Record Annual Financial Performance
Total revenue increased 35% year-over-year to $391.1 million in FY2025. Adjusted gross margin rose 44% to $131.8 million (33.7% of sales). Adjusted EBITDA was a record $92.4 million, up 73% versus prior year.
Specialty Semiconductors — Strong Growth and Profit Contribution
Specialty Semiconductors revenue reached $285.4 million for the year (up 41% YoY) and contributed $70.1 million of adjusted EBITDA (up 59%). Q4 revenue was up 47% YoY to $76.2 million. Backlog remains extended (265 days), providing multi-year visibility.
Performance Materials — High Margins and Improved Mix
Full-year Performance Materials revenue was $105.7 million (up 22% YoY). The segment delivered an exceptional adjusted gross margin of 42.4% of sales for FY2025. Q4 revenue rose 36% YoY to $25.8 million and Q4 adjusted gross margin improved to 40.9% (from 33.5% prior-year). Full-year adjusted EBITDA for the segment increased 59% to $35.1 million.
Major Customer Agreements and Capacity Expansion
A strategic thin-film semiconductor supply agreement increased volumes by 33% for 2025–26 and an additional ~25% for the subsequent term through 2028 (take-or-pay nature). AZUR solar cell production capacity was expanded by 30% in 2025, with a planned additional ~25% capacity coming online starting in H2 2026.
U.S. Government Support for Strategic Supply Chain
Received a USD 18.1 million award to expand germanium recycling and refining capacity at St. George, Utah — strengthening domestic supply chains for optics and SPACE Solar applications and supporting future upstream integration.
Stronger Balance Sheet and Cash Generation
Net debt dropped materially from $100.1 million at end-2024 to $50.3 million at end-2025. Net debt-to-EBITDA was 0.5x at year-end, reflecting strong cash flow generation and prudent balance sheet management.
Disciplined, Conservative 2026 Guidance
Management provided FY2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $100–$105 million (midpoint implies ~11% YoY growth), with a higher contribution expected in H2. Management emphasizes conservative assumptions and a measured approach to capacity investments.
Robust Multi-year Pipeline
Management reported a robust project pipeline extending beyond 2028 (SPACE Solar) and multi-year visibility in renewables (renewable backlog >3 years for certain customers), supporting long-term demand visibility.