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FORM 10-K/A
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Annual Report - April 30, 2025

Filed April 30, 2025
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Period ending December 31, 2024
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0001628280-25-021054

2024 Revenue: $436.2M (+78% YoY)

Financial Metrics

Revenue
$436M
YoY Growth
+78.0%

Brief

Rocket Lab achieved 2024 revenue of $436.2 million, up 78% YoY, fueled by $138.1 million growth in space systems and $53.5 million from launches. Backlog reached $1.067 billion, up slightly from $1.046 billion prior year. No margin or guidance updates in this governance-focused 10-K/A.

Detailed Brief

This 10-K/A amends the original filing to include Part III disclosures on directors, executives, compensation, ownership, related transactions, and audit fees, with no changes to financial statements. Key financial highlights from CD&A: FY2024 revenue hit $436.2M (+78% YoY), driven by organic space systems ($138.1M growth) and higher launch cadence ($53.5M growth); backlog stable at $1.067B vs. $1.046B at 2023-end. No detailed margins, cash flows, or profitability metrics provided here; refers to original 10-K. Operational drivers include mission success in launches and spacecraft. CEO comp restructured with $800K salary, RSUs worth ~$20M grant-date value, amid 78% revenue growth. Late Form 4 filings by two directors noted, but all other Section 16 reports timely.

Key Telemetry

  • Revenue: $436.2M (+78% YoY) from space systems (+$138.1M) and launches (+$53.5M)
  • Backlog: $1.067B (+2% YoY)
  • CEO Base Salary: Increased to $800K; FY24 RSUs: 789k shares (grant value $18.2M)
  • No new equity for CFO; 220k RSUs to GC ($1.2M value)
  • COO Klein hired Sep 2024: $400K salary, 1.3M RSUs ($9.3M value)

Impact Vector

78% revenue growth and stable backlog signal strong demand and growth sustainability for RKLB, supporting path to profitability via scaling launches/spacecraft. CEO comp overhaul aids retention amid expansion; high equity alignment ties execs to stock performance. No red flags like restatements or control weaknesses; competitive positioning intact in smallsat launch market. Near-term catalysts: Neutron development, backlog conversion; risks: execution delays, cash burn (per original 10-K). Investors view positively for long-term space economy play.

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