Record Annual Revenue
Annual sales reached CAD 515.8 million, a year-over-year increase of CAD 14.2 million or +2.8%, marking a record year for the company.
Recurring Software and Services Growth
Annual recurring software, services and other software revenue totaled CAD 240.7 million, up 8% year-over-year. In Q4, software and services were CAD 55.8 million, up 17% year-over-year and representing ~50% of Q4 revenue.
International Revenue Acceleration
International revenue for the year was CAD 148 million, up 16% year-over-year. In Q4 international revenues were CAD 37.4 million versus CAD 21.3 million in the prior year Q4, increasing the international mix to 28% of Q4 sales (29% for the year).
Healthy Gross Margins Within Target Range
Gross margin for the year was 59.3%, and Q4 gross margin was 59.3% (management noted this is within the company target range of 56%–60%). Total margin dollars for the year were CAD 306 million.
Backlog and Shipments Momentum
Purchase order backlog exceeded CAD 237 million at the end of May and May shipments were CAD 33 million, with combined backlog plus shipments cited as in excess of CAD 270 million entering fiscal 2027.
Earnings and EPS Improvement in Q4
Q4 net earnings were CAD 15.2 million versus CAD 13.0 million a year earlier. Q4 fully diluted EPS increased to CAD 0.20 from CAD 0.17 in the prior-year quarter (+~17.6%). Annual net earnings were CAD 64.4 million.
Strong Product Recognition and Market Wins
Multiple product awards at NAB Show (Future Best of Show Awards) and AV technology wins (e.g., BRAVO, ENX, X-CALIBER, MMA and NUCLEUS) highlight product momentum and industry recognition.
Growing Government and Defense Opportunities
Sales to government, military and aerospace customers were over CAD 50 million for the year (over 10% of revenue) and were characterized as up ~12% year-over-year, with new partnerships and expanded focus noted.
Continued Investment in R&D and Technology Leadership
R&D spending for the year was CAD 148.1 million, representing 28.7% of sales (Q4 R&D 28.7% of revenue), supporting more than 600 SDN deployments, IP/Cloud capabilities and DreamCatcher/BRAVO adoption.
Shareholder Returns
Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of CAD 0.205 per share (payable ~July 13) and the company distributed CAD 136 million in dividends during the year, including CAD 75.5 million in special dividends.