Gatekeeper Systems (GSI) investor relations material

Business overview and strategy

• Focuses on end-to-end video and data solutions for K-12 school buses and transit vehicles, with over 200,000 devices deployed and a strong emphasis on safety and operational management.

• Majority of revenue (over 90%) is derived from the U.S. market, with a strategy to expand hosted service solutions and recurring revenue streams.

• Hosted service model, launched with a proprietary data center in Philadelphia, is rapidly scaling, with recurring revenue devices growing from 300 in 2024 to 7,700 in 2026, and gross margins increasing as scale is achieved.

• Integration of AI and analytics in hardware and software enhances safety, including features like 360 Surround Vision and automated enforcement for stop arm and lane violations.

• Direct sales and OEM partnerships are key go-to-market strategies, aiming to get products specified in new vehicle builds and leverage regulatory tailwinds.

Financial performance and contract highlights

• Announced CAD 77 million in new contracts for fiscal 2026, with significant wins including a $27 million contract with MTA and ongoing relationships with major transit authorities like SEPTA and TTC.

• Three contract buckets: $77 million in announced contracts, $50 million in specified but unannounced projects, and $280 million in transit projects at various stages.

• Average revenue per school bus system has increased from $1,500 in 2010 to $4,000–$8,000 today, with potential to reach $15,000 per bus as more features are adopted.

• Transit contracts yield higher revenue per vehicle, with train systems generating CAD 30,000–40,000 per unit.

• 96% customer retention over the past five years, with average revenue per customer up 51%.

Market trends and regulatory drivers

• Over 30 U.S. states now allow video evidence for stop arm violation citations, supporting adoption of enforcement solutions.

• Regulatory changes in Canada require 360 Surround Vision systems on all new school buses after 2027, representing a CAD 200 million opportunity through 2036.

• FRA mandates for commuter rail cameras and crash-hardened memory modules by October 2027, estimated at a CAD 300 million market.

• Hosted service and SaaS revenue models are expanding, with increasing customer migration to cloud-based solutions for live and recorded video access.

• Partnerships and integrations with major OEMs and security software providers like Genetec are expected to drive further growth.