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ALLIENT INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 4, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 4, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-05.

0001104659-26-091098

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-11-04.

0001104659-26-122681

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 62 previous paragraphs and 61 current paragraphs.

28 unchanged; 32 reworded; 1 added; 1 removed; 1 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 10 previous and 10 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (1)

Current report

Nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2025
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Previous report

Six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to six months ended June 30, 2025
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Previous wording

Throughout 2025 and through the first two quarters of 2026, we continue to refine our strategy to expand our vertical market focus to accelerate our growth. Throughout its history, the Company has expanded our capabilities to be a leading global provider of motion solutions. More recently, we have been building our controls and power technologies, both organically and through acquisitions. The evolution of these additional pillars of our business enhances our overall value proposition, expands our addressable markets and is aligned with mega technology trends. These advancements required us to refine our strategy to leverage the value opportunity that exists in three technology pillars – Motion, Controls, and Power.

Current wording

Throughout 2025 and through the first three quarters of 2026, we continue to refine our strategy to expand our vertical market focus to accelerate our growth. Throughout its history, the Company has expanded our capabilities to be a leading global provider of motion solutions. More recently, we have been building our controls and power technologies, both organically and through acquisitions. The evolution of these additional pillars of our business enhances our overall value proposition, expands our addressable markets and is aligned with mega technology trends. These advancements required us to refine our strategy to leverage the value opportunity that exists in three technology pillars – Motion, Controls, and Power.

Previous wording

One-time costs in 2025 were approximately $4 million, primarily related to employee severance and other personnel-related expenses. Additional expenses of $641 and $1,503 have been incurred during the first three and six months of 2026, respectively, with a total of approximately $2 to $3 million anticipated to be incurred throughout 2026, and will be substantively paid by the end of 2026.

Current wording

One-time costs in 2025 were approximately $4 million, primarily related to employee severance and other personnel-related expenses. Additional expenses of $15 and $1,518 have been incurred during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, with a total of approximately $2 million anticipated to be incurred throughout 2026, and will be substantively paid by the end of 2026.

Previous wording

In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that were assessed and incurred in 2025 were unconstitutional. Following this ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade began to develop a process to assess how to refund tariffs that were paid under the applicable executive orders. At this time, the Company has begun the process of applying for refunds of tariffs paid. However, no tariff refunds have been approved and the Company has not received any refund payments. We continue to monitor the recent applicable rulings and will continue to monitor and consider what refunds can be pursued.

Current wording

In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that were assessed and incurred in 2025 were unconstitutional. Following this ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade began to develop a process to assess how to refund tariffs that were paid under the applicable executive orders. At this time, the Company is in the process of applying for refunds of tariffs paid. As of September 30, 2026, $651 of tariff refunds have been approved for repayment and the Company has received refund payments totaling $273. We continue to monitor the recent applicable rulings and will continue to monitor and consider what refunds can be pursued.

Previous wording

REVENUES: The increase in revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2026 reflects increases in many of our target markets, most significantly within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. Our revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were comprised of 54% to U.S. customers and 46% to customers primarily in Europe, Canada, and Asia-Pacific. The overall increase in revenue was primarily due to a 9.3% volume increase and a foreign currency increase of 0.9%. Organic revenue increased 9.3% during the second quarter of 2026. Organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion and reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures.

Current wording

REVENUES: The increase in revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2026 reflects increases in many of our target markets, most significantly within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. Our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2026 were comprised of 57% to U.S. customers and 43% to customers primarily in Europe, Canada, and Asia-Pacific. The overall increase in revenue was primarily due to a 19.1% volume increase and a 0.6% unfavorable currency impact. Organic revenue increased 19.1% during the third quarter of 2026. Organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion and reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures.

Previous wording

ORDER BOOKINGS: Bookings increased in the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 2025, due to a 48.3% increase in volume and a 0.8% increase in foreign currency impact. The increase in bookings from the prior year quarter is impacted by improvements in customer demand levels across certain target markets, primarily within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense, in the current year.

Current wording

ORDER BOOKINGS: Bookings increased in the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 2025, due to a 64.4% increase in volume and a 0.6% unfavorable currency impact. The increase in bookings from the prior year quarter is impacted by improvements in customer demand levels across certain target markets, primarily within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense, in the current year.

Previous wording

GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN: Gross profit increased to $53,592 in the three months ended June 30, 2026 from $46,356 in the three months ended June 30, 2025, and gross margins increased to 34.9% for 2026, compared to 33.2% for 2025. Gross profit and gross margin percentage were impacted favorably by higher sales volume, improved product mix, and operational improvements driven by our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy.

Current wording

GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN: Gross profit increased to $60,185 in the three months ended September 30, 2026 from $46,181 in the three months ended September 30, 2025, and gross margins increased to 36.6% for 2026, compared to 33.3% for 2025. Gross profit and gross margin percentage were impacted favorably by higher sales volume, improved product mix, and operational improvements driven by our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy.

Previous wording

SELLING EXPENSES: Selling expenses increased 26% during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 2025, reflecting higher commissions driven by higher sales volumes, as well as higher marketing and sales-generating costs. Selling expenses as a percentage of revenues were 5% and 4% in the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

SELLING EXPENSES: Selling expenses increased 19% during the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 2025, reflecting higher commissions driven by higher sales volumes, as well as higher marketing and sales-generating costs. Selling expenses as a percentage of revenues were 5% and 4% in the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: General and administrative expenses increased 10% during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 2025 due primarily to personnel-related costs and higher software licensing and information

Current wording

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: General and administrative expenses increased 21% during the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 2025 due primarily to higher personnel-related costs and higher software licensing and information technology consulting costs. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 10% in each of the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

Previous wording

ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES: Engineering and development expenses increased by 7% in the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 2025. The increase primarily reflects higher incentive compensation, partially offset by the cost reduction actions taken as part of our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy. As a percentage of revenues, engineering and development expenses were 7% in each of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Current wording

ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES: Engineering and development expenses increased by 6% in the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 2025. The increase primarily reflects higher personnel-related costs, partially offset by the cost reduction actions taken as part of our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy. As a percentage of revenues, engineering and development expenses were 6% and 7% in each of the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

Previous wording

INCOME TAXES: The effective income tax rate was 20.2% and 23.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. We expect our income tax rate for the full year 2026 to be approximately 21% to 23%.

Current wording

INCOME TAXES: The effective income tax rate was 22.2% for each of the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. We expect our income tax rate for the full year 2026 to be approximately 21% to 23%.

Previous wording

NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME: Net income increased during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 2025, primarily relating to higher sales volume, including anincrease in organic revenue, and improvements to gross profit margin percentage, reflecting the actions in our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy. Adjusted net income for the quarters ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $13,545 and $9,525, respectively. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026 and 2025 were $0.80 and $0.57, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See information included in “Non–GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Current wording

NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME: Net income increased during the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to 2025, primarily relating to higher sales volume, including anincrease in organic revenue, and improvements to gross profit margin percentage, reflecting the actions in our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy. Adjusted net income for the quarters ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was $18,007 and $9,885, respectively. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026 and 2025 were $1.07 and $0.59, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See information included in “Non–GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Previous wording

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA: EBITDA was $21,733 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $17,255 for the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $23,715 and $20,067 for the second quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. EBITDA consists of income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency gain/loss and certain other items. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

Current wording

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA: EBITDA was $28,284 for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to $18,146 for the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $29,652 and $20,299 for the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. EBITDA consists of income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency gain/loss and certain other items. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

Previous wording

REVENUES: The increase in revenues for the year to date 2026 reflects increases primarily within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense markets. Our revenues for the period ended June 30, 2026 was comprised of 53% to U.S. customers and 47% to customers primarily in Europe, Canada and Asia-Pacific. The overall increase in revenue was due to a 5.1% volume increase and a 2.4% favorable currency impact. Organic revenue increased 5.1% during the year to date 2026. Organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion and reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures.

Current wording

REVENUES: The increase in revenues for the year to date 2026 reflects increases primarily within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense markets. Our revenues for the period ended September 30, 2026 were comprised of 55% to U.S. customers and 45% to customers primarily in Europe, Canada and Asia-Pacific. The overall increase in revenue was due to a 9.8% volume increase and a 1.4% favorable currency impact. Organic revenue increased 9.8% during the year to date 2026. Organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion and reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures.

Previous wording

ORDER BOOKINGS: Orders increased for the year to date 2026 compared to 2025, and included a 29.4% increase in volume as well as a 2.4% increase in foreign currency impact. The increase in orders reflects steady demand in the Industrial market and continued strength in Aerospace & Defense.

Current wording

ORDER BOOKINGS: Orders increased for the year to date 2026 compared to 2025, and included a 40.9% increase in volume and a 1.4% favorable currency impact. The increase in bookings is impacted by improvements in customer demand levels across certain target markets, primarily within Industrial and Aerospace and Defense, in the current year.

Previous wording

GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN: Gross profit increased to $98,967 for year to date 2026 from $89,108 in 2025 driven by increases in sales, and gross margins increased to 33.8% for 2026, compared to 32.7% for 2025. Gross profit and gross margin percentage were impacted favorably by higher sales volume, improved product mix, and operational improvements driven by our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy.

Current wording

GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN: Gross profit increased to $159,152 for year to date 2026 from $135,289 in 2025, and gross margins increased to 34.8% for 2026, compared to 32.9% for 2025. Gross profit and gross margin percentage were impacted favorably by higher sales volume, improved product mix, and operational improvements driven by our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy.

Previous wording

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: General and administrative expenses increased by 11% during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period of 2025 due primarily to personnel-related costs and higher software licensing and information technology consulting costs. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 11% and 10% in 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: General and administrative expenses increased by 14% during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period of 2025 due primarily to personnel-related costs and higher software licensing and information technology consulting costs. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 11% and 10% in 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES: Engineering and development expenses increased by 4% during the year to date 2026 compared to 2025, primarily reflecting higher incentive compensation, partially offset by the cost reduction actions taken as part of our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy. As a percentage of revenues, engineering and development expenses were 7% for each of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Current wording

ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES: Engineering and development expenses increased by 5% during the year to date 2026 compared to 2025, primarily reflecting higher incentive compensation, partially offset by the cost reduction actions taken as part of our Simplify to Accelerate NOW strategy. As a percentage of revenues, engineering and development expenses were 7% for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

Previous wording

RESTRUCTURING AND BUSINESS REALIGNMENT COSTS: Restructuring and business realignment costs decreased in 2026 compared to 2025 primarily reflecting restructuring-related costs primarily associated with costs recognized in 2025 relating to the transfer of assembly operations from our Dothan, Alabama facility.

Current wording

RESTRUCTURING AND BUSINESS REALIGNMENT COSTS: Restructuring and business realignment costs decreased in 2026 compared to 2025 primarily reflecting restructuring-related costs primarily associated with costs recognized in 2025 relating to the transfer of assembly operations from our Dothan, Alabama facility and timing of other Simplify to Accelerate NOW actions.

Previous wording

INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense decreased by 29% for the year to date 2026 compared to 2025 primarily due to lower average debt levels.

Current wording

INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense decreased by 29% for the year to date 2026 compared to 2025 primarily due to lower average debt balances.

Previous wording

INCOME TAXES: For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the effective income tax rate was 20.5% and 22.0%, respectively. The change in rates compared to the prior year is primarily due to the impact of discrete tax costs on share based awards. We expect our income tax rate for the full year 2026 to be approximately 21% to 23%.

Current wording

INCOME TAXES: For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the effective income tax rate was 21.3% and 22.1%, respectively. The change in rates compared to the prior year is primarily due to the impact of discrete tax costs on share based awards. We expect our income tax rate for the full year 2026 to be approximately 21% to 23%.

Previous wording

NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME: Net income increased during year to date 2026 compared to 2025, primarily relating to increased sales and improved gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Adjusted net income for the six month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $21,969 and $17,118, respectively. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for year to date 2026 and 2025 were $1.30 and $1.03, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See information included in “Non– GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and reconciliation of net income to Adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share to Adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Current wording

NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME: Net income increased during year to date 2026 compared to 2025, primarily relating to increased sales and improved gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Adjusted net income for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was $39,977 and $27,003, respectively. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for year to date 2026 and 2025 were $2.37 and $1.61, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See information included in “Non– GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and reconciliation of net income to Adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share to Adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Previous wording

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA: EBITDA was $37,279 for year to date 2026 compared to $31,631 for year to date 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $40,991 and $37,539 for year to date 2026 and 2025, respectively. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. EBITDA consists of income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency gain/loss and certain other items. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

Current wording

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA: EBITDA was $65,563 for year to date 2026 compared to $49,777 for year to date 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $70,642 and $57,838 for year to date 2026 and 2025, respectively. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. EBITDA consists of income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency gain/loss and certain other items. Refer to information included in “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a discussion of the non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

Previous wording

The Company’s calculation of Revenue excluding foreign currency exchange impacts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 is as follows:

Current wording

The Company’s calculation of Revenue excluding foreign currency exchange impacts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 is as follows:

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The Company’s calculation of organic revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 is as follows:

Current wording

The Company’s calculation of organic revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 is as follows:

Previous wording

The Company’s calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

Current wording

The Company’s calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

Previous wording

The Company’s calculation of Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):

Current wording

The Company’s calculation of Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):

Previous wording

The Company’s liquidity position as measured by cash and cash equivalents increased by $1,383 to a balance of $42,088 at June 30, 2026 from December 31, 2025.

Current wording

The Company’s liquidity position as measured by cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1,059 to a balance of $39,646 at September 30, 2026 from December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

Of the $42,088 of cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026, $35,705 was located at our foreign subsidiaries and may be subject to withholding tax if repatriated back to the U.S. The Company regularly evaluates opportunities to optimize cash available from operations in all geographies.

Current wording

Of the $39,646 of cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2026, $36,855 was located at our foreign subsidiaries and may be subject to withholding tax if repatriated back to the U.S. The Company regularly evaluates opportunities to optimize cash available from operations in all geographies.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the decrease in cash provided by operating activities is due to a decrease in cash inflows on collections on accounts receivable and payment of inventory, offset in part by higher net income as adjusted by non-cash operating activity items and timing of payments in accounts payable.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the decrease in cash provided by operating activities is due to a decrease in cash inflows on collections on accounts receivable and payment of inventory, offset in part by higher net income as adjusted by non-cash operating activity items and timing of payments in accounts payable.

Previous wording

The increase in cash used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2026 relates to higher capital expenditures. Cash used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2026 includes $7,070 for purchases of property and equipment compared to $3,189 during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Capital expenditures are expected to be between $12,000 and $15,000 for the full year 2026.

Current wording

The increase in cash used in investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 relates to higher capital expenditures. Cash used in investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 includes $10,640 for purchases of property and equipment compared to $5,090 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Capital expenditures are expected to be between $12,000 and $15,000 for the full year 2026.

Previous wording

The change in cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2026 is primarily due to debt repayments. Net debt payments of $7,227 were made during the six months ended June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, we had $117,962 of obligations under the Revolving Facility, excluding deferred financing costs.

Current wording

The change in cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 is primarily due to debt repayments. Net debt payments of $7,343 were made during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2026, we had $117,962 of obligations under the Revolving Facility, excluding deferred financing costs.

Previous wording

The Company declared dividends of $0.07 per share during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and $0.06 per share during the six months ended 2025. The Company’s working capital, capital expenditure and dividend requirements are expected to be funded from cash provided by operations and amounts available under the Amended Credit Agreement.

Current wording

The Company declared dividends of $0.11 per share during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and $0.09 per share during the nine months ended 2025. The Company’s working capital, capital expenditure, and dividend requirements are expected to be funded from cash provided by operations and amounts available under the Amended Credit Agreement.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

technology consulting costs. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 10% in each of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.