Biggest changeExcluding the $189.0 million gain on the sale of our storage tanks business within Engineered Structures, operating costs increased 8.0%. • Cost of revenues for Construction Products increased primarily due to inflationary-related cost increases, including diesel, cement, and process fuels and higher volumes from recently acquired businesses. • Excluding the gain from the sale of the storage tanks business, operating costs for Engineered Structures increased primarily due to higher steel raw material prices. • Cost of revenues for Transportation Products increased primarily due to increased steel component volumes and higher steel raw material costs in inland barges. • Depreciation, depletion, and amortization increased primarily due to recent acquisitions, including the fair value mark up of long-lived assets. • As a percentage of revenue, selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 was 11.7% compared to 12.6% for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Biggest changeYear Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 (in millions) Construction Products $ 971.2 $ 862.7 $ 827.0 12.6 % 4.3 % Engineered Structures 920.9 777.8 695.0 18.4 11.9 Transportation Products 387.4 387.7 305.8 (0.1) 26.8 Segment Totals before Eliminations and Corporate Expenses 2,279.5 2,028.2 1,827.8 12.4 11.0 Corporate 92.9 62.8 66.0 47.9 (4.8) Eliminations (0.1) (0.4) — Consolidated Total $ 2,372.3 $ 2,090.6 $ 1,893.8 13.5 10.4 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization $ 195.0 $ 159.5 $ 154.1 22.3 3.5 2024 versus 2023 • Operating costs increased 13.5%. • Operating costs for Construction Products increased primarily due to additional costs from recently acquired businesses, including the fair value markup of acquired inventory and long-lived assets, and a $21.8 million gain recognized on the sale of depleted land that was netted against operating costs in the prior period. • Operating costs for Engineered Structures increased primarily due to higher volumes in our wind towers and utility structures businesses and increased costs from the acquired Ameron business. • Operating costs for Transportation Products were substantially unchanged as higher barge volumes and the $21.6 million loss recognized on the sale of steel components were mostly offset by lower steel components volumes. • Depreciation, depletion, and amortization increased due to recent acquisitions and organic growth investments. • As a percentage of revenues, selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 12.5% compared to 11.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by increased costs from recently acquired businesses and higher acquisition and divestiture-related transaction expenses. 2023 versus 2022 • Operating costs increased 10.4%.
These costs were partially offset by a $5 million reduction in a holdback obligation owed on a previous acquisition. As a percent of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 78.3% in current period, compared to 79.7% in the prior period. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 6.6%, driven by additional costs from recently acquired businesses.
These costs were partially offset by a $5 million reduction in a holdback obligation owed on a previous acquisition. As a percent of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 78.3% in the current period, compared to 79.7% in the prior period. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 6.6%, driven by additional costs from recently acquired businesses.
Net cash required by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $285.8 million compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $90.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. • Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased to $203.5 million compared to $138.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 with the increase primarily driven by investments in two new facilities supporting expansion in our wind tower and utility structures businesses as well as various growth projects in the Construction Products segment. • Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment and other assets totaled $36.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $32.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. • Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $120.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $75.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. • Proceeds from the sale of the storage tanks business was $2.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, which was related to the resolution of certain contingencies from the sale, compared to $271.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Net cash required by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $285.8 million compared to net cash provided of $90.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. • Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased to $203.5 million compared to $138.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 with the increase primarily driven by investments in two new facilities supporting expansion in our wind tower and utility structures businesses as well as various growth projects in the Construction Products segment. • Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment and other assets totaled $36.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $32.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. • Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $120.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $75.1 million during for the year ended December 31, 2022. • Proceeds from the sale of the storage tanks business was $2.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, which was related to the resolution of certain contingencies from the sale, compared to $271.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Revenues from our trench shoring business increased 18.9%, driven by revenue from the acquisition completed in the first quarter of 2023 and higher organic volumes. • Cost of revenues increased 6.5%, due to increased costs from the acquired shoring business, higher recycled aggregates volumes, and operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business.
Revenues from our trench shoring business increased 18.9%, driven by the acquisition completed in the first quarter of 2023 and higher organic volumes. • Cost of revenues increased 6.5%, due to increased costs from the acquired shoring business, higher recycled aggregates volumes, and operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business.
Business Combinations and Allocation of Purchase Price We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. As of the date that control in the entity is obtained, the purchase price of the transaction is allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.
Business Combinations We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. As of the date that control in the entity is obtained, the purchase price of the transaction is allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.
Additionally, variations in any of these assumptions may result in different calculations in fair value that could result in an impairment charge. A 100 basis point increase in the discount rate or reduction in the terminal growth rate would not have resulted in an impairment of goodwill for any of our reporting units as of October 1, 2023.
Additionally, variations in any of these assumptions may result in different calculations in fair value that could result in an impairment charge. A 100 basis point increase in the discount rate or reduction in the terminal growth rate would not have resulted in an impairment of goodwill for any of our reporting units as of October 1, 2024.
The passage of the IRA on August 16, 2022, which included a long-term extension of the PTC for new wind farm projects and introduced new AMP tax credits for companies that domestically manufacture and sell clean energy equipment in the U.S., is a significant catalyst for our wind towers business.
The passage of the IRA in August 2022, which included a long-term extension of the PTC for new wind farm projects and introduced new AMP tax credits for companies that domestically manufacture and sell clean energy equipment in the U.S., is a significant catalyst for our wind towers business.
Potential factors, which could cause our actual results of operations to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others: • the impact of pandemics, epidemics, or other public health emergencies on our sales, operations, supply chain, employees, and financial condition; • market conditions and customer demand for our business products and services; • the cyclical and seasonal nature of the industries in which we compete; • variations in weather in areas where our construction products are sold, used, or installed; • naturally occurring events and other events and disasters causing disruption to our manufacturing, product deliveries, and production capacity, thereby giving rise to an increase in expenses, loss of revenue, and property losses; • competition and other competitive factors; • our ability to identify, consummate, or integrate acquisitions of new businesses or products, or divest any business; • the timing of introduction of new products; • the timing and delivery of customer orders or a breach of customer contracts; • the credit worthiness of customers and their access to capital; • product price changes; • changes in mix of products sold; • the costs incurred to align manufacturing capacity with demand and the extent of its utilization; • the operating leverage and efficiencies that can be achieved by our manufacturing businesses; • availability and costs of steel, component parts, supplies, and other raw materials; • changing technologies; • surcharges and other fees added to fixed pricing agreements for steel, component parts, supplies and other raw materials; • increased costs due to increased inflation; • interest rates and capital costs; • counter-party risks for financial instruments; • long-term funding of our operations; • taxes; • material nonpayment or nonperformance by any of our key customers; • the stability of the governments and political and business conditions in certain foreign countries, particularly Mexico; • public infrastructure expenditures; • changes in import and export quotas and regulations; • business conditions in emerging economies; • costs and results of litigation; • changes in accounting standards or inaccurate estimates or assumptions in the application of accounting policies; • legal, regulatory, and environmental issues, including compliance of our products with mandated specifications, standards, or testing criteria and obligations to remove and replace our products following installation or to recall our products and install different products manufactured by us or our competitors; • actions by the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government relative to federal government budgeting, taxation policies, government expenditures, U.S. borrowing/debt ceiling limits, and trade policies, including tariffs, and border closures; • the inability to sufficiently protect our intellectual property rights; • our ability to mitigate against cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, malware, phishing emails, and other electronic security threats; • if the Company's sustainability efforts are not favorably received by stockholders; 53 Table of Contents • if the Company does not realize some or all of the benefits expected from certain provisions of the IRA, including the AMP tax credits for wind towers, which remain subject to the issuance of additional guidance and clarification; and • the delivery or satisfaction of any backlog or firm orders.
Potential factors, which could cause our actual results of operations to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others: • the impact of pandemics, epidemics, or other public health emergencies on our sales, operations, supply chain, employees, and financial condition; • market conditions and customer demand for our business products and services; • the cyclical and seasonal nature of the industries in which we compete; • variations in weather in areas where our construction products are sold, used, or installed; • naturally occurring events and other events and disasters causing disruption to our manufacturing, product deliveries, and production capacity, thereby giving rise to an increase in expenses, loss of revenue, and property losses; • competition and other competitive factors; • our ability to identify, consummate, or integrate acquisitions of new businesses or products, or divest any business; • the timing of introduction of new products; • the timing and delivery of customer orders or a breach of customer contracts; • the credit worthiness of customers and their access to capital; • product price changes; • changes in mix of products sold; • the costs incurred to align manufacturing capacity with demand and the extent of its utilization; • the operating leverage and efficiencies that can be achieved by our manufacturing businesses; • availability and costs of steel, component parts, supplies, and other raw materials; • changing technologies; • surcharges and other fees added to fixed pricing agreements for steel, component parts, supplies and other raw materials; • increased costs due to inflation or tariffs; • interest rates and capital costs; • counter-party risks for financial instruments; • our indebtedness or leverage levels; • long-term funding of our operations; • taxes; • costs and availability of sufficient insurance coverage; • material nonpayment or nonperformance by any of our key customers; • the stability of the governments and political and business conditions in certain foreign countries, particularly Mexico; • public infrastructure expenditures; • changes in import and export quotas and regulations; • business conditions in emerging economies; • costs and results of litigation; • changes in accounting standards or inaccurate estimates or assumptions in the application of accounting policies; • legal, regulatory, and environmental issues, including compliance of our products with mandated specifications, standards, or testing criteria and obligations to remove and replace our products following installation or to recall our products and install different products manufactured by us or our competitors; • actions by the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government relative to federal government budgeting, taxation policies, government expenditures, U.S. borrowing/debt ceiling limits, and trade policies, including tariffs, and border closures; • our ability to sufficiently protect our intellectual property rights; • our ability to mitigate against cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, malware, phishing emails, and other electronic security threats; • if the Company's sustainability efforts are not favorably received by stockholders; 55 Table of Contents • if the Company does not realize some or all of the benefits expected from certain provisions of the IRA, including the AMP tax credits for wind towers; and • the delivery or satisfaction of any backlog or firm orders.
We have been successful in managing inflationary cost pressures through proactive price increases. • Within our Engineered Structures segment, our backlog as of December 31, 2023 provides good production visibility for 2024. Our customers remain committed to taking delivery of these orders.
We have been successful in managing inflationary cost pressures through proactive price increases. • Within our Engineered Structures segment, our backlog as of December 31, 2024 provides good production visibility for 2025. Our customers remain committed to taking delivery of these orders.
Based on the Company's annual goodwill impairment test, performed at the reporting unit level as of October 1, 2023, the Company concluded that no impairment charges were determined to be necessary and that none of the reporting units evaluated were at risk of failing the goodwill impairment test.
Based on the Company's annual goodwill impairment test, performed at the reporting unit level as of October 1, 2024, the Company concluded that no impairment charges were determined to be necessary and that none of the reporting units evaluated were at risk of failing the goodwill impairment test.
For a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “ Risk Factors ” included elsewhere herein. 54 Table of Contents
For a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “ Risk Factors ” included elsewhere herein. 56 Table of Contents
Selling, general, and administrative expenses for utility, wind, and related structures increased largely due to higher compensation-related costs. • The divestiture of the storage tanks business resulted in a net decrease in operating profit of $223.7 million due to an additional gain on sale of $6.4 million recorded in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $230.1 million of operating profit in the prior year.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses for utility, wind, and related structures increased largely due to higher compensation-related costs. 46 Table of Contents • The divestiture of the storage tanks business resulted in a net decrease in operating profit of $223.7 million due to an additional gain on sale of $6.4 million recorded in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $230.1 million of operating profit for the storage tanks business in the prior year.
Net cash required by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $30.8 million compared to $177.5 million of net cash required by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022. • During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received net proceeds from borrowings under its revolving credit facility and term loan of $23.2 million, which was used to partially finance the Lake Point acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net cash required by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $30.8 million compared to $177.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. 49 Table of Contents • During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received net proceeds from borrowings under its revolving credit facility and term loan of $23.2 million, which was used to partially finance the Lake Point acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks involved or market quotes as available. Significant estimates and judgments that most significantly impact the impairment analysis may include projected revenues, operating profit, and the remaining useful life over which the asset or asset group is expected to generate cash flows.
Fair value is determined primarily using the estimated future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks involved or market quotes as available. Significant estimates and judgments that most significantly impact the impairment analysis may include projected revenues, operating profit, and the remaining useful life over which the asset or asset group is expected to generate cash flows.
Employee Retirement Plans In 2023, we sponsored an employee savings plan under the 401(k) plan that covered substantially all employees and included a company matching contribution with the investment of the funds directed by the participants.
Employee Retirement Plans In 2024, we sponsored an employee savings plan under the 401(k) plan that covered substantially all employees and included a company matching contribution with the investment of the funds directed by the participants.
The determination of the acquisition date fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management's judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to future expected cash flows, useful lives, and discount rates.
The determination of the acquisition date fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management's judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to future expected cash flows and discount rates.
Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture on both periods, operating costs increased 8.4%. • Operating costs for Construction Products increased primarily due to additional costs from recently acquired businesses and operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business, partially offset by an increase in gains recognized on the sale of depleted land. • Operating costs for utility, wind, and related structures within Engineered Structures increased primarily due to higher volumes in our utility structures business, partially offset by lower volumes and AMP tax credits in our wind towers business. • Operating costs for Transportation Products increased primarily due to higher volumes in inland barge and steel components. • Depreciation, depletion, and amortization increased due to recent acquisitions and organic growth investments, partially offset by the impact of the storage tanks divestiture. • As a percentage of revenue, selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 11.3% compared to 11.7% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture on both periods, operating costs increased 8.4%. • Operating costs for Construction Products increased primarily due to additional costs from recently acquired businesses and operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business, partially offset by an increase in gains recognized on the sale of depleted land. • Operating costs for utility, wind, and related structures within Engineered Structures increased primarily due to higher volumes in our utility structures business, partially offset by lower volumes and AMP tax credits in our wind towers business. • Operating costs for Transportation Products increased primarily due to higher volumes in barge and steel components. • Depreciation, depletion, and amortization increased due to recent acquisitions and organic growth investments, partially offset by the impact of the storage tanks divestiture. 42 Table of Contents • As a percentage of revenues, selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 11.3% compared to 11.7% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
For additional information, see Note 10 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 51 Table of Contents Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information about recent accounting pronouncements. 52 Table of Contents Forward-Looking Statements This annual report on Form 10-K (or statements otherwise made by the Company or on the Company’s behalf from time to time in other reports, filings with the SEC, news releases, conferences, internet postings or otherwise) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information about recent accounting pronouncements. 54 Table of Contents Forward-Looking Statements This annual report on Form 10-K (or statements otherwise made by the Company or on the Company’s behalf from time to time in other reports, filings with the SEC, news releases, conferences, internet postings, or otherwise) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency, and severity of recent losses; a forecast of future profitability; the duration of statutory carryback and carryforward periods; the Company’s experience with tax attributes expiring unused; and tax planning alternatives. As of December 31, 2023, the Company's adjusted net deferred tax liability was $172.8 million.
This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency, and severity of recent losses; a forecast of future profitability; the duration of statutory carryback and carryforward periods; the Company’s experience with tax attributes expiring unused; and tax planning alternatives. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's adjusted net deferred tax liability was $197.8 million.
The effective tax rates differ from the federal tax rate of 21.0% due to AMP tax credits, tax effects of foreign currency translations, state income taxes, prior year true-ups, and statutory depletion deductions.
The effective tax rates differ from the federal tax rate of 21.0% due to AMP tax credits, state income taxes, tax effects of foreign currency translations, prior year true-ups, tax effects of the disposal of nondeductible goodwill, and statutory depletion deductions.
The current year activity was primarily driven by increased inventories due to higher volumes and increased receivables due to the recognition of AMP tax credits, partially offset by increased accounts payable. 46 Table of Contents Investing Activities.
The current year activity was primarily driven by increased inventories due to higher volumes and increased receivables due to the recognition of AMP tax credits, partially offset by increased accounts payable. Investing Activities.
As a percentage of revenues, selling, general, and administrative costs decreased to 10.7% compared to 10.9% in the previous year. • Operating profit increased by 43.6%, partially due to gain recognized on the sales of depleted land.
As a percent of revenues, selling, general, and administrative costs decreased to 10.7% compared to 10.9% in the previous year. • Operating profit increased by 43.6%, partially due to a gain recognized on the sale of depleted land.
The Company used $155.0 million of cash proceeds from the sale of the storage tanks business in the fourth quarter of 2022 to repay all amounts then borrowed under its revolving credit facility. • Dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2023 were $9.8 million, unchanged from the prior year. • The Company paid $13.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 to repurchase common stock under the share repurchase program in effect at the time compared to $15.0 million paid during the year ended December 31, 2022. 2022 versus 2021 Operating Activities.
The Company used $155.0 million of cash proceeds from the sale of the storage tanks business in the fourth quarter of 2022 to repay all amounts then borrowed under its revolving credit facility. • Dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2023 were $9.8 million, unchanged from the prior year. • The Company paid $13.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 to repurchase common stock under its share repurchase program compared to $15.0 million paid during the year ended December 31, 2022.
The interest rates under the revolving credit facility are variable based on the daily simple or term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), plus a 10-basis point credit spread adjustment, or an alternate base rate, in each case plus a margin for borrowing. A commitment fee accrues on the average daily unused portion of the revolving facility.
The interest rates for revolving loans under the Credit Agreemen t are variable based on the daily simple or term SOFR, plus a 10-basis point credit spread adjustment, or an alternate base rate, in each case plus a margin for borrowing. A commitment fee accrues on the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit facility.
The carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used is considered impaired when the carrying value is not recoverable through undiscounted future cash flows and the fair value of the asset or asset group is less than their carrying value.
The carrying value of long-lived assets is considered impaired when the carrying value is not recoverable through undiscounted future cash flows and the fair value of the asset or asset group is less than their carrying value.
In conjunction with the replacement of LIBOR with SOFR as a benchmark for borrowings under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, on July 1, 2023, the swap instrument transitioned from LIBOR to SOFR. The instrument effectively fixed the SOFR component of borrowings under the revolving credit facility at a monthly rate of 2.71% until such instrument's termination.
In conjunction with the replacement of LIBOR with SOFR as a benchmark for borrowings under our credit facility, on July 1, 2023 the swap instrument transitioned from LIBOR to SOFR. The instrument effectively fixed the SOFR component of borrowings under our credit facility at a monthly rate of 2.71% until such instrument's termination.
We include results of operations from acquired businesses in our Consolidated Financial Statements from the effective date of the acquisition. Long-lived Assets As of December 31, 2023, net property, plant, and equipment and net intangible assets represent 37% and 8% of the Company's total assets, respectively.
We include results of operations from acquired businesses in our Consolidated Financial Statements from the effective date of the acquisition. Long-lived Assets As of December 31, 2024, property, plant, and equipment, net and intangible assets, net represent 43% and 7% of the Company's total assets, respectively.
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor under our revolving credit and term loan facilities.
The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor under our Credit Agreement.
Other Investing and Financing Activities Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Notes On August 23, 2023, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to increase the revolving credit facility from $500.0 million to $600.0 million, extend the maturity date from January 2, 2025 to August 23, 2028, and refinance and repay in full the remaining balance of the term loan then outstanding under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement .
Other Investing and Financing Activities Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan, and Senior Notes In August 2023, we entered into the Credit Agreement to increase our revolving credit facility from $500.0 million to $600.0 million, extend the maturity date of our revolving credit facility from January 2, 2025 to August 23, 2028, and refinance and repay in full the remaining balance of the term loan then outstanding under our prior credit facility.
When compared to the prior year, selling, general, and administrative expenses were relatively unchanged for the year ended December 31, 2023 as the elimination of costs from the storage tanks business were largely offset by increased compensation-related costs. 2022 versus 2021 • Operating costs decreased 1.8%.
When compared to the prior year, selling, general, and administrative expenses were relatively unchanged for the year ended December 31, 2023, as the elimination of costs from the storage tanks business were largely offset by increased compensation-related costs.
Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture on both periods, operating profit increased $92.0 million, or 77.4%. • Operating profit in Construction Products increased primarily due to higher asset sale gains, increased pricing across the segment and the benefit recognized on a holdback obligation, partially offset by operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business. • Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture, operating profit in Engineered Structures increased by 16.1% primarily due to the recognition of the AMP tax credits, partially offset by a decline in volumes in our wind towers business and lower margins in our utility structure business. 41 Table of Contents • Operating profit in Transportation Products increased primarily due to higher volumes and improved margins in both inland barge and steel components. 2022 versus 2021 • Operating profit increased 225.3%, a large portion of which related to the $189.0 million gain on sale of the storage tanks business.
Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture on both periods, operating profit increased $92.0 million, or 77.4%. • Operating profit in Construction Products increased primarily due to higher asset sale gains, increased pricing across the segment and the benefit recognized on a holdback obligation, partially offset by operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business. • Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture, operating profit in Engineered Structures increased by 16.1% primarily due to the recognition of the AMP tax credits, partially offset by a decline in volumes in our wind towers business and lower margins in our utility structure business. • Operating profit in Transportation Products increased primarily due to higher volumes and improved margins in both barge and steel components.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and other tax attributes using currently enacted tax rates.
Income Taxes The liability method is used to account for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and other tax attributes using currently enacted tax rates.
Any such adjustments are the result of subsequently obtaining additional information that existed at the acquisition date regarding the assets acquired or the liabilities assumed. Measurement period adjustments are generally recorded as increases or decreases to goodwill, if any, recognized in the transaction.
We may adjust the amounts recognized in an acquisition during a measurement period after the acquisition date. Any such adjustments are the result of subsequently obtaining additional information that existed at the acquisition date regarding the assets acquired or the liabilities assumed. Measurement period adjustments are generally recorded as increases or decreases to goodwill, if any, recognized in the transaction.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for each of the last three years: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in millions) Total cash provided by (required by): Operating activities $ 261.0 $ 174.3 $ 166.5 Investing activities (285.8) 90.7 (570.3) Financing activities (30.8) (177.5) 380.9 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (55.6) $ 87.5 $ (22.9) 2023 versus 2022 Operating Activities.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for each of the last three years: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in millions) Total cash provided by (required by): Operating activities $ 502.0 $ 261.0 $ 174.3 Investing activities (1,508.9) (285.8) 90.7 Financing activities 1,089.4 (30.8) (177.5) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ 82.5 $ (55.6) $ 87.5 2024 versus 2023 Operating Activities.
The goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the reporting unit's carrying value over its fair value, not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.
If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. The goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the reporting unit's carrying value over its fair value, not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.
We believe that the assumptions used in our impairment analysis are reasonable; however, given the uncertainties of the economy and its potential impact on our businesses, there can be no assurance that our estimates and assumptions regarding the fair value of our reporting units will prove to be accurate predictions of the future.
See Note 1 and Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 53 Table of Contents We believe that the assumptions used in our impairment analysis are reasonable; however, given the uncertainties of the economy and its potential impact on our businesses, there can be no assurance that our estimates and assumptions regarding the fair value of our reporting units will prove to be accurate predictions of the future.
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Backlog) As of December 31, 2023, the backlog for utility, wind, and related structures was $1,367.5 million compared to $671.3 million as of December 31, 2022.
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Backlog) As of December 31, 2024, the backlog for utility, wind, and related structures was $1,190.8 million compared to $1,367.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
Income Taxes The income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $36.7 million, $70.4 million, and $14.0 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was 18.7%, 22.3%, and 16.7%, respectively.
Income Taxes The income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $36.3 million, $36.7 million, and $70.4 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was 27.9%, 18.7%, and 22.3%, respectively.
The decrease in our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was largely due to AMP tax credits and the tax effects of foreign currency translations. For a reconciliation of the federal tax rate to our effective tax rate, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The increase in our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was largely due to state income taxes and the tax effects of foreign currency translations. For a reconciliation of the federal tax rate to our effective tax rate, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
A reporting unit is considered to be at risk if its estimated fair value does not exceed the carrying value of its net assets by 10% or more. See Note 1 and Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
A reporting unit is considered to be at risk if its estimated fair value does not exceed the carrying value of its net assets by 10% or more.
As a percent of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 83.6% in the current year, compared to 89.2% in the prior year. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 11.4%, primarily due to increased expenses from participation in trade remedy proceedings involving certain imports of freight rail couplers from China and Mexico, as well as higher compensation-related expenses, but decreased as a percentage of revenues to 5.9% in the current year, compared to 7.2% in the prior year. • Operating profit increased significantly, outpacing the percentage increase to revenues, driven by enhanced operating leverage associated with higher volumes and improved margins across both businesses. 2022 versus 2021 • Revenues increased 3.8% led by a 41.7% increase in steel components revenues due to increased deliveries resulting from improving demand conditions in the North American railcar market.
As a percent of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 83.6% in the current year, compared to 89.2% in the prior year. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 11.4%, primarily due to increased expenses from participation in trade remedy proceedings involving certain imports of freight rail couplers from China and Mexico, as well as higher compensation-related expenses, but decreased as a percent of revenues to 5.9% in the current year, compared to 7.2% in the prior year. 47 Table of Contents • Operating profit increased significantly, outpacing the percentage increase to revenues, driven by enhanced operating leverage associated with higher volumes and improved margins across the barge and steel components businesses.
At December 31, 2023, the Company had $33.7 million federal consolidated net operating loss carryforwards, primarily from businesses acquired, and $6.1 million of tax-effected state loss carryforwards remaining. In addition, the Company had $13.8 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards that will begin to expire in the year 2024.
At December 31, 2024, the Company had $3.2 million federal consolidated net operating loss carryforwards, primarily from businesses acquired, and $4.5 million of tax-effected state loss carryforwards remaining. In addition, the Company had $7.7 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards that will begin to expire in the year 2025.
Impairment losses on long-lived assets held for sale are determined in a similar manner, except that estimated fair values are reduced by the estimated cost to dispose of the assets. The Company had no impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.
Impairment losses on long-lived assets held for sale are determined in a similar manner, except that estimated fair values are reduced by the estimated cost to dispose of the assets.
The interest rate swap instrument expired in October 2023. See Note 3 and Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 48 Table of Contents Stock-Based Compensation We have a stock-based compensation plan for our directors, officers, and employees. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The interest rate swap instrument expired in October 2023 and no new interest rate swap instrument has been entered into in connection with the Term Loan. See Note 3 and Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Stock-Based Compensation We have a stock-based compensation plan for our directors, officers, and employees. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe, based on our current business plans, that our existing cash, available liquidity, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund necessary capital expenditures and operating cash requirements for the foreseeable future.
The terms of each indenture also limit the ability of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries to incur certain types of debt. We believe, based on our current business plans, that our existing cash, available liquidity, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund necessary capital expenditures and operating cash requirements for the foreseeable future.
Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture, revenues increased 12.4%. • Revenues from Construction Products increased primarily due to higher pricing across our aggregate and specialty materials businesses and additional revenues from our recent trench shoring acquisition. • Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture, revenues from Engineered Structures increased 7.4% primarily due to increased volumes in our utility structures business, partially offset by lower pricing due to product mix, and lower volumes in our wind towers business. • Revenues from Transportation Products increased due to higher volumes in both inland barge and steel components. 2022 versus 2021 • Revenues increased by 10.1%. • Revenues from Construction Products increased primarily due to increased pricing across our aggregate and specialty materials businesses and higher volumes from recently acquired businesses. • Revenues from Engineered Structures increased primarily due to increased pricing in all product lines. • Revenues from Transportation Products increased primarily due to higher deliveries in steel components, partially offset by lower tank barge deliveries.
Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture, which was completed in October 2022, revenues increased 12.4%. • Revenues from Construction Products increased primarily due to higher pricing across our aggregates and specialty materials businesses and additional revenues from the acquisition of a trench shoring business completed in the first quarter of 2023. 41 Table of Contents • Excluding the impact of the storage tanks divestiture, revenues from Engineered Structures increased 7.4% primarily due to increased volumes in our utility structures business, partially offset by lower pricing due to product mix, and lower volumes in our wind towers business. • Revenues from Transportation Products increased due to higher volumes in both our barge and steel components businesses.
We have established a valuation allowance for state and foreign tax operating losses and credits that we have estimated may not be realizable.
We have established a valuation allowance for state and foreign tax operating losses and credits that we have estimated may not be realizable. For additional information, see Note 10 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of income taxes. 42 Table of Contents Segment Discussion Construction Products Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2023 2022 2021 2023 versus 2022 2022 versus 2021 ($ in millions) Revenues: Aggregates and specialty materials $ 879.9 $ 821.4 $ 711.6 7.1 % 15.4 % Construction site support 121.4 102.1 85.2 18.9 19.8 Total revenues 1,001.3 923.5 796.8 8.4 15.9 Operating costs: Cost of revenues 783.9 736.3 630.1 6.5 16.9 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 107.0 100.4 89.9 6.6 11.7 Gain on disposition of property, plant, equipment, and other assets (28.2) (9.7) (6.4) Operating profit $ 138.6 $ 96.5 $ 83.2 43.6 16.0 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization $ 111.7 $ 102.7 $ 88.7 8.8 15.8 2023 versus 2022 • Revenues increased 8.4% primarily due to increased pricing across our product lines in our aggregates and specialty materials businesses.
Segment Discussion Construction Products Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 ($ in millions) Revenues: Aggregates and specialty materials $ 977.9 $ 879.9 $ 821.4 11.1 % 7.1 % Construction site support 127.2 121.4 102.1 4.8 18.9 Total revenues 1,105.1 1,001.3 923.5 10.4 8.4 Operating costs: Cost of revenues 864.0 783.9 736.3 10.2 6.5 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 116.2 107.0 100.4 8.6 6.6 Gain on disposition of property, plant, equipment, and other assets (9.8) (28.2) (9.7) Gain on sale of businesses (5.0) — — Impairment charge 5.8 — — Operating profit $ 133.9 $ 138.6 $ 96.5 (3.4) 43.6 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization $ 134.7 $ 111.7 $ 102.7 20.6 8.8 44 Table of Contents 2024 versus 2023 • Revenues increased 10.4% primarily due to recent acquisitions.
The commitment fee rate ranges from 0.20% to 0.35% and was set at 0.25% at December 31, 2023. The Company's revolving credit facility requires the maintenance of certain ratios related to leverage and interest coverage. As of December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with all such financial covenants.
As of December 31, 2024, the margin for borrowing based on SOFR was set at 2.50% and the commitment fee rate was set at 0.45%. The revolving credit facility portion of the Credit Agreement requires the maintenance of certain ratios related to leverage and interest coverage. As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all such financial covenants.
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Backlog) As of December 31, 2023, the backlog for inland barges was $253.7 million compared to $225.1 million as of December 31, 2022. All of the backlog for inland barges is expected to be delivered during 2024.
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Backlog) As of December 31, 2024, the backlog for inland barges was $280.1 million compared to $253.7 million as of December 31, 2023. Approximately 92% of these unsatisfied performance obligations are expected to be delivered during 2025 and the remainder are expected to be delivered in 2026.
The Company also contributed to a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan under the terms of a collective-bargaining agreement that covered certain union-represented employees at one of our facilities. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company also contributed to various multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that covered certain union-represented employees at five of our facilities.
Other Income and Expense Other, net (income) expense consists of the following items: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in millions) Interest income $ (4.7) $ (1.1) $ — Foreign currency exchange transactions (1.7) 3.3 0.6 Other (0.3) (0.4) (0.3) Other, net (income) expense $ (6.7) $ 1.8 $ 0.3 • Other, net expense due to foreign currency exchange transactions decreased by $5.0 million in 2023, primarily driven by increased volatility in the U.S. dollar to Mexican peso exchange rate as well as foreign currency impacts on the sale of the storage tanks business in Mexico.
For a further discussion of revenues, costs, and the operating results of individual segments, see Segment Discussion below. 43 Table of Contents Other Income and Expense Other, net (income) expense consists of the following items: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in millions) Interest income $ (7.5) $ (4.7) $ (1.1) Foreign currency exchange transactions 4.3 (1.7) 3.3 Other (0.1) (0.3) (0.4) Other, net (income) expense $ (3.3) $ (6.7) $ 1.8 • Other, net expense due to foreign currency exchange transactions increased by $6.0 million in 2024, primarily driven by increased volatility in the U.S. dollar to Mexican peso exchange rate.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $174.3 million compared to $166.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. • The changes in current assets and liabilities resulted in a net use of cash of $65.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to a net use of cash of $50.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $502.0 million compared to $261.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. • The changes in current assets and liabilities resulted in a net source of cash of $185.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a net use of cash of $71.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Transportation Products Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2023 2022 2021 2023 versus 2022 2022 versus 2021 ($ in millions) Revenues: Inland barges $ 280.2 $ 189.9 $ 215.7 47.6 % (12.0) % Steel components 153.3 127.4 89.9 20.3 41.7 Total revenues 433.5 317.3 305.6 36.6 3.8 Operating costs: Cost of revenues 362.3 283.0 277.9 28.0 1.8 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 25.4 22.8 21.8 11.4 4.6 Gain on disposition of property, plant, equipment, and other assets — — (0.5) Operating profit $ 45.8 $ 11.5 $ 6.4 298.3 79.7 Depreciation and amortization $ 16.0 $ 15.8 $ 17.8 1.3 (11.2) 2023 versus 2022 • Revenues increased 36.6% due to higher volumes and improved pricing of inland barges and steel components. • Cost of revenues increased by 28.0% reflecting higher volumes during the current year.
Transportation Products Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 ($ in millions) Revenues: Inland barges $ 329.8 $ 280.2 $ 189.9 17.7 % 47.6 % Steel components 87.8 153.3 127.4 (42.7) 20.3 Total revenues 417.6 433.5 317.3 (3.7) 36.6 Operating costs: Cost of revenues 343.3 362.3 283.0 (5.2) 28.0 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 22.5 25.4 22.8 (11.4) 11.4 Loss on sale of businesses 21.6 — — Operating profit $ 30.2 $ 45.8 $ 11.5 (34.1) 298.3 Depreciation and amortization $ 12.6 $ 16.0 $ 15.8 (21.3) 1.3 2024 versus 2023 • Revenues decreased 3.7% resulting from the sale of the steel components business which was completed in August 2024.
Repurchase Program In December 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a new $50.0 million share repurchase program effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 to replace a program of the same amount that expired on December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 200,000 shares at a cost of $13.8 million.
Repurchase Program In December 2024, the Board authorized a new $50.0 million share repurchase program effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 to replace a program of the same amount that expired on December 31, 2024.
The acquisition was funded with $60.0 million of borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand.
With operations in Alabama, California, and Oklahoma, Ameron is included in our Engineered Structures segment. The acquisition was funded with $160.0 million of borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand.
We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used for potential impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable.
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the ranges of estimated useful lives by category of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets for potential impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable.
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Backlog) As of December 31, 2023 and 2022 our backlog of firm orders was as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in millions) Engineered Structures: Utility, wind, and related structures $ 1,367.5 $ 671.3 Transportation Products: Inland barges $ 253.7 $ 225.1 Approximately 43% of the unsatisfied performance obligations for our utility, wind, and related structures in our Engineered Structures segment is expected to be delivered during 2024, approximately 27% is expected to be delivered during 2025, and the remainder is expected to be delivered through 2028.
See Note 10, “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. • Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $93.7 million compared with $159.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. 40 Table of Contents Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Backlog) As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 our backlog of firm orders was as follows: December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (in millions) Engineered Structures: Utility, wind, and related structures $ 1,190.8 $ 1,367.5 Transportation Products: Inland barges $ 280.1 $ 253.7 Approximately 64% of the unsatisfied performance obligations for our utility, wind, and related structures in our Engineered Structures segment are expected to be delivered during 2025, approximately 13% are expected to be delivered during 2026, and the remainder are expected to be delivered through 2028.
Borrowings under the credit agreement are guaranteed by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. On April 6, 2021, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% senior notes (the “Notes”) that mature in April 2029. Interest on the Notes is payable semiannually in April and October of each year.
Interest on the 2024 Notes is payable semiannually in February and August. In April 2021, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% senior unsecured notes (the "2021 Notes", and together with the 2024 Notes, the "Senior Notes") that mature in April 2029. Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable semiannually in April and October.
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated or depleted over their estimated useful lives, primarily using the straight-line method. Depletion of mineral reserves is calculated based on estimated proven and probable reserves using the units-of-production method on a quarry-by-quarry basis.
Depletion of mineral reserves is calculated based on estimated reserves using the units-of-production method on a quarry-by-quarry basis. Intangible assets, primarily consisting of customer relationships and permits, are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition and amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.
The quantitative goodwill impairment test is assessed at the “reporting unit” level by comparing the reporting unit's estimated fair value with the carrying amount of its net assets. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized.
Goodwill Goodwill is required to be tested for impairment annually or on an interim basis whenever events or circumstances change indicating that the carrying amount of the goodwill might be impaired. The quantitative goodwill impairment test is assessed at the “reporting unit” level by comparing the reporting unit's estimated fair value with the carrying amount of its net assets.
Changes in the assumptions used could have a significant impact on the estimated acquisition date fair value of the related asset and any future depreciation, depletion, or amortization expense. 49 Table of Contents The estimated remaining useful lives of acquired tangible and definite-lived intangible assets are based on the length of time that the assets are expected to provide value to the Company and have a significant impact on current and future period earnings.
Changes in the assumptions used could have a significant impact on the estimated acquisition date fair value of the related asset and any future depreciation, depletion, or amortization expense.
The estimates and judgments that most significantly affect the fair value calculations are assumptions, consisting of level three inputs, related to revenue and operating profit growth, discount rates, and exit multiples. 50 Table of Contents During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company voluntarily changed its annual goodwill impairment assessment date from December 31st to October 1st.
The estimates and judgments that most significantly affect the fair value calculations consist of level three inputs related to revenue and operating profit growth and discount rates. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment analysis as of October 1 of each year. As of December 31, 2024, goodwill totaled $1,361.2 million.
Operating Profit (Loss) Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2023 2022 2021 2023 versus 2022 2022 versus 2021 (in millions) Construction Products $ 138.6 $ 96.5 $ 83.2 43.6 % 16.0 % Engineered Structures 95.7 307.0 88.0 (68.8) 248.9 Transportation Products 45.8 11.5 6.4 298.3 79.7 Segment Totals before Eliminations and Corporate Expenses 280.1 415.0 177.6 (32.5) 133.7 Corporate (62.8) (66.0) (70.3) (4.8) (6.1) Consolidated Total $ 217.3 $ 349.0 $ 107.3 (37.7) 225.3 2023 versus 2022 • Operating profit decreased 37.7%, driven by the divestiture of the storage tanks business.
Operating Profit (Loss) Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 (in millions) Construction Products $ 133.9 $ 138.6 $ 96.5 (3.4) % 43.6 % Engineered Structures 126.4 95.7 307.0 32.1 (68.8) Transportation Products 30.2 45.8 11.5 (34.1) 298.3 Segment Totals before Eliminations and Corporate Expenses 290.5 280.1 415.0 3.7 (32.5) Corporate (92.9) (62.8) (66.0) 47.9 (4.8) Consolidated Total $ 197.6 $ 217.3 $ 349.0 (9.1) (37.7) 2024 versus 2023 • Operating profit decreased 9.1%. • Excluding the $21.8 million gain recognized on the sale of depleted land in the prior period, operating profit in Construction Products increased 14.6% primarily due to the accretive impact of recently acquired businesses and operating improvements in our specialty materials and trench shoring businesses. • Operating profit in Engineered Structures increased by 32.1% primarily due to higher wind towers and utility structures volumes and the accretive impact of the acquired Ameron business. • Excluding the $21.6 million loss on the sale of the steel components business, operating profit in Transportation Products increased 13% primarily due to higher volumes and improved margins in barge, partially offset by lower steel components volumes. 2023 versus 2022 • Operating profit decreased 37.7%, driven by the divestiture of the storage tanks business.
As demonstrated by more than $1.1 billion of new orders for delivery through 2028, which we have received since the passage of the IRA, our wind tower business is at the beginning stages of a market recovery. A large portion of these orders will support wind energy expansion projects in the Southwest.
Since the passage of the IRA we have received new orders of $1.1 billion for delivery through 2028, a large portion of which will support wind energy expansion projects in the Southwest. As a result, we have opened a new plant in New Mexico and started delivering towers from this facility late in the second quarter of 2024.
Approximately 43% of the unsatisfied performance obligations for our utility, wind, and related structures in our Engineered Structures segment is expected to be delivered during 2024, approximately 27% is expected to be delivered during 2025, and the remainder is expected to be delivered through 2028.
Approximately 92% of the unsatisfied performance obligations for inland barges in our Transportation Products segment are expected to be delivered during 2025, and the remainder are expected to be delivered during 2026.
Corporate Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2023 2022 2021 2023 versus 2022 2022 versus 2021 ($ in millions) Corporate overhead costs $ 62.8 $ 66.0 $ 70.3 (4.8) % (6.1) % 2023 versus 2022 • Corporate overhead costs decreased 4.8% primarily due to a $8.2 million reduction in acquisition and divestiture-related expenses, partially offset by higher compensation-related expenses. 2022 versus 2021 • Corporate overhead costs decreased 6.1% primarily due to a $1.1 million reduction in acquisition and divestiture-related expenses as well as by $8.7 million for a legal settlement recognized in 2021.
Corporate Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 ($ in millions) Corporate overhead costs $ 92.9 $ 62.8 $ 66.0 47.9 % (4.8) % 2024 versus 2023 • Corporate overhead costs increased 47.9% primarily due to a $30.5 million increase in acquisition and divestiture-related transaction expenses.
The methods for recognition of depreciation, depletion, and amortization are based on estimates regarding the expected future economic benefit to the Company and any potential impairment to the value of such assets could be significant. As such, the accounting treatment for these long-lived assets is a critical accounting policy.
The methods for recognition of depreciation, depletion, and amortization are based on estimates regarding the expected future economic benefit to the Company and any potential impairment to the value of such assets could be significant. Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated or depleted over their estimated useful lives, primarily using the straight-line method.
Excluding the impact of the divestiture in both periods, operating profit increased $12.4 million or 16.1% primarily due to $25.3 million of net benefit recognized from AMP tax credits in our wind towers business, partially offset by lower margins in our utility structures business, driven by product mix, and decreased wind tower volumes. 2022 versus 2021 • Revenues increased 7.3%, driven by increased pricing across all product lines, partially offset by lower overall volumes and the sale of the storage tanks business, which was completed on October 3, 2022. • Cost of revenues increased 5.2%, primarily driven by higher steel raw material prices, partially offset by lower overall volumes and the elimination of costs for storage tanks in the fourth quarter following the sale. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses were substantially unchanged as increased costs in utility structures were offset by the elimination of costs from storage tanks in the fourth quarter following the sale. 44 Table of Contents • Operating profit increased significantly, driven by the $189.0 million gain recognized on sale of our storage tanks business during the fourth quarter.
Excluding the impact of the divestiture in both periods, operating profit increased $12.4 million or 16.1% primarily due to $25.3 million of net benefit recognized from AMP tax credits in our wind towers business, partially offset by lower margins in our utility structures business, driven by product mix, and decreased wind tower volumes.
The Company also received proceeds of $100 million from borrowings under the revolving credit facility, of which $75 million were repaid during the year. • Dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2022 were $9.8 million, unchanged from the prior year. • The Company paid $15.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 to repurchase common stock under the share repurchase program in effect at the time compared to $9.4 million paid during the year ended December 31, 2021.
These borrowings were paid in full during 2024, resulting in no outstanding loans borrowed under the revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2024. • Dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2024 were $9.7 million, unchanged from the prior year. • During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not repurchase any common stock under its share repurchase program compared to $13.8 million paid during the year ended December 31, 2023. 2023 versus 2022 Operating Activities.
This decrease was partially offset by higher compensation-related expenses. Liquidity and Capital Resources Arcosa’s primary liquidity requirement consists of funding our business operations, including capital expenditures, working capital investment, and disciplined acquisitions.
Excluding these expenses, corporate overhead costs were roughly flat. 2023 versus 2022 • Corporate overhead costs decreased 4.8% primarily due to a $8.2 million reduction in acquisition and divestiture-related transaction expenses, partially offset by higher compensation-related expenses. Liquidity and Capital Resources Arcosa’s primary liquidity requirement consists of funding our business operations, including capital expenditures, working capital investment, and disciplined acquisitions.
Engineered Structures Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2023 2022 2021 2023 versus 2022 2022 versus 2021 ($ in millions) Revenues: Utility, wind, and related structures $ 873.5 $ 813.1 $ 717.9 7.4 % 13.3 % Storage tanks — 188.9 216.2 (100.0) (12.6) Total revenues 873.5 1,002.0 934.1 (12.8) 7.3 Operating costs: Cost of revenues 718.3 812.4 772.6 (11.6) 5.2 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 65.9 73.6 74.0 (10.5) (0.5) Gain on sale of storage tanks business (6.4) (189.0) — Gain on disposition of property, plant, equipment, and other assets — (2.0) (3.4) Impairment charge — — 2.9 Operating profit $ 95.7 $ 307.0 $ 88.0 (68.8) 248.9 Depreciation and amortization $ 26.6 $ 30.5 $ 33.1 (12.8) (7.9) 2023 versus 2022 • Revenues decreased 12.8% resulting from the sale of the storage tanks business, which was completed on October 3, 2022.
Excluding the gain, operating profit increased 27.2%, driven by increased pricing across the segment and the benefit recognized on a holdback obligation, partially offset by operating inefficiencies in our specialty materials business. • Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense increased primarily due to recent acquisitions and organic growth investments. 45 Table of Contents Engineered Structures Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 ($ in millions) Revenues: Utility, wind, and related structures $ 1,047.3 $ 873.5 $ 813.1 19.9 % 7.4 % Storage tanks — — 188.9 — (100.0) Total revenues 1,047.3 873.5 1,002.0 19.9 (12.8) Operating costs: Cost of revenues 847.5 718.3 812.4 18.0 (11.6) Selling, general, and administrative expenses 88.4 65.9 73.6 34.1 (10.5) Gain on disposition of property, plant, equipment, and other assets (0.5) — (2.0) Gain on sale of businesses (14.5) (6.4) (189.0) Operating profit $ 126.4 $ 95.7 $ 307.0 32.1 (68.8) Depreciation and amortization $ 45.4 $ 26.6 $ 30.5 70.7 (12.8) 2024 versus 2023 • Revenues increased 19.9% primarily due to higher volumes in our wind towers and utility structures businesses and the contribution from the acquired Ameron business, partially offset by lower utility structures pricing due to product mix. • Cost of revenues increased 18.0% primarily due to higher wind tower and utility structures volumes and additional expenses incurred related to the startup of two new facilities during the year, including a concrete utility structures plant and a wind tower plant.
As of December 31, 2023, we had $160.0 million of outstanding loans borrowed and there were approximately $22.0 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility, leaving $418.0 million available for borrowing. The majority of our letter of credit obligations support the Company’s various insurance programs.
As of December 31, 2024, we had no outstanding loans borrowed and approximately $0.7 million of letters of credit outstanding under our revolving credit facility, which left $699.3 million available for borrowing.
As a percent of revenues, cost of revenues increased slightly. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 11.7%, driven by additional costs from recently acquired businesses.
As a percent of revenues, cost of revenues decreased to 78.2% in the current period, compared to 78.3% in the prior period. • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 8.6%, due to additional costs from recently acquired businesses and higher compensation-related costs.
Management's estimates of fair value are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. We may adjust the amounts recognized in an acquisition during a measurement period after the acquisition date.
The estimated remaining useful lives of acquired tangible and definite-lived intangible assets are based on the length of time that the assets are expected to provide value to the Company and have a significant impact on current and future period earnings. 52 Table of Contents Management's estimates of fair value are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.
These items provide additional relevant information regarding the business of Arcosa, its strategy and various industry conditions which have a direct and significant impact on Arcosa’s results of operations, as well as the risks associated with Arcosa’s business. 39 Table of Contents Overall Summary Revenues Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2023 2022 2021 2023 versus 2022 2022 versus 2021 ($ in millions) Construction Products $ 1,001.3 $ 923.5 $ 796.8 8.4 % 15.9 % Engineered Structures 873.5 1,002.0 934.1 (12.8) 7.3 Transportation Products 433.5 317.3 305.6 36.6 3.8 Segment Totals before Eliminations 2,308.3 2,242.8 2,036.5 2.9 10.1 Eliminations (0.4) — (0.1) Consolidated Total $ 2,307.9 $ 2,242.8 $ 2,036.4 2.9 10.1 2023 versus 2022 • Revenues increased by 2.9%.
Overall Summary Revenues Year Ended December 31, Percent Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 versus 2023 2023 versus 2022 ($ in millions) Construction Products $ 1,105.1 $ 1,001.3 $ 923.5 10.4 % 8.4 % Engineered Structures 1,047.3 873.5 1,002.0 19.9 (12.8) Transportation Products 417.6 433.5 317.3 (3.7) 36.6 Segment Totals before Eliminations 2,570.0 2,308.3 2,242.8 11.3 2.9 Eliminations (0.1) (0.4) — Consolidated Total $ 2,569.9 $ 2,307.9 $ 2,242.8 11.4 2.9 2024 versus 2023 • Revenues increased by 11.4%. • Revenues from Construction Products increased primarily due to the contribution from recent acquisitions. • Revenues from Engineered Structures increased primarily due to higher volumes in our wind towers and utility structures businesses and the contribution from the acquired Ameron business. • Revenues from Transportation Products decreased due to the sale of the steel components business, which was completed in August 2024, partially offset by higher volumes in our barge business. 2023 versus 2022 • Revenues increased by 2.9%.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $90.7 million compared to net cash required of $570.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. • Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased to $138.0 million compared to $85.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, driven by investment in various growth projects in our Construction Products and Engineered Structures segments. • Proceeds of $271.6 million were received during the year ended December 31, 2022 from the sale of the storage tanks business compared to $18.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 from the divestiture of an asphalt operation acquired as part of the StonePoint acquisition. • Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment and other assets totaled $32.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. • Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $75.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $523.4 million during for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Net cash required by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,508.9 million compared to $285.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. • Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased to $189.7 million compared to $203.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. • Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment and other assets totaled $18.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $36.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. • Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $1,424.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $120.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. • Proceeds from the sale of businesses was $86.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily driven by the sale of the steel components business, compared to $2.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Our customers remain committed to taking delivery of these orders. Barge order levels fell sharply at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing high steel prices further negatively impacted demand.
Our customers remain committed to taking delivery of these orders. Our barge business is recovering from cyclical lows resulting from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when order levels fell sharply due to high steel prices throughout 2022 and 2023. Over this time, customer inquiries have improved, initially for dry barges and more recently for tank barges.
Financial Operations and Highlights • Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 2.9% to $2.3 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, driven by higher revenues in Construction Products and Transportation Products, partially offset by lower revenues in Engineered Structures resulting from the divestiture of the storage tanks business on October 3, 2022, which contributed $188.9 million to revenues in the prior year. • Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $217.3 million decreased $131.7 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the divestiture of the storage tanks business, which resulted in a net decrease of $223.7 million year-over-year.
Financial Operations and Highlights • Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 11.4% to $2.6 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by higher revenues in Engineered Structures and Construction Products, partially offset by lower revenues in Transportation Products resulting from the divestiture of the steel components business. • Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $197.6 million decreased $19.7 million primarily due to increased acquisition and divestiture-related transaction expenses recognized in Corporate costs, the impact of the fair value markup of acquired inventory and long-lived assets, and a $21.8 million gain recognized on the sale of depleted land in the prior year. • As a percentage of revenues, selling, general, and administrative expenses was 12.5% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 11.3% in the prior year, driven by increased costs from recently acquired businesses and higher acquisition and divestiture-related transaction expenses. • The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 27.9% compared to 18.7% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments As of December 31, 2023, we had the following contractual obligations and commercial commitments: Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments Total Next 12 Months Beyond 12 Months (in millions) Debt $ 560.0 $ — $ 560.0 Operating leases 41.3 9.4 31.9 Finance leases 13.8 7.2 6.6 Obligations for purchase of goods and services 198.9 153.2 45.7 Total $ 814.0 $ 169.8 $ 644.2 See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 51 Table of Contents Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments As of December 31, 2024, we had the following contractual obligations and commercial commitments: Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments Total Next 12 Months Beyond 12 Months (in millions) Debt $ 1,700.0 $ 7.0 $ 1,693.0 Operating leases 99.1 13.0 86.1 Finance leases 7.4 5.4 2.0 Obligations for purchase of goods and services 245.5 183.8 61.7 Total $ 2,052.0 $ 209.2 $ 1,842.8 In the normal course of business, at December 31, 2024, the Company was contingently liable for $141.5 million in surety bonds, which guarantee its own performance and are required by certain states and municipalities and their related agencies.