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- **Revenue and Profit Growth**: 2.9% revenue increase, 41.5% EBITDA rise, and 95% adjusted net income growth.
- **Strategic Investments**: $10-15M annual CapEx for efficiency; Atlanta expansion to double Southeast capacity.
- **Operational Efficiency**: Sales force restructuring to reduce costs; ERP system driving operational visibility.
- **Future Growth**: 2026-2027 organic growth from Atlanta and Chicago projects; M&A pipeline for scale expansion.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Net revenue increased 2.9% YoY to $307 million; adjusted EBITDA rose 41.5% to $11.7 million.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Completed ERP deployment across all locations; restructuring sales force to consolidate operations, expected to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- **Facility Enhancements**: Atlanta facility expansion to double cold storage capacity; Chicago warehouse acquisition to reduce costs and expand cross-selling opportunities.
- **M&A Focus**: Actively evaluating tuck-in acquisitions to leverage operational scale and tariff management expertise.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Highlights**: Gross profit up 0.5% to $50.4 million; DS&A expenses decreased 0.8% to $49.3 million, improving margin to 16.1%.
- **Profitability**: Net loss narrowed to $0.9 million (from $3.8 million); adjusted net income rose 95% to $4.3 million.
- **Liquidity**: Strong cash flow management supporting strategic investments.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Capacity Expansion**: Atlanta facility to double Southeast frozen seafood capacity; Chicago acquisition to enhance Midwest distribution.
- **Sales Restructuring**: Transitioning from 2 to 1 sales model, aiming for operational efficiency without compromising customer service.
- **External Risks**: Government shutdowns (e.g., Virginia) impacted Q4 volume, but diversified markets offset losses.
- **CapEx Outlook**: 2026 maintenance CapEx $10-15 million; organic growth from Atlanta and Chicago projects expected in 2026-2027.

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