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Andersen Group Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 17 March 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year revenue rose 14.6%: Full-year 2025 revenue was $838.7 million, up 14.6% from $731.6 million in 2024. Management attributed growth to customer additions, higher volume and service line expansion. Source
  • Net loss driven by IPO charges: The company reported a full-year net loss of $130.2 million, against net income of $134.8 million in 2024. Adjusted net income was $217.0 million, versus $136.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Client groups rose to 12,350: Client groups rose to 12,350 from 11,700, about 5.6% more. Client engagements rose 10.6% to 22,450 from 20,300. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 27.0%: Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $226.3 million, a 27.0% margin, against $142.7 million and 19.5% in 2024. Adjusted net income margin was 25.9%, against 18.6%. Source
  • Equity restructuring cost $193.2 million: Equity restructuring costs of $193.2 million were recorded for 2025, exchanging historical Management Holdco equity interests for new Class H Aggregator Units and combining Class X units and Member Notes. Source
  • Cash balance was $258.5 million: Cash, cash equivalents and treasury securities were $258.5 million at December 31, 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities was $184.6 million for the year. Source
  • 2026 investment in talent and AI: Management said 2026 will reflect continued investment in talent, technology, automation, AI, and integration of firms to be acquired during the year. Source

“Our fourth quarter capped a record year for the firm, and underscores the strength of our global, multi-dimensional platform and the continued demand for high-value advisory services.”

Mark L. Vorsatz, Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Source2026 full year$955 million to $970 million, growth of approximately 14% to 15%New
Adjusted EBITDA and margin Source2026 full year$213 million to $220 million; margin approximately 22% to 23%New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: The company initiated 2026 guidance with this release. Source
  • New: Initial public offering completed on December 18, 2025, at $16.00 per share. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year revenue rose 14.6%: Full-year 2025 revenue was $838.7 million, up 14.6% from $731.6 million in 2024. Management attributed growth to customer additions, higher volume and service line expansion. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue up 19.6%: Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue was $170.3 million, up 19.6% from $142.4 million a year earlier. Management cited consistent growth in the Tax practice and accelerating momentum in Consulting and Global Mobility. Source
  • Net loss driven by IPO charges: The company reported a full-year net loss of $130.2 million, against net income of $134.8 million in 2024. Adjusted net income was $217.0 million, versus $136.4 million a year earlier. Source

Service lines and regions

  • Private Client Services share rose: Private Client Services was 51.5% of 2025 revenue, up from 49.8%. Business Tax Services was 34.8%, down from 35.7%; Alternative Investment Funds 8.7%, down from 9.5%; Valuation Services 5.0%, unchanged. Source
  • West share down, East share up: Revenue by U.S. region in 2025 was East 38.9%, Central 19%, West 42.1%, against 37.2%, 18.5% and 44.3% in 2024. Regional allocation follows the assigned office of each employee on an engagement. Source
  • Clients served from 26 offices: The company served clients from 26 offices at December 31, 2025, primarily in major metropolitan areas across the United States. Source

“We are entering 2026 with strong momentum, and a clear focus on disciplined growth”

Mark L. Vorsatz, Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen

Clients and engagements

  • Client groups rose to 12,350: Client groups rose to 12,350 from 11,700, about 5.6% more. Client engagements rose 10.6% to 22,450 from 20,300. Source
  • Clients above $250,000 rose: Client groups with over $250,000 in revenue rose to 687 from 629. Top 10 client groups were 5.5% of 2025 revenue, against 5.0% in 2024; no single client group exceeded 1% of revenue. Source
  • Cross-selling credited for growth: Management attributed client growth to service delivery, cross-selling, relationships with Andersen Global firms and client satisfaction initiatives. Source

Costs and margins

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 27.0%: Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $226.3 million, a 27.0% margin, against $142.7 million and 19.5% in 2024. Adjusted net income margin was 25.9%, against 18.6%. Source
  • Cost of services rose to $595.1 million: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $595.1 million in 2025 against $461.8 million in 2024. SG&A was $176.7 million, up from $131.9 million. Source
  • Fourth-quarter costs rose: In the fourth quarter, cost of services was $128.0 million against $118.1 million, and SG&A was $47.0 million against $35.0 million. Source
  • Legal accrual reversal gain $9.5 million: The operating cash flow reconciliation included a $9.5 million gain on reversal of a legal accrual. Source

“These investments position us to further strengthen our market leadership while driving sustained revenue growth and increased profitability over time.”

Mark L. Vorsatz, Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen

Equity restructuring and IPO charges

  • Equity restructuring cost $193.2 million: Equity restructuring costs of $193.2 million were recorded for 2025, exchanging historical Management Holdco equity interests for new Class H Aggregator Units and combining Class X units and Member Notes. Source
  • Pre-IPO profits interest expense: One-time equity-based compensation of $136.5 million was recognized on pre-IPO profits interest units. Of this, $104.5 million was in cost of services and $32.0 million in SG&A. Source
  • Class X unit vesting expense: Equity-based compensation of $10.2 million related to vesting of Class X Aggregator Units, with $9.7 million in cost of services and $0.5 million in SG&A. Source
  • Transaction costs excluded from adjusted: Transaction costs of $7.4 million were added back for adjusted net income, covering public company readiness and planned acquisitions. Source

Cash, capital and distributions

  • Cash balance was $258.5 million: Cash, cash equivalents and treasury securities were $258.5 million at December 31, 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities was $184.6 million for the year. Source
  • IPO net proceeds of $188.2 million: Net proceeds of $188.2 million were received after $14.2 million of underwriting discounts, before $9.9 million of offering costs. Source
  • Pre-IPO distributions of $264.9 million: Distributions to Management Holdcos before and during 2025 totaled $264.9 million. Of this, $52.7 million was payable at year-end, and $18.1 million had been paid in 2026 by the release date. Source
  • Capital expenditure rose to $10.3 million: Payments for property and equipment were $10.3 million in 2025, up from $8.6 million in 2024. Source
  • Notes payable to related parties: Notes payable to related parties were $62.3 million current and $287.7 million noncurrent at year-end, after $156.9 million of such notes were issued in 2025. Source

2026 investment and strategy

  • 2026 investment in talent and AI: Management said 2026 will reflect continued investment in talent, technology, automation, AI, and integration of firms to be acquired during the year. Source
  • Selective inorganic expansion planned: Management described a large addressable market, a scalable operating model and selective inorganic expansion as basis for sustained revenue growth and expanding margins. Source
  • Flexible capital deployment for platform: Management said it is maintaining flexibility to deploy capital to strengthen and expand the multi-dimensional platform and enhance long-term shareholder value. Source

Employees and attrition

  • Headcount rose to 2,296: Employees rose 5.0% to 2,296 from 2,187 at December 31, 2024, and included 319 Managing Directors at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Attrition at 14.2% in 2025: Attrition, excluding involuntary terminations, was 14.2% in 2025, against a 5-year average of approximately 15%. Source
  • Balanced tenure across workforce: Management said the workforce had a balanced distribution of tenure, combining experienced professionals and newer talent. Source

Coming up, as management said on 17 March 2026

  • Acquired firms to be integrated: Management said 2026 includes the integration of firms to be acquired during the year. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Client groups Source12,350
Client engagements Source22,450
Client groups over $250,000 in revenue Source687
Offices Source26

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.