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EVP and CFO Alan Edrick reported the RF business generated approximately $30 million in Q4 and $80 million for the full fiscal year, with growth expected to continue. CEO A. J. Mera added that the Golden Dome project represents a significant opportunity, as OSI's financial strength and government contacts bolster the RF unit's ability to compete. On turnkey projects, Mera stated they are pursuing multiple long-cycle opportunities and are seeing increased customer acceptance of the comprehensive solution model.

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President & CEO Ajay Mehra stated that no meaningful P&L impact from tariffs is expected in Q4, citing limited exposure in the Security and Opto divisions and mitigation strategies for Healthcare. Executive President & CFO Alan Edrick explained that the strong services revenue growth is due to a larger installed base of security products coming off warranty, creating higher-margin recurring revenue. Ajay Mehra added that the RF Solutions acquisition is performing well with its proven Horizon radar technology, and Alan Edrick confirmed expectations for strong operating cash flow to continue into Q4 and fiscal 2026.

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President and CEO Ajay Mehra elaborated on the acquired business, noting its radar technology has direct applications for border security and that much of its R&D is customer-funded. Regarding Healthcare, he stated the new platform is a focus for '26 and beyond but declined to give a specific timeline for competitive reasons. He confirmed that OSI is actively pursuing several new turnkey opportunities, though he cautioned they have long sales cycles.

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President and CEO Deepak Chopra positioned the aviation remote monitoring service as an intermediate to long-term opportunity, leveraging learnings from the cargo business. He described the RF acquisition as a complementary technology that allows OSI to offer a broader portfolio to the same customer base. He reiterated that OSI remains selective in M&A, with a focus on the Security division. EVP and CFO Alan Edrick estimated that higher interest expense assumptions had a negative impact of approximately $0.05 to $0.10 on the updated EPS guidance.

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CEO Gary Bowman noted a rebound in the Building Infrastructure group, driven by national retailers and a recovery in residential, particularly build-for-rent. He confirmed that as the company expands into markets like transportation and energy, it is naturally bidding on and winning larger projects. CFO Bruce Labovitz affirmed that a prime objective of the BIG Fund is to create recurring revenue by shifting focus from customer CapEx budgets to their ongoing operating and maintenance needs.

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CFO Bruce Labovitz affirmed that the current workforce is stable and sufficient for expected revenue growth, with technology enabling efficiency gains. He noted that while tech investments are increasing, many now fall under OpEx due to SaaS models. Executive Gary Bowman added that the residential market is more robust than last year due to low inventory, while commercial remains strong. Labovitz also mentioned a solid flow of project starts recently, contrasting with some delays seen in the prior year.

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CEO Gary Bowman pointed to the Surdex acquisition as a key driver for early project incumbency and mentioned new financial analysis and asset management tools as ways to expand wallet share. On data centers, Bowman stated they are moving beyond site prep to the full design lifecycle and power delivery. He also confirmed the natural gas pipeline replacement market remains very active and is a source of significant recurring revenue. CFO Bruce Labovitz added that end-of-project services help secure incumbency for future project iterations.

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Executive Gary Bowman confirmed that the internal changes made in Q3 were complete, establishing a "clean slate" for Q4. CFO Bruce Labovitz stated that the 2025 guidance assumes a midpoint of approximately 7% organic growth. Regarding M&A, Gary Bowman explained the strategic shift towards larger deals is to "move the needle" as Bowman grows, and Bruce Labovitz added the goal is to increase the average acquisition revenue size into the double-digits. Both executives affirmed they are pleased with the Surdex acquisition's performance and cross-selling synergies.

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CFO Anthony Harris explained that the renewed workers' comp agreement offers lower costs and potential for return premiums, creating profit expansion opportunities. CEO Gary Kramer added that new health insurance products and an enhanced tech stack are key to attracting white-collar clients. Kramer also noted that while the health insurance market faces rate increases, BBSI views this as an opportunity. Both executives attributed the raised guidance to strong year-to-date performance in new client additions and retention.

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Executive Gary Kramer responded that while Q1 results and April trends were strong, the company chose to maintain its outlook out of caution due to macroeconomic uncertainty. He noted that the benefits offering has become a significant driver of new business, with the sales mix shifting from 75% existing clients to a 50/50 parity between new and existing clients for the 1/1/25 season. Kramer attributed overall growth to numerous operational improvements and confirmed that while BBSI primarily converts businesses new to the PEO model, it is seeing an increase in takeaways from other PEOs, particularly in new markets.

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Executive Gary Kramer confirmed that the multi-year tech investment, including the new applicant tracking system, is a direct response to the needs of larger and more diverse clients. Executive Anthony Harris noted that payroll tax hikes were expected and while there's a pricing lag, they don't anticipate long-term margin degradation. Regarding workers' comp, Kramer stated that while rate decreases are slowing, the market has not yet bottomed. He also mentioned that wildfire impact was minimal, with a potential future tailwind from rebuilding efforts.

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CEO Gary Kramer stated that BBSI's blue and gray-collar clients are modestly hiring and that the company is executing well on its sales process, leading to more referral partners and closes. He confirmed the new health benefits product is another 'arrow in our quiver' attracting new clients and referral partners. CFO Anthony Harris added that financial disclosures for the benefits product will be enhanced as it becomes more material and that it is expected to drive meaningful operating leverage and earnings accretion starting in 2025 as it scales.

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Chairman and CEO Ted Fernandez stated that the toughest year-over-year comparisons for both the Oracle and OneStream practices are in Q3, with the impact expected to be 'meaningfully eliminated' by Q4. He highlighted customer service/attrition and operational improvements in GBS organizations as the two most significant areas for GenAI engagements. Fernandez opined that economic uncertainty is affecting Q3 more than Q2 and expects demand to strengthen as clients better understand GenAI's potential.

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Ted Fernandez, Chairman and CEO, described client interactions with AI XPLR as highly positive due to its unique ability to handle ideation, ROI assessment, and agent identification. He noted significant interest from large channel partners, which could accelerate growth. Fernandez confirmed a 60-70% increase in implementation capacity since the LeewayHertz acquisition, with ongoing hiring. Regarding the ZBrain JV, he stated they are adding licensed clients and expect to finalize the formal agreement within 30 to 45 days.

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Chairman and CEO Ted Fernandez noted a significant shift from educating clients to engaging with clients who have budgeted Gen AI initiatives, which is increasing pipeline velocity. He explained that project scopes range from 'fast-start' programs to multi-year licenses. Regarding headwinds, Fernandez stated the slowdown in e-procurement and OneStream was meaningful enough to materially impact the GSBT segment's growth, which would have been 'meaningfully higher' otherwise, attributing the pause to clients assessing new Gen AI technologies.

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Chairman and CEO Ted Fernandez described post-acquisition client conversations as "significantly different," noting that the company is now more demanding about engaging with C-level IT and AI leaders due to enhanced credibility. He stated that the plan is to "aggressively increase" and aim to "double" GenAI implementation resources quickly. Fernandez also confirmed that the key executive for the market intelligence program was returning to the company that week as their non-compete term had ended.

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Paul Sarvadi, Chairman & CEO, explained that initiating joint marketing now is strategic because prospective clients are highly receptive to a long-term, scalable solution from Insperity and Workday, making it desirable for them to get into the queue early. Regarding the sales force, Mr. Sarvadi stated that the BPA base will grow nominally, as the company plans to leverage significant gains in sales efficiency to drive worksite employee growth, creating operating leverage on the sales side for the first time.

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Executive James Allison expressed confidence in client receptivity, noting that rising healthcare costs are a broad, industry-wide trend. He emphasized a strategic and selective approach to implementing price changes to minimize attrition. Executive Paul Sarvadi added that while the Workday solution is expected to be a future margin builder, detailed pricing is still under analysis, but it will likely involve higher upfront and ongoing fees reflecting its comprehensive value.

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CEO Paul Sarvadi detailed that the sales optimization strategy involves specializing sales roles for PEO, mid-market, and traditional employment solutions to improve focus and accountability, with positive effects already being seen. Regarding the Workday tenant, he anticipates a full quarter after the April 1st corporate launch will be sufficient to validate key integrations and apply learnings to the client tenant development.

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CEO Paul Sarvadi confirmed he expects a favorable year-end, aiming for Q1 paid WSEs to be roughly even with Q4, which would position the company for growth acceleration. He noted the Workday partnership should help with large client retention, a key factor compared to the prior year. Regarding AI, Sarvadi explained that it will significantly enhance efficiency by giving service staff immediate access to accurate, cross-departmental information, creating a positive cultural mindset around operating leverage in 2025.

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