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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position for the periods presented.

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Operating results for the three-month periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management periodically evaluates estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements for continued reasonableness. Appropriate adjustments, if any, to estimates are made prospectively based upon such periodic evaluations. It is reasonably possible that changes may occur in the near term that would affect managements’ estimates with respect to revenue recognition, estimates of cost to complete contracts, allowance for credit losses, share-based payments, accrued expenses, inventory, deferred taxes, property and equipment and valuation of net assets acquired in business combinations, and the impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets.

Revenue and Costs Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue for each separately identifiable performance obligation in a contract representing a promise to transfer a distinct good to a customer. In most cases, goods provided under the Company’s contracts are accounted for as a single performance obligation due to the complex and integrated nature of its products. These contracts generally require significant integration of a group of goods to deliver a combined output. Warranties are provided on certain contracts, but do not typically provide for services beyond standard assurances and are therefore not considered to be a separate performance obligation. Assets recognized from costs to obtain or fulfill a contract are not material. Payment terms are typically forty-five days, but may vary.

The Company generates revenue under a range of contract types including fixed-price, time and material and cost-plus fixed fee contracts. Substantially all revenue is recognized as control is transferred to the customer over time based on an input measure of progress based on costs incurred compared to estimated total costs at completion. In general, the Company’s contracts contain termination clauses that entitle the Company to payment for work performed to-date for goods that do not have an alternative use. Amounts recoverable in the event of terminations include reasonable profit margins. Control is effectively transferred as the Company performs its contractual obligations.

The Company generally recognizes revenues over time using the input method, measured by the percentage of total costs incurred to-date to estimated total anticipated costs for each contract. This method is used because the Company considers total costs to be the best available measure of satisfaction of its performance obligations. Use of the input method requires the Company to make reasonable estimates regarding the revenue and costs associated with the design, manufacture, and delivery of its products. The Company estimates profit on these contracts as the difference between total estimated revenues and total estimated costs at completion (EAC) and recognizes profit as costs are incurred. Significant judgment is used to estimate total costs at completion. EAC’s are estimated using historical actual margins as a percentage of revenue, applied to open jobs. Unforeseen events and circumstances can alter the estimate of the costs and potential benefits associated with a particular contract.

The nature of Company’s business can give rise to significant contract modifications, which can impact performance obligations and transaction price. A contract modification exists when the parties to a contract agree to a change in the scope and/or price of a contract. Contracts are often modified for changes in contract specifications or requirements. Most of the Company’s contract modifications are for goods that are not distinct in the context of the contract and are therefore accounted for as part of the original performance obligation through a cumulative catch-up adjustment.

Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as payroll taxes, employee benefits, equipment rental, indirect labor, rent, workers’ compensation insurance, utilities, and shop supplies. General operating, selling, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated profitability, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $513.7 million of remaining performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize approximately 38.6% of the remaining performance obligations as revenue in 2025, 34.0% in 2026, and 27.4% thereafter.

The timing of Company billings is generally dependent upon agreed-upon contractual terms, milestone billings based on the completion of certain phases of the work, or when products are provided. Billing can occur prior to revenue recognition, resulting in deferred revenue or subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in unbilled revenue. The asset, “contract assets” represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. These contract assets are not considered a significant financing component of the Company’s contracts as the payment terms are intended to protect the customer in the event the Company does not fulfill its obligations under the contract. The liability, “contract liabilities” represents amounts billed in excess of revenues recognized. Contract liabilities are not a

significant financing component as they are generally utilized to pay for contract costs within a one-year period or are used to ensure the customer meets contractual requirements.

The following table summarizes our contract assets and liabilities:

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

57,902

 

 

$

55,220

 

Contract assets

 

$

133,590

 

 

$

107,222

 

Contract liabilities

 

$

19,897

 

 

$

29,868

 

 

Changes in contract assets and contract liabilities are primarily due to the timing of payments from customers and the Company satisfying performance obligations during the normal course of business. The amount of revenue recognized from changes in the transaction price associated with performance obligations satisfied in prior year during the period ended June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was not material. The following table summarizes the changes in contract assets and contract liabilities for the periods ended June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Contract assets, beginning of period

 

$

107,222

 

 

$

89,184

 

Contract assets recorded during the period

 

 

100,777

 

 

 

96,433

 

Reclassified to accounts receivable during the period

 

 

(74,409

)

 

 

(78,395

)

Contract assets, end of period

 

$

133,590

 

 

$

107,222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Contract liabilities, beginning of period

 

$

29,868

 

 

$

36,074

 

Customer advances received or billed

 

 

14,505

 

 

 

19,914

 

Recognition of unearned revenue

 

 

(24,476

)

 

 

(26,120

)

Contract liabilities, end of period

 

$

19,897

 

 

$

29,868

 

The Company’s contracts with customers relate to the design, manufacturing and delivery of its products in the following markets:

Hypersonic and Strategic Missile Defense – Hypersonic missiles, large diameter missile deterrent technologies and intercontinental strategic missile defense systems
Space and Launch – Traditional and new space launch rocket systems, space capsules, vehicles and payloads
Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems – Precision guided missiles, small diameter rocket and missile technologies and integrated defense systems

Substantially all of the Company’s customers are government or commercial enterprises based in the United States.

The following table presents our disaggregated revenue and revenue growth by end-markets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

% of Revenue

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Revenue

 

 

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percent)

 

Hypersonics & Strategic Missile Defense

 

$

34,960

 

 

 

30.4

%

 

$

28,741

 

 

 

33.8

%

 

 

21.6

%

Space & Launch

 

 

39,597

 

 

 

34.4

%

 

 

28,512

 

 

 

33.5

%

 

 

38.9

%

Tactical Missiles & Integrated Defense Systems

 

 

40,540

 

 

 

35.2

%

 

 

27,786

 

 

 

32.7

%

 

 

45.9

%

Total Revenue

 

$

115,097

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

85,039

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

35.3

%

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

% of Revenue

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Revenue

 

 

% Change

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percent)

 

Hypersonics & Strategic Missile Defense

 

$

65,016

 

 

 

30.2

%

 

$

53,563

 

 

 

31.9

%

 

 

21.4

%

Space & Launch

 

 

73,468

 

 

 

34.1

%

 

 

58,768

 

 

 

35.0

%

 

 

25.0

%

Tactical Missiles & Integrated Defense Systems

 

 

76,737

 

 

 

35.7

%

 

 

55,714

 

 

 

33.2

%

 

 

37.7

%

Total Revenue

 

$

215,221

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

168,045

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

28.1

%

Contract Estimates

The Company recognizes changes in contract estimates on a cumulative “catch-up” basis in the period in which the changes are identified. Such changes in contract estimates can result in the recognition of revenue in a current period for performance obligations that were satisfied or partially satisfied in a prior period. Changes in contract estimates may also result in the reversal of previously recognized revenue if the current estimate differs from the previous estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, the Company recognizes the total loss in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the period in which it is identified. During the period ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, changes in accounting estimates on revenue recognition was immaterial.

Inventory

The Company determines the cost basis for inventory using the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by using the weighted average method. As of June 30, 2025, the balance of raw materials and work in progress was $11.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and as of December 31, 2024, the balance of raw materials and work in progress was $9.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Prepaid and other current assets

Within prepaid and other current assets, the Company recognizes prepaid expenses for prepayments for goods that are expected to be consumed within 12 months.

The following table summarizes our prepaid and other current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Deferred offering costs

 

$

 

 

$

12,202

 

Other prepaid and current assets

 

 

8,382

 

 

 

5,654

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

$

8,382

 

 

$

17,856

 

Accounts Receivable and Credit Loss Reserves

Accounts receivable comprise unsecured amounts due from customers and presented net of any allowance for credit losses. The Company recognizes its estimate of expected losses on accounts receivable within the scope of the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) model under ASC 326. All accounts receivable balances 180 days beyond the contractual due date will be reserved at 50% and balances one year beyond the contractual due date will be reserved at 100%. For contract assets, the Company establishes a reserve for contract assets when a job exceeds a certain length of inactivity unless there is persuasive evidence the balance will still be

recoverable. The following table summarizes the allowance for credit losses for the periods ended June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Allowance for credit losses, beginning balance

 

$

(712

)

 

$

(1,039

)

Credit loss recoveries (expenses)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(268

)

Write-offs

 

 

46

 

 

 

595

 

Allowance for credit losses, ending balance

 

$

(676

)

 

$

(712

)

Other Current Liabilities

Within other current liabilities, the Company recognizes certain accrued expenses and liabilities due within 12 months. The following table summarizes our other current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Accrued offering costs

 

$

1,028

 

 

$

11,720

 

Earnout liability

 

 

3,899

 

 

 

 

Other accrued expenses and current liabilities

 

 

876

 

 

 

767

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

5,803

 

 

$

12,487

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

Revenue from a few customers will typically represent a significant portion of the Company’s total revenue in any given fiscal year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company had three customers with greater than 10% of the Company’s revenues, these customers comprised 23.2%, 12.6% and 11.7% of the Company’s total revenues during the year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had two customers with greater than 10% of the Company’s revenues, these customers comprised 28.4% and 11.6% of the Company’s total revenues during the year.

As of June 30, 2025, these three customers accounted for 45.9% of accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2024, these three customers accounted for 58.7% of accounts receivable.

No single supplier accounted more than 10% of accounts payable as of June 30, 2025. One supplier accounted for approximately 19.6% of accounts payable as of December 31, 2024.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. Under the fair value provisions, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite vesting period.

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share or Common Unit

The Company uses the two-class method in calculating earnings per unit when it issues securities other than common units that contractually entitle the holder to participate in distributions and earnings of the Company. The Company historically issued Profit Interest Units (PIUs) in the form of Class P LLC Membership Units (“P Units”) that, once vested, participate in its distributions and earnings after the common units receive their return of capital plus a specified threshold amount. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, because the Company’s undistributed or distributed earnings did not exceeded the P Units’ thresholds, no earnings were allocated to the P Units in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per unit.

The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share and per unit amounts. Basic earnings per share and per unit is computed by dividing the net income attributable to common shares or common units by the weighted-average number of shares or units outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share or per unit represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares or units outstanding, inclusive of the effect of dilutive units and contingently issuable shares or units. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no potentially dilutive securities.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards. This update clarifies the scope of “Profit Interest” and similar awards and adds an illustrative example to the existing ASC 718 standard that includes four fact patterns to demonstrate how an entity should apply the scope guidance in paragraph 718-10-15-3 to determine whether a profits interest award should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 718. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual financial statements not yet issued or made available for issuance. The amendments in this ASU should be applied either (1) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements or prospectively to profits interest and similar awards granted or (2) modified on or after the date at which the entity first applies the amendments. On January 1, 2025, the Company retrospectively adopted ASU 2024-01. The standard did not have any material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

The Company applies the provisions under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, for financial assets and liabilities that are remeasured and reported at fair value each reporting period, and for nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are remeasured and reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. ASC 820 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. Where quoted market prices for identical assets and liabilities are available in active markets, securities are classified in Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include exchange traded securities and mutual funds for which there are quoted prices in active markets. If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, but are based on other observable inputs, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows and would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 3 securities are securities where the inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable inputs based on best estimates of inputs market participants that would be used in pricing the asset or liability as of the measurement date, including assumptions about risk. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 or 2024.

On February 27, 2025, the Company invested $6.0 million in an unrelated party (the “Issuer”) in the form of a convertible promissory note (the “Note”). The Note will mature on the fifth anniversary of the Note’s issuance, bears no interest and is convertible into the Issuer’s shares prior to the maturity date at the Company’s discretion or upon the occurrence of certain future events. The Note was accounted for as available-for-sale debt instrument measured at fair value and recorded in Other assets. The fair value of this Note is classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2025, the fair value of the Note approximates its carrying amount.