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- **Record Fiscal 2025 Performance**: Net sales ($325M), gross profit ($182M), and net income ($72M) set new highs, driven by Mini Ball strategy.
- **Strong Q1 2026 Start**: $120M net sales, 11% YoY growth, with EBITDA of $24M and net cash position.
- **Capital Investment Focus**: $25M+ in FY2025 for rail, compressed air, and robotics, supporting operational efficiency.
- **Growth Drivers**: Renewable diesel (20% CAGR), lightweight litter (16.7% CAGR), and Verge agricultural products.
- **Risks**: Tariffs impacting Amlan, but Q1 2026 orders rebounding in Brazil.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Leslie Garber and Anthony Parker conducted the formal meeting, confirming the election of 9 directors and ratification of Grant Thornton as auditor. A quorum was achieved with 26.5 million votes, and all proposals passed.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Daniel Jaffee highlighted a 23-year strategy shift from volume to value creation, resulting in a 5% CAGR in net sales and 7.6% CAGR in gross profit per ton. Fiscal 2025 saw record net sales ($325M), gross profit ($182M), and net income ($72M). The dividend increased 22% annually, and the stock price rose from $4 to $56.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Susan Kreh reported Q1 2026 net sales of $120M, up 11% YoY, driven by price/mix (6%), volume (3%), and Ultra Pet (2%). Gross profit per ton ($175) matched FY2025 average. EBITDA was $24M, and the balance sheet remained strong with $39.8M debt and net cash position.

**【Operations Update】**
- Aaron Christiansen detailed $25M+ in FY2025 capital investments, including rail infrastructure, compressed air efficiency, environmental controls, and robotics. These projects enhance operational flexibility, cost efficiency, and safety.

**【Business Segment Updates】**
- **Fluids Purification**: Bruce Patsey noted 20% FY2025 growth in renewable diesel and vegetable oil businesses. EPA regulations may boost demand, with Q1 2026 sales above plan.
- **Consumer Products**: Laura Scheland highlighted 16.7% CAGR in lightweight litter and Crystal Litter. Distribution expanded 58% post-Ultra Pet acquisition, with 45% dollar share in new markets.
- **Agriculture**: Wade Robey reported a record Q1 2026 for Verge sales, driven by higher service levels and price adjustments. The division targets 5%+ CAGR in feed additives.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Second Half Recovery**: CEO Dan Jaffee confirmed confidence in meeting FY2026 plan, with Q1 ahead of expectations.
- **Sustainable Aviation Fuel**: Bruce Patsey expects growth as renewable diesel producers expand into aviation.
- **Amlan Headwinds**: Wade Robey cited tariffs as a challenge but noted orders rebounding in Brazil.
- **R&D Investments**: Mervyn de Souza highlighted new Crystal litter products and lightweight innovations.
- **Service Levels**: Aaron Christiansen reported 99.8% fill rate and 94-95% on-time delivery, unchanged from prior year.

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