Biggest changeAmounts by which cumulative contract revenue recognized on a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative billings to the customer under the contract are reflected as a current asset in the Company’s balance sheet under the caption “contract assets.” Amounts by which cumulative billings to the customer under a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative contract revenue recognized on the contract are reflected as a current liability in the Company’s balance sheet under the caption “contract liabilities.” The cost-to-cost method of accounting is also affected by changes in job performance, job conditions, and final contract settlements.
Biggest changeContract assets include costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and amounts related to retainage that represent a conditional right to consideration subject to contractual release provisions. Amounts by which cumulative billings exceed cumulative contract revenue recognized are reflected as “contract liabilities” in the Company’s balance sheet.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded material gross profit write-ups on three GCR projects for a total of $3.3 million and material gross profit write-downs on two GCR projects for a total of $1.4 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded material gross profit write-ups of $3.3 million on three GCR projects and material gross profit write-downs on two GCR projects for a total of $1.4 million.
Factors such as the Company’s contract mix, commercial terms, days sales outstanding (“DSO”) and delays in the start of projects may impact its working capital. In line with industry practice, the Company accumulates costs during a given month then bills those costs in the current month for many of its contracts.
Factors such as the Company’s contract mix, commercial terms, days sales outstanding (“DSO”) and delays in the start of projects may impact its working capital. In line with industry practice, the Company accumulates costs during a given month and then bills those costs in the current month for many of its contracts.
The Company's current cash balance, together with cash it expects to generate from future operations, along with borrowings available under its credit facility, are expected to be sufficient to finance its short- and long-term capital requirements (or meet working capital requirements) for at least the next twelve months.
The Company's current cash balance, together with the cash it expects to generate from future operations along with borrowings available under its credit facility, are expected to be sufficient to finance its short- and long-term capital requirements (or meet working capital requirements) for at least the next twelve months.
Under the cost-to-cost method, contract revenue recognizable at any time during the life of a contract is determined by multiplying expected total contract revenue by the percentage of contract costs incurred to total estimated contract costs.
Under the cost-to-cost method, contract revenue recognizable at any time during the life of a contract is determined by multiplying the total expected contract revenue by the percentage of contract costs incurred to total estimated contract costs.
In addition, material cash requirements for other potential obligations, for which we cannot reasonably estimate future payments, include the following: 53 Legal Proceedings : The Company is continually engaged in administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and litigation with owners, general contractors, suppliers, team members, former team members and other unrelated parties, all arising in the ordinary courses of business.
In addition, material cash requirements for other potential obligations, for which we cannot reasonably estimate future payments, include the following: Legal Proceedings : The Company is continually engaged in administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and litigation with owners, general contractors, suppliers, team members, former team members and other unrelated parties, all arising in the ordinary courses of business.
While labor costs associated with these contracts are paid weekly and salary costs associated with the contracts are paid bi-weekly, certain subcontractor costs are generally not paid until the Company receives payment from its customers (contractual “pay-if-paid” terms). The Company has not historically experienced a large volume of write-offs related to its receivables and contract assets.
While labor costs associated with these contracts are paid weekly and salary costs associated with the contracts are paid bi-monthly, certain subcontractor costs are generally not paid until the Company receives payment from its customers (contractual “pay-if-paid” terms). The Company has not historically experienced a large volume of write-offs related to its receivables and contract assets.
See Note 16 – Multiemployer Pension Plans in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion. Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Company reviews new accounting standards to determine the expected financial impact, if any, that the adoption of such standards will have on its financial position and/or results of operations.
See Note 16 – Multiemployer Pension Plans in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion. 51 Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Company reviews new accounting standards to determine the expected financial impact, if any, that the adoption of such standards will have on its financial position and/or results of operations.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 36 The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
If a participating employer stops contributing to an MEPP, the unfunded obligations of the MEPP may be borne by the remaining participating employers. 54 An FIP or RP requires a particular MEPP to adopt measures to correct its underfunding status.
If a participating employer stops contributing to an MEPP, the unfunded obligations of the MEPP may be borne by the remaining participating employers. An FIP or RP requires a particular MEPP to adopt measures to correct its underfunding status.
At any point in time, the Company has a substantial volume of projects that are specifically identified and advanced in negotiations and/or documentation, however those projects are not booked as backlog until the Company has received written confirmation from the owner or the general contractor / construction manager of their intention to award it the contract and they have directed the Company to begin engineering, designing, incurring construction labor costs or procuring needed equipment and material.
At any point in time, the Company has a substantial volume of projects that are specifically identified and advanced in negotiations and/or documentation, however those projects are not booked as backlog until the Company has received written 43 confirmation from the owner or the general contractor / construction manager of their intention to award the contract and they have directed the Company to begin engineering, designing, incurring construction labor costs or procuring needed equipment and material.
The transaction also provided for an earnout of up to $5.0 million potentially being paid out over 2025 and 2026. Kent Island is a leading provider of building systems solutions in the Greater Washington, DC metro area, including suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. Kent Island excels in designing, engineering, installing, servicing, and maintaining mechanical and plumbing systems for complex facilities.
The transaction also provided for an earnout of up to $5.0 million potentially being paid out over 2026 and 2027. Kent Island is a leading provider of building systems solutions in the Greater Washington, DC metro area, including suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. Kent Island excels in designing, engineering, installing, servicing, and maintaining mechanical and plumbing systems for complex facilities.
In addition, see Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further information on the Company’s intangible assets.
In addition, see Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets in the 38 accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further information on the Company’s intangible assets.
In the northern climates where it operates, and to a lesser extent the southern climates as well, severe winters can slow the Company’s productivity on construction projects, which shifts revenue and gross profit recognition to a later period. The Company’s maintenance operations may also be impacted by mild or severe 48 weather.
In the northern climates where it operates, and to a lesser extent the southern climates as well, severe winters can slow the Company’s productivity on projects, which shifts revenue and gross profit recognition to a later period. The Company’s maintenance operations may also be impacted by mild or severe weather.
The Company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, unless required to do so by applicable law. The discussion that follows includes a comparison of the Company’s results of operations and liquidity and capital resources for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The Company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, unless required to do so by applicable law. The discussion that follows includes a comparison of the Company’s results of operations and liquidity and capital resources for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
See Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion. Multiemployer Plans The Company participates in approximately 50 MEPPs that provide retirement benefits to certain union team members in accordance with various collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”).
See Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion. Multiemployer Plans The Company participates in approximately 70 MEPPs that provide retirement benefits to certain union team members in accordance with various collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”).
The Company’s core market sectors consist of the following customer base with mission-critical systems: • Healthcare , including research, acute care and inpatient hospitals for regional and national hospital groups; 40 • Industrial and manufacturing , including automotive, energy and general manufacturing plants; • Data centers, including facilities composed of networked computers, storage systems and computing infrastructure that organizations use to assemble, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data; • Life sciences, including organizations and companies whose work is centered around research and development focused on living things; • Higher education, including both public and private colleges, universities and research centers; and • Cultural and entertainment, including entertainment facilities (including casinos) and amusement rides and parks.
The Company’s core market sectors consist of the following customer base with mission-critical systems: • Healthcare , including research, acute care and inpatient hospitals for regional and national hospital groups; • Industrial and manufacturing , including automotive, energy and general manufacturing plants; • Data centers, including facilities composed of networked computers, storage systems and computing infrastructure that organizations use to assemble, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data; • Life sciences, including organizations and companies whose work is centered around research and development focused on living organisms and biological systems; • Higher education, including both public and private colleges, universities and research centers; and • Cultural and entertainment, including entertainment facilities (including casinos) and amusement rides and parks.
The Company believes that its reserves for its expected credit losses are appropriate as of December 31, 2024, but adverse changes in the economic environment may impact certain of its customers’ ability to access capital and compensate the Company for its services, as well as impact project activity for the foreseeable future.
The Company believes that its reserves for its expected credit losses are appropriate as of December 31, 2025, but adverse changes in the economic environment may impact certain of its customers’ ability to access capital and compensate the Company for its services, as well as impact project activity for the foreseeable future.
The Company generally invoices customers on a monthly basis, based on a schedule of values that breaks down the contract amount into discrete billing items. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings are recorded as a contract asset until billable under the contract terms.
The Company generally invoices customers on a monthly basis based on a schedule of values that breaks down the contract amount into discrete billing items. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts are recorded as a contract asset until billable under the contract terms.
Off-Balance Sheet and Other Arrangements Aside from the $4.2 million and $4.1 million in irrevocable letters of credit outstanding in connection with the Company’s self-insurance program, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Company did not have any relationships with any entities or financial partnerships, such as structured finance or special purpose entities established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other purposes.
Off-Balance Sheet and Other Arrangements Aside from the $5.1 million and $4.2 million in irrevocable letters of credit outstanding in connection with the Company’s self-insurance program, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, the Company did not have any relationships with any entities or financial partnerships, such as structured finance or special purpose entities established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other purposes.
Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Bidding and proposal costs are also recognized as expenses in the period in which such amounts are incurred. Total estimated contract costs are based upon management’s current estimate of total costs at completion.
Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Bidding and proposal costs are also recognized as expenses in the period in which such amounts are incurred. Total estimated contract costs are based on management’s current estimate of total costs at completion.
As discussed above and in Note 7 – Debt in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all financial maintenance covenants as required by its credit facility.
As discussed above and in Note 7 – Debt in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all financial maintenance covenants as required by its credit facility.
The 41 carrying values of the Jake Marshall, ACME, Industrial Air, Kent Island and Consolidated Mechanical earnout payments are subject to remeasurement at fair value at each reporting date through the end of the respective earnout periods with any changes in the fair value reported as a separate component of operating income in the consolidated statements of operations.
The carrying values of the ACME, Industrial Air, Kent Island and Consolidated Mechanical Earnout Payments are subject to remeasurement at fair value at each reporting date through the end of the respective earnout periods with any changes in the fair value reported as a separate component of operating income in the consolidated statements of operations.
For a discussion and analysis of fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and of changes from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024).
For a discussion and analysis of fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and of changes from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (filed with the SEC on March 10, 2025).
The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate year-over-year was primarily due to state income taxes, tax credits, other permanent adjustments and discrete tax items.
The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate period-over-period was primarily due to state income taxes, tax credits, other permanent adjustments and discrete tax items.
See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further information. Amortization of Intangibles Amortization expense represents periodic non-cash charges that consist of amortization of various intangible assets primarily including favorable leasehold interests and certain customer relationships.
See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further information on the Company’s contingent earnout arrangements. Amortization of Intangibles Amortization expense represents periodic non-cash charges that consist of amortization of various intangible assets primarily including favorable leasehold interests and certain customer relationships.
Future payments associated with the sale-leaseback financing transaction were $15.9 million at December 31, 2024, with $0.5 million payable within the next 12 months. See Note 7 – Debt in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further detail surrounding the Company’s sale-leaseback financing transaction.
Future payments associated with the sale-leaseback financing transaction were $15.4 million at December 31, 2025, with $0.5 million payable within the next 12 months. See Note 7 – Debt in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further detail surrounding the Company’s sale-leaseback financing transaction.
The cost of these plans is equal to the annual required contributions determined in accordance with the provisions of negotiated collective bargaining agreements. During 2024 and 2023, contributions made to these plans were $10.3 million and $11.6 million, respectively; however, the Company’s future contributions to the multiemployer plans are dependent upon a number of factors.
The cost of these plans is equal to the annual required contributions determined in accordance with the provisions of negotiated collective bargaining agreements. During 2025 and 2024, contributions made to these plans were $14.3 million and $10.3 million, respectively; however, the Company’s future contributions to the multiemployer plans are dependent upon a number of factors.
Of this amount, $7.4 million is estimated as being payable during 2025, with the remainder due in 2026 and 2027. See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for more information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration liabilities.
Of this amount, approximately $7.0 million is estimated as being payable during 2026, with the remainder due in 2027. See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for more information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration liabilities.
The aggregate amount of these liabilities can change due to additional business acquisitions, settlement of outstanding liabilities, changes in the fair value of amounts owed based on performance during such post-acquisition periods, and accretion in present value. As of December 31, 2024, the present value of expected future payments relating to these contingent consideration arrangements was $13.2 million.
The aggregate amount of these liabilities can change due to additional business acquisitions, settlement of outstanding liabilities, changes in the fair value of amounts owed based on performance during such post-acquisition periods, and accretion in present value. As of December 31, 2025, the present value of expected future payments relating to these contingent consideration arrangements was $10.0 million.
The Company’s provision for income taxes (including federal, state and local taxes) is calculated based on the estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASC”) Topic 740 - Income Taxes , which requires the use of the asset and liability method.
The Company’s provision for income taxes (including federal, state and local income taxes) is calculated based on the estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASC”) Topic 740 — Income Taxes , which requires an asset and liability approach.
The Company’s existing current backlog is projected to provide substantial coverage of forecasted revenue for one year from the date of the financial statement issuance. In addition to the Company's backlog, it has a substantial amount of contracts with short lead times that book-and-bill within the same reporting period and are not included in backlog.
The Company’s existing current backlog is projected to support a portion of forecasted revenue for one year from the date of the financial statement issuance. In addition to the Company's backlog, the Company has a substantial amount of contracts with short lead times that book-and-bill within the same reporting period and are not included in backlog.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, it must consider whether it is more likely than not some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance is required.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance is required.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s short-term and long-term material cash requirements for known contractual and other obligations were as follows: Outstanding Debt and Interest Payments: As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $10.0 million of direct borrowings outstanding under its Second A&R Wintrust Revolving Loan.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations 49 As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s short-term and long-term material cash requirements for known contractual and other obligations were as follows: Outstanding Debt and Interest Payments: As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $10.0 million of direct borrowings outstanding under its Wintrust Revolving Loan.
Each of the Jake Marshall, ACME, Industrial Air, Kent Island and Consolidated Mechanical-related intangible assets were recorded under the acquisition method of accounting at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date.
Each of the Jake Marshall, LLC (“Jake Marshall”), ACME, Industrial Air, Kent Island, Consolidated Mechanical and Pioneer Power-related intangible assets were recorded under the acquisition method of accounting at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date.
Based on historical trends, the Company currently estimates that 72% of its GCR backlog as of December 31, 2024 will be recognized as revenue during 2025.
Based on historical trends, the Company currently estimates that 77% of its GCR backlog as of December 31, 2025 will be recognized as revenue during 2026.
The Company operates in two segments, (i) ODR, in which the Company performs owner direct projects and/or provides maintenance or service primarily on mechanical, plumbing or electrical systems, building controls and specialty contracting projects to existing buildings direct to, or assigned by, building owners or property managers, and (ii) GCR, in which the Company generally manages new construction or renovation projects that involve primarily mechanical, plumbing, or electrical services awarded to the Company by general contractors or construction managers.
The Company operates in two segments, (i) ODR, in which the Company performs owner direct projects and/or provides maintenance or service primarily on MEPC systems, and specialty contracting projects to existing buildings direct to, or assigned by, building owners or operators, and (ii) GCR, in which the Company generally manages new construction or renovation projects that involve primarily MEPC systems awarded to the Company by general contractors or construction managers.
(2) As a percentage of GCR revenue. (3) Included within selling, general and administrative expenses was $5.8 million and $4.9 million of stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(2) As a percentage of GCR revenue. (3) Included within selling, general and administrative expenses was $7.0 million and $5.8 million of stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Interest payments on any future borrowings will be determined based on prevailing rates at that time. The Company is party to an interest rate swap arrangement to manage the risk associated with a portion of it variable-rate long-term debt. The Second A&R Wintrust Revolving Loan will mature in February 2028.
Interest payments on any future borrowings will be determined based on prevailing rates at that time. The Company is party to an interest rate swap arrangement to manage the risk associated with a portion of it variable-rate long-term debt. The Wintrust Revolving Loan will mature on July 1, 2030.
The Second A&R Wintrust Revolving Loan bears interest, at LFS’s option, at either the Term SOFR (as defined in the Second A&R Credit Agreement) (with a 0.15% floor) plus 3.10% or the Prime Rate (as defined in the Second A&R Credit Agreement) (with a 3.0% floor), subject to a 50 basis point step-down based on the ratio between the senior debt of the Company and its subsidiaries to the EBITDA of LFS and its subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters.
The Wintrust Revolving Loan bears interest, at LFS’s option, at either the Term SOFR (with a 0.15% floor) plus 2.50% or the Prime Rate (with a 3.0% floor), subject to a 95 basis point step-down based on the ratio between the senior debt of the Company and its subsidiaries to the EBITDA of LFS and its subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters.
These amounts reflect unrecognized revenue expected to be recognized over the remaining terms of its service contracts and projects. Based on historical trends, the Company currently estimates that 86% of its ODR backlog as of December 31, 2024 will be recognized as revenue during 2025.
These amounts reflect unrecognized revenue expected to be recognized over the remaining terms of its construction-type and service contracts. Based on historical trends, the Company currently estimates that 84% of its ODR backlog as of December 31, 2025 will be recognized as revenue during 2026.
Income Taxes The Company’s income tax provision was $9.1 million and $7.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and it had a 22.7% and 26.1% effective tax rate over those same periods, respectively.
Income Taxes The Company’s income tax provision was $9.6 million and $9.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and it had a 19.7% and 22.7% effective tax rate over those same periods, respectively.
The bonds the Company provides, if any, typically reflect the contract value. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has approximately $109.3 million and $90.9 million, respectively, in surety bonds outstanding. The Company believes that its $800 million bonding capacity provides it with a significant competitive advantage relative to many of its competitors which have limited bonding capacity.
The bonds the Company provides, if any, typically reflect the contract value. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has approximately $156.6 million and $109.3 million, respectively, in surety bonds outstanding. The Company believes that its $1 billion bonding capacity provides it with a significant competitive advantage relative to many of its competitors which have limited bonding capacity.
Treasury Bills and the Company's interest rate swap agreement. Deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. Provision for Income Taxes The Company is taxed as a C corporation and its financial results include the effects of federal income taxes, which will be paid at the parent level.
Deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. Provision for Income Taxes The Company is taxed as a C corporation, and its financial results include the effects of federal income taxes, which are paid at the parent level.
Changes in strategy and/or market condition may also result in adjustments to recorded intangible asset balances or their useful lives.
Changes in strategy and/or market conditions may also result in adjustments to recorded intangible asset balances, their useful lives, or impairment conclusions.
Therefore, if actual experience differs from the assumptions and estimates used for recording the liabilities, adjustments may be required and would be recorded in the period that such experience becomes known. Deferred Tax Assets The Company regularly evaluates the need for valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets for which future realization is uncertain. The Company performs this evaluation quarterly.
If actual experience differs from the assumptions and estimates used in determining these liabilities, adjustments may be required and would be recorded in the period in which such experience becomes known. Deferred Tax Assets The Company regularly evaluates the need for valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets for which future realization is uncertain.
These contract costs are included in the Company’s results of operations under the caption “Cost of Revenue.” Then, as the Company performs under those contracts, it measures costs incurred, compares them to total estimated costs to complete the contract, and recognizes a corresponding proportion of contract revenue. Labor costs are considered to be incurred as the work is performed.
These contract costs are included in the Company’s results of operations under the caption “Cost of Revenue.” As the Company performs under these contracts, it measures costs incurred, compares them to total estimated costs to complete the contract, and recognizes a corresponding proportion of contract revenue.
In periods of economic uncertainty, businesses and organizations may delay or cancel large capital projects, such as new construction or major mechanical system upgrades. The Company’s service contracts and maintenance work often remain stable or even increase, as customers prioritize maintaining existing systems over capital-intensive replacements.
In periods of economic uncertainty, customers may delay or cancel large capital projects, such as new construction or major mechanical system upgrades. At the same time, the Company’s service, maintenance, and repair work may remain stable or increase as customers prioritize maintaining existing systems over capital-intensive replacements.
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings are recorded as a contract liability until the related revenue is recognizable. Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue primarily consists of labor, equipment, material, subcontract and other job costs in connection with fulfilling the terms of the Company’s contracts. Labor costs consist of wages plus taxes, fringe benefits and insurance.
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts are recorded as a contract liability until the related revenue is recognizable. Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue primarily consists of labor, equipment, material, subcontract and other job costs in connection with fulfilling the terms of the Company’s contracts.
See Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further information regarding new accounting standards, including the anticipated dates of adoption and the effects on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
See Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further information regarding new accounting standards, including the anticipated dates of adoption and the effects on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 included cash outflows of $13.4 million and $23.2 million cash outflows associated with the Kent Island Transaction and Consolidated Mechanical Transaction, respectively, net of cash acquired and inclusive of certain measurement period adjustments.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, investing activities included cash outflows of $13.4 million and $23.2 million related to the Kent Island and Consolidated Mechanical transactions, respectively, net of cash acquired and inclusive of certain measurement period adjustments.
Equipment costs consist of the ownership and operating costs of company-owned assets, in addition to outside-rented equipment. If applicable, job costs include estimated contract losses to be incurred in future periods.
Labor costs consist of wages plus taxes, fringe benefits and insurance. Equipment costs consist of the ownership and operating costs of company-owned assets, in addition to outside-rented equipment. If applicable, job costs include estimated contract losses to be incurred in future periods.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded material gross profit write-ups of $2.2 million on two GCR projects and material gross profit write-downs on two GCR projects for a total of $1.3 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded material gross profit write-ups on two GCR projects for a total of $2.2 million.
Project contracts typically provide for a schedule of billings or invoices to the customer based on reaching agreed upon milestones or as the Company incurs costs. The schedules for such billings usually do not precisely match the schedule on which costs are incurred.
Expenses related to service contracts are recognized as services are provided. Project contracts typically provide for a schedule of billings or invoices to the customer based on reaching agreed-upon milestones or as the Company incurs costs. These billing schedules usually do not precisely match the schedule on which costs are incurred.
Open Purchase Obligations : As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $91.2 million of open purchase obligations, of which approximately $73.0 million are expected to become due within the next 12 months. These obligations represent open purchase orders to suppliers and subcontractors related to the Company’s projects and services contracts.
Open Purchase Obligations : As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $69.1 million of open purchase obligations, of which approximately $55.4 million are expected to become due within the next 12 months. These obligations represent open purchase orders to suppliers and subcontractors related to the Company’s projects and services contracts.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities Cash flows used in investing activities were $42.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $17.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities Cash flows used in investing activities were $67.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $42.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) reviews operating results for the purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance. The Company’s CODM comprises of its President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) reviews operating results for the purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance.
Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions and final contract settlements, may result in revisions to estimated costs and income, and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are recognized in the period in which such losses are determined.
Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions and final 52 contract settlements, may result in revisions to estimated costs and revenue and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.
Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities and income or expense are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying values and their respective tax bases, using enacted tax rates expected to be applicable in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities and income or expense are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded in the provision for income taxes. Impact of Acquisitions In order to provide a more meaningful period-over-period discussion of the Company’s operating results, the Company may discuss amounts generated or incurred (revenues, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, and operating income) from companies acquired.
Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the provision for income taxes. Impact of Acquisitions In order to provide a more meaningful discussion of period-over-period changes in the Company’s operating results, the Company may discuss the impact of acquisitions on revenue, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, and operating income.
See Note 3 – Acquisitions in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the Company’s acquired intangible assets as a result of the Kent Island and Consolidated Mechanical Transactions.
See Note 3 – Acquisitions in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the Company’s acquired intangible assets as a result of the Pioneer Power Transaction.
Selling, General and Administrative For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Increase/(Decrease) (in thousands except for percentages) Selling, general and administrative $ 97,199 $ 87,397 $ 9,802 11.2 % Total selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated total revenue 18.7 % 16.9 % The Company's SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by approximately $9.8 million, or 11.2% compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Selling, General and Administrative 41 For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Increase/(Decrease) (in thousands except for percentages) Selling, general and administrative $ 109,518 $ 97,199 $ 12,319 12.7 % Total selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue 16.9 % 18.7 % The Company's total SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by approximately $12.3 million, or 12.7% compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
See also “Item 1A. Risk Factors — Our contract backlog is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations and could be an uncertain indicator of our future earnings .” The Company’s ODR backlog was $225.3 million and $147.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Risk Factors — Our contract backlog is subject to adjustments, delays and cancellations and could be an uncertain indicator of our future earnings. ” The Company’s ODR backlog was $255.8 million and $225.3 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $39.2 million at December 31, 2024, with $9.1 million payable within the next 12 months.
Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $46.8 million at December 31, 2025, with $11.4 million payable within the next 12 months.
In the Company’s GCR segment, its efforts continue to focus on improving project execution and profitability by pursuing opportunities that are smaller in size and shorter in duration than they have been historically, and where it can leverage its captive design and engineering services.
In the Company’s GCR segment, the Company has been able to improve GCR segment margins by focusing on improving project execution and profitability by pursuing opportunities that are smaller in size and shorter in duration and where it can leverage its captive design and engineering services.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities Cash flows used in financing activities were $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to cash flows provided by financing activities of $16.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities Cash flows used in financing activities were $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table represents the Company’s summarized working capital information: As of December 31, (in thousands, except ratios) 2024 2023 Current assets $ 220,334 $ 217,000 Current liabilities (151,037) (145,148) Net working capital $ 69,297 $ 71,852 Current ratio (1) 1.46 1.50 50 (1) Current ratio is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.
The following table represents the Company’s summarized working capital information: As of December 31, (in thousands, except ratios) 2025 2024 Current assets $ 195,049 $ 220,334 Current liabilities (135,086) (151,037) Net working capital $ 59,963 $ 69,297 Current ratio (1) 1.44 1.46 (1) Current ratio is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.
In accordance with ASC Topic 280 – Segment Reporting , the Company has elected to aggregate all of the ODR work performed at branches into one ODR reportable segment and all of the GCR work performed at branches into one GCR reportable segment.
The Company’s CODM is comprised of its President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 39 In accordance with ASC Topic 280 – Segment Reporting , the Company has elected to aggregate all of the ODR work performed at its branches into one ODR reportable segment and all of the GCR work performed at its branches into one GCR reportable segment.
Amortization of Intangibles 45 For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Increase/(Decrease) (in thousands except for percentages) Amortization of intangibles $ 4,688 $ 1,880 $ 2,808 149.4 % Total amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by approximately $2.8 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Amortization of Intangibles For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Increase/(Decrease) (in thousands except for percentages) Amortization of intangibles $ 8,357 $ 4,688 $ 3,669 78.3 % Total amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by approximately $3.7 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
In particular, the Company’s effective rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were materially impacted by “excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation” recognized discretely during the first quarter of each year.
In particular, the Company’s effective rate for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were materially impacted by “excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation” recognized discretely during the first quarter of each year as a result of the Company’s stock price at the RSU vesting dates resulting in increased tax deductions for the Company.
Surety Bonding In connection with its business, the Company is occasionally required to provide various types of surety bonds that provide an additional measure of security to its customers for its performance under certain government and private sector contracts.
See Note 16 – Multiemployer Pension Plans in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for more information regarding these multiemployer pension plans. 50 Surety Bonding In connection with its business, the Company is occasionally required to provide various types of surety bonds that provide an additional measure of security to its customers for its performance under certain government and private sector contracts.
Such evidence includes the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, taxable income in prior carryback years and tax planning strategies in making this assessment, and judgment is required in considering the relative weight of negative and positive evidence.
Such evidence includes the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, taxable income in prior periods (including carryback availability, if applicable), and feasible tax planning strategies. Judgment is required in evaluating the relative weight of positive and negative evidence and in developing projections of future taxable income.
Historically, liquidity has been provided by operating activities and borrowings from commercial banks and institutional lenders. 49 The following table presents summary cash flow information for the periods indicated: For the Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 Net cash (used in) provided by: Operating activities $ 36,783 $ 57,366 Investing activities (42,569) (17,092) Financing activities (9,117) (16,490) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (14,903) $ 23,784 Noncash investing and financing transactions: Earnout liability associated with the Kent Island Transaction $ 4,381 $ — Earnout liability associated with the Consolidated Mechanical Transaction 757 — Earnout liability associated with the ACME Transaction — 1,514 Earnout liability associated with the Industrial Air Transaction — 3,165 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 4,775 3,135 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 7,586 5,219 Right of use assets disposed or adjusted modifying operating lease liabilities 1,268 1,112 Right of use assets disposed or adjusted modifying finance lease liabilities — (93) Interest paid 1,899 1,908 Cash paid for income taxes $ 8,529 $ 9,156 The Company's cash flows are primarily impacted period to period by fluctuations in working capital.
The following table presents summary cash flow information for the periods indicated: For the Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 45,700 $ 36,783 Investing activities (67,586) (42,569) Financing activities (11,699) (9,117) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (33,585) $ (14,903) Noncash investing and financing transactions: Earnout liability associated with the Kent Island Transaction $ — $ 4,381 Earnout liability associated with the Consolidated Mechanical Transaction — 757 Kent Island Transaction, measurement period adjustment (94) — Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 2,446 4,775 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 13,529 7,586 Right of use assets disposed or adjusted modifying operating lease liabilities — 1,268 Right of use assets disposed or adjusted modifying finance lease liabilities 49 — Interest paid 3,102 1,899 Cash paid for income taxes $ 7,346 $ 8,529 46 The Company's cash flows are primarily impacted period to period by fluctuations in working capital.
The Company has elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by the consolidated financial statements presented.
In accordance with Item 303(b) of Regulation S-K, the Company has elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by the consolidated financial statements presented.
In addition, the Company believes that some of the more critical judgment areas in the application of accounting policies that affect its financial condition and results of operations are the impact of changes in the estimates and judgments pertaining to: (a) collectability or valuation of accounts receivable; (b) the recording of its self-insurance liabilities; (c) valuation of deferred tax assets; and (d) recoverability of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.
In addition, management believes the more significant judgment areas in the application of accounting policies that affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations include estimates related to: (a) collectability and the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable; (b) the recording of self-insurance liabilities; (c) the realization of deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances; and (d) the recoverability of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a material gross profit write-down on one ODR segment project for a total of $1.0 million that had a net gross profit impact of $0.5 million or more.
The Company also recorded revisions in its contract estimates for certain ODR and GCR projects. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded material gross profit write-downs on two ODR segment projects for a total of $1.1 million that had a net gross profit impact of $0.5 million or more.
By meeting diverse customer needs under one roof, the Company deepens customer loyalty. The Company believes that building owners value the convenience and reliability of a single point of contact, which fosters long-term partnerships, reoccurring business and may open doors to larger capital projects.
The Company believes that building owners value the convenience and reliability of a single point of contact, which fosters long-term partnerships, reoccurring business and may open doors to larger capital projects and being able to capture a greater share of the overall value chain.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company generated $36.8 million in cash in its operating activities, which consisted of cash used in working capital of $18.5 million, non-cash adjustments of $24.5 million (primarily depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, operating lease expense and the change in fair value of contingent consideration) and net income for the period of $30.9 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company generated $36.8 million from its operating activities, which consisted of net income of $30.9 million and certain non-cash adjustments of $24.5 million, partly offset by cash used in working capital of $18.5 million.
These estimates are evaluated and adjusted as needed when additional information is received. 56 Self-Insurance Liabilities The Company is substantially self-insured for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, auto liability, general liability and employee group health claims in view of the relatively high per-incident deductibles it absorbs under its insurance arrangements for these risks.
Self-Insurance Liabilities The Company is substantially self-insured for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, auto liability, general liability and employee group health claims in view of the relatively high per-incident deductibles it absorbs under its insurance arrangements 53 for these risks. Losses are estimated and accrued based upon known facts, historical trends and industry averages.
The following table reflects the Company’s available funding capacity as of December 31, 2024: (in thousands) Cash & cash equivalents $ 44,930 Credit agreement: Second A&R Wintrust Revolving Loan 50,000 Outstanding borrowings on the Second A&R Wintrust Revolving Loan (10,000) Outstanding letters of credit (4,160) Net credit agreement capacity available 35,840 Total available funding capacity $ 80,770 Debt and Related Obligations Long-term debt consists of the following obligations as of: 52 ( in thousand s) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 A&R Wintrust Revolving Loans $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Finance leases – collateralized by vehicles, payable in monthly installments of principal, plus interest ranging from 3.96% to 8.60% through 2031 11,888 7,347 Financing liability 5,351 5,351 Total debt $ 27,239 $ 22,698 Less – Current portion of long-term debt (3,314) (2,680) Less – Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (371) (387) Long-term debt $ 23,554 $ 19,631 See Note 7 – Debt in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Debt and Related Obligations Long-term debt consists of the following obligations as of: ( in thousand s) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Wintrust Revolving Loans $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Finance leases – collateralized by vehicles, payable in monthly installments of principal, plus interest ranging from 4.40% to 8.60% through 2031 20,570 11,888 Financing liability 5,351 5,351 Total debt $ 35,921 $ 27,239 Less – Current portion of long-term debt (5,031) (3,314) Less – Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (354) (371) Long-term debt $ 30,536 $ 23,554 See Note 7 – Debt in the accompanying notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion.