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INNOVATE Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

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INNOVATE (NYSE: VATE) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on March 26, 2026. Q4 revenue was $382.7M (+61.7% YoY) and FY2025 revenue was $1,246.0M (+12.5% YoY). Q4 net loss attributable to common stockholders was $7.8M (loss per share $0.58). Total Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $24.5M. Infrastructure backlog expanded to $1.8B. Cash and equivalents were $112.1M at year-end.

Highlights included DBMG margin compression, FDA approval and MediBeacon commercialization steps, a 600‑system China commitment for R2, and Spectrum ad softness with expected 2026 benefits.

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Positive

  • FY2025 revenue +12.5% to $1,246.0M
  • Q4 revenue +61.7% to $382.7M
  • Infrastructure backlog grew to $1.8B
  • Q4 Total Adjusted EBITDA increased 63.3% YoY to $24.5M
  • Cash and equivalents rose to $112.1M at year-end

Negative

  • Q4 net loss of $7.8M (loss per share $0.58)
  • DBMG gross margin compressed ~350 basis points YoY
  • Spectrum revenue decline and advertising softness in 2025
  • R2 Q4 revenue decreased 24.4% versus prior year quarter

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Market Context

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Analysis

The stock surged +13.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the solid top-line trends reported, including Q4 2025 revenue of $382.7M and full-year revenue of $1,246.0M. Historically, earnings moves have averaged about -1.34%, so an outsized gain would stand out against typically modest reactions. However, persistent net losses of $64.0M for 2025 and segment-level pressures, particularly at Spectrum and Life Sciences, could temper enthusiasm if future quarters fail to sustain growth or margin improvement.

Key Figures

Q4 2025 revenue: $382.7M FY 2025 revenue: $1,246.0M Q4 net loss: $7.8M +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 revenue $382.7M Consolidated revenue for three months ended December 31, 2025; up 61.7% YoY
FY 2025 revenue $1,246.0M Full-year 2025 consolidated revenue; 12.5% growth vs 2024
Q4 net loss $7.8M Net loss attributable to common and participating preferred; Q4 2025
FY 2025 net loss $64.0M Net loss attributable to common and participating preferred for full year 2025
Q4 Total Adjusted EBITDA $24.5M Total Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2025 vs $15.0M prior-year quarter
DBMG Q4 revenue $373.9M Infrastructure segment (DBMG) revenue in Q4 2025; up 65.7% YoY
DBMG adjusted backlog $1.8B DBMG adjusted backlog including awarded but unsigned contracts as of Dec 31, 2025
Cash balance $112.1M Cash and cash equivalents (excl. restricted) as of December 31, 2025

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 12 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Nov 12 Q3 2025 earnings Positive +2.4% Stronger revenue and EBITDA with narrowing net loss driven by Infrastructure.
Aug 05 Q2 2025 earnings Negative -1.4% Revenue decline and swing to sizable net loss versus prior-year profit.
May 06 Q1 2025 earnings Negative -1.4% Lower revenue, wider net loss, and reduced Adjusted EBITDA year-over-year.
Mar 31 Q4 2024 earnings Negative -6.6% Sharp revenue drop and continued net loss despite debt reduction efforts.
Nov 06 Q3 2024 earnings Negative +0.4% Large revenue decline and loss, partly offset by Life Sciences growth.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have mostly seen modest moves, with shares generally declining on weaker quarters and rising when results improve.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, INNOVATE’s earnings reports have shown volatile fundamentals across segments. In Q4 2024, revenue fell and losses persisted. Early 2025 quarters (Q1 and Q2) highlighted revenue declines and widened losses, alongside refinancing activity. By Q3 2025, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA grew again, and net loss narrowed. Today’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 release, with double‑digit revenue growth and higher Q4 Adjusted EBITDA, continues that recovery narrative while losses remain significant.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, non-gaap, u.s. food and drug administration, fda, +4 more
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adjusted ebitda financial
"Total Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $24.5 | | $15.0 | | 63.3 | %"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-gaap financial
"In this press release, INNOVATE refers to certain financial measures that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), including Total Adjusted EBITDA..."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
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u.s. food and drug administration regulatory
"MediBeacon received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the next generation MediBeacon® TGFRTM System"
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the federal agency that evaluates and enforces safety, effectiveness and labeling standards for medicines, medical devices, vaccines, food and related products before they reach consumers. For investors it matters because FDA approvals, warnings or recalls determine whether a product can be sold, how quickly it reaches the market and how costly compliance will be—changes that directly affect a company’s revenue, costs and stock value.
fda regulatory
"MediBeacon received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the next generation MediBeacon® TGFRTM System"
The FDA is the U.S. federal agency that evaluates and approves medical drugs, devices, biological therapies and certain foods; think of it as the gatekeeper that decides whether a medical product is safe and effective for patients. For investors, FDA decisions determine whether a company can sell a product, affect expected revenue and introduce regulatory risk, so approvals, rejections or safety warnings can quickly move a company's valuation and stock price.
tgfr medical
"next generation MediBeacon® TGFRTM System including the latest TGFR Reusable Sensor"
TGFR stands for transforming growth factor receptor, a group of proteins on cell surfaces that receive chemical signals controlling cell growth, wound healing and immune behavior. For investors, TGFRs are important because drugs that block or modify these receptors can slow cancers, fibrotic diseases or alter immune responses, making them major drug targets; think of TGFR as a thermostat or switch that drugmakers try to turn up or down to change disease outcomes.
net operating losses financial
"limitations on the utilization of net operating losses (“NOL”) by INNOVATE's U.S. consolidated group"
Net operating losses are the amount by which a company’s allowable tax deductions exceed its taxable income in a given year, creating a tax loss that can be carried forward or backward to reduce taxes in other years. For investors this matters because NOLs can lower future tax payments and boost cash flow—think of them as unused tax credits a business can apply later to improve profitability and valuation or make the company more attractive in a sale or investment.
internal revenue code section 382 regulatory
"as a result of the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's 80 percent limitation"
Internal Revenue Code section 382 is a U.S. tax rule that limits how much a company can use its prior tax loss carryforwards and certain tax credits after there’s been a major change in who owns the company. Think of it like a coupon that shrinks after you sell the store: the value of those tax shields often falls when ownership shifts, which can reduce future tax savings and change how investors value an acquisition or restructuring.
lptv regulatory
"Favorable FCC rulings in the last year for LPTV and Class A stations provided us with valuable UHF upgrades"
LPTV stands for Low-Power Television, a type of broadcast station that transmits TV signals at lower strength and covers a much smaller area than full-power stations. Think of it like a neighborhood radio station versus a national network: it costs less to run and can serve specific local audiences, but reaches fewer viewers and has different regulatory protections, so its advertising revenue potential and spectrum value are typically lower and more sensitive to local market and regulatory changes.

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- Infrastructure: NYC and Western markets continue to demonstrate positive project momentum -
- Life Sciences: R2 Secures 600‑System Commitment in China -
- Spectrum: Recent network launches set to deliver benefits beginning in 2026 -

NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INNOVATE Corp. (“INNOVATE” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VATE) announced today its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Financial Summary

(in millions, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2025   2024  Increase /
(Decrease)
  2025   2024  Increase /
(Decrease)
Revenue$382.7  $236.6  61.7% $1,246.0  $1,107.1  12.5%
Net loss attributable to common stockholders and participating preferred stockholders$(7.8) $(16.9) 53.8% $(64.0) $(35.8) (78.8)%
Basic and Diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders$(0.58) $(1.29) 55.0% $(4.84) $(3.08) (57.1)%
Total Adjusted EBITDA(1)$24.5  $15.0  63.3% $67.2  $71.3  (5.8)%
(1) Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures follows


Commentary

"INNOVATE delivered strong results to close the year, delivering top line growth of 12.5% in 2025," said Avie Glazer, Chairman of INNOVATE. "Our Infrastructure segment, led by DBM Global, continues to gain momentum and is seeing meaningful activity ramp up in the New York City market. During the quarter, we added a significant amount to our backlog that now totals $1.8 billion, which further strengthens our visibility. Across Life Sciences, we continue to see consistent sales. As we announced in the fourth quarter, MediBeacon received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the next generation MediBeacon® TGFRTM System and R2 continues to show accelerating international demand demonstrated by a large, multi-year minimum purchase commitment in China. And while we experienced a softened advertising market in 2025, Spectrum is poised for a more successful 2026 built on the foundation of favorable contracts with growing revenue opportunities."

"Across INNOVATE, we are advancing our strategic priorities and strengthening the foundation of the Company," said Paul Voigt, Interim CEO of INNOVATE. "DBM Global continues to demonstrate strong operation execution, translating strong 2025 bookings into a robust backlog, supporting a solid base of work for 2026. At the same time, MediBeacon officially initiated its Center of Excellence commercial rollout in the United States, which serves as a pivotal step in continuing our goal to improve kidney health. And at Spectrum, we remain encouraged by favorable FCC rulings for LPTV broadcasters and by the continued success of our collaborative trials with a major mobile wireless carrier in several major markets. These wins, combined with our continued emphasis on financial discipline and prudent capital allocation, position INNOVATE to build momentum into the coming year."

Fourth Quarter 2025 and Recent Highlights
Infrastructure

  • DBMG reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $373.9 million, an increase of 65.7%, compared to $225.7 million in the prior year quarter. Net income attributable to INNOVATE was $10.6 million, compared to $8.7 million for the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $28.0 million from $17.4 million in the prior year quarter.
  • DBMG reported gross margin of 14.7% in the fourth quarter, a compression of approximately 350 basis points year-over-year and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.5% in the fourth quarter, a compression of approximately 20 basis points year-over-year.
  • DBMG’s reported backlog and adjusted backlog, which takes into consideration awarded but not yet signed contracts, was $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion respectively, as of December 31, 2025, compared to reported and adjusted backlog of $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.
  • DBMG exited 2025 with strong operating momentum, driven by improving demand across markets and a growing backlog that reinforces visibility into future revenue.

Life Sciences

  • MediBeacon received approval from the U.S. FDA for the next generation MediBeacon® TGFRTM System including the latest TGFR Reusable Sensor.
  • MediBeacon has initiated its Center of Excellence commercial rollout, with initial TGFR system orders secured at a leading academic medical center and is expecting additional placements as inventory builds.
  • R2 reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $3.1 million, a 24.4% decrease compared to $4.1 million in the prior year quarter; however, reported full year 2025 revenue of $12.5 million, a 27.6% increase compared the prior year period.
  • R2's gross worldwide system unit sales decreased 19.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year quarter, however, full year 2025 gross worldwide system unit sales increased 38.2% over the prior year.
  • R2 restructured its distribution agreement with its China-based partner and secured a minimum purchase agreement of 600 systems over a 3-year period.

Spectrum

  • Broadcasting reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $5.7 million, compared to $6.8 million in the prior year quarter. Net loss attributable to INNOVATE was $6.1 million compared to $4.6 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million, compared to $2.3 million in the prior year quarter.
  • The fourth quarter continued to see advertising revenue softness and was impacted by network cancellations.
  • Recent major network launches like Lionsgate's MovieSphere Gold should start to show favorable results in 2026.
  • Favorable FCC rulings in the last year for LPTV and Class A stations provided us with valuable UHF upgrades and major moves into new markets. Together with the new license filing window that opened on March 19th, we have sizable opportunities to expand our spectrum coverage in the US at marginal cost over the next 6-12 months. After our successful March 19th filings, we now have the opportunity to build out stations in over 40 new markets.
  • Joint venture underway with major mobile wireless carrier continues with successful trials in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and College Station, TX, for data delivery to smartphones over our stations.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: For the fourth quarter of 2025, INNOVATE's consolidated revenue was $382.7 million, an increase of 61.7%, compared to $236.6 million for the prior year quarter. The increase was driven primarily by our Infrastructure segment, which was partially offset by decreases at our Spectrum and Life Sciences segments. The increase at our Infrastructure segment was primarily driven by the timing and size of projects at DBMG's commercial structural steel fabrication and erection business, Banker Steel, and the construction modeling and detailing business, which had increased activity subsequent to the comparable period on certain large construction projects. The increases were partially offset by the timing and size of projects at the industrial maintenance and repair business, which had increased activity in the prior year on certain large commercial construction projects that were completed towards the end of 2024. The decrease at our Spectrum segment was primarily driven by the termination of certain customers. The decrease at our Life Sciences segment was attributable to R2, primarily driven by decreases in Glacial fx and Glacial Rx unit sales in North America.

REVENUE by OPERATING SEGMENT
            
(in millions)Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 Increase /
(Decrease)
 2025
 2024
 Increase/
(Decrease)
Infrastructure$373.9 $225.7 $148.2  $1,210.3 $1,071.6 $138.7 
Life Sciences 3.1  4.1  (1.0)  12.5  9.8  2.7 
Spectrum 5.7  6.8  (1.1)  23.2  25.7  (2.5)
Consolidated INNOVATE$382.7 $236.6 $146.1  $1,246.0 $1,107.1 $138.9 
                    
  • Net Loss: For the fourth quarter of 2025, INNOVATE reported a Net loss attributable to common stockholders and participating preferred stockholders of $7.8 million, or $0.58 per fully diluted share, compared to $16.9 million, or $1.29 per fully diluted share, for the prior year quarter. The decrease in Net loss was primarily driven by a net increase in gross profit of $12.5 million and a $4.1 million decrease in tax expense, which was partially offset by a $4.4 million increase in interest expense, a $1.8 million decrease in other income, net and a net decrease in other operating income of $0.5 million. The net increase in gross profit was primarily driven by our Infrastructure segment due to timing and size of projects, which had increased activity subsequent to the comparable period on certain large construction projects, which was partially offset by our Spectrum segment due to the termination of certain customers. The decrease in tax expense was primarily driven by lower pre-tax results, as well as limitations on the utilization of net operating losses (“NOL”) by INNOVATE's U.S. consolidated group in the comparable year as a result of the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's 80 percent limitation on NOLs incurred after 2017. The net increase in interest expense was primarily driven by our Non-Operating Corporate segment mainly due to the refinancing transactions that closed in the third quarter. The decrease in other income, net, was primarily driven by an increase in foreign currency translation losses from our Infrastructure segment. The net decrease in other operating income was primarily driven by our Infrastructure segment as a result of unrepeated gains on lease modifications.

NET INCOME (LOSS) by OPERATING SEGMENT
            
(in millions)Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2025   2024  Increase /
(Decrease)
  2025   2024  Increase /
(Decrease)
Infrastructure$10.6  $8.7  $1.9  $29.5  $40.3  $(10.8)
Life Sciences (3.5)  (5.4)  1.9   (22.2)  (19.7)  (2.5)
Spectrum (6.1)  (4.6)  (1.5)  (23.5)  (20.0)  (3.5)
Non-Operating Corporate (8.3)  (15.3)  7.0   (44.3)  (35.3)  (9.0)
Other and eliminations (0.1)     (0.1)  (0.1)  0.1   (0.2)
Net loss attributable to INNOVATE Corp.$(7.4) $(16.6)  9.2  $(60.6) $(34.6) $(26.0)
Less: Preferred stock dividends 0.4   0.3   0.1   3.4   1.2   2.2 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders and participating preferred stockholders$(7.8) $(16.9) $9.1  $(64.0) $(35.8) $(28.2)
 
  • Adjusted EBITDA: For the fourth quarter of 2025, Total Adjusted EBITDA was $24.5 million compared to Total Adjusted EBITDA of $15.0 million for the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by our Infrastructure and Life Sciences segments, which was partially offset by a decrease at our Spectrum segment. The increase at our Infrastructure segment was primarily driven by an increase in revenue and gross profit at DBMG's commercial structural steel fabrication and erection business and Banker Steel, which had increased activity subsequent to the comparable period on certain large construction projects. These increases were partially offset by the decrease in revenue and gross profit at the industrial maintenance and repair business, which had increased activity in the prior year on certain large construction projects that were completed towards the end of 2024 and an increase in recurring SG&A expenses, primarily driven by an increase in compensation-related expenses. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA losses at our Life Sciences segment was primarily driven by a reduction in compensation-related expenses at Pansend. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA at our Spectrum segment was primarily driven by the decrease in revenue.

ADJUSTED EBITDA by OPERATING SEGMENT       
            
(in millions)Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2025   2024  Increase /
(Decrease)
  2025   2024  Increase/
(Decrease)
Infrastructure$28.0  $17.4  $10.6  $87.5  $89.1  $(1.6)
Life Sciences (2.2)  (2.5)  0.3   (16.1)  (14.5)  (1.6)
Spectrum 1.0   2.3   (1.3)  4.4   7.1   (2.7)
Non-Operating Corporate (2.2)  (2.2)     (8.5)  (10.4)  1.9 
Other and eliminations (0.1)     (0.1)  (0.1)     (0.1)
Total Adjusted EBITDA$24.5  $15.0  $9.5  $67.2  $71.3  $(4.1)
 
  • Balance Sheet: As of December 31, 2025, INNOVATE had cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, of $112.1 million compared to $48.8 million as of December 31, 2024. On a stand-alone basis, as of December 31, 2025, our Non-Operating Corporate segment had cash and cash equivalents of $4.2 million compared to $13.8 million as of December 31, 2024.

Conference Call

INNOVATE will host a live conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and operations today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Company will post an earnings supplemental presentation in the Investor Relations section of the INNOVATE website at innovate-ir.com to accompany the conference call. Dial-in instructions for the conference call and the replay follows.

  • Live Webcast and Call. A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed by interested parties through the Investor Relations section of the INNOVATE website at innovate-ir.com.
    • Dial-in: 1-877-704-4453 (Domestic Toll Free) / 1-201-389-0920 (Toll/International)
  • Conference Replay*
    • Dial-in: 1-844-512-2921 (Domestic Toll Free) / 1-412-317-6671 (Toll/International)
    • Conference Number: 13758932

*Available approximately three hours after the end of the conference call through April 9, 2026.

About INNOVATE

INNOVATE is a portfolio of best-in-class assets in three key areas of the new economy – Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Spectrum. Dedicated to stakeholder capitalism, INNOVATE employs approximately 3,700 people across its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit: www.INNOVATECorp.com.

Contacts

Investor Contact:
Anthony Rozmus
ir@innovatecorp.com
(212) 235-2691

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this press release, INNOVATE refers to certain financial measures that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), including Total Adjusted EBITDA (excluding discontinued operations, if applicable) and Adjusted EBITDA for its operating segments. In addition, other companies may define Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, which could limit its usefulness.

Adjusted EBITDA

Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with meaningful information for gaining an understanding of our results as it is frequently used by the financial community to provide insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and the other items listed in the definition of Adjusted EBITDA below can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA can also be a useful measure of a company’s ability to service debt. While management believes that non-U.S. GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace our U.S. GAAP financial results. Using Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure has inherent limitations as an analytical tool as compared to net income (loss) or other U.S. GAAP financial measures, as this non-U.S. GAAP measure excludes certain items, including items that are recurring in nature, which may be meaningful to investors. As a result of the exclusions, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation and does not purport to be an alternative to net income (loss) or other U.S. GAAP financial measures as a measure of our operating performance.

The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by us, consists of Net income (loss) attributable to INNOVATE Corp., excluding: discontinued operations, if applicable; depreciation and amortization; other operating (income) loss, which is inclusive of (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets, lease termination costs, (gains) losses on lease modifications, and asset impairment expense; interest expense; other (income) expense, net; income tax expense (benefit); non-controlling interest; share-based compensation expense; realignment and exit costs; debt refinancing costs; and acquisition and disposition costs.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains, and certain oral statements made by our representatives from time to time may contain, “forward-looking statements.” Generally, forward-looking statements include information describing actions, events, results, strategies and expectations and are generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “might,” or “continues” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and inherently involve certain risks, assumptions and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, any statements regarding INNOVATE’s plans and expectations for future growth and ability to capitalize on potential opportunities, the achievement of INNOVATE’s strategic objectives, expectations for performance of new projects and realization of revenue from the backlog at DBMG and the Infrastructure segment, anticipated success from the continued sale of new products in the Life Sciences segment, expectations for advertising revenue growth, new technologies, networks and stations, and potential commercial opportunities in datacasting in the Spectrum segment, our ability to remain in compliance with the NYSE's continued listing standards, and changes in macroeconomic and market conditions and market volatility, including interest rates, the value of securities and other financial assets, and the impact of such changes and volatility on INNOVATE’s financial position. Such statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of INNOVATE’s management and the management of INNOVATE’s subsidiaries and portfolio companies.

The Company believes these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of performance, results or the creation of stockholder value and the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative, including those that may be identified in subsequent statements and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. Such important factors include, without limitation: our dependence on distributions from our subsidiaries to fund our operations and payments on our obligations; our ability to continue operating as a going concern; our expectations and timing with respect to any strategic dispositions and sales of our operating subsidiaries, or businesses, including, without limitation, the sales of DBMG and HC2 Broadcasting Holdings Inc.; the possibility of indemnification claims arising out of divestitures of businesses; the impact on our business and financial condition of our substantial indebtedness and any significant additional indebtedness and other financing obligations we may incur; our possible inability to raise additional capital when needed or refinance our existing debt, on attractive terms, or at all; our dependence on the retaining and recruitment of key personnel; volatility in the trading price of our common stock; the impact of potential supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and increases in overall price levels, including in steel and transportation costs; interest rate environment; developments relating to the hostilities in Ukraine, the Middle East and Venezuela; increased competition in the markets in which our operating segments conduct their businesses; our ability to successfully identify any strategic acquisitions or business opportunities; uncertain global economic conditions in the markets in which our operating segments conduct their businesses; changes in regulations and tax laws; covenant noncompliance risk; tax consequences associated with our acquisitions, holding and disposition of target companies and assets; the ability of our operating segments to attract and retain customers; and our expectations regarding the timing, extent and effectiveness of any cost reduction initiatives and management’s ability to moderate or control discretionary spending.

Although INNOVATE believes its expectations and assumptions regarding its future operating performance are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the expectations reflected herein will be achieved. These risks and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and our other reports filed with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release.

You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to INNOVATE or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date made, and unless legally required, INNOVATE undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except shares and per share amounts)
 
 (Unaudited)    
 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Revenue$382.7  $236.6  $1,246.0  $1,107.1 
Cost of revenue 323.8   190.2   1,046.3   898.3 
Gross profit 58.9   46.4   199.7   208.8 
Operating expenses:       
Selling, general and administrative 40.6   40.4   153.1   160.2 
Depreciation and amortization 4.4   4.4   17.5   17.6 
Other operating (income) loss (0.4)  (0.9)  0.4   (9.0)
Income from operations 14.3   2.5   28.7   40.0 
Other (expense) income:       
Interest expense (24.0)  (19.6)  (89.0)  (74.5)
Loss from equity investees       (5.9)  (2.3)
Other income, net 0.4   2.2   4.7   3.4 
Loss from operations before income taxes (9.3)  (14.9)  (61.5)  (33.4)
Income tax benefit (expense) 1.7   (2.4)  (2.5)  (6.3)
Net loss (7.6)  (17.3)  (64.0)  (39.7)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interests 0.2   0.7   3.4   5.1 
Net loss attributable to INNOVATE Corp. (7.4)  (16.6)  (60.6)  (34.6)
Less: Preferred stock dividends 0.4   0.3   3.4   1.2 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders and participating preferred stockholders$(7.8) $(16.9) $(64.0) $(35.8)
        
Loss per common share - basic and diluted$(0.58) $(1.29) $(4.84) $(3.08)
        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 13,340,586   13,080,562   13,217,593   10,696,274 


 
INNOVATE CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except share amounts)
 
 December 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024
  
Assets   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$112.1  $48.8 
Accounts receivable, net 241.1   194.0 
Contract assets 64.1   106.3 
Inventory 16.0   20.8 
Other current assets 18.2   21.0 
Total current assets 451.5   390.9 
Investments 1.8   3.6 
Deferred tax asset 2.0   1.6 
Property, plant and equipment, net 141.8   133.6 
Goodwill 127.0   126.7 
Intangibles, net 165.2   172.4 
Other assets 60.8   62.3 
Total assets$950.1  $891.1 
Liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ deficit   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable$141.4  $84.8 
Accrued liabilities 122.5   109.7 
Current portion of debt obligations 581.4   162.2 
Contract liabilities 171.9   109.1 
Other current liabilities 16.9   17.2 
Total current liabilities 1,034.1   483.0 
Deferred tax liability 4.7   4.4 
Debt obligations 80.3   500.6 
Other liabilities 46.3   46.8 
Total liabilities 1,165.4   1,034.8 
Commitments and contingencies   
Temporary equity   
Preferred Stock Series A-3 and Preferred Stock Series A-4, $0.001 par value 9.3   16.1 
Shares authorized: 20,000,000; Shares issued and outstanding: 6,125 and 6,125 of Series A-3; 1,937 and 10,000 of Series A-4, respectively.   
Redeemable non-controlling interests 1.6   (0.5)
Total temporary equity 10.9   15.6 
Stockholders’ deficit   
Common stock, $0.001 par value     
Shares authorized: 250,000,000   
Shares issued: 13,818,904 and 13,410,179, respectively   
Shares outstanding: 13,655,062 and 13,261,379, respectively   
Additional paid-in capital 350.1   350.1 
Treasury stock, at cost: 163,842 and 148,800 shares, respectively (5.6)  (5.4)
Accumulated deficit (582.5)  (521.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2.1)  (3.2)
Total INNOVATE Corp. stockholders’ deficit (240.1)  (180.4)
Non-controlling interests 13.9   21.1 
Total stockholders’ deficit (226.2)  (159.3)
Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ deficit$950.1  $891.1 


 
INNOVATE CORP.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited, in millions)
 
(in millions)Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
 Infrastructure Life Sciences Spectrum Non-Operating Corporate Other and
Eliminations
 INNOVATE
Net income (loss) attributable to INNOVATE Corp.$10.6  $(3.5) $(6.1) $(8.3) $(0.1) $(7.4)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:           
Depreciation and amortization 2.9   0.1   1.4         4.4 
Depreciation and amortization (included in cost of revenue) 3.2               3.2 
Other operating loss (income) 0.2      (0.6)        (0.4)
Interest expense 1.8   2.0   4.0   16.2      24.0 
Other (income) expense, net (1.1)     2.4   (1.7)     (0.4)
Income tax expense (benefit) 7.4      0.2   (9.3)     (1.7)
Non-controlling interest 0.9   (0.8)  (0.3)        (0.2)
Share-based compensation expense          0.5      0.5 
Realignment and exit costs 1.3               1.3 
Acquisition and disposition costs 0.8         0.4      1.2 
Adjusted EBITDA$28.0  $(2.2) $1.0  $(2.2) $(0.1) $24.5 


(in millions)Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
 Infrastructure Life Sciences Spectrum Non-Operating Corporate Other and
Eliminations
  INNOVATE
Net income (loss) attributable to INNOVATE Corp.$8.7  $(5.4) $(4.6) $(15.3) $  $(16.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:            
Depreciation and amortization 3.1   0.1   1.2         4.4 
Depreciation and amortization (included in cost of revenue) 3.7               3.7 
Other operating (income) (0.8)     (0.1)        (0.9)
Interest expense 2.6   3.4   3.7   9.9      19.6 
Other expense (income) expense, net (3.1)  (0.4)  2.2   (0.9)     (2.2)
Income tax (benefit) expense (0.5)     0.2   2.7      2.4 
Non-controlling interest 0.8   (1.2)  (0.3)        (0.7)
Share-based compensation expense    0.9      1.4      2.3 
Realignment and exit costs 2.6               2.6 
Acquisition and disposition costs 0.3   0.1            0.4 
Adjusted EBITDA$17.4  $(2.5) $2.3  $(2.2) $  $15.0 


 
INNOVATE CORP.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited, in millions)
 
(in millions)Year Ended December 31, 2025
 Infrastructure Life Sciences Spectrum Non-Operating Corporate Other and
Eliminations
 INNOVATE
Net income (loss) attributable to INNOVATE Corp.$29.5  $(22.2) $(23.5) $(44.3) $(0.1) $(60.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:           
Depreciation and amortization 12.1   0.4   5.0         17.5 
Depreciation and amortization (included in cost of revenue) 12.9               12.9 
Other operating loss (income) 1.4      (1.0)        0.4 
Interest expense 8.7   14.8   15.4   50.1      89.0 
Other (income) expense, net (1.9)  (4.6)  9.3   (7.5)     (4.7)
Income tax expense (benefit) 16.2      0.2   (13.9)     2.5 
Non-controlling interest 2.8   (4.8)  (1.4)        (3.4)
Share-based compensation expense    0.3      2.4      2.7 
Realignment and exit costs 4.9      0.2         5.1 
Debt refinancing costs 0.1      0.2   4.3      4.6 
Acquisition and disposition costs 0.8         0.4      1.2 
Adjusted EBITDA$87.5  $(16.1) $4.4  $(8.5) $(0.1) $67.2 


(in millions)Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Infrastructure Life Sciences Spectrum Non-Operating Corporate Other and
Eliminations
 INNOVATE
Net income (loss) attributable to INNOVATE Corp.$40.3  $(19.7) $(20.0) $(35.3) $0.1  $(34.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:           
Depreciation and amortization 12.0   0.4   5.1   0.1      17.6 
Depreciation and amortization (included in cost of revenue) 15.2   0.1            15.3 
Other operating (income) loss (9.6)     0.4   0.2      (9.0)
Interest expense 10.3   9.8   14.3   40.1      74.5 
Other (income) expense, net (3.9)  0.8   8.5   (8.7)  (0.1)  (3.4)
Income tax expense (benefit) 15.2      0.2   (9.1)     6.3 
Non-controlling interest 3.8   (7.3)  (1.6)        (5.1)
Share-based compensation expense    1.2      2.2      3.4 
Realignment and exit costs 5.2               5.2 
Acquisition and disposition costs 0.6   0.2   0.2   0.1      1.1 
Adjusted EBITDA$89.1  $(14.5) $7.1  $(10.4) $  $71.3 



FAQ

What were INNOVATE (VATE) revenue and net loss figures for Q4 2025?

Q4 2025 revenue was $382.7 million and net loss was $7.8 million. According to the company, consolidated revenue rose 61.7% year-over-year while diluted loss per share was $0.58, driven primarily by Infrastructure project timing and higher DBMG activity.

How large is INNOVATE's Infrastructure backlog and why does it matter for VATE?

INNOVATE reported an Infrastructure backlog of $1.8 billion at year-end. According to the company, the larger backlog provides visibility into future revenue and supports a robust base of work translating 2025 bookings into 2026 revenue.

What did INNOVATE announce about MediBeacon and FDA approval in 2025?

MediBeacon received FDA approval for its next-generation TGFR system and initiated a U.S. Center of Excellence rollout. According to the company, initial system orders were secured at a leading academic medical center as inventory and commercial placements progress.

What drove the Q4 Adjusted EBITDA improvement for INNOVATE (VATE)?

Q4 Total Adjusted EBITDA rose to $24.5 million, up from $15.0 million. According to the company, increases were driven mainly by Infrastructure and Life Sciences performance, partially offset by weaker results at the Spectrum segment due to ad softness.

What is the status of R2's China agreement and what does it mean for VATE?

R2 secured a minimum purchase agreement for 600 systems over three years with its China partner. According to the company, the deal is a multi-year commitment intended to accelerate international demand and support full-year system sales growth.