Record Financial Performance (FY2025)
Company set historical records for revenues, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, free cash flow less maintenance CapEx, net earnings and adjusted net earnings on both absolute and per-share bases; Q4 revenue $930M, adjusted EBITDA $216M, free cash flow $165M, adjusted net earnings $58M and net earnings $52M; EPS $0.94 and adjusted EPS $1.06 (increases of 62% and 33% YoY respectively).
Strong Per-Share and Cash Metrics
Free cash flow per share rose 30% to $3.00 and free cash flow less maintenance CapEx per share increased 38% to $1.24 despite a 14% increase in weighted average shares outstanding (driven by convertible debenture conversions and acquisition-related issuances).
Segment EBITDA Growth
Management cited ~20% YoY adjusted EBITDA increases across segments for the year; Q4 segment results showed 27% period-over-period adjusted EBITDA growth in Aerospace & Aviation and 38% growth in Manufacturing, driving consolidated results.
Capital Structure Simplification and Investment-Grade Rating
Redeemed outstanding convertible debentures (majority converted to equity), resulting in lowest leverage in ~15 years (aggregate leverage 2.73x) and an inaugural DBRS investment-grade rating (BBB low, stable), enabling access to long-term fixed-rate bond financing.
M&A and Strategic Wins (Canadian North, Mach2, Air Canada)
Completed the strategic acquisition of Canadian North (July 1) which has exceeded profitability expectations; announced Mach2 acquisition (Q1 2026) to expand narrow-body aftermarket capabilities; expanded Air Canada commercial agreement and expects deployment of additional aircraft starting mid-2026—management has a bias to the mid-to-upper end of 2026 guidance ($8.25–$8.75).
Manufacturing Momentum and Composite Matting Expansion
Environmental Access Solutions delivered a strong finish driven by rentals and mat sales in Canada; U.S. composite System 7XT mat demand is robust and the company is building a new state-of-the-art plant in Saltillo, Mississippi (estimated cost up to US$60M) expected to be operational mid–late 2027.
Improved Working Capital and Cash Conversion
Resolved prior-year collection delays on certain government receivables and returned significant working capital (notably from multistory window solutions), contributing to a strong cash flow finish in 2025 and active working-capital management across subsidiaries.
Industry Tailwinds and Defense/ISR Opportunity
Management highlighted rising demand for ISR and defense-related services, alignment with Canada’s defense industrial strategy, expanding northern infrastructure needs, and multiple international ISR discussions (e.g., Australia, U.K., Netherlands) as a potential multi-year growth vector.