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VSE CORP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 27, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 27, 2026

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Contents

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

VSE Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, "VSE" or the "Company") is a diversified aftermarket products and services company serving commercial and government markets. The Company's operations include aircraft and airframe parts supply and distribution and MRO services of aircraft components and engine accessories. The Company operates asone reportable segment aligned with the Company's operating segment: Aviation.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and include the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of the parent company and the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In April 2025, VSE completed the sale of all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of its Fleet segment. See Note (3) "Discontinued Operations" for further information. The consolidated financial statements present the results of operations for the Fleet segment as discontinued operations for all periods presented, and the related assets and liabilities as held-for-sale as of December 31, 2024.

In February 2024, VSE completed the sale of substantially all of the Federal and Defense segment assets. See Note (3) "Discontinued Operations" for further information. The consolidated financial statements present the results of operations for the Federal and Defense segment as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Certain reclassifications, including reclassifications for discontinued operations, have been made to the prior period financial information. Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures throughout these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relate solely to continuing operations and exclude all discontinued operations.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates affecting the financial statements may include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements, inventory provisions, collectability of receivables, valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets and contingencies.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company issues stock-based awards as compensation to employees and directors. Stock-based awards include stock-settled bonus awards, time-vested stock awards and performance share awards. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the underlying award’s requisite service period, as measured using the award’s grant date fair value. The Company's policy is to recognize forfeitures as they occur. For performance share awards, the Company assesses the probability of achieving the performance conditions at each reporting period end and adjusts compensation expense based on the number of shares it expects to ultimately issue.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Shares issued during the period are weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding. The Company's calculation of diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effects for the assumed vesting of outstanding stock-based awards. The antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted per share calculation are not material.

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The weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute basic and diluted EPS were as follows:

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding21,138,69117,878,60814,130,334
Effect of dilutive shares100,02796,68754,395
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding21,238,71817,975,29514,184,729

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Due to the short maturity of these instruments, the carrying values on the Company's consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value. Although certain cash balances exceed insurance limits of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Company does not limit its credit exposure to any one financial institution and utilizes financial institutions with high credit quality. As of December 31, 2025, the Company held approximately $6.3 million of cash in foreign bank accounts.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is generally calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the various assets. Property and equipment is generally depreciated over the following estimated useful lives: computer equipment, furniture, other equipment from three to 15 years; and buildings and land improvements from 15 to 20 years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated on a straight-line basis over the lesser of their useful life or the remaining term of the lease.

Leases

The Company determines at inception whether an arrangement that provides the Company control over the use of an asset is a lease. Substantially all of the Company's leases are long-term operating leases for facilities with fixed payment terms. The Company recognizes a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and a lease liability upon commencement of operating leases. The initial lease liability is equal to the future fixed minimum lease payments discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate, on a secured basis. The lease term includes option renewal periods and early termination payments when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those rights. The initial measurement of the ROU asset is equal to the initial lease liability plus any initial indirect costs and prepayments, less any lease incentives. The Company's lease arrangements do not contain any material residual guarantees, variable payment provisions, or restrictive covenants. Finance leases are not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The Company recognizes lease costs on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term, except for variable lease payments that are expensed in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.

Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less with purchase options or extension options that are not reasonably certain to be exercised are not recorded on the balance sheet. Operating lease cost is included in costs and operating expenses on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. Trade receivables consist of amounts due from various commercial entities and government clients. The Company believes that concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers comprising the customer base and their dispersion across many different geographic regions. The credit risk, with respect to contracts with the government, is limited due to the creditworthiness of the respective governmental entities. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations and monitoring of the financial condition of all customers. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses based upon several factors, including historical collection experience, current aging status of the customer accounts and financial condition of customers.

Revenue Recognition

The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with ASC 606. The unit of account in ASC 606 is a performance obligation. At the inception of each contract with a customer, the Company determines its performance obligations under the contract and

-37- the contract's transaction price. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is defined as the unit of account. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the respective goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and is, therefore, not distinct. For product sales, each product sold to a customer typically represents a distinct performance obligation. Performance obligations are satisfied over time as work progresses or at a point in time based on transfer of control of products and services to customers.

The Company's revenues result from the sale of aircraft parts and performance of MRO services for private and commercial aircraft owners, other aviation MRO providers, and aviation original equipment manufacturers. The Company recognizes revenues for the sale of aircraft parts at a point in time when control is transferred to the customer, which usually occurs when the parts are shipped. The Company recognizes revenues for MRO services over time as the services are transferred to the customer. MRO services revenue recognized is measured based on the cost-to-cost input method, as costs incurred reflect the work completed, and therefore the services transferred to date. Sales returns and allowances are not significant.

Receivables and Contract Balances

Receivables are recorded at amounts earned less an allowance. The Company reviews receivables regularly to determine if there are any potentially uncollectible accounts.

Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under contracts when the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized, and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. The amounts may not exceed their estimated net realizable value. Contract assets are classified as current based on the Company's contract operating cycle. Contract liabilities include customer advances and billings in excess of revenue recognized and are included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company establishes allowances for credit losses on accounts receivable and contract assets. To measure expected credit losses, the Company has disaggregated pools of receivable balances which exhibit similar risk characteristics. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Company considers historical collectability based on past due status. The Company also considers current market conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions to inform potential adjustments to historical loss data. In addition, the Company also records allowances for credit losses for specific receivables that are deemed to have a higher risk profile than the rest of the respective pool of receivables, such as concerns about a specific customer's inability to meet its financial obligation. The adequacy of these allowances is assessed quarterly through consideration of factors on a collective basis where similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the FIFO method. Inventories consist primarily of aftermarket parts for distribution, and general aviation engine accessories and parts, and also include related purchasing, overhaul labor, storage, and handling costs.

The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of inventory, considering factors such as its physical condition, sales patterns and demand in order to estimate the amount necessary to write down any slow moving, obsolete or damaged inventory. These estimates could vary significantly from actual amounts based upon future economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive factors that were not foreseen or did not exist when the estimated write-downs were made.

Deferred Compensation Plans

The Company provides for certain key management employees to be incentivized and rewarded based on overall company performance through the Company's Deferred Supplemental Compensation Plan (the "DSC Plan"). DSC Plan expenses were $0.4 million, $0.3 million, and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company invests in corporate owned life insurance ("COLI") products and in mutual funds that are held in a Rabbi Trust to fund the DSC Plan obligations. The COLI investments are recorded at cash surrender value and the mutual fund investments are recorded at fair value. The DSC Plan assets are included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. DSC Plan assets were $13.2 million and $12.0 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Gains and losses recognized on the changes in fair value of the investments are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses on

-38- the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded net gains of $0.7 million, $0.6 million, and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are reported in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in a manner that matches the timing of the earnings impact of the hedged transactions.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. This method also requires the recognition of future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The carrying value of net deferred tax assets is based on assumptions regarding the Company's ability to generate sufficient future taxable income to utilize these deferred tax assets.

Business Combinations

The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired entities to the underlying tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective estimated fair values, with any excess recorded as goodwill. The operating results of acquired businesses are included in the Company's results of operations beginning as of their effective acquisition dates. For contingent consideration arrangements, a liability is recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date with subsequent fair value adjustments recorded in operations.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the purchase price paid in excess of the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is tested for potential impairment at the reporting unit level annually at the beginning of the fourth quarter, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

When testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may initially qualitatively assess whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test, which is only required if the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company considered the totality of all relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair value or carrying amount of a reporting unit in accordance with ASC 350-20-35-3C. In the event the Company deems a quantitative impairment test necessary, the Company estimates and compares the reporting unit fair value to its respective carrying value including goodwill. Reporting unit fair value is determined using a combination of the income approach and the market approach, which involves the use of estimates and assumptions, including projected future operating results and cash flows, the cost of capital, and financial measures derived from observable market data of comparable public companies. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, the amount of impairment expense is equal to the difference between the reporting unit’s fair value and the reporting unit’s carrying value. Based on the annual goodwill impairment test performed during the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company's qualitative impairment test determined that it was more likely than not that the reporting unit fair value exceeded carrying value.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including amortizable intangible assets, operating lease right-of-use assets, and property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be fully recoverable and the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows. When the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized to reduce the asset’s carrying amount to its estimated fair value based on the present value of its estimated future cash flows.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires public entities, on an annual basis, to provide disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the standard during 2025 and applied the disclosure retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The adoption of ASU 2023-09 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note (11) "Income Taxes" for further information.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The adoption will not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of ASU 2024-03 will have on its disclosures.

(2)Acquisitions

Fiscal 2025

Aero 3, Inc. ("Aero 3")

On December 23, 2025, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of GenNx/AeroRepair IntermediateCo Inc., the parent company of Aero 3, Inc., for a total cash consideration, subject to working capital adjustments, of $346.4 million, net of cash acquired of $1.4 million. The acquisition was funded with proceeds from the Company's October 2025 underwritten public offering, see Note (15) "Capital Stock" for further information. Aero 3 is a diversified global MRO service provider and distributor supporting the wheel and brake aftermarket. The acquisition expands the Company's global aftermarket capabilities by broadening MRO, distribution, and proprietary product offerings to support commercial, business and general aviation operators while aligning with the Company's OEM-centric strategy.

The Company has not yet finalized the determination of the fair values allocated to various assets and liabilities, including, but not limited to, working capital and income taxes. Therefore, the allocation of the total consideration for the acquisition to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed, is preliminary until the Company obtains final information regarding their fair values, which could potentially result in changes to the Aero 3 opening balance sheet. Adjustments or changes to goodwill, assets or liabilities remain possible.

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The preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows (in thousands):

Receivables$12,244
Contract assets1,825
Inventories54,267
Prepaid expenses and other current assets880
Property and equipment, net4,704
Intangible assets - customer related94,000
Goodwill214,519
Operating lease right-of-use assets5,163
Other assets4,159
Total assets acquired391,761
Accounts payable(9,262)
Accrued expense and other current liabilities(6,218)
Long-term operating lease obligations(3,664)
Deferred tax liabilities(21,247)
Other long-term liabilities(4,971)
Total liabilities assumed(45,362)
Net assets acquired, excluding cash$346,399

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition reflects the strategic advantage of expanding the Company's MRO services, parts distribution and proprietary solution capabilities to support the wheel and brake aftermarket. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationships is not deductible for income tax purposes. The estimated value attributed to the customer relationship intangible assets is being amortized over a weighted average useful life of 12.1 years.

The operating results of Aero 3 were included in the Company's consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition. Aero 3's consolidated revenues and operating income included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 were not material. Acquisition-related expenses totaled $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for Aero 3 and VSE Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations are as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
20252024
Revenue$1,222,244$901,940
Income from continuing operations$66,489$29,217

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented above has been prepared from historical financial statements that have been adjusted to give effect to the acquisition of Aero 3 as though it had occurred on January 1, 2024 and includes adjustments for intangible asset amortization; interest expense and debt issuance costs on long-term debt; and acquisition and other transaction costs. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to reflect the actual results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2024, nor is it indicative of future operating results.

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PT6 Fuel Pumps License Agreement

On December 18, 2025, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase and License Agreement with an original equipment manufacturer for a purchase price of $10.8 million, to exclusively manufacture, sell, market, distribute, and repair certain fuel pumps for use on the Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine series. The purchase price is expected to be mainly paid in 2026 and funded through the Company's sources of liquidity. As of December 31, 2025, the liability associated with the purchase price is recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition is not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price comprised of net tangible assets of $2.1 million, goodwill of $1.9 million, and a customer-related intangible asset of $6.8 million, which is being amortized over a period of 16 years. Goodwill resulting from the acquisition reflects the strategic advantage of expanding existing distribution and MRO capabilities supporting certain PT6 fuel pumps. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationships is deductible for income tax purposes. The Company has not yet finalized the determination of the fair values allocated to various assets and liabilities, including, but not limited to, working capital. Therefore, the allocation of the total consideration for the acquisition to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired is preliminary until the Company obtains final information regarding their fair values, which could potentially result in changes to the opening balance sheet. Adjustments or changes to goodwill, assets or liabilities remain possible.

Acquisition-related expenses incurred during the year ended December 31, 2025 were not material. The pro-forma impact of the acquisition is not material to the Company’s results of operations.

Turbine Weld Industries, LLC ("Turbine Weld")

On May 1, 2025, the Company acquired Turbine Weld for a total cash consideration of $49.9 million, net of cash acquired of $0.9 million. The acquisition purchase price was funded by borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. Turbine Weld is a specialized MRO service provider of complex technical and proprietary engine components for business and general aviation platforms. The acquisition strengthens the Company’s MRO portfolio of services by broadening technical capabilities and expanding the repair portfolio. The acquisition is not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price comprised of net tangible assets, excluding cash acquired, of $12.6 million, goodwill of $13.3 million, and a customer-related intangible asset of $24.0 million, which is being amortized over a period of 10 years. Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Turbine Weld reflects the strategic advantage of expanding the Company's MRO services to new customers. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationships is deductible for income tax purposes. The Company has not yet finalized the determination of the fair values allocated to various assets and liabilities, including, but not limited to, working capital. Therefore, the allocation of the total consideration for the acquisition to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed, is preliminary until the Company obtains final information regarding their fair values, which could potentially result in changes to the Turbine Weld opening balance sheet. Adjustments or changes to goodwill, assets or liabilities remain possible.

Acquisition-related expenses totaled $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The pro-forma impact of the acquisition is not material to the Company’s results of operations.

Fiscal 2024

Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc. ("Kellstrom Aerospace")

On December 3, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace for a total consideration of approximately $188.9 million, consisting of cash consideration of $168.6 million, net of $10.6 million cash acquired, and in-kind payment in the form of shares of the Company's common stock with a value equal to approximately $20.3 million. The cash consideration was funded by proceeds from the Company's October 2024 underwritten public offering and borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. Kellstrom Aerospace is a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket. The acquisition provides an opportunity to improve the Company's position in the commercial aviation aftermarket by expanding product and capability offerings both domestically and internationally, including participation in aircraft engine maintenance events.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the purchase price allocation was adjusted as a result of working capital and to reflect measurement period adjustments based on new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. Such adjustments resulted in a $16.8 million decrease to goodwill, primarily driven by a $7.8 million increase

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Receivables$27,379
Contract assets2,925
Inventories42,589
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,538
Property and equipment, net10,301
Intangible asset - customer related41,900
Goodwill83,922
Operating lease right-of-use assets14,141
Deferred tax assets7,624
Total assets acquired233,319
Accounts payable(27,750)
Accrued expense and other current liabilities(6,403)
Long-term operating lease obligations(10,300)
Total liabilities assumed(44,453)
Net assets acquired, excluding cash$188,866
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired$168,599
VSE common stock, at fair value20,267
Total$188,866

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition reflects the strategic advantage of growing the Company's distribution and MRO capabilities in the commercial aerospace aftermarket. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationships is not deductible for income tax purposes. The estimated value attributed to the customer relationship intangible assets is being amortized over a period of 8 years.

The operating results of Kellstrom Aerospace were included in the Company's consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses totaled $0.7 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for Kellstrom Aerospace and VSE Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations are as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
20242023
Revenue$950,468$704,792
Income from continuing operations$28,145$19,941

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented above has been prepared from historical financial statements that have been adjusted to give effect to the acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace as though it had occurred on January 1, 2023 and includes adjustments for intangible asset amortization; interest expense and debt issuance costs on long-term debt; and acquisition and other transaction costs. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to reflect the actual results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023, nor is it indicative of future operating results.

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Turbine Controls, Inc. ("TCI")

On April 24, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of TCI for a total consideration of $122.4 million. The total consideration consisted of cash consideration of $112.4 million, net of $1.2 million cash acquired, and an in-kind payment in the form of shares of the Company's common stock with a value equal to approximately $10.0 million. The cash consideration was funded by borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. TCI is a leading provider of aftermarket MRO support services for complex engine components, as well as engine and airframe accessories, across commercial and military applications. The acquisition presents an opportunity for the Company to accelerate its MRO strategy, including expanding the Company's repair capability offerings and adding several new OEM relationships.

Receivables$9,122
Contract assets16,193
Inventories5,512
Prepaid expenses and other current assets570
Property and equipment, net6,434
Intangible asset - customer related59,000
Goodwill40,201
Operating lease right-of-use assets7,832
Other assets214
Total assets acquired145,078
Accounts payable(9,764)
Accrued expense and other current liabilities(5,624)
Long-term operating lease obligations(7,339)
Total liabilities assumed(22,727)
Net assets acquired, excluding cash$122,351
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired$112,351
VSE common stock, at fair value10,000
Total$122,351

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of TCI reflects the strategic advantage of expanding the Company's MRO services to new customers. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationships is deductible for income tax purposes. The estimated value attributed to the customer relationship intangible assets is being amortized over a period of 10 years.

Acquisition-related expenses totaled $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for TCI and VSE Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations are as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
20242023
Revenue$818,039$632,551
Income from continuing operations$20,130$10,394

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented above has been prepared from historical financial statements that have been adjusted to give effect to the acquisition of TCI as though it had occurred on January 1, 2023 and includes adjustments for intangible asset amortization; interest expense and debt issuance costs on long-term debt; and

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Fiscal 2023

Honeywell Fuel Control Systems ("Honeywell FCS Acquisition")

On September 27, 2023, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase and License Agreement with Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell"), for a purchase price of $105.0 million, to exclusively manufacture, sell, market, distribute, and repair certain Honeywell fuel control systems. The purchase price of this acquisition was funded by borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. This agreement expands existing distribution and MRO capabilities supporting certain Honeywell fuel control systems and associated subcomponents. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805, Business Combinations.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets (a)$11,500
Property and equipment2,714
Intangible assets16,200
Goodwill74,586
Total assets acquired$105,000
Cash consideration$105,000
Total consideration$105,000
(a) Represents prepaid inventory consisting of finished goods acquired but not in the Company's physical possession as of the acquisition date.

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition reflects the expected synergies from the acquisition. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationship is deductible for income tax purposes. The estimated value attributed to the customer relationship intangible asset is being amortized over a period of 10 years.

The Company incurred $0.3 million of acquisition-related expenses during the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The pro-forma impact of the acquisition is not material to the Company’s results of operations.

Desser Holding Company, LLC ("Desser Aerospace")

On July 3, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Desser Aerospace, a global aftermarket solutions provider of specialty distribution and MRO services for cash consideration of $131.5 million. Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, the Company immediately sold, in a separate transaction, Desser Aerospace’s propriety solutions businesses to Loar Group Inc. (“Loar”) for a cash consideration of $31.8 million.

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Receivables$7,383
Inventories31,228
Prepaid expenses and other current assets515
Property and equipment2,527
Intangible assets21,950
Goodwill53,942
Operating lease right-of-use-assets6,679
Total assets acquired124,224
Accounts payable(10,128)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(5,793)
Long-term operating lease obligations(5,937)
Deferred tax liabilities(2,666)
Total liabilities assumed(24,524)
Net assets acquired, excluding cash$99,700
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired$101,870
Post-close adjustment(2,170)
Total$99,700

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Desser Aerospace reflects the strategic advantage of expanding the Company's specialty distribution and MRO services to new customers. The value attributed to goodwill and customer relationships is not fully deductible for income tax purposes. The estimated value attributed to the customer relationship intangible assets is being amortized over a weighted average useful life of 8.3 years.

The Company incurred $3.2 million of acquisition-related expenses during the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for Desser Aerospace and VSE Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2023. The unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations are as follows (in thousands):

For the year ended December 31,
Revenue$591,775
Income from continuing operations$17,678

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented above has been prepared from historical financial statements that have been adjusted to give effect to the acquisition of Desser Aerospace as though it had occurred on January 1, 2022 and includes adjustments for intangible asset amortization; interest expense and debt issuance costs on long-term debt; acquisition and other transaction costs; and certain costs allocated from the former parent. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to reflect the actual results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022, nor is it indicative of future operating results.

Precision Fuel Components, LLC ("Precision Fuel")

On February 1, 2023, the Company acquired Precision Fuel Components, LLC for a purchase price of $11.7 million. The acquisition was not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred $0.2 million of acquisition-related expenses, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

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(3)Discontinued Operations

Sale of Fleet Segment

On April 1, 2025, VSE completed the sale of its Fleet segment for a total consideration of up to $230 million (the “Fleet Sale”). This consideration is comprised of $136.2 million of cash, net of $4.8 million cash divested. The consideration also includes a $25 million seller note and a potential earn-out payment of up to $65 million, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. The seller note is scheduled to mature in July 2030. See Note (17) "Fair Value Measurements" for information regarding the fair value of the earn-out. The Fleet Sale is consistent with the Company's long-term strategy of transforming to a pure-play aviation business focused on higher margin and higher growth aftermarket parts distribution and MRO businesses.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a total pre-tax loss of $46.8 million, inclusive of $3.8 million of transaction fees. The loss was comprised of a pre-tax impairment charge on the Fleet assets held-for-sale of $33.7 million and a pre-tax loss on the Fleet Sale of $13.1 million, which was primarily attributable to a $8.3 million adjustment of a deferred tax liability related to the pre-tax impairment from the first quarter of 2025 and the impact of working capital adjustments of $4.8 million. The total loss is included in (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of operations. In the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized an additional $8.7 million income tax provision as a result of a change in the tax treatment of the sale transaction from an asset sale to a stock sale.

Sale of Federal and Defense Segment

In February 2024, VSE entered intotwo separate agreements to sell substantially all the Federal and Defense segment's operational assets ("FDS Sale") for cash consideration of $42.9 million. The FDS Sale is consistent with the Company's long-term strategic growth strategy of transforming to a pure-play aviation business focused on higher margin and higher growth aftermarket parts distribution and MRO businesses. The Company recorded a pre-tax loss on the FDS Sale of $0.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 related to the settlement of net working capital, and a pre-tax loss of $15.2 million and transaction fees of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. All such losses and transaction fees are included in (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of operations.

The components of (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax consist of the following (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Revenues$75,358$320,145$568,934
Costs and operating expenses71,865305,890536,740
Income from discontinued operations3,49314,25532,194
Other impairment33,7084,204—
Loss on the sale of discontinued operations13,33815,199—
(Loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes(43,553)(5,148)32,194
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(1,763)(1,070)7,625
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax$(41,790)$(4,078)$24,569

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The assets and liabilities reported as held-for-sale consist of the following (in thousands):

As of December 31,
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$(475)
Receivables, net39,459
Inventories142,259
Prepaid expenses and other current assets11,057
Property and equipment, net14,546
Intangible assets, net124
Goodwill63,190
Operating lease right-of-use assets10,101
Other assets2,559
Total assets held-for-sale$282,820
Liabilities
Accounts payable$42,099
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities9,446
Long-term operating lease obligations8,645
Deferred tax liabilities8,010
Total liabilities held-for-sale$68,200

Selected financial information related to cash flows from discontinued operations is as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Depreciation and amortization$731$2,951$7,314
Stock-based compensation (a)$(225)$202$1,006
Purchases of property and equipment$208$2,343$2,280
(a) Stock-based compensation benefit was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2025 due to forfeitures in the period.

(4)Revenue Recognition

Disaggregated Revenue

The Company's revenues are derived from the delivery of products to and services performed for its commercial and government customers.

A summary of revenues by customer is as follows (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,
202520242023
Commercial$1,108,091$779,008$539,592
Government4,1847,248$4,428
Total$1,112,275$786,256$544,020

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A summary of revenues by type is as follows (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,
20252024(a)2023(a)
Repair$408,350$303,456$167,453
Distribution703,925482,800376,567
Total$1,112,275$786,256$544,020
(a) Certain revenue amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to current presentation of revenue type categories.

Contract Balances

Contract balances were as follows (in thousands):

As of December 31,
Financial Statement Classification20252024
Billed and billable receivablesReceivables, net (a)$190,732$158,104
Contract assets - unbilled receivablesContract assets$41,468$29,960
Contract liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$6,891$4,479
(a) Net of allowance of $7.2 million and $4.1 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

During fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively, the Company recognized $3.5 million and $2.1 million of revenue that was previously included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities.

(5)Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

As of December 31,
20252024
Buildings and building improvements$24,459$11,003
Computer equipment12,4789,678
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment65,81346,096
Leasehold improvements12,6688,627
Construction in process8,68415,979
Land and land improvements1,208978
125,31092,361
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(34,212)(21,320)
Total property and equipment, net$91,098$71,041

Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $13.2 million, $8.2 million, and $4.4 million, respectively.

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(6)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

Total
Balance as of December 31, 2023$288,591
Goodwill acquired140,804
Measurement period adjustments(1,132)
Balance as of December 31, 2024$428,263
Goodwill acquired229,760
Measurement period adjustments(16,781)
Balance as of December 31, 2025$641,242

Goodwill acquired during fiscal 2025 and 2024 pertains to the acquisitions completed during those respective periods. Measurement period adjustments in fiscal 2025 and 2024 represent adjustments to the allocation of the purchase consideration of the respective acquisitions. Refer to Note (2) "Acquisitions" for discussion of acquisitions. There wereno impairments of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

CostAccumulated AmortizationNet Intangible Assets
Customer-related$396,150$(100,188)$295,962
Customer-related$271,350$(74,193)$197,157
Trade names8,500(8,500)—
Total$279,850$(82,693)$197,157

The gross carrying amount of customer-related intangibles increased during the year ended December 31, 2025 in connection with acquisitions completed during the year as discussed in Note (2) "Acquisitions." This increase was partially offset by intangible assets with a cost of $8.5 million being fully amortized and no longer reflected in the intangible asset values as of December 31, 2025. There wereno impairment losses during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

The weighted-average useful life for all intangible assets as of December 31, 2025 is 12.2 years.

The estimated future annual amortization expense related to intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending December 31,
2026$34,924
202733,177
202832,344
202932,281
203031,841
Thereafter131,395
Total$295,962

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(7)Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

As of December 31,
20252024
Bank credit facility - term loan$296,250$277,500
Bank credit facility - revolving facility—155,000
Principal amount of long-term debt296,250432,500
Less: debt issuance costs(3,446)(2,327)
Total debt292,804430,173
Less: current portion(7,500)(30,000)
Long-term debt, net of current portion$285,304$400,173

On May 2, 2025, the Company entered into a new credit agreement providing for a $300 million term loan facility and a $400 million revolving credit facility, both maturing on May 2, 2030. The revolving credit facility includes a $30 million sub facility available for the issuance of letters of credit. The new credit agreement replaced the Company's existing term loan and revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the term loan were utilized to pay transaction-related fees and expenses and to repay, in full, all amounts outstanding under the prior credit agreement.

Borrowings under the new credit agreement accrue interest at either the term SOFR or ABR, plus in each case an applicable margin (based on the Company's Total Net Leverage Ratio). The ABR for any day is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%; (ii) the Prime Rate and (iii) the daily SOFR rate plus 1%. The applicable margin for term SOFR loans ranges from 1.25% to 2.25% and for ABR loans from 0.25% to 1.25%. The Company also pays a commitment fee with respect to undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility ranging from 0.20% to 0.30% (based on the Company's Total Net Leverage Ratio) and fees on letters of credit that are issued.

The Company incurred $2.6 million of fees in connection with the new credit agreement, of which $2.3 million were capitalized as deferred debt issuance costs and are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the agreement.

As of December 31, 2025, the interest rate on the Company's outstanding term loan was 5.22%. Letters of credit outstanding totaled $0.6 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repaid all outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility, primarily using proceeds from the Fleet Sale and the Company's October 2025 underwritten public offering. See Note (3) "Discontinued Operations" and Note (15) "Capital Stock", respectively, for additional information.

Future required term loan and revolving facility payments as of December 31, 2025 are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending December 31,TermRevolving FacilityTotal
2026$7,500$—$7,500
202711,250—11,250
202820,625—20,625
202922,500—22,500
2030234,375—234,375
Total$296,250$—$296,250

The credit agreement contains collateral requirements to secure the Company's loan agreement obligations, restrictive covenants, a limit on annual dividends, and other affirmative and negative covenants, conditions, and limitations. Restrictive covenants include a maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio and a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio. The Company was in compliance with required ratios and other terms and conditions as of December 31, 2025.

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(8)Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is party to fixed interest rate swap instruments that are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges to manage risks associated with interest rate fluctuations on a portion of the Company's floating rate debt. The Company's derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2025 were (in thousands):

Notional AmountPaid Fixed RateReceive Variable RateSettlement and Termination
Interest rate swap$150,0002.8%1-month term SOFRMonthly through October 31, 2027
Interest rate swap$100,0004.5%1-month term SOFRMonthly through July 31, 2026

These derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Unrealized changes in the fair value on cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income and the amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings in a manner that matches the timing of the earnings impact of the hedged transactions. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company reclassified $1.9 million, $4.3 million, and $3.8 million, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense, net. The Company estimates that it will reclassify $0.3 million of unrealized gains from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings in the twelve months following December 31, 2025. See Note (17) "Fair Value Measurements" for the fair value of these swaps.

(9)Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

As of December 31,
20252024
Accrued compensation and benefits$19,364$16,254
Accrued customer rebates and royalties7,5316,731
Current portion of lease liabilities6,3064,781
Accrued lease termination fee6,0106,010
Contract liabilities6,8914,479
Accrued interest651,734
Accrued warranty1,6311,067
Accrued income taxes2,121813
Accrued purchase consideration10,800—
Interest rate swap liability553—
Other11,88910,880
Total$73,161$52,749

(10)Stock-Based Compensation Plans

The VSE Corporation 2006 Restricted Stock Plan, as amended (the "2006 Plan"), provides for the issuance of equity-based and cash-based compensation awards to the Company's employees and non-employee directors. The types of awards issued under the 2006 Plan include stock-settled bonus awards, time-vested stock awards, and performance share awards. The total number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2006 Plan was 2,675,000, of which 1,114,532 shares remained available for issuance as of December 31, 2025.

Stock-settled bonus awards are fixed dollar-denominated awards. On the first anniversary of the grant date, the total fixed dollar value of the award is converted into shares based on the Company's closing stock price on the date of conversion. These awards vest over athree-year service period inthree equal tranches. Beginning with the 2023 stock-settled bonus awards, the first tranche vestsone year following the conversion of the award into shares. On each vesting date,100% of the vested award is settled in shares. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each tranche, resulting in an accelerated pattern for the overall award.

Time-vested stock awards generally vest in equal annual installments over athree-year service period beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Directors receive annual stock grants as part of their compensation, which vest immediately upon grant.

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The Company grants performance share awards to certain employees under the 2006 Plan. These awards represent the right to receive shares upon the satisfaction of specified service requirements and performance conditions. Performance share awards vest ratably in equal annual installments over athree-year period on the anniversary of each grant date, subject to meeting minimum service requirements and achievement of certain annual or cumulative financial metrics of the Company's performance. The number of shares ultimately issuable ranges from 0% to 200% of the specified target shares, based on the level of performance achieved. If performance falls below the minimum threshold, no shares will be issued. For all performance share awards granted, the annual and cumulative financial metrics are based on the Company's achievement of a specified adjusted EBITDA target.

In 2021, the Company established the VSE Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") to allow eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at a discount of up to 15% of fair market value on specified dates. For ESPP offerings during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the purchase price was at a discount of 12% off the lesser of the fair market value on the offering date or the purchase date. As a result, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million in each of these years. As of December 31, 2025,500,000 shares of common stock were authorized for issuance under the ESPP, of which 419,996 shares remained available for issuance.

Expense and Related Tax Benefits Recognized

Stock-based compensation expense is included within products and services costs on the consolidated statements of operations. The total stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefits recognized related to stock-based compensation were as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Stock-settled bonus awards$900$273$856
Time-vested stock awards5,6063,5832,482
Performance share awards6,3864,1513,407
Total$12,892$8,007$6,745
Tax benefits recognized$3,217$1,998$1,683

Stock-Settled Bonus Awards

In March 2025, employees eligible for the 2024 awards, 2023 awards, and the 2022 awards received a total of 3,298 shares of common stock. The grant-date fair value of these awards for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $113.97, $75.12, and $42.23 per share, respectively. Total stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock-settled bonus awards not yet recognized was approximately $1.4 million with a weighted average amortization period of 2.2 years as of December 31, 2025. The total fair value of stock-settled bonus awards that vested in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $0.4 million, $0.7 million, and $1.2 million, respectively.

Time-Vested Stock Awards

Time-vested stock award activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 was:

Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2024119,460$67.16
Granted64,165$115.64
Vested(51,798)$61.84
Forfeited(8,047)$59.37
Unvested as of December 31, 2025123,780$95.03

The grant date fair value of time-vested stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on grant date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the time-vested stock awards granted for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $115.64, $79.30, and $45.78, respectively. As of December 31, 2025 there was $7.3 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to time-vested stock awards, which is expected to be

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Performance Share Awards

Performance Share award activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 was:

Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2024110,157$54.20
Granted35,614$116.92
Vested(67,696)$55.48
Forfeited(7,408)$65.47
Performance award achievement adjustments (a)12,117$77.76
Unvested as of December 31, 202582,784$82.57
(a) Represents the difference between the target shares granted and the actual shares awarded based upon the attainment of performance goals for the Company.

The actual number of shares to be issued upon vesting range between 0-200% of the target number of shares granted. The weighted average grant date fair value of the performance share awards granted for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $116.92, $77.54, and $42.23, respectively. As of December 31, 2025 there was $4.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. The total fair value of performance share awards that vested in the year ended December 31, 2025 was $7.8 million.

(11)Income Taxes

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state, local and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the statute of limitations for these jurisdictions is no longer open for audit or examinations for the years before 2021 for federal and state income taxes in the U.S and various foreign jurisdictions.

The Company files consolidated federal income tax returns that include all of its U.S. subsidiaries. The components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Domestic$62,037$18,928$14,284
Foreign7,0024,8814,776
Income from continuing operations before income taxes$69,039$23,809$19,060

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The components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations were as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Current:
Federal$10,422$9,010$6,792
State2,1911,4951,066
Foreign1,6551,5731,138
Total current14,26812,0788,996
Deferred:
Federal1,944(6,569)(3,951)
State(1,234)(923)(557)
Foreign568(179)7
Total deferred1,278(7,671)(4,501)
Provision for income taxes$15,546$4,407$4,495

The Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate. A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations to the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate is as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
$%$%$%
US federal statutory tax rate$14,49821.0%$5,00021.0%$4,00321.0%
Increases (decreases) in tax resulting from:
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (a)7561.1%4511.9%4022.1%
Foreign tax effects
Germany7981.2%——%——%
Other foreign jurisdictions(41)—%3731.6%1440.8%
Effect of cross-border tax laws
Foreign-derived intangible income(3,753)(5.4)%(1,892)(8.0)%(615)(3.2)%
Tax credits(52)(0.1)%(80)(0.3)%(32)(0.2)%
Changes in valuation allowances5020.7%4—%(1)—%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Excess stock tax benefit(1,421)(2.1)%(772)(3.2)%——%
Section 162(m) executive compensation3,8095.5%1,4446.1%5542.9%
Transaction costs1,0531.5%4892.0%4772.5%
Corporate-owned life insurance——%(283)(1.2)%(409)(2.1)%
Other(132)(0.2)%1160.5%430.2%
Other adjustments
Other adjustments(471)(0.7)%(443)(1.9)%(71)(0.4)%
Effective tax rate$15,54622.5%$4,40718.5%$4,49523.6%
(a) State Taxes in CA, FL, KS, and VA made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category. State income tax expense includes the effects of changes in valuation allowances related to state net operating losses, the impact of state conformity to federal income tax provisions, and the benefit of state income tax credits.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $3.1 million in connection with a recent acquisition. Because the identified tax exposures, including interest and penalties, are fully indemnified, recognition is not expected to materially affect the Company’s effective tax rate.

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The tax effect of temporary differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities was as follows (in thousands):

As of December 31,
20252024
Deferred compensation and accrued paid leave$2,544$1,948
Accrued expense2,4811,367
Inventory reserve22,82223,020
Operating lease liabilities13,32114,199
Stock-based compensation2,2012,084
Capitalized inventory514498
US operating and capital loss carryforward8,18712,843
Disallowed interest expense6,9829,450
Tax credit carryforward1,8221,421
Foreign country operating loss carryforward1,4171,364
Interest capitalized—2,030
Transaction costs302235
62,59370,459
Valuation allowance (a)(5,091)(19,368)
Total gross deferred tax assets57,50251,091
Interest rate swaps(170)(1,021)
Depreciation(7,285)(4,000)
Goodwill and intangible assets(50,571)(26,786)
Operating lease right-of-use assets(11,870)(10,962)
Other—(193)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities(69,896)(42,962)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets (b)$(12,394)$8,129
(a) A valuation allowance was provided against US capital losses in connection with a recent stock sale, certain state net operating losses, tax credits, and foreign tax loss deferred tax assets arising from carryforwards of unused tax benefits.
(b) Deferred tax assets are included within other assets in the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had various tax losses and tax credits that may be applied against future taxable income. The majority of such tax attributes will expire in 2026 through 2046; however, some may be carried forward indefinitely.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has issued Pillar Two model rules introducing a new global minimum tax of 15% intended to be effective on January 1, 2024. While the US has not yet adopted the Pillar Two rules, many countries took steps to incorporate Pillar Two model rule concepts into their domestic laws in 2023. Considering that the Company does not have material operations in jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the Pillar Two minimum, the Company does not expect these rules will significantly increase global tax costs. The Company will continue to monitor US and global legislative action related to Pillar Two for future potential impacts.

(12)Leases

The Company's operating lease cost was as follows for the years ended December 31, (in thousands):

202520242023
Operating lease cost (a)$8,169$6,627$3,781
(a) Excludes short-term lease expense, which is not material.

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The table below summarizes future minimum lease payments under operating leases as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

Year ending December 31,
2026$9,229
202710,173
20288,676
20296,830
20305,609
Thereafter25,109
Total future minimum lease payments65,626
Less: imputed interest(15,627)
Present value of minimum lease payments49,999
Less: current portion of lease liabilities (a)(6,306)
Long-term lease liabilities$43,693
(a) The current portion of lease liabilities are presented within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note (9) "Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities."

Other supplemental operating lease information for the year ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands):

202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$7,608$7,171$2,719
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$9,484$30,314$11,812

The weighted-average discount rate was 6.3% and 6.5% and the weighted-average remaining lease term was 8.2 years and 9.5 years as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively.

Lease Abandonment and Termination

In connection with the FDS sale as described in Note (3) "Discontinued Operations," the Company implemented post-sale changes, including the abandonment and termination of its former headquarters office space. The Company ceased use of the office space and formally terminated the related lease in 2024. These actions resulted in net lease abandonment and termination charges of $12.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a remaining lease termination obligation of $6.0 million, due in January 2026, which is included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

(13) Commitments and Contingencies

The Company may have certain claims in the normal course of business, including legal proceedings, against the Company and against other parties. Legal liabilities are recorded when it is probable that the outcome in a proceeding will be unfavorable and the related loss amount can be reasonably estimated. In the Company's opinion, the resolution of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, because the results of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the amount of loss, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated.

Further, from time-to-time, government agencies audit or investigate whether the Company's operations are being conducted in accordance with applicable contractual and regulatory requirements. Government audits or investigations, whether relating to government contracts or conducted for other reasons, could result in administrative, civil or criminal liabilities, including repayments, fines or penalties imposed, or could lead to suspension or debarment from future government contracting. Government investigations often take years to complete and many result in no adverse action. The Company believes, based upon current information, that the outcome of any such government disputes, audits and investigations will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

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(14)Business Segment and Customer Information

Segment Information

Following the sales of the Company's Fleet and Federal and Defense segments, the Company manages its business as a single reportable and operating segment focused on higher margin and higher growth aftermarket parts distribution and MRO activities. The Company's single operating segment provides aftermarket MRO and distribution services to commercial, business and general aviation, cargo, military and defense, and rotorcraft customers globally. Core services include parts distribution, MRO services including engine components and accessories, fuel controls, avionics, pneumatics, hydraulics, wheel and brake, as well as rotable exchange and supply chain services.

The operating segment presented below represents the Company's only segment for which discrete financial information is available and is the basis on which operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, who serves as the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), for purposes of resource allocation and performance assessment. The CODM evaluates segment performance based on consolidated net income as the measure of segment profit or loss and considers budget-to-actual results, sequential period and prior period comparisons on a monthly basis when making decisions regarding capital and personnel allocation. The expenses presented below represent significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to and considered by the CODM in evaluating segment performance. Segment assets are reported on the consolidated balance sheets as total assets.

The Company's segment information is as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
Revenues$1,112,275$786,256$544,020
Costs and operating expenses:
Segment costs (a)900,759641,298431,412
Depreciation and amortization (b)39,16025,50016,080
Allocated corporate cost (c)24,02018,07112,411
Unallocated corporate costs (d)58,74142,63133,972
Total costs and operating expenses1,022,680727,500493,875
Operating income89,59558,75650,145
Interest expense, net20,55634,94731,085
Provision for income taxes15,5464,4074,495
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(41,790)(4,078)24,569
Net income$11,703$15,324$39,134

(a) Segment costs consist of material, labor, overhead, and selling, general, and administrative costs attributable to the Aviation segment.

(b) This line item includes only depreciation and amortization attributable to the Aviation segment.

(c) Primarily includes costs for information technology, human resources, accounting, and legal support services allocated to the Aviation segment.

(d) Primarily includes earn-out receivable fair value adjustments and corporate costs for acquisition, integration and restructuring activities.

Customer and Geographical Information

The Company's revenues are derived from the delivery of products and services performed for commercial and government customers. Customers also include various other commercial entities and government agencies. See Note (4) "Revenue Recognition" for revenue by customer. Revenues from a group of affiliated customers under common ownership represented 20%,21%, and 14% of consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Revenue by geography is based on the billing address of the customer. Revenue by geographic area is as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended December 31,
202520242023
United States$629,665$492,297$340,915
Canada149,034107,30572,448
Other Countries (a)333,576186,654130,657
Total revenue$1,112,275$786,256$544,020

(a) No individual country, other than disclosed above, exceeded 10% of the Company's total revenue for any period presented.

(15)Capital Stock

The Company's common stock has a par value of $0.05 per share. Proceeds from common stock issuances that are greater than $0.05 per share are credited to additional paid in capital. Holders of common stock are entitled toone vote per common share held on all matters voted on by the Company's stockholders. Stockholders of record are entitled to the amount of dividends declared per common share held.

In October 2025, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with certain underwriters relating to the issuance and sale of 2,352,941 shares of the Company's common stock at a public offering price of $170.00 per share. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company granted the underwriters an option, exercisable for 30 days, to purchase up to an additional 352,941 shares of common stock. The offering closed on October 29, 2025, resulting in the issuance of 2,705,882 shares, which included the exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares for which the Company received proceeds of $441.6 million, net of issuance costs. Additionally, the Company incurred transaction-related legal and accounting fees of $0.5 million. The net proceeds were used to fund the cash consideration for the Aero 3 acquisition and general corporate purposes, including repaying outstanding borrowings under the Company's revolving facility.

In May 2024, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with certain underwriters relating to the issuance and sale of 2,429,577 shares of the Company's common stock at a public offering price of $71.00 per share. Net proceeds of $162.0 million were received by the Company, which were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility, including amounts borrowed to pay the purchase price of the acquisition of TCI and for general corporate purposes.

In October 2024, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with certain underwriters relating to the issuance and sale of 1,982,757 shares at a public offering price of $87.00 per share, for which the Company received net proceeds of $163.8 million. The net proceeds were used to fund a portion of the cash consideration for the Kellstrom Aerospace acquisition and general corporate purposes, including repaying outstanding borrowings under the Company's revolving facility.

(16)401(k) Plan

The Company maintains a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that covers substantially all employees. Under the provisions of the 401(k) plan, employees' eligible contributions are matched at rates specified in the plan documents. The Company's 401(k) Plan expense was approximately $2.4 million, $1.3 million, and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

(17)Fair Value Measurements

The Company utilizes fair value measurement guidance prescribed by GAAP to value its financial instruments. The accounting standard for fair value measurements establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1); inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2); and unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which requires the Company to develop its own assumptions (Level 3).

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The following table summarizes the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

As of December 31,
DescriptionFinancial Statement ClassificationFair Value Hierarchy20252024
Non-COLI assets held in Deferred Supplemental Compensation Plan(a)Other assetsLevel 1$704$629
Interest rate swaps - currentAccrued expenses and other current liabilitiesLevel 2$553$—
Interest rate swaps - long-termOther assetsLevel 2$1,235$4,093
(a) Non-COLI assets held in the Company's deferred supplemental compensation plan consist of equity funds with fair value based on observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets in active markets and changes in fair value are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and amounts included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses and other current liabilities that meet the definition of a financial instrument approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturity. The carrying value of the note receivable approximates fair value as the stated interest income effectively offsets the time value of money, resulting in minimal discounting impact. The carrying value of the Company's outstanding debt obligations approximates its fair value. The fair value of the note receivable and long-term debt are calculated using Level 2 inputs based on interest rates available for debt with terms and maturities similar to the Company's existing debt arrangements.

Non-financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations were measured at fair value using income, market and cost valuation methodologies. See Note (2), "Acquisitions." The fair value measurements were estimated using significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represent a Level 3 measurement.

In connection with the sale of the Fleet segment in April 2025, the total consideration to be received by the Company included a potential earn-out payment of up to $65 million, subject to the achievement of certain milestones by the divested business during 2025. Pursuant to the sale agreement, half of the earn-out amount, if any, is due to the Company by December 31, 2026, with the second half due by June 30, 2027.

The earn-out receivable is measured at fair value using unobservable inputs and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. The fair value is remeasured at each reporting period, with all fair value changes subsequent to the initial sale-date measurement recorded within earn-out receivable fair value adjustments in the consolidated statements of operations.

The following table presents the changes in the fair value of the earn-out receivable:

Amount
Balance as of December 31, 2024$—
Sale date fair value of earn-out receivable29,200
Subsequent fair value adjustments(29,200)
Balance as of December 31, 2025$—

The fair value of the earn-out receivable was estimated using a modified Black-Scholes model and other methods, which accounted for the probabilities of various outcomes. The sale date fair value of the earn-out receivable was utilized in calculating the Company's impairment loss on Fleet assets classified as held-for-sale recorded in 2025 as discussed in Note (3) "Discontinued Operations." During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment resulting in a full write-down of the earn-out receivable due to updated estimates used in the valuation. Based on updated forecasts, which incorporated actual performance to date of the divested entity subsequent to the sale, and the required milestones under the sale agreement, the Company does not expect that the earn-out performance threshold will be achieved.

(18)Restructuring Costs

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred $4.2 million of corporate restructuring expenses, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations, primarily related to the cancellation of contracts and leasing agreements associated with the FDS Sale. Corporate restructuring expenses during the year ended December 31, 2025 were not material. The Company's corporate restructuring activities related to the FDS and Fleet Sales are substantially complete, and the Company does not expect to incur additional material costs associated with these activities.

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(19)Subsequent Events

On January 29, 2026, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement ("the Purchase Agreement") to acquire Precision Aviation Group ("PAG"), a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, for total upfront consideration of approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity (the “PAG Acquisition”). In addition, the Purchase Agreement provides for up to $125 million in additional contingent earn-out consideration, payable in cash or equity consideration at the Company's sole discretion, based on PAG's 2026 adjusted EBITDA performance. The Acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

In connection with and pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, concurrently with the signing of the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a debt commitment letter (the “Debt Commitment Letter”) with one or more financial institutions (collectively, the “Commitment Parties”). Subject to the terms of the Debt Commitment Letter, the Commitment Parties have committed to provide new senior secured financing, which currently consists of, (i) a term loan B facility (the “New Term Loan B Facility”), (ii) an upsize of the Company's existing revolving facility (as amended, the “New Revolving Facility”), and (iii) an upsize of the Company's $300.0 million senior secured term loan A facility from $296.25 million (as amended, the “New Term Loan A Facility”). Following the satisfaction of certain conditions under the Debt Commitment Letter, certain commitments within the Debt Commitment Letter to provide a bridge loan facility and a backstop facility were reduced to $0, and the New Term Loan A Facility and the New Term Loan B Facility commitments may also be reduced.

In February 2026, the Company initiated concurrent public offerings of (i)4,587,766 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $188.00 per share (the “Common Stock Offering”) and (ii)9,200,000 5.750% tangible equity units, each with a stated value of $50.00 (the “Units Offering,” and together with the Common Stock Offering, the “Offerings”). The Common Stock Offering closed on February 4, 2026, and the Units Offering closed on February 5, 2026. The net proceeds of approximately $1.3 billion received by the Company are expected to be used to finance a portion of the cash consideration for the PAG Acquisition. If for any reason the PAG Acquisition is not consummated, the Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offerings, after payment of any cash redemption amount and repurchase price, for general corporate purposes, which may include repayment of outstanding indebtedness.

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