CSP INC /MA/

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This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and other portions of this filing contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking information. You should review the “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” sections of this annual report for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this filing.

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This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and other portions of this filing contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. You should review the “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” sections of this annual report for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements

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As of September 30, 2024, the Russian/Ukrainian military conflict and the Israeli-Hamas conflict have not had a direct significant impact on revenue as we do not have any significant recurring customers in either region. However, we do have customers and suppliers in surrounding regions which may be affected and further escalation of both conflicts and geopolitical tensions related to such conflicts could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, by among other things, cyberattacks, supply disruptions, lower consumer demand, and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets. It is not possible at this time to predict the size of the impact or consequences of the conflicts on the Company and our customers or suppliers.

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As of September 30, 2025, the Russian/Ukrainian military conflict and the Israeli-Hamas conflict have not had a direct or significant impact on revenue as we do not have any significant recurring customers in either region. However, we do have customers and suppliers in surrounding regions which may be affected and further escalation of both conflicts and geopolitical tensions related to such conflicts could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, by among other things, cyberattacks, supply disruptions, lower consumer demand, and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets. It is not possible at this time to predict the size of the impact or consequences of the conflicts on the Company and our customers or suppliers.

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We generated an operating loss of $(1.9) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 as compared to operating income of $1.9 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

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Revenue increased by approximately $3.5 million, or 6%, to $58.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 compared to $55.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Gross profit margin percentage decreased to 32% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 compared to 34% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. We generated an operating loss of $(3.1) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 as compared to an operating loss of $(1.9) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Other income, net was consistent at approximately $1.5 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $(1.6) million, which reflected an effective tax rate of 94.5%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 compared to an income tax benefit of $(0.1) million, which reflected an effective tax rate of 22.2% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

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Revenue decreased by approximately $9.4 million, or approximately 15%, to $55.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 compared to $64.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

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Revenue increased by approximately $3.5 million, or approximately 6%, to $58.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 compared to $55.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

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Our TS segment revenue decreased by approximately $6.7 million consisting of a decrease of $6.6 million in our U.S. division combined with a decrease of $0.1 million in our U.K. division. The decrease in TS segment product revenue of $7.5 million during the period was the result of a $7.4 million decrease in the U.S. division combined with a decrease of $0.1 million in the U.K. division. Interest rates were relatively high compared to prior years in fiscal year 2024 along with inflation which caused economic uncertainty and some reduced customer spending on products. The decrease in our U.S. division product revenue year over year was primarily associated with several existing major customers, partially offset by an increase with several new major customers and existing customers. The decrease in the U.K. division year over year was primarily associated with two major customers. The increase in TS segment service revenue of $0.8 million as compared to the prior year was in the U.S. division. In fiscal year 2024 as compared to the prior year, the U.S. division had an increase of $1.1 million in third party maintenance revenue, an increase of $0.4 million in managed services, partially offset by a decrease of $0.7 million in internal services.

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Our TS segment revenue increased by approximately $5.7 million consisting of an increase of $5.5 million in our U.S. division combined with an increase of $0.2 million in our U.K. division.

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HPP segment revenue changes by product and services for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

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HPP segment revenue changes by products and services for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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Our HPP segment revenue decreased by approximately $2.7 million or 40%. The decrease in HPP product revenue of $2.9 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 was primarily the result of two major non-recurring transactions of $1.8 million and $1.2 million in the prior year along with several other customers, partially offset by one major AZT sale in fiscal year 2024. The increase in HPP service revenue of approximately $0.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 was primarily the result of a $0.5 million increase in ARIA revenue, partially offset with a decrease of $0.3 million in royalty revenues on high-speed processing boards related to the E2D program as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

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The decrease in HPP services revenue of approximately $0.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period for the prior year was primarily the result of a $0.3 million decrease in repairs revenue and a $0.2 million decrease in royalty revenues on high-speed processing boards related to the E2D program, partially offset by an increase in Multicomputer revenue of $0.2 million and increased ARIA revenue of $0.2 million. ARIA AZT service revenue is from post contract support of the ARIA AZT software license and ARIA ADR revenue is all recorded to service revenue. The non-recurring AZT software license transaction discussed above was originally sold with annual post contract support, which was renewed in fiscal year 2025 for another year of service.

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The $9.5 million decrease in the Americas revenue for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to decreased revenue by our TS-US division of $7.0 million, decreased revenue by our TS-UK division of $0.1 million, and decreased revenue by our HPP segment of $2.4 million. Sales to Europe decreased by $0.3 million primarily due to a decrease by our HPP segment of $0.3 million. Sales to Europe in the TS segment remained flat with an increase in the TS-US division of $0.1 million, offset with a decrease in the TS-UK division of $0.1 million. Sales to Asia-Pacific increased $0.4 million due to the TS-US division.

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The $3.8 million increase in the Americas revenue for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to increased revenue by our TS-US division of $5.8 million combined with increased revenue in our TS-UK division of $0.1 million, partially offset by decreased revenue in our HPP segment of $2.1 million. Sales to Europe increased by $0.2 million primarily due to an increase by our TS-US division of $0.1 million and an increase of $0.1 million in the TS-UK division. Sales to APAC and Africa decreased $0.5 million due to a decrease of $0.4 million by the TS-US division and a decrease of $0.1 million in the HPP segment.

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Our gross margin ("GM") decreased by $3.1 million to $18.9 million for fiscal year 2024 as compared to GM of approximately $21.9 million for fiscal year 2023. The total GM as a percentage of revenue remained flat at 34% for fiscal year 2024 and 2023.

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Our gross margin ("GM") decreased to $18.5 million for fiscal year 2025 as compared to GM of $18.9 million for fiscal year 2024. The total GM as a percentage of revenue decreased to 32% for fiscal year 2025 compared to 34% for fiscal year 2024.

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The overall TS segment GM as a percentage of revenue increased to 32% in fiscal year 2024 from 31% in fiscal year 2023. The $2.1 million product GM decrease in fiscal year 2024 as compared to the prior year resulted from a decrease in the U.S. division. Product GM as a percentage of revenue decreased 2% for fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior year due to product mix. The $0.6 million increase in our TS segment service GM in fiscal year 2024 as compared to the prior year resulted from an increase in GM in the U.S. division. Service GM as a percentage of revenue remained flat at 59% in fiscal year 2024 due to increased third party maintenance revenue, which is recorded as net sales meaning all the gross margin is recorded in the services revenue financial statement line item causing increased GM as a percentage of revenue, offset by decreased GM from internal services which have associated fixed costs which decreased the GM as a percentage of revenue.

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The overall TS segment GM as a percentage of revenue decreased to 31% in fiscal year 2025 from 32% in fiscal year 2024. The $0.1 million product GM decrease in fiscal year 2025 as compared to the prior year resulted from a decrease in the U.S. division. Product GM as a percentage of revenue decreased 2% for fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior year due to higher volume of sales to certain customers with lower margins. The $1.6 million increase in our TS segment service GM in fiscal year 2025 as compared to the prior year resulted from an increase in GM in the U.S. division. Service GM as a percentage of revenue remained flat at 59% in fiscal year 2025 due to a proportional increase in the cost of sales compared to revenue.

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The overall HPP segment GM as a percentage of revenue increased to 65% in fiscal year 2024 from 62% in fiscal year 2023. The GM as a percentage of sales from products increased 9% primarily due to the large ARIA AZT sale which was nearly all GM. The GM as a percentage of sales from services decreased 5% primarily due to decreased Multicomputer royalty revenues, which is nearly all GM and recorded as service revenue.

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The overall HPP segment GM as a percentage of revenue decreased to 46% in fiscal year 2025 from 65% in fiscal year 2024. The GM as a percentage of sales from products decreased 26% primarily due to a nonrecurring prior year large ARIA AZT software license sale which was nearly all GM. The GM as a percentage of sales from services decreased 9% primarily due to decreased Multicomputer royalty revenues, which is nearly all GM and recorded as service revenue.

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Our engineering and development expenses are only in our HPP segment. These expenses decreased $0.1 million to $3.0 million for fiscal year 2024 from $3.1 million for fiscal year 2023. This was primarily due to decreased labor expenses of $0.2 million in fiscal year 2024 when compared to fiscal year 2023, partially offset by increased stock compensation of $0.1 million. Fiscal year 2024 and 2023 expenses were primarily for product engineering expenses incurred in connection with the further development of the ARIA Zero Trust (AZT) and ARIA SDS cyber security products.

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Our research and development expenses are only in our HPP segment. These expenses increased $0.3 million from $3.0 million in fiscal year 2024 to $3.3 million in fiscal year 2025. This was primarily due to increased consulting of $0.1 million, increased stock compensation of $0.1 million, and increased salaries of $0.1 million. Fiscal year 2025 and 2024 expenses were primarily for product engineering expenses incurred in connection with the further development of the ARIA Zero Trust (AZT), ARIA SDS, and ARIA ADR cyber security products.

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The TS segment SG&A expenses increased approximately $0.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 when compared to the prior year. This increase was primarily due to an increase in audit and tax fees of $0.3 million, an increase in stock compensation expense of $0.2 million, an increase in actuarial fees of $0.2 million in connection to preparing to sell the pension in the TS-UK division, partially offset with decreased variable compensation of $0.3 million and decreased bonus of $0.3 million.

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The TS segment SG&A expenses increased approximately $0.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the prior year. This increase was primarily in the TS-US division due to an increase of $0.4 million in variable compensation, an increase of $0.1 million in salaries, and an increase of $0.1 million in recruiting fees. The HPP segment SG&A expense remained flat at $4.6 million for fiscal year 2025 and 2024 without any significant changes in types of expenses.

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For the year ended September 30, 2024 the foreign exchange loss decreased $0.1 million primarily due to the U.S. dollar weakening less against the British pound in fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior year. The U.K. division has bank accounts with U.S. dollars and Euros. In consolidation, U.S. dollars and Euros are remeasured into the functional currency, British Pounds, of our U.K. subsidiary. This non-cash remeasurement is included in foreign exchange gain or loss on the income statement and the foreign exchange gain or loss is primarily from a U.S. Dollar and Euro bank account. The U.S. Dollar bank account consists of approximately 87% of the currency held in the U.K. subsidiary after remeasurement into U.S. dollars.

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For the year ended September 30, 2025, there was an increase in foreign exchange gain of $0.5 million primarily due to the TS U.K. division carrying a higher U.S. dollar bank account balance earlier in fiscal year 2025 when the dollar was on average stronger than the British pound, which caused a foreign exchange gain. In the prior fiscal year the U.S. dollar significantly weakened against the British pound causing an exchange loss. Additionally, the euro strengthened relative to the British pound in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024 in which the euro weakened relative to the British pound. The U.K. division has bank accounts with U.S. dollars and euros. There are also transactions in both of these currencies in the TS U.K. division. In consolidation, U.S. dollars and euros are remeasured into the functional currency, British pounds, of our U.K. subsidiary. This non-cash remeasurement is included in foreign exchange gain or loss on the income statement and the foreign exchange gain or loss is primarily from the U.S. dollar and euro bank accounts.

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Interest expense decreased $27 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to less interest expense related to multi-year agreements with vendors in the TS U.S. division. Payments on these agreements contain both principal and interest expense. As principal payments are made the interest expense decreases. SeeNote 9 Accounts payable and accrued expenses, and Other noncurrent liabilities in Item 1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Interest expense increased $0.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period primarily due to increased interest expense related to multi-year agreements with vendors in the TS U.S. division. Payments on these agreements contain both principal and interest expense. As principal payments are made the interest expense decreases. SeeNote 9 Accounts payable and accrued expenses, and Other noncurrent liabilities in Item 15 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Interest income increased $0.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 when compared to the prior year. Interest income from cash and cash equivalents in fiscal year 2024 increased $0.7 million from prior year due to a significantly higher average balance during fiscal year 2024 earning interest income, partially offset by decreased interest income from multi-year agreements of $0.1 million. These agreements have payment terms in excess of one year (seeNote 3 Financing Receivables, netin Item 1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details) and are only in the TS-US segment.

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Interest income decreased $0.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the prior year. This is due to lower interest income of $0.1 million from Cash and cash equivalents in fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior year due to a lower average balance and lower average interest rate during fiscal year. Additionally, there was $0.1 million decreased interest income from multi-year agreements. The prime rate has decreased since the end of fiscal year 2023 resulting in customers getting better lower interest rates meaning less interest income. These agreements have payment terms in excess of one year (seeNote 3 Financing Receivables, netin Item 15 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details) and are only in the TS-US division.

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The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $(93) thousand, which reflected an effective tax rate of 22.2%, for the year ended September 30, 2024. The provision is primarily driven by the benefit recognized as a result of windfalls for restricted stock awards that vested during the period, offset by the change in valuation allowance. The benefit recorded during the fiscal year was $189 thousand for the windfall on restricted stock awards vesting during the period and an expense of $180 thousand for the change in valuation allowances against deferred tax assets.

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For the year ended September 30, 2024, the income tax benefit was approximately $(93) thousand, which resulted in an effective tax rate of a 22.2%. The benefit was primarily driven by windfalls for restricted stock awards that vested during the period, partially offset by the change in valuation allowance.

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The Company undertakes a review of its valuation allowance at each financial statement period, reviewing the positive and negative evidence to help determine whether it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the future tax benefits from its deferred tax balances. The Company has determined that it is more likely than not that substantially all of its net deferred tax assets in the U.S. jurisdiction will be utilized and that associated valuation allowances should be reversed during year ended September 30, 2024. The Company separately analyzed the realizability of its federal and state credits and determined $796 thousand (net of federal benefit) of state credits are expected to expire unutilized and kept a valuation allowance against these credits. The Company will continue to maintain a valuation allowance against certain state tax credits in the U.S. and a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets in the U.K. jurisdiction.

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The Company undertakes a review of its valuation allowance at each financial statement period, reviewing the positive and negative evidence to help determine whether it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the future tax benefits from its deferred tax balances. The Company has determined that it is more likely than not that substantially all of its net deferred tax assets in the U.S., except for certain state tax credits, will be realized for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2024 and 2025. The Company separately analyzed the realizability of its federal and state credits and determined $495 thousand (net of federal benefit) of state credits are expected to expire unutilized and maintained a

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Cash and cash equivalents increased by $5.4 million to $30.6 million as of September 30, 2024 from $25.2 million as of September 30, 2023.

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Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $3.2 million to $27.4 million as of September 30, 2025 from $30.6 million as of September 30, 2024.

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The following is a summary of our cash flows for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following is a summary of our cash flows for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

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The remaining differences are related to timing differences in operating assets and liabilities.

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Cash provided by operating activities was $2.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared to $4.2 million for the prior year period. The decrease from prior year is primarily related to a decrease in Accounts receivable of $2.5 million and an increase of $7.5 in Accounts payable and accrued expenses, partially offset with a decrease in financing receivables of $7.7 million. The remaining differences are related to timing differences in operating assets and liabilities.

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Cash used in investing activities was $258 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2024 compared to $341 thousand used in investing activities for the prior year. The decrease from the prior year is primarily related to less additions of intangible assets and less purchases of property, equipment, and improvements during fiscal year 2024 when compared to the prior fiscal year.

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Cash used in investing activities was $(428) thousand for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared to $(256) thousand used in investing activities for the prior year. The increase from the prior year is primarily related to increased purchases of property, equipment, and improvements during fiscal year 2025 when compared to the prior fiscal year.

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Cash provided by financing activities was $1.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.4 million used in financing activities for the prior year. The primary difference was the timing in the net borrowing on the line-of-credit, which for the year ended September 30, 2024 we had a net borrowing of $2.7 million compared to a net payment of $1.6 million in the prior year. Additionally, in fiscal year 2024 there were increased cash dividends paid by $0.4 million and increased treasury stock repurchases of $0.1 million compared to the prior fiscal year.

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Cash used in financing activities was $(5.0) million for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared to $1.4 million provided by financing activities for the prior year period. The primary difference was the timing in the net borrowing on the line-of-credit, which for the year ended September 30, 2025 we had a net repayment of $3.3 million compared to a net borrowing of $2.7 million in the prior year period. Additionally, in fiscal year 2025 there was increased repurchases of common stock of $0.9 million and increased cash dividends paid by $0.2 million compared to the prior fiscal year.

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Our cash held by our foreign subsidiary in the United Kingdom totaled the equivalent of approximately $5.4 million as of September 30, 2024, which consisted of 0.4 million Euros, 0.3 million British Pounds, and 4.7 million U.S. Dollars. This cash is included in our total cash and cash equivalents reported within our financial statements. Due to the pension obligation in the U.K., we maintain a large balance of cash in the U.K. Subsequent to September 30, 2024, the U.K. pension assets, excluding cash, were all converted into cash to sell the U.K. pension obligation. As of the date of this filing, there is an agreement to sell the pension obligation in full. This agreement has many contingencies and the expected timeframe of the sale occurring is 4 to 16 months from the date of this filing.

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Our cash held by our foreign subsidiary in the United Kingdom totaled the equivalent of approximately $4.9 million as of September 30, 2025, which consisted of 0.6 million euros, 0.4 million British pounds, and 3.6 million U.S. dollars. This cash is included in our total cash and cash equivalents reported within our financial statements. Due to the pension obligation in the U.K., we maintain a large balance of cash in the U.K. In October 2024, in connection with the planned

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As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Company maintained a line of credit with a capacity of up to $15.0 million for inventory accessible to both the HPP and TS segments. This line of credit also includes availability of a limited cash withdrawal of up to $1.0 million. Amounts of $10.2 million and $13.5 million were available as of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 there were

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As of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the Company maintained a line of credit with a capacity of up to $15.0 million for inventory accessible to both the HPP and TS segments. This line of credit also includes availability of a limited cash withdrawal of up to $1.0 million. Amounts of $14.1 million and $10.8 million were available as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2025 and 2024 there were no cash withdrawals outstanding.

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The last note payable was paid in full in fiscal year 2024 of $0.4 million and no notes remain outstanding as of September 30, 2024. There is a total of $3.8 million due to vendors with financing agreements outstanding as of September 30, 2024, including $2.3 million payments to be made that are current. Each vendor financing agreement was related to a sale and has a related financing receivable. There is a total of $7.3 million due to the Company of customer financing agreements outstanding as of September 30, 2024, including $4.3 million to be received that are current.

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The last note payable was paid in full in fiscal year 2025 of $0.4 million and no notes remain outstanding as of September 30, 2025. There is a total of $5.3 million due to vendors with financing agreements outstanding as of September 30, 2025, including $3.5 million payments to be made in the next 12 months from September 30, 2025. Each vendor financing agreement was related to a sale and has a related financing receivable. There is a total of $16.3 million due to the Company of customer financing agreements outstanding as of September 30, 2025, including $9.9 million to be received in the next 12 months from September 30, 2025

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Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the inventory valuation, income taxes, deferred compensation, revenue recognition, retirement plans, and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical performance and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to income taxes, revenue recognition, and retirement plans. We base our estimates on historical performance and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements: revenue recognition, valuation allowances, specifically the net deferred tax asset valuation allowance, inventory valuation, and pension and retirement plans.

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We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements: revenue recognition, valuation allowances, specifically the net deferred tax asset valuation allowance, and pension and retirement plans.

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A financing component exists when at contract inception the period between the transfer of a promised good and/or service to the customer differs from when the customer pays for the good and/or service. As a practical expedient, we have elected not to adjust the amount of consideration for effects of a significant financing component when it is anticipated the promised good or service will be transferred and the subsequent payment will be one year or less.

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A financing component exists when at contract inception the period between the transfer of a promised good and/or service to the customer differs from when the customer pays for the good and/or service. As a practical expedient,

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We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby 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 bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered

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We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement

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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. We also reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. This methodology requires estimates and judgments in the determination of the recoverability of deferred tax assets and in the calculation of certain tax liabilities. Valuation allowances are recorded against the gross deferred tax assets that management believes, after considering all available positive and negative objective evidence, historical and prospective, with greater weight given to historical evidence, that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized.

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carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year 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. We also reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. This methodology requires estimates and judgments in the determination of the recoverability of deferred tax assets and in the calculation of certain tax liabilities. Valuation allowances are recorded against the gross deferred tax assets that management believes, after considering all available positive and negative objective evidence, historical and prospective, with greater weight given to historical evidence, that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized.

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estimated based on historical and expected increases in the future. Increases in estimated compensation increases would result in higher pension expense while decreases would lower pension expense. Discount rates are selected based upon rates of return on high quality fixed income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefit. A decrease in the discount rate would result in greater pension expense while an increase in the discount rate would decrease pension expense.

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Pension expense is based on an actuarial computation of current future benefits using estimates for expected return on assets, expected compensation increases and applicable discount rates. Management has reviewed the discount rates and rates of return with our consulting actuaries and investment advisers and concluded they were reasonable. A decrease in the expected return on pension assets would increase pension expense. Expected compensation increases are estimated based on historical and expected increases in the future. Increases in estimated compensation increases would result in higher pension expense while decreases would lower pension expense. Discount rates are selected based upon rates of return on high quality fixed income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefit. A decrease in the discount rate would result in greater pension expense while an increase in the discount rate would decrease pension expense.