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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended July 27, 2024

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-33261

AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		95-2705790
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

241 18^th Street South, Suite 650
Arlington, Virginia		22202
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(805) 520-8350

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	AVAV	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer ☒		Accelerated filer ☐

Non-accelerated filer ☐		Smaller reporting company ☐

		Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of August 28, 2024, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.0001 par value, was 28,206,032.

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AeroVironment, Inc.

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Item 1.	Financial Statements :
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 27, 2024 (Unaudited) and April 30, 2024	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended July 27, 2024 (Unaudited) and July 29, 2023 (Unaudited)	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three ended July 27, 2024 (Unaudited) and July 29, 2023 (Unaudited)	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended July 27, 2024 (Unaudited) and July 29, 2023 (Unaudited)	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended July 27, 2024 (Unaudited) and July 29, 2023 (Unaudited)	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	37
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	37

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	38
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	38
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	38
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	38
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	38
Item 5.	Other Information	38
Item 6.	Exhibits	39
Signatures		40

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AeroVironment, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands except share and per share data)


	July 27,		April 30,
	2024		2024
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	81,162	$	73,301
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $58 at July 27, 2024 and $159 at April 30, 2024		35,487		70,305
Unbilled receivables and retentions		219,766		199,474
Inventories, net		143,835		150,168
Income taxes receivable		338		—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		19,758		22,333
Total current assets		500,346		515,581
Long-term investments		21,887		20,960
Property and equipment, net		48,071		46,602
Operating lease right-of-use assets		28,283		30,033
Deferred income taxes		41,303		41,303
Intangibles, net		67,521		72,224
Goodwill		275,932		275,652
Other assets		15,826		13,505
Total assets	$	999,169	$	1,015,860
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	43,596	$	48,298
Wages and related accruals		20,413		44,312
Customer advances		10,993		11,192
Current portion of long-term debt		10,000		10,000
Current operating lease liabilities		9,428		9,841
Income taxes payable		5,597		4,162
Other current liabilities		17,331		17,074
Total current liabilities		117,358		144,879
Long-term debt, net of current portion		6,788		17,092
Non-current operating lease liabilities		21,086		22,745
Other non-current liabilities		2,123		2,132
Liability for uncertain tax positions		5,603		5,603
Deferred income taxes		673		664
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value:
Authorized shares—10,000,000; none issued or outstanding at July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024		—		—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value:
Authorized shares—100,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares—28,206,480 shares at July 27, 2024 and 28,134,438 shares at April 30, 2024		4		4
Additional paid-in capital		598,735		597,646
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(5,054)		(5,592)
Retained earnings		251,853		230,687
Total stockholders’ equity		845,538		822,745
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	999,169	$	1,015,860

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands except share and per share data)


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Revenue:
Product sales	$	159,504	$	119,471
Contract services		29,979		32,876
		189,483		152,347
Cost of sales:
Product sales		85,519		61,608
Contract services		22,497		25,079
		108,016		86,687
Gross margin:
Product sales		73,985		57,863
Contract services		7,482		7,797
		81,467		65,660
Selling, general and administrative		33,795		23,827
Research and development		24,613		15,466
Income from operations		23,059		26,367
Other loss:
Interest expense, net		(239)		(2,008)
Other expense, net		(234)		(1,129)
Income before income taxes		22,586		23,230
Provision for income taxes		1,485		1,314
Equity method investment income (loss), net of tax		65		(21)
Net income		21,166		21,895
Net income per share
Basic	$	0.76	$	0.84
Diluted	$	0.75	$	0.84
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		27,959,692		26,088,277
Diluted		28,281,827		26,179,042

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Net income	$	21,166	$	21,895
Other comprehensive income:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments		538		(63)
Total comprehensive income	$	21,704		21,832

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 (Unaudited)

(In thousands except share data)


								Accumulated
				Additional				Other
	Common Stock			Paid-In		Retained		Comprehensive
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Earnings		Loss		Total
Balance at April 30, 2024	28,134,438	$	4	$	597,646	$	230,687	$	(5,592)	$	822,745
Net income	—		—		—		21,166		—		21,166
Foreign currency translation	—		—		—		—		538		538
Stock options exercised	16,164		—		506		—		—		506
Restricted stock awards	69,522		—		—		—		—		—
Restricted stock awards forfeited	(2,194)		—		—		—		—		—
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards	(11,450)		—		(3,953)						(3,953)
Stock based compensation	—		—		4,536		—		—		4,536
Balance at July 27, 2024	28,206,480	$	4	$	598,735	$	251,853	$	(5,054)	$	845,538

								Accumulated
				Additional				Other
	Common Stock			Paid-In		Retained		Comprehensive
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Earnings		Loss		Total
Balance at April 30, 2023	26,216,897	$	4	$	384,397	$	171,021	$	(4,452)	$	550,970
Net income	—		—		—		21,895		—		21,895
Foreign currency translation	—		—		—		—		(63)		(63)
Restricted stock awards	91,913		—		—		—		—		—
Restricted stock awards forfeited	(3,438)		—		—		—		—		—
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards	(13,242)		—		(1,298)		—		—		(1,298)
Issuance cost for shares issued	—		—		(163)		—		—		(163)
Stock based compensation	—		—		3,204		—		—		3,204
Balance at July 29, 2023	26,292,130	$	4	$	386,140	$	192,916	$	(4,515)	$	574,545

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Operating activities
Net income	$	21,166	$	21,895
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		8,852		6,951
(Gain) loss from equity method investments		(65)		21
Amortization of debt issuance costs		266		214
Provision for doubtful accounts		(101)		(15)
Reserve for inventory excess and obsolescence		2,667		3,330
Other non-cash expense, net		616		173
Non-cash lease expense		2,430		2,184
Loss on foreign currency transactions		142		132
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale equity securities, net		321		1,013
Deferred income taxes		(1)		(427)
Stock-based compensation		4,536		3,204
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		143		116
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		34,993		8,207
Unbilled receivables and retentions		(20,274)		(1,603)
Inventories		3,867		(40,004)
Income taxes receivable		(336)		—
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(814)		(4,401)
Accounts payable		(4,976)		(2,780)
Other liabilities		(25,081)		(15,272)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		28,351		(17,062)
Investing activities
Acquisition of property and equipment		(5,430)		(3,632)
Contributions in equity method investments		(1,183)		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(6,613)		(3,632)
Financing activities
Principal payments of term loan		(10,500)		(5,000)
Payment of debt issuance costs		—		(9)
Tax withholding payment related to net settlement of equity awards		(3,953)		(1,298)
Exercise of stock options		506		—
Other		(7)		(8)
Net cash used in financing activities		(13,954)		(6,315)
Effects of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents		77		21
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		7,861		(26,988)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		73,301		132,859
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	81,162	$	105,871
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid (refunded), net during the period for:
Income taxes	$	(101)	$	35
Interest	$	370	$	1,782
Non-cash activities
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	$	538	$	(63)
Acquisitions of property and equipment included in accounts payable	$	1,208	$	969

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AeroVironment, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

AeroVironment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is engaged in the design, development, production, delivery and support of a technologically advanced portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses. AeroVironment, Inc. supplies uncrewed aircraft and ground robot systems, loitering munitions systems and related services primarily to organizations within or supplying the U.S. Department of Defense (“D.o.D”), other federal agencies and to international allied governments.

Effective May 1, 2023, the Company reorganized its segments. Due to the Company’s growth as an organization, the reorganization was implemented to drive additional operational improvements, foster synergies and provide leaders with greater autonomy over their product lines. The Company’s reportable segments are as follows:

Uncrewed Systems (“UxS”)—The UxS segment, which consists of the former small uncrewed aircraft systems (“SUAS”), medium uncrewed aircraft systems (“MUAS”) and uncrewed ground vehicles (“UGV”) segments and the acquired Tomahawk, focuses primarily on small UAS products designed to operate reliably at lower altitudes in a wide range of environmental conditions, providing a vantage point from which to collect and deliver valuable information as well as related support including training, spare and accessory parts, product repair, product replacement, maintenance and upgrades; medium UAS products designed to operate reliably at medium altitudes with longer range while carrying larger payloads including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, and ground support equipment and other items and services related generally to uncrewed aircraft systems historically including ISR services; UGV products designed to help responders remove, contain or neutralize these hazards in situations where improvised explosive devices, caustic chemicals, nuclear, radiological or biological hazards or violent individuals represent significant danger to humans; and AI-enabled common control and communication solutions that allow any uncrewed system to be controlled from a common user interface while aggregating data from multiple platforms to provide real time intelligence.

Loitering Munitions Systems (“LMS”)—The LMS segment, which consists of the former Tactical Missile Systems segment, focuses primarily on tube-launched aircraft that deploy with the push of a button, fly at higher speeds than small UAS products, and perform either effects delivery or reconnaissance missions, and related support services including training, spare parts, product repair, and product replacement. The LMS segment also includes customer-funded research and development programs.

MacCready Works (“MW”)—The MW segment, which consists of the former MacCready Works and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite systems (“HAPS”) segments, focuses on customer-funded research and development in the areas of HAPS, robotics, sensors, software analytics, data intelligence and connectivity. This segment contains the Company’s center of excellence for the development of machine learning, object identification and autonomy solutions and also seeks to identify new products, services and businesses for the Company.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation with respect to the interim financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the three months ended July 27, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending April 30, 2025. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended April 30, 2024, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including estimates of anticipated contract costs and revenue utilized in the revenue recognition process, that affect the reported amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and operating results of wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

On September 15, 2023, the Company closed its acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, Inc. (“Tomahawk”) pursuant to a merger agreement, and post-acquisition, Tomahawk has been incorporated into the UxS segment. The assets, liabilities and operating results of Tomahawk have been included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 16—Business Acquisitions for further details.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

The Company did not adopt any accounting standards during the three months ended July 27, 2024.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is generated pursuant to written contractual arrangements to design, develop, manufacture and/or modify complex products and to provide related engineering, technical and other services according to the specifications of its customers. These contracts may be firm fixed price (“FFP”), cost plus fixed fee (“CPFF”), or time and materials (“T&M”). The Company considers all such contracts to be within the scope of ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).

Performance Obligations

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer distinct goods or services to a customer, and it is the unit of account in ASC 606. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and revenue is recognized when each performance obligation under the terms of a contract is satisfied. Revenue is measured at the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using its observable standalone selling price for products and services. When the standalone selling price is not directly observable, the Company uses its best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract using the cost plus margin approach. This approach estimates the Company’s expected costs of satisfying the performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin for that distinct good or service.

Contract modifications are routine in the performance of the Company’s contracts. In most instances, contract modifications are for additional goods and/or services that are distinct and, therefore, accounted for as new contracts.

The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time. Performance obligations are satisfied over time if the customer receives the benefits as the Company performs, if the customer controls the asset as it is being developed or produced, or if the product being produced for the customer has no alternative use and the Company has a contractual right to payment for the Company’s costs incurred to date plus a reasonable margin. The contractual right to payment is generally supported by termination for convenience clauses that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay the Company for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit, and take control of any work in process. Revenue for LMS product deliveries, certain Tomahawk product deliveries and Customer-Funded Research and Development contracts is recognized over time as costs are incurred. Contract services revenue is composed of revenue recognized on contracts for the provision of services, including repairs and maintenance, training, engineering design, development and prototyping activities, and technical support services. Contract services revenue is recognized over time as services are rendered. Typically, revenue is recognized over time using an input measure (e.g., costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion) to measure progress. Contract services revenue, which historically included revenue from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) services, is recognized over time as services are

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rendered. In accordance with ASC 606, the Company elected the right to invoice practical expedient in which if an entity has a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the entity’s performance completed to date, such as flight hours for ISR services, the entity may recognize revenue in the amount to which the entity has a right to invoice. In the past, the Company operated its MUAS in overseas locations to support U.S. military operations under ISR services contracts under a contractor-owned, contractor-operated (“COCO”) arrangement.

For performance obligations satisfied over time, revenue is generally recognized using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress. Incurred costs represent work performed, which correspond with, and thereby best depict, transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, materials, subcontractors’ costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs applicable on government and commercial contracts.

For performance obligations which are not satisfied over time per the aforementioned criteria above, revenue is recognized at the point in time in which each performance obligation is fully satisfied. The Company’s SUAS, MUAS, UGV product sales revenue is composed of revenue recognized on contracts for the delivery of SUAS, MUAS and UGV systems and spare parts, respectively. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when control transfers to the customer, which generally occurs when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer.

On July 27, 2024, the Company had approximately $372,904,000 of remaining performance obligations under fully funded contracts with its customers, which the Company also refers to as funded backlog. The Company currently expects to recognize approximately 85% of the remaining performance obligations as revenue in fiscal 2025 and the remaining 15% in fiscal 2026.

The Company collects sales, value added, and other taxes concurrent with revenue producing activities, which are excluded from revenue when they are both imposed on a specific transaction and collected from a customer.

Contract Estimates

Accounting for contracts and programs primarily with a duration of less than six months involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For long-term contracts, the Company estimates the total expected costs to complete the contract and recognizes revenue based on the percentage of costs incurred at period end. Typically, revenue is recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying the Company’s performance obligations. Incurred costs represent work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, materials, subcontractors’ costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs applicable on government and commercial contracts.

Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events that may span several years. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the work to be performed, the cost and availability of materials, the performance of subcontractors, and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.

The nature of the Company’s contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including undefinitized contract actions which are within the scope of ASC 606 with final contract values to be negotiated, penalty fees and incentive awards generally for late delivery and early delivery, respectively. The Company generally estimates such variable consideration as the most likely amount. In addition, the Company includes the estimated variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the related uncertainty is resolved. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and the Company’s best judgment at the time. Based on experience in estimating these amounts, they are included in the transaction price of the Company’s contracts and the associated remaining performance obligations.

As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of the Company’s contracts, the Company regularly reviews and updates its contract-related estimates. Changes in cumulative revenue estimates, due to changes in the estimated transaction price or cost estimates, are recorded using a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the

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period identified for contracts with performance obligations recognized over time. Changes in cumulative revenue estimates due to changes in the estimated transaction price are recorded using a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period identified for contracts with performance obligations at a point in time, including undefinitized contract actions. In the period undefinitized contract actions become definitized, a cumulative catch-up adjustment is recorded to reflect the final consideration, which could have a material positive or negative impact.

If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, the Company recognizes the total loss in the quarter it is identified, and it is recorded in other current liabilities. The balance of forward loss reserves as of July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024 was $496,000 and $374,000, respectively. The Company recorded the forward loss reserves as the total estimated costs to complete the contracts are in excess of the total remaining consideration of the contracts. No adjustment on the forward loss reserve for any one contract was material to the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended July 27, 2024 or July 29, 2023, respectively.

The impact of adjustments in contract estimates on the Company’s operating earnings can be reflected in either operating costs and expenses, or revenue. The aggregate impact of adjustments in contract estimates on revenue related to performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in previous periods was not material for the three month period ended July 27, 2024 or July 29, 2023, respectively. No adjustment on any one contract was material to the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three month periods ended July 27, 2024 or July 29, 2023.

Revenue by Category

The following tables present the Company’s revenue disaggregated by segment, contract type, customer category and geographic location (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
Revenue by segment	2024		2023
UxS	$	119,976	$	98,207
LMS		51,973		30,917
MW		17,534		23,223
Total revenue	$	189,483	$	152,347


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
Revenue by contract type	2024		2023
FFP	$	171,869	$	129,942
CPFF		16,231		21,293
T&M		1,383		1,112
Total revenue	$	189,483	$	152,347

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Each of these contract types presents advantages and disadvantages. Typically, the Company assumes more risk with FFP contracts. However, these types of contracts generally offer additional profits when the Company completes the work for less than originally estimated. CPFF contracts generally subject the Company to lower risk. Accordingly, the associated base fees are usually lower than fees on FFP contracts. Under T&M contracts, the Company’s profit may vary if actual labor hour rates vary significantly from the negotiated rates.


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
Revenue by customer category	2024		2023
U.S. government	$	148,600	$	101,348
Non-U.S. government		40,883		50,999
Total revenue	$	189,483	$	152,347

	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
Revenue by geographic location	2024		2023
Domestic	$	66,998	$	58,126
International		122,485		94,221
Total revenue	$	189,483	$	152,347


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
Revenue percentage by recognition method	2024		2023
Over time		41%		39%
Point in time		59%		61%
Total revenue		100%		100%

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings, and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and customer advances and deposits on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. In the Company’s services contracts, amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals, which is generally monthly, or upon the achievement of contractual milestones. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets recorded in unbilled receivables and retentions on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. However, the Company sometimes receives advances or deposits from its customers before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities recorded in customer advances on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. 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. These assets and liabilities are reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheet on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. For the Company’s product revenue, the Company generally receives cash payments subsequent to satisfying the performance obligation via delivery of the product, resulting in billed accounts receivable. Changes in the contract asset and liability balances during the three month period ended July 27, 2024 were not materially impacted by any other factors. For the Company’s contracts, there are no significant gaps between the receipt of payment and the transfer of the associated goods and services to the customer for material amounts of consideration.

Revenue recognized for the three month period ended July 27, 2024 that was included in customer advances balances as of April 30, 2024 was $5,486,000 and revenue recognized for the three month period ended July 29, 2023 that was included in customer advances balances as of April 30, 2023 was $2,538,000.

Cost to Fulfill a Contract with a Customer

The Company recognizes assets for the costs to fulfill a contract with a customer if the costs are specifically identifiable, generate or enhance resources used to satisfy future performance obligations, and are expected to be recovered in accordance with ASC 340-40 Other Assets and Deferred Costs: Contracts with Customers. The assets related to costs to

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fulfill contracts with customers are capitalized and amortized over the period the related performance obligations are satisfied. As of July 27, 2024 the Company’s costs to fulfill were $4,396,000, and as of April 30, 2024, the Company’s costs to fulfill were not material.

Segments

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. As of July 27, 2024, the Company’s CODM, the Chief Executive Officer, makes operating decisions, assesses performance and makes resource allocation decisions, including the allocation for research and development (“R&D”). Accordingly, the Company identifies three reportable segments. Refer to Note 18—Segments for further details.

Investments

The Company’s investments are accounted for as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses for debt securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of deferred income taxes for available-for-sale investments. Gains and losses realized on the disposition of investment securities are determined on the specific identification basis and credited or charged to income. Investments in equity securities and warrants are measured at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value recognized in other expense, net. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables and retentions, and accounts payable approximate cost due to the short period of time to maturity.

Government Contracts

Payments to the Company on government CPFF or T&M contracts are based on provisional, or estimated indirect rates, which are subject to an annual audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”). The cost audits result in the negotiation and determination of the final indirect cost rates that the Company may use for the period(s) audited. The final rates, if different from the provisional rates, may create an additional receivable or liability for the Company for CPFF and T&M contracts.

For example, during the course of its audits, the DCAA may question the Company’s incurred costs, and if the DCAA believes the Company has accounted for such costs in a manner inconsistent with the requirements under Federal Acquisition Regulations, the DCAA auditor may recommend to the Company’s administrative contracting officer to disallow such costs. Historically, the Company has not experienced material disallowed costs as a result of government audits. However, the Company can provide no assurance that the DCAA or other government audits will not result in material disallowances for incurred costs in the future. The Company’s revenue recognition policy calls for revenue recognized on all cost reimbursable government contracts to be recorded at actual rates unless collectability is not reasonably assured. At July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024, the Company had no reserve for incurred cost claim audits.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, excluding shares of unvested restricted stock.

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The reconciliation of basic to diluted shares is as follows (in thousands except share data):


		Three Months Ended
	July 27, 2024		July 29, 2023
Net income	$	21,166	$	21,895
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average common shares		27,959,692		26,088,277
Dilutive effect of employee stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units		322,135		90,765
Denominator for diluted earnings per share		28,281,827		26,179,042

Potentially dilutive shares not included in the computation of diluted weighted-average common shares because their effect would have been anti-dilutive were 72 for the three months ended July 27, 2024. Potentially dilutive shares not included in the computation of diluted weighted-average common shares because their effect would have been anti-dilutive were 738 for the three months ended July 29, 2023.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses reported to the CODM. ASU 2023-07 also requires all segment profit or loss and assets disclosures to be provided on an annual and interim basis. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2023-07 is adopted retrospectively. The Company will include the required enhanced disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 requires updates to the rate reconciliation, income taxes paid and other disclosures. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2023-09 is adopted retrospectively. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

2. Investments

Investments consist of the following (in thousands):


	July 27,		April 30,
	2024		2024
Long-term investments:
Available-for-sale securities:
Equity securities and warrants		706		1,027
Total long-term available-for-sale securities investments		706		1,027
Equity method investments
Investments in limited partnership funds		21,181		19,933
Total equity method investments		21,181		19,933
Total long-term investments	$	21,887	$	20,960

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Equity Securities

Equity securities and warrants are measured at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value recognized in other expense, net. Unrealized loss recorded (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	July 27, 2024		July 29, 2023
Net losses recognized during the period on equity securities	$	(321)	$	(1,013)
Less: Net loss recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		—		—
Unrealized loss recognized during the period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	(321)	$	(1,013)

3. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy contains three levels as follows:

●Level 1—Inputs to the valuation based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible as of the measurement date.

●Level 2—Inputs to the valuation include quoted prices in either markets that are not active, or in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

●Level 3—Inputs to the valuation that are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at July 27, 2024, were as follows (in thousands):


	Fair Value Measurement Using
			Significant
	Quoted prices in		other		Significant
	active markets for		observable		unobservable
	identical assets		inputs		inputs
Description	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Equity securities	$	596	$	—	$	—	$	596
Warrants		—		110		—		110
Total	$	596	$	110	$	—	$	706

The Company had no financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at July 27, 2024.

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at April 30, 2024, were as follows (in thousands):


	Fair Value Measurement Using
			Significant
	Quoted prices in		other		Significant
	active markets for		observable		unobservable
	identical assets		inputs		inputs
Description	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Equity securities	$	937	$	—	$	—	$	937
Warrants		—		90		—		90
Total	$	937	$	90	$	—	$	1,027

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The Company had no financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at April 30, 2024.

On September 12, 2022, the Company invested $5,000,000 and acquired 500,000 shares and 500,000 privately placed, redeemable warrants of Amprius Technologies, Inc. The privately placed, redeemable warrants have an exercise price of $12.50 and redemption price of $20.00. The Company measures the fair value of the privately placed, redeemable warrants using the quoted market price of the public warrants which have an exercise price of $11.50 and a redemption price of $18.00 and classifies the warrants as a level 2 fair value measurement.

4. Inventories, net

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


	July 27,		April 30,
	2024		2024


Raw materials	$	59,829	$	57,218
Work in process		51,333		53,232
Finished goods		61,169		65,618
Inventories, gross		172,331		176,068
Reserve for inventory excess and obsolescence		(28,496)		(25,900)
Inventories, net	$	143,835	$	150,168

5. Equity Method Investments

Investments in Limited Partnership Funds

In July 2019, the Company made its initial capital contribution to a limited partnership fund focusing on highly relevant technologies and start-up companies serving defense and industrial markets. Under the terms of the limited partnership agreement, the Company contributed a total of $10,000,000 during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2021 and 2022, and there were no further contribution commitments to this fund as of April 30, 2022. In March 2022, the Company entered into a limited partnership agreement with a second limited partnership fund also focusing on highly relevant technologies and start-up companies serving defense and industrial markets. Under the terms of the limited partnership agreement, the Company is committed to contributions totaling $20,000,000 over an expected five year period. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company made total contributions of $3,074,000 and $5,778,000, respectively. During the three months ended July 27, 2024, the Company made a contribution of $1,183,000. Under the terms of the limited partnership agreement, the Company has committed to make additional capital contributions of $9,965,000 to the fund expected to be paid over the next three fiscal years. The Company accounts for investments in limited partnerships as equity method investments as the Company is deemed to have significant influence when it holds more than a minor interest. For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, the Company recorded its ownership percentage of the net gains (losses) of the limited partnerships, or $65,000 and $(21,000), respectively, in equity method investment income (loss), net of $0 tax in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations, respectively. At July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024, the carrying value of the investments in the limited partnership funds of $21,181,000 and $19,933,000, respectively, was recorded in long-term investments on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Investment in Altoy

On September 15, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Toygun whereby the Company sold 35% of the common shares of Altoy to Toygun. On October 14, 2022, the company sold an additional 35% of the common shares of Altoy to Toygun. As a result of the sales, the Company decreased its interest in Altoy from 85% to 15%. The Company no longer controls Altoy, and therefore, has deconsolidated Altoy in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company maintains significant influence, accounts for its investment in Altoy as an equity method investment and records its proportion of any gains or losses of Altoy in equity method investment loss, net of tax. For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, the Company recorded $0 for its ownership percentage of the net activity of Altoy in equity method investment income (loss), net of tax in the

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unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. At July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024, the carrying value of the investment in Altoy of $152,000 was recorded in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

6. Warranty Reserves

The Company accrues an estimate of its exposure to warranty claims based upon both current and historical product sales data and warranty costs incurred. The warranty reserve is included in other current liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The related expense is included in cost of sales. Warranty reserve activity is summarized as follows for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Beginning balance	$	5,538	$	3,642
Warranty expense		(647)		1,750
Warranty costs settled		(651)		(765)
Ending balance	$	4,240	$	4,627

7. Intangibles, net

The components of intangibles are as follows (in thousands):


	July 27,		April 30,
	2024		2024
Technology	$	101,163	$	101,012
Licenses		1,008		1,008
Customer relationships		77,379		77,313
Backlog		2,863		2,831
In-process research and development		550		550
Non-compete agreements		320		320
Trademarks and tradenames		1,668		1,668
Other		146		146
Intangibles, gross		185,097		184,848
Less accumulated amortization		(117,576)		(112,624)
Intangibles, net	$	67,521	$	72,224

The weighted average amortization period at each of July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024 was three years. Amortization expense for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 was $4,774,000 and $3,030,000 respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows (in thousands):


	Year ending
	April 30,
2025	$	14,369
2026		15,022
2027		12,655
2028		11,941
2029		7,764
	$	61,751

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8. Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the Company’s goodwill balance by segment (in thousands):


	UxS		LMS		MW		Total
Balance at April 30, 2024	$	256,398	$	—	$	19,254	$	275,652
Change to goodwill		280		—		—		280
Balance at July 27, 2024	$	256,678	$	—	$	19,254	$	275,932

The UxS segment includes goodwill from the acquisitions of Pulse Aerospace, LLC (“Pulse”), Arcturus UAV, Inc. (“Arcturus”), Telerob, Planck and Tomahawk acquisitions. The goodwill change to UxS is attributable to the Telerob acquisition recorded in Euros and translated to U.S. dollars at each reporting date. The MW segment includes goodwill from the purchase of certain assets of Intelligent Systems Group business segment (“ISG”) of Progeny Systems Corporation.

The estimated fair value of the MUAS reporting unit, the renamed Arcturus acquisition included in the UxS reportable segment, does not substantially exceed its carrying value due to the impairment recorded during the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2023. The fair value of the MUAS reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 10% as of January 28, 2024, the date of the most recent annual goodwill impairment test. Fair value determinations utilized in the quantitative goodwill impairment test require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. Estimating the fair value of individual reporting units requires the Company to make assumptions and estimates regarding future plans, as well as industry, economic, and regulatory conditions. These assumptions and estimates include estimated future annual net cash flows, income tax rates, discount rates, growth rates, and other market factors. Estimated future annual net cash flows based in part upon the Company’s ability to obtain contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign allied nations and negotiate the estimated pricing are considered the most significant, sensitive assumptions. If current expectations of future growth rates and margins are not met, if market factors outside of the Company’s control, such as discount rates, income tax rates, or inflation, change, or if management’s expectations or plans otherwise change, including updates to long-term operating plans, then the MUAS reporting unit goodwill may become impaired in the future. Accordingly, the MUAS reporting unit is considered at an increased risk of failing future quantitative goodwill impairment tests. The MUAS reporting unit has a goodwill balance of $135,774,000 as of July 27, 2024. During the most recent annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, the estimated fair value of all reporting units, other than MUAS, substantially exceeded their carrying value.

As of July 27, 2024, the company has not identified any events or circumstances that could trigger an impairment review prior to the Company’s annual impairment test. The annual impairment test for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025 will be performed during the fourth quarter. The intangibles included in the MUAS reporting unit of $12,771,000 as of July 27, 2024 will also be evaluated for potential impairment during the fourth quarter.

9. Debt

In connection with the consummation of the acquisition of Arcturus, a California corporation, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement with Arcturus and each of the shareholders and other equity interest holders of Arcturus, to purchase 100% of the issued and outstanding equity of Arcturus (the “Arcturus Acquisition”) on February 19, 2021, the Company, as borrower, and Arcturus, as guarantor, entered into a Credit Agreement with certain lenders, letter of credit issuers, Bank of America, N.A., as the administrative agent and the swingline lender, and BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and U.S. Bank National Association, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (the “Credit Agreement”).

The Credit Agreement and its associated Security and Pledge Agreement set forth the terms and conditions for (i) a five-year $100,000,000 revolving credit facility, which includes a $25,000,000 sublimit for the issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit (the “Revolving Facility”), and (ii) a five-year amortized $200,000,000 term A loan (the “Term Loan Facility”, and together with the Revolving Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Certain existing letters of credit issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank were reserved for under the Revolving Facility at closing and remain outstanding under

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the terms thereof. Upon execution of the Credit Agreement, the Company drew the full principal of the Term Loan Facility for use in the acquisition of Arcturus. The Term Loan Facility requires payment of 5% of the outstanding obligations in each of the first four loan years, with the remaining 80% payable in loan year five, consisting of three quarterly payments of 1.25% each, with the remaining outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Facility due and payable on the final maturity date. Proceeds from the Term Loan Facility were used in part to finance a portion of the cash consideration for the Arcturus Acquisition. The Company’s ability to borrow under the Revolving Facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit of $7,508,000 as of July 27, 2024. As of July 27, 2024, approximately $92,492,000 was available under the Revolving Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Any borrowing under the Credit Agreement may be repaid, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time without premium or penalty other than customary breakage costs, and any amounts repaid under the Revolving Facility may be reborrowed. Mandatory prepayments are required under the revolving loans when borrowings and letter of credit usage exceed the aggregate revolving commitments of all lenders. Mandatory prepayments are also required in connection with the disposition of assets to the extent not reinvested and unpermitted debt transactions.

In support of its obligations pursuant to the Credit Facilities, the Company has granted security interests in substantially all of the personal property of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries, including a pledge of the equity interests in its subsidiaries (limited to 65% of outstanding equity interests in the case of foreign subsidiaries), and the proceeds thereof, with customary exclusions and exceptions. The Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, including Arcturus, are guarantors for the Credit Facilities.

The Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including certain restrictions on the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to incur any additional indebtedness or guarantee indebtedness of others, to create liens on properties or assets, or to enter into certain asset and stock-based transactions. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes certain financial maintenance covenants, requiring that (x) the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) shall not be more than 3.00 to 1.00 as of the end of any fiscal quarter and (y) the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) shall not be less than 1.25 to 1.00 as of the end of any fiscal quarter.

On February 4, 2022, the Company entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Waiver relating to its existing Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment to Credit Agreement”). The First Amendment to Credit Agreement waives any event of default that may have occurred as a result of the potential failure by the Company to comply with the consolidated leverage ratio covenant set forth in the Credit Agreement for the fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2022. In addition, the parties amended the maximum permitted Consolidated Leverage Ratio, such that such ratio may not exceed 4.00 to 1.00 for the Company’s fiscal quarters ended January 29, 2022 and April 30, 2022; 3.50 to 1.00 for any of the Company’s fiscal quarters ending during the period from May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022; and 3.00 to 1.00 for any fiscal quarter ending thereafter. On June 6, 2023, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement relating to its existing credit Agreement which increased the sublimit from $10,000,000 to $25,000,000.

The Credit Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement, contains certain customary events of default, which include failure to make payments when due thereunder, the material inaccuracy of representations or warranties, failure to observe or perform certain covenants, cross-defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency-related events, certain judgments, certain ERISA-related events, invalidity of loan documents, or a Change of Control (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, the Lenders may cease making future loans under the Credit Agreement and may declare all amounts owing under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable.

The First Amendment to Credit Agreement also implemented certain secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) interest rate mechanics and interest rate reference benchmark replacement provisions in order to effectuate the transition from LIBOR as a reference interest rate. Following the First Amendment to Credit Agreement, the Company has a choice of interest rates between (a) Term SOFR (with a 0% floor) plus the Applicable Margin; or (b) Base Rate (defined as the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half percent (0.50%), (b) the Bank of America prime rate, and (c) the one (1) month SOFR plus one percent (1.00%)) plus the Applicable Margin. The Applicable Margin is based upon the

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Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and whether the Company elects SOFR (ranging from 1.50 - 2.50%) or Base Rate (ranging from 0.50 - 1.50%). The Company may choose interest periods of one, three or six months with respect to Term SOFR and all such rates will include a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. The Company also remains responsible for certain commitment fees from 0.20-0.35% depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, and administrative agent expenses incurred in relation to the Credit Facilities. In the event of a default, an additional 2% default interest rate in addition to the applicable rate if specified or the Base Rate plus Applicable Margin if an applicable rate is not specified. As of July 27, 2024, the Company is in compliance with all amended covenants.

Long-term debt and the current period interest rates were as follows:


	July 27,		April 30,
	2024		2024
	(In thousands)		(In thousands)
Term loan	$	17,500	$	28,000
Revolving credit facility		—		—
Total debt		17,500		28,000
Less current portion		10,000		10,000
Total long-term debt, less current portion		7,500		18,000
Less unamortized debt issuance costs–term loans		712		908
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs–term loans	$	6,788	$	17,092
Unamortized debt issuance costs–revolving credit facility	$	441	$	511
Current period interest rate		6.9%		6.9%

Future contractual long-term debt principal payments at July 27, 2024 were as follows:


	(In thousands)
2025	$	10,000
2026		7,500
	$	17,500

10. Leases

The Company leases certain buildings, land and equipment. At contract inception the Company determines whether the contract is, or contains, a lease and whether the lease should be classified as an operating or a financing lease. Operating leases are recorded in operating lease right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities and non-current operating lease liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The Company recognizes operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date to determine the present value of future payments and the appropriate lease classification. The Company defines the initial lease term to include renewal options determined to be reasonably certain. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of less than one year to seven years, some of which may include options to extend the lease for up to nine years, and some of which may include options to terminate the lease after three years. If the Company determines the option to extend or terminate is reasonably certain, it is included in the determination of lease assets and liabilities. For operating leases, the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Many of the Company’s real estate lease agreements contain incentives for tenant improvements, rent holidays, or rent escalation clauses. For tenant improvement incentives, if the incentive is determined to be a leasehold improvement owned by the lessee, the Company generally records incentive as a reduction to fixed lease payments thereby reducing rent expense. For rent holidays and rent escalation clauses during the lease term, the Company records rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. For these lease incentives, the Company uses the date of initial possession

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as the commencement date, which is generally when the Company is given the right of access to the space and begins to make improvements in preparation for intended use.

The Company does not have any material restrictions or covenants in its lease agreements, sale-leaseback transactions, land easements or residual value guarantees.

In determining the inputs to the incremental borrowing rate calculation, the Company makes judgments about the value of the leased asset, its credit rating and the lease term including the probability of its exercising options to extend or terminate the underlying lease. Additionally, the Company makes judgments around contractual asset substitution rights in determining whether a contract contains a lease.

The components of lease costs recorded in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense were as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Operating lease cost	$	2,430	$	2,184
Short term lease cost		155		385
Variable lease cost		423		513
Sublease income		—		—
Total lease costs, net	$	3,008	$	3,082

Supplemental lease information was as follows:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)		(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities	$	2,550	$	2,241
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities	$	239	$	247

Weighted average remaining lease term		49 months		51 months
Weighted average discount rate		5.4%		4.3%

Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of July 27, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):


2025	$	8,213
2026		8,335
2027		7,649
2028		5,621
2029		4,503
Thereafter		1,628
Total lease payments		35,949
Less: imputed interest		(5,435)
Total present value of operating lease liabilities	$	30,514

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11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Reclassifications Adjustments

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and adjustments are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Balance as of April 30, 2024 and April 30, 2023, respectively	$	(5,592)	$	(4,452)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments		538		(63)
Balance as of July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively	$	(5,054)	$	(4,515)

12. Customer-Funded Research & Development

Customer-funded R&D costs are incurred pursuant to contracts (revenue arrangements) to perform R&D activities according to customer specifications. These costs are direct contract costs and are expensed to cost of sales as costs are incurred. Revenue from customer-funded R&D contracts is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 over time as costs are incurred. Revenue from customer-funded R&D was approximately $18,559,000 for the three months ended July 27, 2024. Revenue from customer-funded R&D was approximately $24,383,000 for the three months ended July 29, 2023.

13. Long-Term Incentive Awards

During the three months ended July 27, 2024, the Company granted awards under its 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) to key employees (“Fiscal 2025 LTIP”). Awards under the Fiscal 2025 LTIP consist of: (i) time-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock units, which vest in equal tranches in July 2025, July 2026 and July 2027, and (ii) performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”), which vest based on the Company’s achievement of revenue and non-GAAP adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”) targets for the three-year period ending April 30, 2027. At the award date, target achievement levels for each of the financial performance metrics were established for the PRSUs, at which levels the PRSUs would vest at 100% for each such metric. Threshold achievement levels for which the PRSUs would vest at 50% for each such metric and maximum achievement levels for which such awards would vest at 250% for each such metric were also established. The actual payout for the PRSUs at the end of the performance period will be calculated based upon the Company’s achievement of the established revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA targets for the performance period. Settlement of the PRSUs will be made in fully-vested shares of the Company’s common stock. For the three months ended July 27, 2024, the Company recorded $306,000 of compensation expense related to the Fiscal 2025 LTIP. The Company recorded no compensation expense related to the Fiscal 2025 LTIP for the three months ended July 29, 2023. At July 27, 2024, the maximum compensation expense that may be recorded for the performance-based portion of the Fiscal 2025 LTIP is $18,207,000.

During the three months ended July 29, 2023, the Company granted awards under the 2021 Plan to key employees (“Fiscal 2024 LTIP”). Awards under the Fiscal 2024 LTIP consist of: (i) time-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock units, which vest in equal tranches in July 2024, July 2025 and July 2026, and (ii) PRSUs, which vest based on the Company’s achievement of revenue and non-GAAP operating income targets for the three-year period ending April 30, 2026. At the award date, target achievement levels for each of the financial performance metrics were established for the PRSUs, at which levels the PRSUs would vest at 100% for each such metric. Threshold achievement levels for which the PRSUs would vest at 50% for each such metric and maximum achievement levels for which such awards would vest at 250% for each such metric were also established. The actual payout for the PRSUs at the end of the performance period will be calculated based upon the Company’s achievement of the established revenue and non-GAAP operating income targets for the performance period. Settlement of the PRSUs will be made in fully-vested shares of the Company’s common stock. For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, the Company recorded $1,112,000 and $634,000 of compensation expense related to the Fiscal 2024 LTIP, respectively. At July 27, 2024, the maximum compensation expense that may be recorded for the performance-based portion of the Fiscal 2024 LTIP is $15,836,000.

During the three months ended July 30, 2022, the Company granted awards under the 2021 Plan to key employees (“Fiscal 2023 LTIP”). Awards under the Fiscal 2023 LTIP consist of: (i) time-based restricted stock awards and time-

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based restricted stock units, which vest in equal tranches in July 2023, July 2024 and July 2025, and (ii) PRSUs, which vest based on the Company’s achievement of revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA targets for the three-year period ending April 30, 2025. At the award date, target achievement levels for each of the financial performance metrics were established for the PRSUs, at which levels the PRSUs would vest at 100% for each such metric. Threshold achievement levels for which the PRSUs would vest at 50% for each such metric and maximum achievement levels for which such awards would vest at 250% for each such metric were also established. The actual payout for the PRSUs at the end of the performance period will be calculated based upon the Company’s achievement of the established revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA targets for the performance period. Settlement of the PRSUs will be made in fully-vested shares of the Company’s common stock. For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, the Company recorded $865,000, and $661,000 of compensation expense related to the Fiscal 2023 LTIP, respectively. At July 27, 2024, the maximum compensation expense that may be recorded for the performance-based portion of the Fiscal 2023 LTIP is $11,611,000.

During the three months ended July 31, 2021, the Company also granted awards under the Restated 2006 Plan to key employees (“Fiscal 2022 LTIP”). Awards under the Fiscal 2021 LTIP consist of: (i) time-based restricted stock awards, which vest in equal tranches in July 2022, July 2023 and July 2024, and (ii) PRSUs, which vest based on the Company’s achievement of revenue and operating income targets for the three-year period ending April 30, 2024. During the three months ended July 27, 2024, the Company issued a total of 15,427 fully-vested shares of the Company’s common stock to settle the PRSUs in the Fiscal 2022 LTIP. For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, the Company recorded no compensation expense and $132,000 of compensation expense related to the Fiscal 2021 LTIP, respectively.

At each reporting period, the Company reassesses the probability of achieving the performance targets for the PRSUs. The estimation of whether the performance targets will be achieved requires judgment, and, to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from the Company’s current estimates, the cumulative effect on current and prior periods of those changes will be recorded in the period estimates are revised. No compensation cost is ultimately recognized for awards for which employees do not render the requisite service and are forfeited.

14. Income Taxes

For the three months ended July 27, 2024, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $1,485,000, yielding an effective tax rate of 6.6%. For the three months ended July 29, 2023, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $1,314,000 yielding an effective tax rate of 5.7%. The variance from statutory rates for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was primarily due to foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”) deductions, federal R&D credits and excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options and vesting of equity awards. The variance from statutory rates for the three months ended July 29, 2023 was primarily due to FDII deductions and federal R&D credits.

15. Share Repurchase Plan and Issuances

On September 8, 2022 the Company filed an S-3 shelf registration statement to offer and sell shares of the Company’s common stock, including a prospectus supplement in relation to an Open Market Sale Agreement^SM, also dated September 8, 2022, with Jefferies LLC relating to the proposed offer and sale of shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200,000,000 from time to time through Jefferies LLC as the sales agent. There were no shares sold during the three months ended July 29, 2023. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, the Company completed the Open Market Sale Agreement^SM, and the Company sold 807,370 shares, for total gross proceeds of $91,313,000, total proceeds received of $88,574,000, net of commission expense, and $88,437,000, net of equity issuance costs.

16. Business Acquisitions

Tomahawk Acquisition

On September 15, 2023, the Company closed its acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, Inc., a leader in AI-enabled robotic control systems. Pursuant to the merger agreement, the Company acquired 100% of Tomahawk equity for an aggregate purchase price of $134,467,000 consisting of 985,999 shares of restricted common stock of the Company valued at $109,820,000 and $27,205,000 cash-on-hand, net of $3,048,000 cash acquired, plus a $490,000 holdback. During the

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fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, the holdback was decreased $100,000 as part of the working capital adjustment, and the total purchase price and goodwill, therefore, decreased by $100,000 as well. The fair value of the shares issued was the closing price on September 15, 2023, the close of the Tomahawk purchase agreement. Tomahawk is incorporated into AeroVironment’s UxS segment. The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies’ technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of uncrewed systems through a singular platform with similar control features. The Company accounted for the acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations.

The following table summarizes the provisional allocation of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of Tomahawk. The purchase price allocation is expected to be finalized as soon as practicable within the measurement period, but not later than one year following the acquisition date (in thousands):


	September 15,
	2023
Fair value of assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	$	2,314
Unbilled receivable		993
Inventories, net		2,882
Prepaid and other current assets		148
Property and equipment, net		1,789
Operating lease assets		1,337
Other assets		71
Technology		39,000
Customer relationship		4,800
Trademarks		1,600
Deferred tax asset		2,865
Goodwill		95,414
Total identifiable net assets	$	153,213

Fair value of liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable		3,788
Wages and related accruals		620
Customer advances		1,648
Current operating lease liabilities		482
Other current liabilities		411
Non-current operating lease liabilities		855
Other non-current liabilities		7
Deferred income taxes		11,035
Total liabilities assumed		18,846
Total identifiable net assets	$	134,367

Fair value of consideration transferred:
Equity consideration	$	109,820
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired		24,157
Holdback		390
Total consideration	$	134,367

Determining the fair value of the intangible assets acquired requires significant judgment, including the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, long-term growth rates and discount rates. The fair value of the intangible assets was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis, which were based on the Company’s preliminary estimates of future sales, earnings and cash flows after considering such factors as general market conditions, anticipated customer demand, changes in working capital, long term business plans and recent operating performance. Use of different estimates and judgments could yield materially different results.

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The goodwill is attributable to the synergies the Company expects to achieve through leveraging the acquired technology to its existing customers, the workforce of Tomahawk and expected future customers in the UxS market. For income tax purposes the acquisition is treated as a stock acquisition, and none of the goodwill is expected to be deductible.

Tomahawk Supplemental Pro Forma Information (unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma summary presents condensed consolidated information of the Company as if the business acquisition had occurred on May 1, 2022 (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended
		July 29,
		2023
Revenue	$	155,174
Net income	$	18,752

The Company did not have any material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business acquisition included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings.

These pro forma amounts have been calculated by applying the Company’s accounting policies, assuming transaction costs had been incurred during the three months ended July 30, 2022, reflecting the additional amortization that would have been charged and including the results of Tomahawk prior to acquisition.

The unaudited pro forma supplemental information is based on estimates and assumptions, which the Company believes are reasonable and are not necessarily indicative of the results that have been realized had the acquisition been consolidated in the tables above as of May 1, 2022, nor are they indicative of results of operations that may occur in the future.

17. Pension

As part of the Telerob acquisition, the Company acquired a small foreign-based defined benefit pension plan. The Rheinmetall-Zusatzversorgung service plan covers three former employees based on individual contracts issued to the employees. No other employees are eligible to participate. The Company has reinsurance policies that were taken out for participating former employees, which were pledged to the employees. The measurement date for the Company’s pension plan was April 30, 2024.

The table below includes the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets as of April 30, 2024. The net fair value of plan assets (in thousands) is recorded in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.


	April 30,
	2024
	(In thousands)
Projected benefit obligation	$	(3,246)
Fair value of plan assets		3,636
Funded status of the plan	$	390

The projected benefit obligation includes assumptions of a discount rate of 3.9% and pension increase for in-payment benefits of 2.5% for July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024. The accumulated benefit obligation is approximately equal to the Company’s projected benefit obligation. The plan assets consist of reinsurance policies for each of the three pension commitments. The reinsurance policies are fixed-income investments considered a level 2 fair value hierarchy based on observable inputs of the policy. The Company does not expect to make any contributions to the plan in the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. The Company assumed expected return on plan assets of 2.9% for July 27, 2024 and April 30, 2024.

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Expected benefit payments as of April 30, 2024 (in thousands):


2025	$	188
2026		192
2027		195
2028		197
2029		199
2030-2034		1,014
Total expected benefit payments	$	1,985

Net periodic benefit cost (in thousands) is recorded in interest expense, net.


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)		(In thousands)
Expected return on plan assets	$	—	$	—
Interest cost		28		30
Actuarial gain		—		—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	28	$	30

18. Segments

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, “Organization and Significant Accounting Policies.” The operating segments do not make sales to each other. Effective May 1, 2024, segment adjusted gross margin is the measure of profitability used by the CODM for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance. Segment adjusted gross margin is defined as gross margin before intangible amortization expense including amortization of purchase accounting adjustments. Prior period segment information has been revised to align with the new segment measure of profitability.


	Three Months Ended July 27, 2024
	UxS		LMS		MW		Total
Revenue:
Product sales	$	112,301	$	47,180	$	23	$	159,504
Contract services		7,675		4,793		17,511		29,979
	$	119,976	$	51,973	$	17,534	$	189,483

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	67,252	$	13,272	$	4,657	$	85,181

Depreciation and amortization	$	6,901	$	800	$	1,151	$	8,852

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	Three Months Ended July 29, 2023
	UxS		LMS		MW		Total
Revenue:
Product sales	$	93,231	$	25,325	$	915	$	119,471
Contract services		4,976		5,592		22,308		32,876
	$	98,207	$	30,917	$	23,223	$	152,347

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	50,426	$	12,323	$	5,308	$	68,057

Depreciation and amortization	$	5,153	$	559	$	1,239	$	6,951

The following table (in thousands) provides a reconciliation from segment adjusted gross margin to income before income taxes:


	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Segment adjusted gross margin	$	85,181	$	68,057
Amortization in cost of sales		(3,714)		(2,397)
Selling, general and administrative		(33,795)		(23,827)
Research and development		(24,613)		(15,466)
Interest expense, net		(239)		(2,008)
Other expense, net		(234)		(1,129)
Income before income taxes	$	22,586	$	23,230

Identifiable segment assets are summarized in the table below. Corporate assets primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current assets, long-term investments, property and equipment, net, operating lease right-of-use assets, deferred income taxes and other assets managed centrally on behalf of the business segments.


	UxS		LMS		MW		Corporate		Total
As of July 27, 2024	$	535,001	$	197,738	$	49,874	$	216,556	$	999,169
As of April 30, 2024	$	590,619	$	165,413	$	50,767	$	209,061	$	1,015,860

Capital expenditures are summarized in the table below (in thousands):


	UxS		LMS		MW		Corporate		Total
Three Months Ended July 27, 2024	$	2,151	$	1,069	$	1,353	$	857	$	5,430
Three Months Ended July 29, 2023	$	2,054	$	642	$	638	$	298	$	3,632

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and the results of operations as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This section and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our management’s beliefs and assumptions made by our management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, as updated by our subsequent filings under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Unless required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The following should be read in conjunction with the critical accounting estimates presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. When we prepare these condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Some of our accounting policies require that we make subjective judgments, including estimates that involve matters that are inherently uncertain. Our most critical estimates include those related to revenue recognition, inventory reserves for excess and obsolescence, intangible assets acquired in a business combination, goodwill, and income taxes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for our judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). ASC 606 requires revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

Revenue for LMS product deliveries, customization of UGV transport vehicles and customer-funded research and development contracts is recognized over time as costs are incurred. Contract services revenue is for the provision of services, including repairs and maintenance, training, engineering design, development and prototyping activities, and technical support services. Contract services revenue, which historically included ISR services, is recognized over time as services are rendered. We elected the right to invoice practical expedient in which if an entity has a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the entity’s performance completed to date, such as flight hours for ISR services, the entity may recognize revenue in the amount to which the entity has a right to invoice. Training services are recognized over time using an output method based on days of training completed. For performance obligations satisfied over time, revenue is generally recognized using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress. Incurred costs represent work performed, which correspond with, and thereby best depict, transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include

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labor, materials, subcontractors’ costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs applicable on government and commercial contracts.

For performance obligations which are not satisfied over time per the aforementioned criteria above, revenue is recognized at the point in time in which each performance obligation is fully satisfied. Our Uncrewed Systems product sales revenue is primarily composed of revenue recognized on contracts for the delivery of UxS systems and spare parts, respectively. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when control transfers to the customer, which generally occurs when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer.

We review cost performance, estimates-to-complete and variable consideration at least quarterly and in many cases more frequently. Adjustments to original estimates for a contract’s revenue, estimated costs at completion and estimated profit or loss are often required as work progresses under a contract, as experience is gained and as more information is obtained, even though the scope of work required under the contract may not change, or if contract modifications, including the finalization of undefinitized contract actions, occur. The impact of revisions in estimate of completion and variable consideration for all types of contracts are recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis in the period in which the revisions are made. Changes in variable consideration associated with the finalization of undefinitized contract actions could result in cumulative catch up adjustments to revenue that could be material. During the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, changes in accounting estimates on contracts recognized using the over time method are presented below. Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are included in revenue if the order or claim meets the criteria of a contract or contract modification in accordance with ASC 606. Incentives or penalties and awards applicable to performance on contracts are considered in estimating revenue and profit rates, and are recorded when there is sufficient information to assess anticipated contract performance.

For the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, favorable and unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments included in revenue were as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023

Gross favorable adjustments	$	812	$	2,704
Gross unfavorable adjustments		(285)		(1,119)
Net favorable adjustments	$	527	$	1,585

For the three months ended July 27, 2024, favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $0.8 million were primarily due to final cost adjustments on 11 contracts, which individually were not material. For the same period, unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $0.3 million were primarily related to higher than expected costs on 10 contracts, which individually were not material.

For the three months ended July 29, 2023, favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $2.7 million were primarily due to final cost adjustments on 11 contracts, which individually were not material. For the same period, unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $1.1 million were primarily related to higher than expected costs on seven contracts, which individually were not material.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of the acquired net assets. We test goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year or when events or circumstances change in a manner that indicates goodwill might be impaired. Events or circumstances that could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business or political climate, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, unanticipated competition, a loss of key personnel, significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, significant negative industry or economic trends or significant underperformance relative to projected future results of operations.

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Our evaluation of goodwill for impairment involves the comparison of the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. For the impairment test, we first assess qualitative factors, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, triggering events, cost factors, and overall financial performance, to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. Alternatively, we may bypass the qualitative assessment for some or all of our reporting units and apply the quantitative impairment test. If determined to be necessary, the quantitative impairment test shall be used to identify goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized (if any). For the quantitative impairment test we estimate the fair value by weighting the results from the income approach and the market approach. These valuation approaches consider a number of factors that include, but are not limited to, prospective financial information, growth rates, terminal value, discount rates, and comparable multiples from publicly traded companies in our industry and require us to make certain assumptions and estimates regarding industry economic factors and future profitability of our business.

Subsequent to the performance of our annual goodwill impairment test for fiscal year 2023, in May 2023 a trigger event was identified that indicated that the carrying value of the MUAS reporting unit exceeded its fair value. Specifically, we received notification that we were not down selected for a U.S. D.o.D. program of record which resulted in a significant decrease in the projected future cash flows of the MUAS reporting unit. As a result, we updated our estimates of long-term future cash flows to reflect lower revenue and profitability growth rate expectations used in the valuation of the MUAS reporting unit. These changes in estimates, resulted in the recognition of a goodwill impairment charge of $156.0 million in the MUAS reporting unit during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023.

As of July 27, 2024, our MUAS reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $135.8 million. The estimated fair value of the MUAS reporting unit does not substantially exceed its carrying value due to the impairment recorded during the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2023, resulting in carrying value being equal to estimated fair value. Fair value determinations utilized in the quantitative goodwill impairment test require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. Estimating the fair value of individual reporting units requires us to make assumptions and estimates regarding future plans, as well as industry, economic, and regulatory conditions. These assumptions and estimates include estimated future annual net cash flows, income tax rates, discount rates, growth rates, and other market factors. Estimated future annual net cash flows based in part upon our ability to obtain contracts from the U.S. D.o.D. and foreign allied nations and negotiate the estimated pricing are considered the most significant, sensitive assumptions. If current expectations of future growth rates and margins are not met, if market factors outside of our control, such as discount rates, income tax rates, or inflation, change, or if management’s expectations or plans otherwise change, including updates to long-term operating plans, then MUAS may become impaired in the future. Accordingly, the MUAS reporting unit is considered at an increased risk of failing future quantitative goodwill impairment tests. The intangibles included in the MUAS reporting unit of $12.8 million as of July 27, 2024 will also be evaluated for potential impairment during the fourth quarter impairment test. During the most recent annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, the estimated fair value of all reporting units, other than MUAS, substantially exceeded their carrying value. As of July 27, 2024, we have not identified any events or circumstances that could trigger an impairment review prior to the Company’s annual impairment test.

The estimates and assumptions used to determine the fair value of our reporting units are highly subjective in nature. Actual results can be materially different from the estimates and assumptions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or by us, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the estimated fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets below the carrying amounts, we could recognize future impairment charges, the amount of which could be material.

Fiscal Periods

Due to our fixed year end date of April 30, our first and fourth quarters each consist of approximately 13 weeks. The second and third quarters each consist of exactly 13 weeks. Our first three quarters end on a Saturday. Our 2025 fiscal year ends on April 30, 2025 and our fiscal quarters end on July 27, 2024, October 26, 2024 and January 25, 2025, respectively.

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Results of Operations

The following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 Compared to Three Months Ended July 29, 2023


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023

Revenue	$	189,483	$	152,347
Cost of sales		108,016		86,687
Gross margin		81,467		65,660
Selling, general and administrative		33,795		23,827
Research and development		24,613		15,466
Income from operations		23,059		26,367
Other loss:
Interest expense, net		(239)		(2,008)
Other expense, net		(234)		(1,129)
Income before income taxes		22,586		23,230
Provision for income taxes		1,485		1,314
Equity method investment income (loss), net of tax		65		(21)
Net income	$	21,166	$	21,895

We have identified three reportable segments, Uncrewed Systems (“UxS”), Loitering Munitions Systems (“LMS”) and MacCready Works (“MW”). The UxS segment consists of our SUAS, including our Tomahawk acquisition, MUAS and UGV product lines. The LMS segment consists of our renamed existing tactical missile systems product lines. The MW segment consists of our MacCready Works products and services and the development of High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite systems (“HAPS”). The following tables (in thousands) set forth our segment revenue and segment adjusted gross margin for the periods indicated. Prior period segment information has been revised to align with the new segment measure of profitability. Segment adjusted gross margin is defined as gross margin before intangible amortization expense including amortization of purchase accounting adjustments. All corporate and headquarter expenses are allocated to the reportable segments.


	Three Months Ended July 27, 2024
	UxS		LMS		MW		Total
Revenue:
Product sales	$	112,301	$	47,180	$	23	$	159,504
Contract services		7,675		4,793		17,511		29,979
	$	119,976	$	51,973	$	17,534	$	189,483

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	67,252	$	13,272	$	4,657


	Three Months Ended July 29, 2023
	UxS		LMS		MW		Total
Revenue:
Product sales	$	93,231	$	25,325	$	915	$	119,471
Contract services		4,976		5,592		22,308		32,876
	$	98,207	$	30,917	$	23,223	$	152,347

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	50,426	$	12,323	$	5,308

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We recorded intangible amortization expense and other purchase accounting adjustments in the following categories on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:


	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Cost of sales:
Product sales	$	2,617	$	1,041
Contract services		1,097		1,356
Selling, general and administrative		1,060		769
Total	$	4,774	$	3,166

Revenue. Revenue for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $189.5 million, as compared to $152.3 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing an increase of $37.2 million, or 24%. The increase in revenue was due to an increase in product revenue of $40.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in service revenue of $2.9 million. The increase in product revenue was primarily due to an increase of $21.9 million from the production of our Switchblade products and an increase of $19.1 million of product deliveries of our UxS products, including $1.1 million associated with the Tomahawk acquisition. These increases were primarily driven by increased global demand for our LMS and uncrewed systems associated with the current global conflicts as well as U.S. D.o.D. resupply. The decrease in service revenue was primarily due to a decrease of $5.9 million in customer funded R&D and engineering services due to a decrease in development programs in part due to delays in the establishment of the government fiscal year 2024 budget, partially offset by an increase of $3.0 million of training and repairs service revenue driven by the increased product sales. The increase in the LMS product revenues as compared to the prior year period is expected to continue for the remainder of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025.

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $108.0 million, as compared to $86.7 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing an increase of $21.3 million, or 25%. The increase in cost of sales was a result of an increase in product cost of sales of $23.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in service costs of sales of $2.6 million. The increase in product costs of sales was primarily due to an increase of approximately $21 million associated with the increase in product revenue and approximately $3 million due to a mix shift to a higher proportion of lower margin products driven by the increase in Switchblade production. The decrease in service cost of sales was primarily due to a decrease of approximately $3 million associated with the decrease in service revenue. Cost of sales for the three months ended July 27, 2024 included $3.7 million of intangible amortization and other related non-cash purchase accounting expenses as compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales remained consistent at 57%, resulting in gross margin of 43% in both quarters.

Gross Margin. Gross margin is equal to revenue minus cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative. SG&A expense for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $33.8 million, or 18% of revenue, as compared to SG&A expense of $23.8 million, or 16% of revenue, for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily due to an increase of $5.8 million of sales and marketing expense primarily driven by an increase in bid and proposal efforts and an increase of $3.3 million in employee related expenses primarily driven by an increase in average headcount to support our growth and expansion of our global business development team. Sales and marketing expense includes commissions on certain direct commercial sales to international customers, and an increase in revenue results in an increase in commission expense.

Research and Development. R&D expense for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $24.6 million, or 13% of revenue, as compared to R&D expense of $15.5 million, or 10% of revenue, for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in development activities regarding enhanced capabilities for our products, development of new product lines and support for our acquired businesses.

Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $0.2 million compared to interest expense, net of $2.0 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The decrease in interest expense, net was primarily due to lower average outstanding balances on our debt facility.

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Other Expense, net. Other expense, net, for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $0.2 million compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower net unrealized losses associated with the fair market value of our equity security investments.

Provision for Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate was 6.6% for the three months ended July 27, 2024, as compared to 5.7% for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The increase in our effective income tax rate was primarily due to a decrease in FDII deductions, partially offset by an increase in excess tax benefits from equity awards. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was primarily impacted by expected federal R&D tax credits and FDII deductions and excess tax benefits from equity awards.

Equity Method Investment Income (Loss), net of Tax. Equity method investment income, net of tax for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $0.1 million as compared to equity method investment loss, net of tax of $21 thousand for the three months ended July 29, 2023.

Uncrewed Systems


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Revenue:
Product sales	$	112,301	$	93,231
Contract services		7,675		4,976
	$	119,976	$	98,207

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	67,252	$	50,426

Revenue. UxS revenue for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $120.0 million, as compared to $98.2 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing an increase of $21.8 million, or 22%. The increase in revenue was due to an increase in product revenue of $19.1 million and an increase in service revenue of $2.7 million. The increase in product revenue was primarily due to $19.1 million from increased product shipments of our SUAS family of systems and UGV product systems driven by increased global demand for our uncrewed systems associated with the current global conflicts as well as U.S. D.o.D. resupply including $1.1 million associated with the Tomahawk acquisition. The increase in service revenue was primarily due to an increase of $3.1 million of training and repairs service revenue driven by the increased product sales.

UxS Segment adjusted gross margin. UxS segment adjusted gross margin for the three months July 27, 2024 was $67.3 million, as compared to $50.4 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing an increase of $16.8 million, or 33%. The increase in UxS segment adjusted gross margin was primarily due to an increase in revenue of $21.8 million, partially offset by an increase of $5.0 million in adjusted cost of sales. The increase in adjusted cost of sales was due to an increase in sales volume of approximately $10 million, partially offset by a favorable sales mix of approximately $5 million primarily due to a higher proportion of international products sales. Adjusted cost of sales is defined as cost of sales before intangible amortization expense including amortization of purchase accounting adjustments.

Loitering Munitions Systems


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Revenue:
Product sales	$	47,180	$	25,325
Contract services		4,793		5,592
	$	51,973	$	30,917

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	13,272	$	12,323

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Revenue. LMS revenue for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $52.0 million, as compared to $30.9 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing an increase of $21.1 million, or 68%. The increase in revenue was due to an increase in product revenue of $21.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in service revenue of $0.8 million. The increase in product revenue was primarily due to increased production of our LMS systems primarily due to increased global demand for our loitering munitions systems associated with the current global conflicts as well as U.S. D.o.D. resupply. The decrease in service revenue was primarily due to decreases in customer-funded R&D activities primarily associated with the shift from development to production of certain Switchblade products.

LMS Segment adjusted gross margin. LMS segment adjusted gross margin for the three months July 27, 2024 was $13.3 million, as compared to $12.3 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing an increase of $1.0 million, or 8%. The increase in LMS segment adjusted gross margin was primarily due to an increase in revenue of $21.1 million, partially offset by an increase in adjusted cost of sales of $20.1 million. The increase in adjusted cost of sales was primarily due to an increase in sales volume of approximately $12 million, an unfavorable contract mix primarily due to an increase in revenue earned on undefinitized contracts for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and a decrease in favorable cumulative catch up adjustments. LMS is operating under multiple undefinitized contract actions, or UCA's, which we recognize revenue based upon estimates of the final price negotiations. In the period these contracts are definitized a cumulative catch-up revenue adjustment will be recorded. For the full fiscal year we anticipate LMS adjusted gross margin as a percentage of revenues to trend toward the prior year levels.

MacCready Works


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023
Revenue:
Product sales	$	23	$	915
Contract services		17,511		22,308
	$	17,534	$	23,223

Segment adjusted gross margin	$	4,657	$	5,308

Revenue. MW revenue for the three months ended July 27, 2024 was $17.5 million, as compared to $23.2 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing a decrease of $5.7 million, or 24%. The decrease in revenue was due to a decrease in service revenue of $4.8 million and a decrease in product revenue of $0.9 million. The decrease in service revenue was primarily due to a decrease of $5.2 million in customer funded R&D efforts in part due to delays in the establishment of the government fiscal year 2024 budget.

MW Segment adjusted gross margin. MW segment adjusted gross margin for the three months July 27, 2024 was $4.7 million, as compared to $5.3 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023, representing a decrease of $0.6 million. The decrease in MW adjusted gross margin was primarily due to a decrease in revenue of $5.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in adjusted cost of sales. The decrease in adjusted cost of sales was primarily due to a decrease in sales volume of approximately $5 million.

Backlog

Consistent with ASC 606, we define funded backlog as remaining performance obligations under firm orders for which funding is currently appropriated to us under a customer contract. As of July 27, 2024, our funded backlog was approximately $372.9 million, as compared to $400.2 million as of April 30, 2024. Funded backlog does not include $128 million of initial funding under the recently announced indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (“IDIQ”) contract to deliver LMS systems for the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems with a contract ceiling value of $990 million received in August 2024.

In addition to our funded backlog, we also had unfunded backlog of $141.1 million as of July 27, 2024. Unfunded backlog does not meet the definition of a performance obligation under ASC 606. We define unfunded backlog as the total remaining potential order amounts under cost reimbursable and fixed price contracts with (i) multiple one-year

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options and IDIQ contracts, or (ii) incremental funding. Unfunded backlog does not obligate the customer to purchase goods or services. There can be no assurance that unfunded backlog will result in any orders in any particular period, if at all. Management believes that unfunded backlog does not provide a reliable measure of future estimated revenue under our contracts. Unfunded backlog does not include the remaining potential value associated with a U.S. Army IDIQ-type contract for SUAS because values for each of the other domains within the contract have not been disclosed by the customer, and we cannot be certain that we will secure all task orders issued against the contract. Unfunded backlog does not include the IDIQ contract to deliver LMS systems for the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems with a contract ceiling value of $990 million less the initial funding of $128 million awarded in August 2024.

Because of possible future changes in delivery schedules and/or cancellations of orders, backlog at any particular date is not necessarily representative of actual sales to be expected for any succeeding period, and actual sales for the year may not meet or exceed the backlog represented. Our backlog is typically subject to large variations from quarter to quarter as existing contracts expire or are renewed or new contracts are awarded. A majority of our contracts, specifically our IDIQ contracts, do not currently obligate the U.S. government to purchase any goods or services. Additionally, all U.S. government contracts included in backlog, whether or not they are funded, may be terminated at the convenience of the U.S. government.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On September 8, 2022, we filed an S-3 shelf registration statement to offer and sell shares of our common stock, including a prospectus supplement in relation to an Open Market Sale Agreement^SM, also dated September 8, 2022, with Jefferies LLC relating to the proposed offer and sale of shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200.0 million from time to time through Jefferies LLC as our sales agent. As of October 28, 2023, we completed the Open Market Sale Agreement^SM and sold 1,917,100 of our shares for total gross proceeds of $200.0 million and $194.0 million proceeds received, net of commission expense and $193.1 million net of equity issuance costs.

On February 19, 2021, in connection with the consummation of the Arcturus acquisition, we entered into the Credit Agreement for (i) the Revolving Facility, and (ii) the Term Loan Facility, and together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities.” The Term Loan Facility requires payment of 5% of the outstanding obligations in each of the first four loan years, with the remaining 80.0% payable in loan year five, consisting of three quarterly payments of 1.25% each, with the remaining outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Facility due and payable on the final maturity date. Proceeds from the Term Loan Facility were used in part to finance a portion of the cash consideration for the Arcturus acquisition. Our ability to borrow under the Revolving Facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit of $7.5 million as of July 27, 2024. As of July 27, 2024, approximately $92.5 million was available under the Revolving Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Refer to Note 9—Debt to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details. In addition, the Company has a separate letter of credit of $2.1 million and Telerob has a line of credit of €7.0 million ($7.6 million) available for issuing letters of credit of which €0.1 million ($0.1 million) was outstanding as of July 27, 2024.

We anticipate funding our normal recurring trade payables, accrued expenses, ongoing R&D costs and obligations under the Credit Facilities through our existing working capital and funds provided by operating activities including those provided by our acquisitions. The majority of our purchase obligations are pursuant to funded contractual arrangements with our customers. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities and other financing sources will be sufficient to meet our anticipated working capital, capital expenditure requirements, future obligations related to the acquisitions and obligations under the Credit Facilities during the next twelve months. There can be no assurance, however, that our business will continue to generate cash flow at current levels. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations, then we may be required to sell assets, reduce capital expenditures or draw on our Credit Facilities. We anticipate that existing sources of liquidity, Credit Facilities, and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our cash needs for the foreseeable future.

Our primary liquidity needs are for financing working capital, investing in capital expenditures, supporting product development efforts, introducing new products and enhancing existing products, marketing acceptance and adoption of

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our products and services, and possible acquisition of entities. Our future capital requirements, to a certain extent, are also subject to general conditions in or affecting the defense industry and are subject to general economic, political, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors that are beyond our control. Moreover, to the extent that existing cash, cash equivalents, cash from operations, and cash from our Credit Agreement are insufficient to fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing, subject to the limitations specified in our Credit Facility agreement. In addition, we may also need to seek additional equity funding or debt financing if we become a party to any agreement or letter of intent for potential investments in, or acquisitions of, businesses, services or technologies.

Our working capital requirements vary by contract type. On cost-plus-fee programs, we typically bill our incurred costs and fees monthly as work progresses, and therefore working capital investment is minimal. On fixed-price contracts, we typically are paid as we deliver products, and working capital is needed to fund labor and expenses incurred during the lead time from contract award until contract deliveries begin.

During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, we made certain commitments outside of the ordinary course of business, including capital contribution commitments to a second limited partnership fund. Under the terms of a new limited partnership agreement, we have committed to make capital contributions to such fund totaling $20.0 million, inclusive of the expected reinvestment of distributions from our existing limited partnership fund, of which $10.0 million was remaining at July 27, 2024. The contributions are anticipated to be paid over the next three fiscal years. The UGV second year earnout of €2.0 million (approximately $2.1 million) was paid in November 2023. The Tomahawk acquisition closed on September 15, 2023, and we paid a total purchase price of $134.4 million consisting of $109.8 million in stock and $24.2 million from cash on hand, net of cash acquired. Due to the internal revenue service tax capitalization rules, Section 174, which requires R&D expenditures to be capitalized and amortized over a 5 year period for tax purposes, we expect the elevated levels of cash paid for U.S. federal income taxes to continue during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025 and future fiscal years.

Cash Flows

The following table provides our cash flow data for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	July 27,		July 29,
	2024		2023

	(Unaudited)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	28,351	$	(17,062)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(6,613)	$	(3,632)
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(13,954)	$	(6,315)

Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended July 27, 2024 increased by $45.4 million to $28.4 million, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $(17.1) million for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in cash as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities of $43.2 million, largely related to inventories and accounts receivable, partially offset by unbilled receivables and retentions and other liabilities, due to year over year timing differences as well as an increase in non-cash expenses of $2.9 million primarily due to an increase in depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation.

Cash Used in Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities increased by $3.0 million to $6.6 million for the three months ended July 27, 2024, as compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The increase in net cash used in investing activities was due to an increase in acquisition of property and equipment acquisitions of $1.8 million and an increase in equity securities investments of $1.2 million.

Cash Used in Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities increased by $7.6 million to $14.0 million for the three months ended July 27, 2024, as compared to $6.3 million for the three months ended July 29, 2023. The

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increase in net cash used in financing activities was primarily due to an increase in the principal payment of the term loan of $5.5 million and tax withholding payments related to net settlement of equity awards.

New Accounting Standards

Please refer to Note 1—Organization and Significant Accounting Policies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the conclusion that we did not adopt any accounting standards during the three months ended July 27, 2024.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

In the ordinary course of business, we are exposed to various market risk factors, including fluctuations in interest rates, changes in general economic conditions, domestic and foreign competition, and foreign currency exchange rates.

Interest Rate Risk

It is our policy not to enter into interest rate derivative financial instruments. On February 19, 2021 in connection with the consummation of the Arcturus Acquisition, we entered into the Credit Facilities. The current outstanding balance of the Credit Facilities is $17.5 million and bears a variable interest rate. The market interest rate has increased significantly, and if market interest rates continue to increase, interest due on the Credit Facilities would increase.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Since a significant part of our sales and expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars, we have not experienced significant foreign exchange gains or losses to date. We occasionally engage in forward contracts in foreign currencies to limit our exposure on non-U.S. dollar transactions. With the acquisition of Telerob, a portion of our cash balance is denominated in Euros which is Telerob’s functional currency.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as of July 27, 2024, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of July 27, 2024, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and were operating at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter

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ended July 27, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On August 9, 2021, a former employee filed a class action complaint against AeroVironment in California Superior Court in Los Angeles, California alleging various claims pursuant to the California Labor Code related to wages, meal breaks, overtime, unreimbursed business expenses and other recordkeeping matters. The complaint seeks a jury trial and payment of various alleged unpaid wages, penalties, interest and attorneys’ fees in unspecified amounts. We filed our answer on December 16, 2021. Written and oral discovery are ongoing.

On March 29, 2024, a former employee filed a complaint against AeroVironment in the Ventura County Superior Court in California, alleging violations of the California Labor Code related to wages, meal breaks, overtime, unreimbursed business expenses and other recordkeeping matters and seeking penalties recoverable under California Labor Code section 2698, et. seq., Private Attorney General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) and all other remedies available under PAGA. The complaint seeks civil penalties on behalf of the plaintiff and similarly situations persons pursuant to PAGA. We filed our answer on June 20, 2024. We expect discovery will commence shortly.

We are subject to lawsuits, government investigations, audits and other legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. It is not possible to predict the outcome of any legal proceeding with any certainty. The outcome or costs we incur in connection with a legal proceeding could adversely impact our operating results and financial position.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024. Please refer to that section for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to our business.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

During the three months ended July 27, 2024, none of our directors or officers adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description
3.1(1)		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of AeroVironment, Inc.
3.2(2)		Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of AeroVironment, Inc., amended as of December 1, 2022.
31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32#		Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document – The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data Files because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

(1)	Incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q filed March 9, 2007 (File No. 001‑33261).

(2)	Incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q filed December 7, 2022 (File No. 001‑33261).

# The information in Exhibit 32 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act (including this report), unless the Company specifically incorporates the foregoing information into those documents by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date: September 4, 2024		AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

	By:	/s/ Wahid Nawabi
		Wahid Nawabi
		Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

		/s/ Kevin P. McDonnell
		Kevin P. McDonnell
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

		/s/ Brian C. Shackley
		Brian C. Shackley
		Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

I, Wahid Nawabi, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of AeroVironment, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: September 4, 2024

	/s/ Wahid Nawabi
	Wahid Nawabi
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

I, Kevin P. McDonnell, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of AeroVironment, Inc.;

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: September 4, 2024

	/s/ Kevin P. McDonnell
	Kevin P. McDonnell
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code)

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) (the “Act”), each of the undersigned officers of AeroVironment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to each such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 27, 2024 (the “Periodic Report”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


	/s/ Wahid Nawabi
	Wahid Nawabi
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

	/s/ Kevin P. McDonnell
	Kevin P. McDonnell
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: September 4, 2024

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.