Full-Year Revenue Growth
Net sales for fiscal 2026 increased $25.4 million, or 15.2%, to $192.6 million versus fiscal 2025.
Fire Services Surge and Strategic Pivot
Fire services revenue grew $30.6 million, or 48.6%, to $93.6 million and now represents approximately 49% of total revenue (up from ~21% two years prior), driven by acquisitions (Viridian, LHD, Jolly, Pacific Helmets, Arizona PPE, California PPE) and certification milestones.
U.S. and Europe Full-Year Growth
U.S. sales increased 35.1% for the full year to $81.6 million (Q4 U.S. revenue +7.1% to $19.6M). Europe revenue grew $12.1 million, or 28.7%, to $54.2 million for the full year.
Portfolio Simplification and Cash Generation
Divestiture of HPFR and HiViz product lines generated approximately $14 million of cash proceeds post year-end and simplified the portfolio to focus on core fire services and industrial protective products.
Certifications: Commercial Unlock
Numerous NFPA 1970 (2025) certifications achieved across the brand portfolio (turnout, proximity, gloves, hoods, boots, helmets), enabling a full head-to-toe certified offering and supporting expected tender/order flow.
Positive Operating Cash in Q4 and Balance Sheet Actions
The fourth quarter generated approximately $1.8–$2.0 million of operating cash. The company completed a $6.1M sale and partial leaseback of Decatur (yielding ~ $4.3M pretax gain) and expects to close a new ABL facility to strengthen liquidity (no assurances).
Operational and Organizational Improvements
Inventory reduced sequentially (~$5.4M decline from Q3 to $80.5M in Q4), expense discipline held (adjusted operating expenses excluding FX increased modestly full year +10.2% but were flat sequentially), and key leadership appointments (new CFO Calvin Sweeney, EVP EMEA Kevin Ray, Board addition Lee Rudow) were completed.
Guidance and Strategic Targets
Management provided fiscal 2027 goalposts of single- to high-single-digit revenue growth and a clear line of sight to positive cash flow from operations, with plans to tighten forecasting, consolidate manufacturing, and improve margins.