goods before tariffs kicked in helped trigger a contraction in first-quarter GDP — the first economic decline in three years.
Despite these headwinds, Powell made clear that the Fed’s decisions will be driven by data, not politics. “We’re not reacting to any one voice,” Powell said during his press conference. “Our job is to deliver stable prices and full employment — we’ll adjust policy when the facts warrant it.”
Solid Jobs, Sticky Inflation
April’s jobs report showed continued labor market strength, with low unemployment and steady hiring. Fed officials noted this resilience but flagged rising risks around both inflation and employment in the coming months. Inflation remains “somewhat elevated,” the Fed said, citing recent data showing price growth at 2.6% annually in March and a quarterly rate of 3.5% — both above the Fed’s 2% target.
The Fed’s reluctance to cut rates stems from a desire to avoid reigniting inflation, even as growth slows. “We’re watching carefully,” Powell said. “But we want to be confident that inflation is headed sustainably back to target before making further moves.”
A Balancing Act Ahead
The decision leaves the Fed in a holding pattern, waiting to see how Trump’s aggressive trade policies and political rhetoric play out against a backdrop of uncertain growth. Financial markets are now pricing in a possible rate cut later this year, depending on inflation trends and the depth of any economic slowdown.
As the 2026 presidential race begins to loom and Trump ramps up his campaign, the Fed’s independence may come under even more scrutiny. For now, Powell and his colleagues are standing firm — signaling they won’t be rushed into policy shifts without clear justification.
First Quarter 2025 Revenues of $302.6 Million Reflect 9.2 Percent Growth and 7.4 Percent Organic Growth Over First Quarter 2024 Revenues of $277.2 Million
First Quarter 2025 Consolidated Book to Bill Ratio of 1.2 to 1 and Bookings of $365.6 Million
Last Twelve Months Ended March 30, 2025 Consolidated Book to Bill Ratio of 1.2 to 1 and Bookings of $1.401 Billion
SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Commercial Markets, today reported its first quarter 2025 financial results, including Revenues of $302.6 million, Operating Income of $6.6 million, Net Income attributable to Kratos of $4.5 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $26.7 million and a consolidated book to bill ratio of 1.2 to 1.0.
First quarter 2025 Net Income and Operating Income includes non-cash stock compensation expense of $8.7 million, and Company-funded Research and Development (R&D) expense of $10.0 million, including efforts in our Space, Satellite, Unmanned Systems and Microwave Electronic businesses.
Kratos reported first quarter 2025 GAAP Net Income attributable to Kratos of $4.5 million and GAAP Net Income per share of $0.03, compared to GAAP Net Income attributable to Kratos of $1.3 million and GAAP Net Income per share of $0.01, for the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.12 for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $0.11 for the first quarter of 2024.
First quarter 2025 Revenues of $302.6 million increased $25.4 million, reflecting 7.4 percent organic growth from first quarter 2024 Revenues of $277.2 million. Organic revenue growth was reported in our Unmanned Systems of 6.2 percent and KGS segment of 7.8 percent. The most notable growth in our KGS segment was in our Defense Rocket Systems, Microwave Products, and C5ISR businesses, with organic revenue growth rates ranging from 13.1 percent and 18.7 percent compared to the first quarter of 2024.
First quarter 2025 Cash Flow Used in Operations was $29.2 million, primarily reflecting the working capital requirements related to the revenue growth impacting our receivables, increases in inventories for anticipated future deliveries and ramps in production and investments we are making related to certain development initiatives in our Unmanned Systems (KUS) segment. Free Cash Flow Used in Operations for the first quarter of 2025 was $51.8 million after funding of $22.6 million of capital expenditures.
For the first quarter of 2025, KUS generated Revenues of $63.1 million and organic revenue growth of 6.2 percent, as compared to $59.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, primarily reflecting increased target drone sales. KUS’s Operating Loss was $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to an Operating Loss of $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. KUS’s Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.7 million, compared to $2.9 million for the first quarter of 2024, reflecting the continued impact of increased material and subcontractor and labor costs on multi-year fixed price production contracts under terms which were negotiated in 2020 and 2021 that we are unable to seek recovery and which we are unable to renegotiate until the next multi-year production lot.
KUS’s book-to-bill ratio for the first quarter of 2025 was 1.8 to 1.0 and 1.3 to 1.0 for the twelve months ended March 30, 2025, with bookings of $115.0 million for the three months ended March 30, 2025, and bookings of $359.5 million for the twelve months ended March 30, 2025. Total backlog for KUS at the end of the first quarter of 2025 was $347.1 million, compared to $295.2 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
For the first quarter of 2025, Kratos’ Government Solutions (KGS) segment Revenues of $239.5 million increased from Revenues of $217.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a 7.8 percent organic growth rate, excluding the impact of the recent acquisition of certain assets of Norden Millimeter, Inc. The increased Revenues includes organic revenue growth across all KGS businesses, with the most notable growth in our C5ISR, Defense Rocket Support and Microwave Products businesses with organic revenue growth rates ranging from 13.1 percent to 18.7 percent across such businesses over the first quarter of 2024.
KGS reported Operating Income of $17.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $16.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, primarily reflecting the volume and mix in revenues. First quarter 2025 KGS Adjusted EBITDA was $25.0 million, compared to first quarter 2024 KGS Adjusted EBITDA of $23.1 million, primarily reflecting the mix in revenues and resources.
KGS reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 for the first quarter of 2025, a book to bill ratio of 1.2 to 1.0 for the last twelve months ended March 30, 2025 and bookings of $250.6 million and $1.041 billion for the three and last twelve months ended March 30, 2025, respectively. KGS’s total backlog was $1.161 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, up from $1.150 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
Kratos reported consolidated bookings of $365.6 million and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2 to 1.0 for the first quarter of 2025, and consolidated bookings of $1.401 billion and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2 to 1.0 for the last twelve months ended March 30, 2025. Consolidated backlog was $1.508 billion on March 30, 2025, as compared to $1.445 billion on December 29, 2024. Kratos’ bid and proposal pipeline was $12.6 billion at March 30, 2025, as compared to $12.4 billion at December 29, 2024. Backlog at March 30, 2025 included funded backlog of $1.174 billion and unfunded backlog of $334.5 million.
Mr. DeMarco said, “Since our last report to you, the Defense and National Security Funding and priorities environment for the industry and for Kratos has become clearer, including a government full year fiscal 2025 CRA and funding now being put in place, a potential additional $150 billion defense related 2025 Reconciliation Bill progressing and the potential for a $1 trillion fiscal 2026 U.S. National Security Budget, all increasing our confidence in Kratos’ 2025 and 2026 full year financial forecasts, including approximately 10 percent and 14 percent year over year, organic revenue growth, respectively. With funding, programmatic, contractual and schedule clarity also now in place, and a 1.2 to 1.0 Q125 and last twelve months book to bill ratio, Kratos’ 2025 Q3 and Q4 are forecasted to be particularly strong, as customer related predictability is expected to return. Also, importantly, Kratos being a military quality hardware and software company, with substantially all of our vendor base and supply chain being U.S. located and sourced, we expect little impact from existing or any currently contemplated tariffs.”
Mr. DeMarco went on, “Kratos’ Israel-based microwave electronics business is one of our Company’s fastest growing, with some of the highest book to bill ratios and EBITDA margins. As planned, we are on schedule to move our production operations into our new and expanded facilities in late June to support large new programs, including air defense, missile, radar and space-related programs, we have received and expect to be successful on. The move will take a couple of weeks, and we have coordinated closely with our customers so that no contractual disruptions as a result of the move are expected. We have accounted for the potential impact to our manufacturing productivity and related financial impact of the move in our second quarter financial guidance provided today, with forecasted June revenues and EBITDA expected to be lower, and July and August higher, as we return to normal operations in July 2025.”
Mr. DeMarco continued, “Important future growth areas for Kratos include, our hypersonic franchise, jet drones, jet engines and propulsion systems for missiles, drones and spacecraft, microwave electronics and C5ISR systems for air defense, missile, radar, counter UAS and other systems. Also, Kratos’ National Security-focused Space and Satellite Business continues to receive increased funding and contract awards, adding to our confidence for higher expected EBITDA margins in 2026, as we begin executing on these new programs, and as our higher margin microwave and propulsion businesses continue to scale.”
Mr. DeMarco concluded, “The recapitalization of strategic weapon systems and the U.S. Defense Industrial Base is providing significant, generational strategic business opportunities for Kratos. We are focused on making investments in our core business areas, in coordination with our customers and partners, to increase our market share, drive revenue growth, and increase our margins. With Kratos’ unique Mil-Spec hardware and software offerings, capabilities and positioning, now is the time to build our Company and create long term, sustainable value for United States National Security and our stakeholders.”
Financial Guidance
We are providing our initial 2025 second quarter guidance and reaffirming our full year 2025 financial guidance range, which includes our assumptions, including as related to: current forecasted business mix, employee sourcing, hiring and retention; manufacturing, production and supply chain disruptions; parts shortages and related continued significant cost and price increases in each of these areas, that are impacting the industry and Kratos.
Kratos’ 2025 financial forecast and guidance includes elevated investments for capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, including the expansion of our manufacturing and production facilities and related inventory builds in our Rocket Systems and Hypersonic businesses, primarily related to the recent MACH-TB 2.0 contract award, the continued manufacture of two production lots of Valkyries prior to contract award, to meet anticipated customer orders and requirements, the expansion and build-out of the Company’s Microwave Products production facilities, the expansion and build-out of our small jet engine production and test cell facilities, and the build-out of additional secure facilities for our federal secured space communications business, in accordance with contract and customer requirements. Kratos’ operating cash flow guidance also assumes consummation of certain investments in our rocket systems and unmanned systems businesses.
Our second quarter and full year 2025 guidance ranges are as follows:
Current Guidance Range
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Q225
FY25
Revenues
$300 – $310
$1,260 – $1,285
R&D
$9 – $10
$40 – $42
Operating Income
$3 – $5
$34 – $39
Depreciation
$8 – $9
$35 – $37
Amortization
$3 – $4
$12 – $13
Stock Based Compensation
$7 – $8
$31 – $32
Adjusted EBITDA
$21 – $25
$112 – $118
Operating Cash Flow
$50 – $60
Capital Expenditures
$125 – $135
Free Cash Flow Use
($75 – $85)
Management will discuss the Company’s financial results on a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern) today. The call will be available at www.kratosdefense.com. Participants may register for the call using this Online Form. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN that can be used to access the call. For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available on Kratos’ website.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com
Notice RegardingForward–LookingStatements This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, express or implied statements concerning the Company’s expectations regarding its future financial performance, including the Company’s expectations for its second quarter and full year 2025 revenues, 2025 and 2026 revenue growth rates and expected contributors to 2026 projected revenue growth, organic revenue growth rates, R&D, operating income (loss), depreciation, amortization, stock based compensation expense, and Adjusted EBITDA, and full year 2025 operating cash flow, capital expenditures and other investments, and free cash flow, the Company’s future growth trajectory and ability to achieve improved revenue mix and profit in certain of its business segments and the expected timing of such improved revenue mix and profit, including the Company’s ability to achieve sustained year over year increasing revenues, profitability and cash flow, the Company’s expectation of ramp on projects and that investments in its business, including Company funded R&D expenses and ongoing development efforts, will result in an increase in the Company’s market share and total addressable market and position the Company for significant future organic growth, profitability, cash flow and an increase in shareholder value, the Company’s bid and proposal pipeline and backlog, including the Company’s ability to timely execute on its backlog, demand for its products and services, including the Company’s alignment with today’s National Security requirements and the positioning of its C5ISR and other businesses, planned 2025 investments, including in the tactical drone and satellite areas, and the related potential for additional growth in 2025 and beyond, ability to successfully compete and expected new customer awards, including the magnitude and timing of funding and the future opportunity associated with such awards, including in the target and tactical drone and satellite communication areas, performance of key contracts and programs, including the timing of production and demonstration related to certain of the Company’s contracts and control (TT&C) product offerings, the impact of the Company’s restructuring efforts and cost reduction measures, including its ability to improve profitability and cash flow in certain business units as a result of these actions and to achieve financial leverage on fixed administrative costs, the ability of the Company’s advanced purchases of inventory to mitigate supply chain disruptions and the timing of converting these investments to cash through the sales process, benefits to be realized from the Company’s net operating loss carry forwards, the availability and timing of government funding for the Company’s offerings, including the strength of the future funding environment, the short-term delays that may occur as a result of Continuing Resolutions or delays in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget approvals, timing of LRIP and full rate production related to the Company’s unmanned aerial target system offerings, as well as the level of recurring revenues expected to be generated by these programs once they achieve full rate production, market and industry developments, and any unforeseen risks associated with any supply chain disruptions, availability of an experienced skilled workforce, inflation and increased costs, risks related to potential cybersecurity events or disruptions of our information technology systems, and delays in our financial projections, industry, business and operations, including projected growth. Such statements are only predictions, and the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Factors that may cause the Company’s results to differ include, but are not limited to: risks to our business and financial results related to the reductions and other spending constraints imposed on the U.S. Government and our other customers, including as a result of sequestration and extended continuing resolutions, the Federal budget deficit and Federal government shut-downs; risks of adverse regulatory action or litigation; risks associated with debt leverage; risks that our cost-cutting initiatives will not provide the anticipated benefits; risks that changes, cutbacks or delays in spending by the DoD may occur, which could cause delays or cancellations of key government contracts; risks of delays to or the cancellation of our projects as a result of protest actions submitted by our competitors; risks that changes may occur in Federal government (or other applicable) procurement laws, regulations, policies and budgets; risks of the availability of government funding for the Company’s products and services due to performance, cost growth, or other factors, changes in government and customer priorities and requirements (including cost-cutting initiatives, the potential deferral of awards, terminations or reduction of expenditures to respond to the priorities of Congress and the Administration, or budgetary cuts resulting from Congressional committee recommendations or automatic sequestration under the Budget Control Act of 2011, as amended); risks that the unmanned aerial systems and unmanned ground sensor markets do not experience significant growth; risks that products we have developed or will develop will not become programs of record; risks that we cannot expand our customer base or that our products do not achieve broad acceptance which could impact our ability to achieve our anticipated level of growth; risks of increases in the Federal government initiatives related to in-sourcing; risks related to security breaches, including cyber security attacks and threats or other significant disruptions of our information systems, facilities and infrastructures; risks related to our compliance with applicable contracting and procurement laws, regulations and standards; risks related to the new DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification; risks relating to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian military conflict; risks to our business in Israel; risks related to contract performance; risks related to failure of our products or services; risks associated with our subcontractors’ or suppliers’ failure to perform their contractual obligations, including the appearance of counterfeit or corrupt parts in our products; changes in the competitive environment (including as a result of bid protests); failure to successfully integrate acquired operations and compete in the marketplace, which could reduce revenues and profit margins; risks that potential future goodwill impairments will adversely affect our operating results; risks that anticipated tax benefits will not be realized in accordance with our expectations; risks that a change in ownership of our stock could cause further limitation to the future utilization of our net operating losses; risks that we may be required to record valuation allowances on our net operating losses which could adversely impact our profitability and financial condition; risks that the current economic environment will adversely impact our business, including with respect to our ability to recruit and retain sufficient numbers of qualified personnel to execute on our programs and contracts, as well as expected contract awards and risks related to increasing interest rates and risks related to the interest rate swap contract to hedge Term SOFR associated with the Company’s Term Loan A; currently unforeseen risks associated with any public health crisis, and risks related to natural disasters or severe weather. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 29, 2024, and in our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Performance Metrics This news release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including organic revenue growth rates, Adjusted EPS (computed using income from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding income (loss) from discontinued operations, excluding income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, excluding depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of capitalized contract and development costs, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and restructuring related items and other, which includes, but is not limited to, legal related items, non-recoverable rates and costs, and foreign transaction gains and losses, less the estimated impact to income taxes) and Adjusted EBITDA (which includes net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and excludes, among other things, losses and gains from discontinued operations, acquisition and restructuring related items, stock compensation expense, foreign transaction gains and losses, and the associated margin rates). Additional non-GAAP financial measures include Free Cash Flow from Operations computed as Cash Flow from Operations less Capital Expenditures plus proceeds from sale of assets and Adjusted EBITDA related to our KUS and KGS businesses. Kratos believes this information is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring the Company’s available capital resources, the actual and forecasted operating performance of the Company’s business and the Company’s cash flow, excluding non-recurring items and non-cash items that would normally be included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating the Company’s actual and forecasted operating performance, capital resources and cash flow. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP, and investors should carefully evaluate the Company’s financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial results. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures as reported by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. As appropriate, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and information reconciling these non-GAAP financial measures to the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP are included in this news release.
Another Performance Metric the Company believes is a key performance indicator in our industry is our Book to Bill Ratio as it provides investors with a measure of the amount of bookings or contract awards as compared to the amount of revenues that have been recorded during the period and provides an indicator of how much of the Company’s backlog is being burned or utilized in a certain period. The Book to Bill Ratio is computed as the number of bookings or contract awards in the period divided by the revenues recorded for the same period. The Company believes that the rolling or last twelve months’ Book to Bill Ratio is meaningful since the timing of quarter-to-quarter bookings can vary.
Revenues Increased 148.4% to $211.1 Million Benihana Same Store Sales Increased 0.7% and STK Transactions Increased 4.1%
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025.
Highlights for the first quarter 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024 are as follows (the prior year quarter excludes any contribution from the acquisition of Benihana Inc. which closed in May 2024):
Total GAAP revenues increased 148.4% to $211.1 million from $85.0 million;
Consolidated comparable sales*decreased 3.2%;
Operating income increased$11.3 million to $10.7 million from an operating loss of $0.6 million;
Restaurant EBITDA**increased 162.7% to $34.0 million from $12.9 million;
GAAP net loss available to common stockholders was $6.6 million, or $0.21 net loss per share ($0.14 adjusted net income per share)***, compared to GAAP net loss available to common stockholders of $2.1 million, or $0.07 net loss per share ($0.02 adjusted net loss per share)***
Adjusted EBITDA**** attributable to The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. increased 233% to $25.2 million from $7.6 million.
“We were pleased that revenues, comparable sales and adjusted EBITDA reached or exceeded the higher end of our guided ranges. These accomplishments were driven by another quarter of sequential improvement in our comparable sales trend, positive comparable sales at our Benihana restaurants and strong positive transaction growth of 4.1% at our flagship STK brand. Notably, adjusted EBITDA grew 233% to $25.2 million, significantly exceeding our top-line growth and demonstrating our ability to increase profitability through the execution of our initiatives, tight cost management and our growing economies of scale. We are reiterating our full year guidance for 2025 and remain on track to deliver at least $20 million in acquisition synergies by 2026,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and CEO of The ONE Group.
“In 2025, we plan to open five to seven new venues. Over the long term, we aim to balance our significant unit growth opportunities between company-owned and asset-light development, driving shareholder returns while maintaining flexibility in our balance sheet,” Hilario concluded.
Restaurant Development
The Company plans to open five to seven new venues in 2025.
Date
Brand
Location
Type
Status
March 2025
Benihana
San Mateo, California
Owned
Open
April 2025
STK
Topanga, California
Owned
Open
May 2025
STK
Los Angeles, California
Owned
Under Construction (re-location)
Upcoming
Kona Grill
Seattle, Washington
Owned
Under Construction
Liquidity and Share Repurchase Program
As of March 30, 2025, we held $34.1 million in cash and short-term credit card receivables and had $33.6 million available under our revolving credit facility. Under the current conditions, our credit facility does not have any financial covenants.
In March 2024, our Board of Directors authorized a $5 million share repurchase program. During the first quarter ended March 30, 2025, the Company purchased 0.1 million shares for aggregate consideration of $0.3 million
2025 Targets
As of January 1, 2025, we will report financial information on a fiscal quarter basis using four 13-week quarters with the addition of a 53rd week when necessary. For 2025, our fiscal calendar begins on January 1, 2025 and ends on December 28, 2025 and our first quarter had 89 days.
Financial Results and Other Select Data US$s in millions
Q2 2025 Guidance June 29, 2025
2025 Guidance December 28, 2025
Total GAAP revenues
$205 to $210
$835 to $870
Consolidated comparable sales
-5.5% to -4%
-3% to 1%
Managed, license and franchise fee revenues
$3 to $4
$15 to $16
Total owned operating expenses as a percentage of owned restaurant net revenue
Approx. 83%
83.5% to 82.2%
Consolidated total G&A, excluding stock-based compensation
Approx. $11
Approx. $47
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA*
$23 to $25
$95 to $115
Consolidated restaurant pre-opening expenses
$1.5 to $2
$7 to $8
Consolidated effective income tax rate
Approx. 7.5%
Consolidated total capital expenditures, net of allowances received by landlords
$45 to $50
Consolidated number of new system-wide venues
2 new venues
5-7 new venues
*We have not reconciled guidance for Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP financial measure because we do not provide guidance for the various reconciling items. We are unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because we cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of our control and cannot be reasonably predicted since these items could vary significantly from period to period. Accordingly, reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measure are not available without unreasonable effort.
Conference Call and Webcast
Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tyler Loy, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 412-542-4186. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 10198138. The replay will be available until Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The webcast can be accessed from the Investor Relations tab of The ONE Group’s website at www.togrp.com under “News / Events.”
About The ONE Group
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) is an international restaurant company that develops and operates upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos and other high-end venues both in the U.S. and internationally. The ONE Group’s focus is to be the global leader in Vibe Dining, and its primary restaurant brands and operations are:
STK, a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with restaurants in major metropolitan cities in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, featuring premium steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails in an energetic upscale atmosphere.
Benihana, an interactive dining destination with highly skilled chefs preparing food right in front of guests and served in an energetic atmosphere alongside fresh sushi and innovative cocktails. The Company franchises Benihanas in the U.S., Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Kona Grill, a polished casual, bar-centric grill concept with restaurants in the U.S., featuring American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual atmosphere.
RA Sushi, a Japanese cuisine concept that offers a fun-filled, bar-forward, upbeat, and vibrant dining atmosphere with restaurants in the U.S. anchored by creative sushi, inventive drinks, and outstanding service.
Salt Water Social is your gateway to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.
Samurai, an interactive dining experience located in sunny Miami, FL and soon to be in Westwood, CA, provides a distinctive dining experience where skilled personal chefs masterfully perform the ancient art of teppanyaki, anywhere from two to twenty tables, right before your eyes along with a robust selection of steak offerings.
ONE Hospitality, The ONE Group’s food and beverage hospitality services business develops, manages and operates premier restaurants and turnkey food and beverage services within high-end hotels and casinos currently operating venues in the U.S. and Europe.
Additional information about The ONE Group can be found at www.togrp.com.
Non-GAAP Definitions
We have evolved our definition of non-GAAP financial measures starting in Q3 2024 and Q1 2025. We use certain non-GAAP measures in analyzing operating performance and believe that the presentation of these measures provides investors and analysts with information that is beneficial to gaining an understanding of the Company’s financial results. Non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.
We exclude items management does not consider in the evaluation of its ongoing core operating performance from adjusted net income, adjusted net income / (loss) per share, and Adjusted EBITDA. Starting in Q3 2024, we no longer deduct pre-opening expenses from Adjusted EBITDA. Starting in Q1 2025, we are deducting Series A Preferred Stock paid in kind dividend and accretion from adjusted net income / (loss). Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures are included under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” in this press release.
*Comparable sales represent total U.S. food and beverage sales at owned and managed units, a non-GAAP financial measure, opened for at least a full 24-months. This measure includes total revenue from our owned and managed locations. The Company monitors sales growth at its established restaurant base in addition to growth that results from restaurant acquisitions and new restaurant openings. Refer to the reconciliation of GAAP revenue to total food and beverage sales at owned and managed units in this press release.
**We define Restaurant EBITDA as owned restaurant net revenue minus owned restaurant cost of sales and owned restaurant operating expenses before non-cash rent. Restaurant EBITDA has been presented in this press release and is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Refer to the reconciliation of Operating income to Restaurant EBITDA in this press release.
***We define adjusted net income / (loss) as net income / (loss) available to common stockholders before Series A Preferred Stock paid-in-kinddividend andaccretion, transaction and exit expenses, transition and integration expenses, non-cash rent during the pre-opening period, other non-recurring costs and the income tax effect of any adjustments. Adjusted net income / (loss) has been presented in this press release and is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Refer to the reconciliation of net (loss) / income to adjusted net income / (loss) available to common stockholders in this press release.
****We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash impairment loss, non-cash rent expense, non-recurring gains and losses, stock-based compensation, transaction and exit costs and transition and integration expenses. Starting in Q3 2024, pre-opening expenses are no longer deducted from Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA has been presented in this press release and is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Refer to the reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA in this press release.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including with respect to the impact of the Benihana Inc. acquisition, restaurant openings and 2025 financial targets. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “target,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) our ability to integrate the new or acquired restaurants into our operations without disruptions to operations; (2) our ability to capture anticipated synergies; (3) our ability to open new restaurants and food and beverage locations in current and additional markets, grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain employees; (4 )factors beyond our control that affect the number and timing of new restaurant openings, including weather conditions and factors under the control of landlords, contractors and regulatory and/or licensing authorities; (5) our ability to successfully improve performance and cost, realize the benefits of our marketing efforts and achieve improved results as we focus on developing new management and license deals; (6) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (7) the possibility that The ONE Group may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including economic downturns; (8) the impact of actual and potential changes in immigration policies and the imposition of tariffs, including increases in food prices and inflation and potential labor shortages and any resulting negative impacts on the macro-economic environment; and (9) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Investors are referred to the most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NORWOOD, Mass., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MariMed Inc. (“MariMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Management Commentary
“We are executing on our vision to build the best consumer packaged goods company in cannabis, and over the past quarter we continued to penetrate more storefronts and capture more market share for our innovative, high-quality portfolio of brands,” said Jon Levine, MariMed Chief Executive Officer. “Our Betty’s Eddies™ cannabis chews remained the top-selling edible in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Delaware, and moved up to the #5 position in Illinois after its launch there just over a year ago. Our other core brands also achieved strong market share growth as we sold our products into 70 new storefronts. Wholesale sales now account for 44 percent of our revenue mix, an upward trend that we anticipate will continue as we further leverage our brands as the primary growth engine for the Company.”
“We are pleased to report sequential revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by continued strength in wholesale performance,” said Mario Pinho, MariMed Chief Financial Officer. “Wholesale sales helped to offset the financial impact of a soft quarter at retail as well as ramp-up costs associated with our new assets in Illinois and Missouri. We remain confident in delivering enhanced shareholder value through expanded brand distribution into new storefronts; the pursuit of new revenue streams, including through M&A, brand licensing, and potential entry into the hemp space; and a continued focus on disciplined cost management, operational efficiencies, and improved execution.”
Financial Highlights1
The following table summarizes the Company’s consolidated financial highlights (in millions, except percentage amounts):
1 See the reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and additional information about non-GAAP measures in the section entitled “Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and in the financials information included herewith.
CONFERENCE CALL
MariMed management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time, to discuss these results. The conference call may be accessed through MariMed’s Investor Relations website, or by clicking the following link: Q125 MRMD Earnings Call.
FIRST QUARTER 2025 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the first quarter, the Company announced the following development in the implementation of its strategic growth plan:
February 28: Completed its acquisition of First State Compassion Center (“FSCC”), the leading cannabis operator in Delaware, in accordance with the terms of the previously announced Omnibus Agreement entered into with FSCC in July 2023. The acquisition integrates FSCC’s cultivation and processing facilities and two dispensaries into MariMed’s fully vertical operations, further enhancing the Company’s revenue and profitability.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, the Company announced the following further developments:
April 1: Commenced distribution of its Nature’s Heritage™-branded cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and vapes in Illinois, marking the first time the brand’s premium products are available in the state.
April 3: Expanded the line-up of its top-selling Betty’s Eddies™-branded cannabis chews with the introduction of a new caramel chew, Betty’s Caramelt Away.
April 8: Promoted Ryan Crandall to Chief Commercial Officer to lead the Company’s commercial strategy and activities, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Retail Operations. He had served as the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer since July 2022, and prior was its Chief Products Officer and SVP, Sales for four years.
DISCUSSION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
MariMed’s management uses several different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of its business, making operating decisions, and planning and forecasting future periods. The Company has provided in this release several non-GAAP financial measures: Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA margin, Non-GAAP Gross margin, Non-GAAP Operating expenses and Non-GAAP Net income (loss), as supplements to Revenue, Gross margin, Operating expenses, Income (loss) from operations, Net income (loss) and other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in reviewing and assessing the performance of the Company, and when planning and forecasting future periods, as they provide meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of its operating business performance. In addition, the Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods and for financial and operational decision-making. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Management believes that investors and analysts benefit from considering non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the Company’s financial results and its ongoing business, as it allows for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in the business. In particular, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is used by many investors and analysts themselves, along with other metrics, to compare financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies.
As there are no standardized methods of calculating non-GAAP financial measures, the Company’s calculations may differ from those used by analysts, investors and other companies, even those within the cannabis industry, and therefore may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by others.
Management defines non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from operations, determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding the following items:
depreciation and amortization of property and equipment;
amortization of acquired intangible assets;
impairment or write-downs of acquired intangible assets;
inventory revaluation;
stock-based compensation;
severance;
legal settlements; and
acquisition-related and other expenses.
For further information, please refer to the publicly available financial filings available on MariMed’s Investor Relations website, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or as filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the SEDAR website.
ABOUT MARIMED
MariMed Inc. is a leading multi-state cannabis operator, known for developing and managing state-of-the-art cultivation, production, and retail facilities. Our award-winning portfolio of cannabis brands, including Betty’s Eddies™, Bubby’s Baked™, Vibations™, InHouse™, and Nature’s Heritage™, sets us apart as an industry leader. These trusted brands, crafted with quality and innovation, are recognized and loved by consumers across the country. With a commitment to excellence, MariMed continues to drive growth and set new standards in the cannabis industry. For additional information, visit www.marimedinc.com.
IMPORTANT CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
The information in this release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to several risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including without limitation statements regarding projected financial results for 2025, including anticipated openings of dispensaries and facilities, timing of regulatory approvals, plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “expectations”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, and other similar language, whether in the negative or affirmative, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and assumptions regarding our business, timing of regulatory approvals, the ability to obtain new licenses, business prospects and strategic growth plan, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements due to various risks, uncertainties, and other important factors, including, among others, reductions in customer spending, our ability to recruit and retain key personnel, and disruptions from the integration efforts of acquired companies.
These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect our business and results of operations. These statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including, among other factors, changes in demand for the Company’s services and products, changes in the law and its enforcement, and changes in the economic environment. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing these forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update these statements publicly or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
For More Information Contact:
Howard Schacter, Chief Communications Officer Email: hschacter@marimedinc.com Phone: (781) 277-0007
SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced it will webcast a special presentation from President and CEO Eric DeMarco as part of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The webcast will be open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PDT.
During the webcast, Mr. DeMarco will provide a comprehensive business-wide update covering Kratos’ strategic priorities, operational highlights, technology initiatives, and market outlook across all divisions. The presentation will also highlight the company’s progress in hypersonic systems, unmanned platforms, propulsion, space-based capabilities, and dual-use technologies.
Shareholders who have logged into the meeting with their 16-digit Control Number will have the opportunity to submit questions relevant to the matters properly addressed during the meeting after the formal business of the meeting has been conducted. Instructions for submitting questions will be provided to shareholders once logged into the meeting. The Annual Meeting is open to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025 (Record Date) and/or their designated representatives. Interested persons who were not shareholders as of the close of business on the Record Date may view, but not participate in, the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/KTOS2025.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.
Alphabet shares dropped more than 8% on Wednesday following comments from Apple’s senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, who warned that artificial intelligence-powered tools could soon overtake traditional search engines like Google. Cue made the remarks during his testimony in a federal court in Washington, where the Department of Justice is pursuing an antitrust case against Alphabet.
According to reporting from Bloomberg, Cue said he expects that advanced AI services—such as those from OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic—will eventually become key search tools and will likely be added as options in Apple’s Safari browser. The implication is clear: the long-standing dominance of Google in the search space may be approaching a turning point.
The market reaction was swift. Alphabet’s stock tumbled by 7.7%, shaving billions off its market cap, while Apple’s shares dipped by nearly 2%, signaling broader investor concern over the shifting dynamics of the search engine ecosystem.
Cue’s testimony comes at a critical moment. The Justice Department’s lawsuit centers on Google’s dominance in digital advertising and its long-running practice of paying companies—particularly Apple—billions of dollars annually to remain the default search engine on their platforms. In 2022 alone, Google is believed to have paid Apple as much as $20 billion for this privilege.
While the partnership has been lucrative for both tech giants, Cue’s comments suggest cracks are forming. He admitted he’s “lost sleep” over the possibility of Apple losing its massive revenue share from Google, yet he also acknowledged the surge in AI adoption is starting to impact user behavior. In fact, he revealed that search queries in Safari declined in April for the first time—something he attributes to users increasingly turning to generative AI platforms to answer questions and find information.
This trend could reshape the entire search business. If users shift from traditional keyword-based engines to conversational AI tools capable of synthesizing and contextualizing results, Google’s core advertising model—which relies heavily on search traffic—could face existential pressure.
The irony is that Apple, while currently a beneficiary of Google’s dominance through revenue sharing, is now signaling it may contribute to that dominance unraveling. By embracing AI competitors as viable alternatives to Google in Safari, Apple may be preparing for a future in which users prefer personalized, context-rich AI interactions over the standard search box.
The timing also adds pressure to Alphabet as it faces increased regulatory scrutiny and competition. Google has been investing in its own AI initiatives, such as Gemini, but the pace of user migration toward competitors could prove disruptive before Alphabet fully adjusts its strategy.
If Cue is right, and if Safari becomes an open platform for AI-powered search alternatives, the current Google-Apple alliance could evolve—or fracture entirely. The future of search may be less about who owns the default setting and more about who delivers the smartest, most helpful answers.
LOS ANGELES, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT(Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”), a leading global franchising company and parent company of iconic brands including Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and 13 other restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to review its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET. A press release with first quarter 2025 financial results will be issued prior to the conference call that day.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-877-704-4453 from the U.S. or 1-201-389-0920 internationally. A replay will be available after the call until Thursday, May 29, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 from the U.S. or 1-412-317-6671 internationally. The passcode is 13752592. Hosting the call will be Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman, and Ken Kuick, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
The conference call will also be webcast live from the corporate website at www.fatbrands.com, under the “Investors” section. A replay of the webcast will be available through the corporate website shortly after the call has concluded.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
Allowed Patent Claims Cover the Synergistic Combination of Gedeptin® Therapy with Radiation As a Targeted Approach for Solid Tumors
Atlanta, GA – May 7, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against solid tumors and infectious diseases, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance related to U.S. patent application 17/502,101 entitled “Enhanced Therapeutic Usage of a Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase or Nucleoside Hydrolase Prodrug”. The allowed claims further strengthen GeoVax’s intellectual property position in the oncology space.
The allowed claims describe a method for treating solid tumors—including glioblastoma, breast, prostate, head and neck, glioma, and lung cancers—through the direct intratumoral administration of an adenoviral vector encoding purine nucleoside phosphorylase (Ad/PNP), followed by local administration of the prodrug fludarabine phosphate (F-araAMP), and subsequent radiation therapy. This triple-combination strategy is designed to generate local, targeted cytotoxic activity within the tumor microenvironment while minimizing systemic toxicity.
The allowed patent joins the growing Gedeptin intellectual property portfolio, which was exclusively licensed to GeoVax through a prior agreement with PNP Therapeutics, Inc. and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)/Southern Research. Under the agreement, GeoVax has assumed all licensing rights and IP prosecution responsibilities for the Gedeptin platform.
David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax, commented, “This allowed patent underscores the clinical and commercial promise of our Gedeptin platform and demonstrates our commitment to expanding therapeutic options for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers. While the claims do not directly mirror our ongoing clinical programs, they establish a critical foundation for future directions, including potential integration with advanced delivery systems for tumors that are challenging to access.”
Dodd continued, “The USPTO’s recognition of this therapeutic method further validates our approach and underscores the growing value of our wholly owned, co-owned, and in-licensed intellectual property estate, now standing at over 135 granted or pending patent applications spread across 23 distinct patent families”.
Having successfully completed a Phase 1/2a study, as monotherapy in advanced head and Neck cancer patients, Gedeptin is scheduled to begin a Phase 2 trial in combination with an Immune Check Inhibitor (ICI) for patients with first recurrence of head and neck cancer. The newly allowed claims provide further protection as GeoVax explores expanded applications, including novel device-based delivery approaches in potential partnership with interventional oncology companies.
About Gedeptin
Gedeptin is a viral-vectored gene therapy that employs a non-replicating adenoviral vector encoding the E. coli enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP). When injected directly into a tumor and followed by systemic administration of the prodrug fludarabine phosphate, PNP enzymatically converts the prodrug into a cytotoxic metabolite (fluoroadenine), resulting in selective killing of tumor cells by disrupting RNA and protein synthesis.
This tumor-targeted approach offers several key advantages:
Localized cytotoxicity with reduced systemic side effects,
Potential synergy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs),
Applicability across multiple solid tumor types, particularly those accessible for intratumoral injection.
Gedeptin will soon be evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with first recurrence of head and neck cancer in combination with an approved ICI. It has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. FDA for intratumoral treatment of oral and pharyngeal cancers.
About GeoVax
GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel vaccines against infectious diseases and therapies for solid tumor cancers. The Company’s lead clinical program is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, being evaluated as (1) a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, (2) a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and (3) a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. In oncology the lead clinical program is evaluating a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, having recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. The Company is also developing GEO-MVA, a vaccine targeting Mpox and smallpox. GeoVax has a strong IP portfolio in support of its technologies and product candidates, holding worldwide rights for its technologies and products. For more information about the current status of our clinical trials and other updates, visit our website: www.geovax.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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FLORHAM PARK, NJ, May 7, 2025 – Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business process solutions and services company, today announced its first quarter 2025 financial results.
Cliff Skelton, Conduent President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “Conduent had a good start to 2025, especially amidst the broad uncertainty in the macro-economic landscape. Our results are in line with internal expectations and consistent with our 2025 outlook with respect to Adjusted Revenue, and
Adjusted EBITDA margins exceeded expectations. New business signings and our Net ARR Activity Metric, both signals of future growth, improved on a year-over-year basis. Operating cash flow comparison was negatively influenced by several one-time events in 2024 which when normalized, was better versus Q1 2024. Fortunately, while macro-economic and geopolitical environments affect everyone, most of our business segments are somewhat insulated from trade and government efficiency challenges, and in some cases, may benefit from opportunities. Our portfolio rationalization efforts are being reinvigorated with additional opportunities and are on track toward achieving more than $1B in deployable capital. Finally, we remain confident in achieving our previously stated 2025 exit rate targets we outlined two years ago.”
Key Financial Q1 2025 Results
($ in millions, except margin and per share data)
Q1 2025
Q1 2024
CurrentQuarterY/Y B/(W)
Revenue
$751
$921
(18.5)%
Adjusted Revenue(1)
$751
$821
(8.5)%
GAAP Net Income (Loss)
$(51)
$99
n/m
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$37
$36
2.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)
4.9%
4.4%
50 bps
GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
$(56)
$127
n/m
GAAP Diluted EPS
$(0.33)
$0.46
n/m
Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)
$(0.13)
$(0.09)
(44.4)%
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
$(58)
$(37)
(56.8)%
Adjusted Free Cash Flow(1)
$(74)
$(60)
(23.3)%
Performance Commentary
Conduent’s liquidity position at the end of the quarter remained strong with $293 million of cash and our $550 million revolving credit facility largely undrawn.
Pre-tax income (loss) for the first quarter of 2025 was $(56) million versus $127 million in the prior year period. This decrease is primarily driven by the gain on the transfer of the BenefitWallet portfolio in the prior year period.
Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $37 million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 4.9% both increased versus the prior year period and were ahead of our expectations.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, while down year-over-year, are significantly better in Q1 2025 versus Q1 2024 when adjusting for the positive impacts of the tax refund and contributions from divested assets in the prior year period.
Additional Q1 2025 Performance Highlights
Conduent achieved several milestones in technology-led solutions, operational excellence and helping organizations achieve operating efficiencies:
As part of its efficiency and cost reduction initiatives, selected by a leading global logistics company to expand its digital customer experience based on proven outcomes, building on a trusted relationship spanning more than three decades;
Played an integral role in implementing a Congestion Relief Zone in New York City, the first of its kind in the United States, by facilitating the toll transactions and payment processing, helping to reduce traffic and improve air quality for the New York Metropolitan Area;
Launched fraud prevention tool that leverages traditional rules-based AI combined with GenAI to help prevent account take-over fraud in government benefits, initially being used in production for our payment card solutions to prevent fraud;
Awarded a contract by NJ TRANSIT to install state-of-the-art 3D fare gates at two New Jersey stations to modernize and enhance its fare collections and infrastructure;
Launched Conni, an innovative GenAI virtual assistant, designed to strengthen quality of inquiry results and improve customer experience across Conduent platforms for companies and government agencies;
Announced the selections by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Republic of Ireland’s Health Service Executive to deploy the company’s Maven system;
Announced a $92 million contract by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services to operate, manage and modernize the state’s MMIS;
For the fourth time, a leading healthcare provider recognized the Company’s for quality, ensuring efficient and effective call handling and delivering top performance through the use of analytics and insights; and
Secured a contract with the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) to implement a new transit fare collection system that enables interoperability across all transit options in the city of Lima and allows for new forms of payments including EMV and digital wallets.
FY 2025 Outlook(3)
FY 2024 Actuals
FY 2025 Outlook(3)
Adj. Revenue(1)
$3,176M
$3,100M – $3,250M
Adj. EBITDA(1) / Adj. EBITDA Margin(1)
$124M / 3.9%
4.5% – 5.5%
(1) Refer to Appendix for definition and complete non-GAAP reconciliations of Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. (2) Refer to Appendix for definition. (3) Refer to Appendix for additional information regarding non-GAAP outlook.
Conference Call
Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast on May 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The call will be available by live audio webcast along with the news release and online presentation slides at https://investor.conduent.com/.
The conference call will also be available by calling 877-407-4019 toll-free. If requested, the conference ID for this call is 13752430.
The international dial-in is 1-201-689-8337. The international conference ID is also 13752430.
A recording of the conference call will be available by calling 1-877-660-6853 three hours after the conference call concludes. The replay ID is 13752430.
The telephone recording will be available until May 20, 2025.
About Conduent
Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 53,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling approximately 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing over 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We have reported our financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP). In addition, we have discussed our financial results using non-GAAP measures. We believe these non-GAAP measures allow investors to better understand the trends in our business and to better understand and compare our results. Accordingly, we believe it is necessary to adjust several reported amounts, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to exclude the effects of certain items as well as their related tax effects. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional means of analyzing the results of the current period against the corresponding prior period. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our management regularly uses our non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. Providing such nonGAAP financial measures to investors allows for a further level of transparency as to how management reviews and evaluates our business results and trends. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Compensation of our executives is based in part on the performance of our business based on certain of these non-GAAP measures. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section attached to this release for a discussion of these non-GAAP measures and their reconciliation to the reported U.S. GAAP measures.
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Important factors and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: government appropriations and termination rights contained in our government contracts, the competitiveness of the markets in which we operate and our ability to renew commercial and government contracts, including contracts awarded through competitive bidding processes; our ability to recover capital and other investments in connection with our contracts; our reliance on third-party providers; risk and impact of geopolitical events and increasing geopolitical tensions (such as the war in the Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East), macroeconomic conditions, natural disasters and other factors in a particular country or region on our workforce, customers and vendors; our ability to deliver on our contractual obligations properly and on time; changes in interest in outsourced business process services; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; our ability to estimate the scope of work or the costs of performance in our contracts; the loss of key senior management and our ability to attract and retain necessary technical personnel and qualified subcontractors; our failure to develop new service offerings and protect our intellectual property rights; our ability to modernize our information technology infrastructure and consolidate data centers; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations; utilization of our stock repurchase program; risks related to our use of artificial intelligence; the failure to comply with laws relating to individually identifiable information and personal health information; the failure to comply with laws relating to processing certain financial transactions, including payment card transactions and debit or credit card transactions; breaches of our information systems or security systems or any service interruptions; risks related to hacking or other cybersecurity threats to our data systems, information systems and network infrastructure and other service interruptions, including relating to the cyber event that took place in January 2025, including Conduent’s investigation of such incident and mitigation and remediation efforts, the nature and extent of such incident, the potential disruption to our business or operations, the potential impact on Conduent’s reputation, and Conduent’s assessments of the likely financial and operational impacts of such incident; our ability to comply with data security standards; developments in various contingent liabilities that are not reflected on our balance sheet, including those arising as a result of being involved in a variety of claims, lawsuits, investigations and proceedings; risks related to recently completed divestitures including (i) the transfer of the Company’s BenefitWallet’s health savings account, medical savings account and flexible spending account portfolio, (ii) the sale of the Company’s Curbside Management and Public Safety Solutions businesses and (iii) the sale of the Company’s Casualty Claims Solutions business, including but not limited to the Company’s ability to realize the benefits anticipated from such transactions, unexpected costs, liabilities or delays in connection with such transactions, and the significant transaction costs associated with such transactions; risk and impact of potential goodwill and other asset impairments; our significant indebtedness and the terms of such indebtedness; our failure to obtain or maintain a satisfactory credit rating and financial performance; our ability to obtain adequate pricing for our services and to improve our cost structure; our ability to collect our receivables, including those for unbilled services; a decline in revenues from, or a loss of, or a reduction in business from or failure of significant clients; fluctuations in our non-recurring revenue; increases in the cost of voice and data services or significant interruptions in such services; our ability to receive dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries; and other factors that are set forth in the “Risk Factors” section, the “Legal Proceedings” section, the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section and other sections in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements made by us in this release speak only as of the date on which they are made. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law.
First Quarter Revenue of $1.7 Billion with GAAP EPS of $(0.97); Adjusted EPS of $1.06
GAAP Operating Loss of $32 Million; Net Loss of $29 Million; Operating Cash Flow of $57 Million
Adjusted EBITDA of $76 Million; Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $45 Million
Announced Key Supplier Partnerships in Hospitality Industry Enhancing Foundation for Growth
Announced New B2B Customers During Quarter
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 7, 2025– The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025.
Consolidated (in millions, except per share amounts)
1Q25
1Q24
Selected GAAP and Non-GAAP measures:
Sales
$1,699
$1,869
Sales change from prior year period
(9)%
Operating income (loss)
$(32)
$41
Adjusted operating income (1)
$54
$66
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
$(29)
$31
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$(0.97)
$0.83
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (1)
$32
$50
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (fully diluted) (1)
$1.06
$1.31
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$76
$91
Operating Cash Flow from continuing operations
$57
$44
Free Cash Flow (2)
$36
$13
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (3)
$45
$17
First Quarter 2025 Summary(1)(3)
Total reported sales of $1.7 billion, down 9% versus the prior year period on a reported basis. The decrease in reported sales is largely related to lower sales in its Office Depot Division, primarily due to 46 fewer retail locations in service compared to the previous year and reduced retail and online consumer traffic, as well as lower sales in its ODP Business Solutions Division
GAAP operating loss of $32 million and net loss from continuing operations of $29 million, or $(0.97) per diluted share, versus GAAP operating income of $41 million and net income from continuing operations of $31 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the prior year period. GAAP operating results in the first quarter of 2025 included $86 million of charges of which $48 million is related to the Company’s Optimize for Growth restructuring plan
Adjusted operating income of $54 million, compared to $66 million in the first quarter of 2024; adjusted EBITDA of $76 million, compared to $91 million in the first quarter of 2024
Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $32 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.06, versus $50 million or $1.31, respectively, in the prior year period
Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $57 million and adjusted free cash flow of $45 million, versus $44 million and $17 million, respectively, in the prior year period
$653 million of total available liquidity including $185 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter end
“We are off to a better start to the year, with our overall performance reflecting positive momentum and improving trends in the first quarter,” said Gerry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of The ODP Corporation. “We delivered solid operational results as we continued to maintain laser focus on the core business, resulting in EBITDA improving sequentially and free cash flow increasing meaningfully over last year. Our consumer division was a key contributor, driving stronger top-line trends, achieving sequential margin improvements, and continuing to deliver solid cash flow.”
“In our B2B distribution business, while the market remained soft, we’re making significant strides beneath the surface. We’ve recently secured some of the most meaningful new business contracts in our history, including our recently announced agreement with CoreTrust, and the pace of customer onboarding is beginning to accelerate, positioning us to drive stronger monthly performance trends.”
“Additionally, we’re making significant underlying progress on our efforts to serve the hospitality industry, including forging key supplier relationships, preparing our inventory and sales force, and actively engaging with potential new customers. Through our recently announced partnership with a leading hospitality management company, we’re laying the foundation to serve the over 15,000 members within this buying group, and we are having positive discussions with other major industry participants. We believe our progress has us on track to begin driving more meaningful results in the hospitality segment beginning in the second half of this year.”
“In our supply chain business, Veyer continued to deliver exceptional results, achieving over 85% revenue growth from third-party customers and adding significant new accounts to its portfolio.”
“Overall, while there is still substantial work ahead, we are encouraged by the progress we’re making,” added Smith. “We’re also closely monitoring the tariff environment, and while we are not immune to shifts in policy, we have taken actions to help mitigate potential impacts. As we move forward, we remain focused on executing the foundational strategies required to drive success and are confident in our ability to capitalize on the opportunities before us, positioning ODP for sustained, profitable growth in the future. And considering our strong balance sheet, valuable asset base, supply chain and distribution capabilities, and cash flow profile, we believe ODP offers a unique and compelling value proposition for shareholders.”
Consolidated Results
Reported (GAAP) Results Total reported sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $1.7 billion, a decrease of 9% compared with the same period last year, driven primarily by lower sales in both its consumer and business-to-business (“B2B”) divisions. Lower sales in its consumer division, Office Depot, was primarily due to lower retail and online consumer traffic as well as 46 fewer stores in service compared to last year related to planned store closures. Sales at ODP Business Solutions Division were lower compared to last year, largely due to lower demand related to reduced spending, macroeconomic conditions, fewer customers, and severe weather challenges. Meanwhile, Veyer continued to provide strong logistics support for the ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot Divisions on lower internal sales volume, and continued to execute across its growth strategy, delivering supply chain and procurement solutions to third-party customers and driving increases in external revenue.
The Company reported GAAP operating loss of $32 million in the first quarter of 2025, down compared to GAAP operating income of $41 million in the prior year period. Operating results in the first quarter of 2025 included $86 million of charges primarily related to $48 million in restructuring expenses associated with the Optimize for Growth restructuring plan, and $28 million in non-cash asset impairments of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets associated with the Company’s retail store locations. Additionally, the Company incurred $2 million related to the impairment of operating lease ROU assets associated with the Company’s supply chain facilities, $5 million related to impairment of software, and $3 million related to the impairment of fixed assets. Net loss from continuing operations was $29 million, or $(0.97) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025, down compared to net income from continuing operations of $31 million, or $0.83 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results(1) Adjusted results for the first quarter of 2025 exclude charges and credits totaling $86 million as described above and the associated tax impacts.
First quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $76 million compared to $91 million in the prior year period. This included adjusted depreciation and amortization of $25 million in both the first quarter of 2025 and 2024
First quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $54 million, down compared to $66 million in the first quarter of 2024
First quarter 2025 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $32 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $50 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 19% on a per share basis
Division Results
ODP Business Solutions Division Leading B2B distribution solutions provider serving small, medium and enterprise level companies with an annual trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.5 billion.
Reported sales were $852 million in the first quarter of 2025, down 8% compared to the same period last year. The decrease in sales was related primarily to weaker macroeconomic conditions causing a more cautious business spending environment, lower demand, fewer customers, and severe weather impacts. Severe weather impacts are estimated to account for 80 basis points of the decline in sales
Total adjacency category sales, including cleaning and breakroom, furniture, technology, and copy and print, were 44% of total ODP Business Solutions’ sales
Executed initiatives to convert strong pipeline of potential new business in traditional office supply segments and implemented several initiatives to regain top-line traction, including progress on initiating service for one of the largest contracts in Company history, and winning key new business including its agreement with CoreTrust — a 3,500+ business member purchasing collective serving major industries in manufacturing, retail, hospitality and finance
Made significant progress on establishing presence in new industry segments. Since becoming a key supplier and distribution partner for one of the leading hospitality management companies that includes over 15,000 addressable members, ODP Business Solutions signed agreements with major suppliers in the hospitality industry, including Sobel Westex for premium linens and towels, and Hunter Amenities for a wide range of hotel and guest amenities including liquid beauty products, soaps, dry goods and more. The Company is also engaging in discussions with other major market participants and is making significant progress on its service launch in the $16 billion hospitality industry and expects these efforts to begin to contribute more meaningfully beginning in the second half of the year
Made progress on customer onboarding efforts and expect revenue generation from recent new business wins to ramp up in future quarters
Operating income was $21 million in the first quarter of 2025, down compared to $31 million in the same period last year on a reported basis. EBITDA was $27 million, or 3% on a percentage of sales basis
Office Depot Division Leading provider of retail consumer and small business products and services distributed via Office Depot and OfficeMax retail locations and eCommerce presence.
Reported sales were $838 million in the first quarter of 2025, down 11% compared to the prior year reflecting an improvement over recent prior quarterly trends, as targeted profitable sales strategies gained traction. Overall sales were impacted by 46 fewer retail locations in service associated with planned store closures, as well as lower demand relative to last year in the majority of our product categories, and lower online sales, partially offset by higher average order volumes and the impact of targeted sales promotions. The Company closed 12 retail stores in the quarter and had 857 stores at quarter end. Sales were down 5% on a comparable store basis, representing a meaningful improvement over the 10% decrease in the prior year period
Store and online traffic were lower year over year due to macroeconomic factors causing continued weak consumer activity. Targeted sales promotions resulted in higher average order volumes and sales per shopper, strengthening top-line results and margins
Operating income was $45 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of $50 million during the same period last year on a reported basis, driven primarily by the flow through impact from lower sales. On a percentage of sales, operating income remained flat compared to the same period last year
Veyer Division Nationwide supply chain, distribution, procurement and global sourcing operation supporting Office Depot and ODP Business Solutions, as well as third-party customers. Veyer’s assets and capabilities include 8 million square feet of infrastructure through a network of distribution centers, cross-docks, and other facilities throughout the United States; a global sourcing presence in Asia; a large private fleet of vehicles; and business next-day delivery capabilities to 98.5% of U.S. population.
In the first quarter of 2025, Veyer provided support for its internal customers, ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, as well as its third-party customers, generating reported sales of $1.2 billion
Reported operating income was $8 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of $9 million in the prior year period driven by the flow through impact of lower sales to internal customers, partially offset by services to third-party customers
Executed supply chain services for one of the world’s largest social media-focused e-commerce companies to deliver warehousing and fulfillment services for their online sales. Focused on converting strong pipeline of new business and adding key new customers to its portfolio
In the first quarter of 2025, sales generated from third-party customers increased by 89% compared to the same period last year, resulting in sales of $17 million. EBITDA generated from third-party customers was $3 million in the quarter, flat with the prior year period
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 29, 2025, ODP had total available liquidity of $653 million, consisting of $185 million in cash and cash equivalents and $468 million of available credit under the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement. Total debt was $262 million.
For the first quarter of 2025, cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations increased to $57 million, which included $10 million in restructuring spend, compared to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations of $44 million in the first quarter of the prior year, which included $4 million in restructuring spend. The year-over-year increase in operating cash flow is primarily related to operational discipline including strong cash conversion, as well as prudent working capital management helping to offset the impact of lower sales.
Capital expenditures were $21 million in the first quarter of 2025 versus $31 million in the prior year period, as the Company continued to prioritize capital investments towards B2B growth opportunities supporting its supply chain operations, distribution network, and digital capabilities. Adjusted Free Cash Flow(3) was $45 million in the first quarter of 2025, up compared to $17 million in the prior year period.
“Our team’s unwavering commitment to operational discipline drove a significant improvement in cash conversion, resulting in $45 million in adjusted free cash flow for the quarter—a 165% increase compared to the same period last year,” said Adam Haggard, co-CFO of The ODP Corporation. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on prioritizing capital allocation to strategically invest in our core business. This approach positions us to capture opportunities in both our traditional business segments and emerging higher-growth industries, such as hospitality, positioning ODP to pursue sustainable growth and long-term value creation.”
Hospitality Industry Progress
In the first quarter of 2025, ODP Business Solutions announced a strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest hotel management organizations, becoming a preferred provider for Operating Supplies & Equipment (“OS&E”). This agreement positions ODP as a reliable distribution partner, supporting the recurring in-room hotel supply needs of its over 15,000 members. By ensuring seamless operations, efficient room resets, and exceptional guest experiences, this partnership underscores ODP’s evolution beyond office supplies and highlights its ability to deliver tailored solutions to businesses in the hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent sectors.
Building on this momentum, ODP Business Solutions has established key agreements with leading suppliers in the hospitality industry, including Sobel Westex and Hunter Amenities, providing access to high quality products to allow ODP to better serve the hospitality industry. Sobel Westex, a global leader in hospitality and retail textiles, will provide to ODP premium products such as pillows, plush terry towels, high-quality linens, blankets, pool towels, and spa-like robes—creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere for guests. Similarly, Hunter Amenities, a pioneer in personal care and hospitality manufacturing for over four decades, will offer to ODP its portfolio of high-end personal care products, elevating guest experiences.
“We are making significant progress in expanding our presence in the hospitality industry,” said Gerry Smith, CEO of The ODP Corporation. “By building critical relationships with top-tier suppliers, procuring in-demand inventory, and engaging with additional key market participants, we are laying the foundation for meaningful growth in the future. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and expect these efforts to begin contributing more meaningfully to our results starting in the second half of 2025.”
“Optimize for Growth” B2B Revenue Acceleration Plan
The Company made progress on its “Optimize for Growth” restructuring plan. This initiative focuses on capitalizing on ODP’s core strengths — including its supply chain and procurement expertise, robust distribution network, and strong B2B customer base — to accelerate growth in the B2B distribution and third-party logistics (3PL) market segments, while reducing retail exposure and associated liabilities. The plan strategically realigns the Company’s organizational structure, product offerings, and go-to-market strategies to target high-growth opportunities in the B2B market, while also expanding into new enterprise segments, including hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent sectors.
As part of the plan, ODP is prioritizing investments in resources and infrastructure critical to its growth in the B2B sector, while reducing fixed costs associated with retail operations, including store and distribution center leases. Concurrently, the Company has suspended growth investments in its consumer business as it continues to optimize its retail store footprint. Despite reduced retail growth investments, ODP remains firmly committed to supporting and providing an exceptional service experience at its active retail locations, ensuring that customers continue to receive the top-tier care they expect.
In connection with this plan in the first quarter of 2025, the Company recognized $48 million of restructuring expense primarily related to severance costs and the closure of 9 retail stores. In total for multi-year life of the plan, the Company expects to incur costs in the range of $185 million to $230 million, which we anticipate will generate approximately $380 million in EBITDA improvement and generate over $1.3 billion in total value over the multi-year life of the plan.
The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors on May 7, 2025, at 9:00 am Eastern Time, which will be accessible to the media and the general public. To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event.
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As presented throughout this release, adjusted results represent non-GAAP financial measures and exclude charges or credits not indicative of core operations and the tax effect of these items, which may include but not be limited to merger integration, restructuring, acquisition costs, and asset impairments. Reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
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As used in this release, Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures and changes in restricted cash. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
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As used in this release, Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding cash charges associated with the Company’s restructuring programs, and related expenses. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
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There can be no assurances that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct, and therefore investors and stakeholders should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, highly competitive office products market and failure to differentiate the Company from other office supply resellers or respond to decline in general office supplies sales or to shifting consumer demands; competitive pressures on the Company’s sales and pricing; the risk that the Company is unable to transform the business into a service-driven, B2B platform or that such a strategy will not result in the benefits anticipated; the risk that the Company will not be able to achieve the expected benefits of its strategic plans, including charges and benefits related to Optimize for Growth, Project Core and other strategic restructurings or initiatives; the risk that the Company may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions due to unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, expenses, indebtedness and the unanticipated loss of key customers or the inability to achieve expected revenues, synergies, cost savings or financial performance; failure to effectively manage the Company’s real estate portfolio; loss of business with government entities, purchasing consortiums, and sole- or limited- source distribution arrangements; failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, including employees in stores, service centers, distribution centers, field and corporate offices and executive management, and the inability to keep supply of skills and resources in balance with customer demand; failure to execute effective advertising efforts and maintain the Company’s reputation and brand at a high level; disruptions in computer systems, including delivery of technology services; breach of information technology systems affecting reputation, business partner and customer relationships and operations and resulting in high costs and lost revenue; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or terms with the suppliers, third-party vendors and business partners; disruption of global sourcing activities, evolving foreign trade policy (including tariffs imposed on certain foreign made goods); exclusive Office Depot branded products are subject to additional product, supply chain and legal risks; product safety and quality concerns of manufacturers’ branded products and services and Office Depot private branded products; covenants in the credit facility; general disruption in the credit markets; incurrence of significant impairment charges; retained responsibility for liabilities of acquired companies; fluctuation in quarterly operating results due to seasonality of the Company’s business; changes in tax laws in jurisdictions where the Company operates; increases in wage and benefit costs and changes in labor regulations; changes in the regulatory environment, legal compliance risks and violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other worldwide anti-bribery laws; volatility in the Company’s common stock price; changes in or the elimination of the payment of cash dividends on Company common stock; macroeconomic conditions such as higher interest rates and future declines in business or consumer spending; increases in fuel and other commodity prices and the cost of material, energy and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; unexpected claims, charges, litigation, dispute resolutions or settlement expenses; catastrophic events, including the impact of weather events on the Company’s business; the discouragement of lawsuits by shareholders against the Company and its directors and officers as a result of the exclusive forum selection of the Court of Chancery, the federal district court for the District of Delaware or other Delaware state courts by the Company as the sole and exclusive forum for such lawsuits; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors and shareholders should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
