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- **Record Q3 Growth**: Net income up 30% YoY to $177.3M, with FSG and ETG both setting new sales and margin records.
- **Acquisition Momentum**: $630M in deals over 9 months, including Gables (expected to be accretive within 12 months).
- **Margin Expansion**: FSG operating margin 24.7% (vs. 22.5% YoY), ETG at 22.8%, driven by repair growth and cost control.
- **Defense & Space Strength**: ETG defense organic sales +6% QoQ, missile defense backlog supports FSG expansion.
- **Cash Flow Dominance**: 8% YoY increase in operating cash flow to $231.2M, funding acquisitions without debt reliance.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- HEICO reported record Q3 2025 results with consolidated net income up 30% YoY to $177.3M, driven by double-digit organic growth across core businesses and disciplined acquisitions.
- Flight Support Group (FSG) operating income rose 29% YoY to $198.3M, with 13% organic growth in net sales.
- Electronic Technologies Group (ETG) net sales increased 10% YoY to $355.9M, supported by strong demand in defense and space products.
- Cash flow from operations reached $231.2M, up 8% YoY, enabling $630M in acquisitions over the past 9 months.
- Gables Engineering acquisition (July 2025) is expected to be accretive within the year, marking HEICO's third-largest deal.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Consolidated EBITDA climbed 21% YoY to $316.4M, with net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improving to 1.9x from 2.06x.
- GAAP EPS was $1.26, up 30% YoY, while Non-GAAP metrics reflected strong cost control and margin expansion.
- FSG operating margin expanded to 24.7% (vs. 22.5% YoY), driven by repair and overhaul growth and SG&A efficiencies.
- ETG operating margin was 22.8%, with defense organic sales up 6% and other electronics up 16% YoY.
- Tax rate for the quarter was 18.9%, with expectations for 19-20% annually due to R&D tax credits and FDII benefits.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Missile Defense Growth**: FSG and ETG are key suppliers to U.S. and allied defense programs, with significant order backlogs and pipeline expansion.
- **Supply Chain Resilience**: Decentralized purchasing and local supplier relationships mitigate risks, though some parts remain constrained.
- **Gables Integration**: Early results show alignment with expectations, with focus on leveraging HEICO's distribution network.
- **Leverage & Acquisitions**: Net debt-to-EBITDA at 1.9x leaves capacity for accretive deals, with $630M deployed in 2025.
- **Commercial Aerospace**: FSG's 75% non-engine exposure outperformed engine peers, with 13% organic growth despite mixed airline inventory trends.
- **Defense Spending**: U.S. administration priorities align with HEICO's lower-cost alternative parts strategy, driving defense segment growth.


HEICO Corporation (HEI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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