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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

2025-07-30 compared with 2025-04-30 · 141 added, 81 removed, 248 unchanged (47% of the section changed)

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In addition, we believe that we are better capitalized than some of our competitors, which provides us with valuable flexibility to take on additional and more complex projects.

We believe legislative actions aimed at supporting infrastructure improvements in the United States may positively impact long-term demand, particularly in connection with electric power infrastructure, expansion of domestic manufacturing, transportation and clean energy spending.

We believe legislative actions are likely to provide greater long-term opportunity in both of our reporting segments.

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Prolonged uncertainty in the business environment and higher inflation could also impact customer demand and our profitability.

We had consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 of $833.6 million, of which 55.4% was attributable to our T&D customers and 44.6% was attributable to our C&I customers.

Our consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $815.6 million.

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, our net income and EBITDA (1) were $23.3 million and $50.2 million, respectively, compared to $18.9 million and $39.8 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

We believe there is an ongoing need for utilities to sustain investment in their transmission systems to improve reliability, reduce congestion, connect to new clean energy sources and support future load growth.

We had consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 of $1.7 billion, of which 55.8% was attributable to our T&D customers and 44.2% was attributable to our C&I customers.

Our consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $1.6 billion.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, our net income and EBITDA (1) were $49.8 million and $105.8 million, respectively, compared to $3.7 million and $35.1 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

We believe there is an ongoing need for utilities to sustain investment in their transmission systems to improve reliability, reduce congestion, connect to new power generation sources and support future load growth.

Consequently, we believe that we will see continued bidding activity on large transmission projects going forward.

The timing of multi-year transmission project awards and substantial construction activity is difficult to predict due to regulatory requirements and the permitting needed to commence construction.

Significant construction on any large, multi-year projects awarded in the remainder of 2025 will not likely begin until 2026.

Bidding and construction activity for small to medium-size transmission projects and upgrades remain active, and we expect this trend to continue.

Significant construction on any large, multi-year projects awarded in the remainder of 2025 will not likely have a large impact on 2025 results.

Bidding and construction activity for small to medium-size transmission projects and upgrades remains active, and we expect this trend to continue.

We believe there is a need for further investment by utilities on their distribution systems to properly maintain or meet reliability requirements.

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We believe the increasing demand for electricity associated with additional power requirements, driven by increased electrification associated with new technologies, including the emergence and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies as well as increased power needs connected to the reshoring of manufacturing, will require significant investment by our customers in both of our reporting segments.

Our C&I bidding opportunities remain strong and we believe we will see continued opportunities in the primary markets we serve such as data centers, transportation, data centers, health care, clean energy and warehousing.

Our C&I bidding opportunities remain strong and we believe we will see continued opportunities in the primary markets we serve such as data centers, transportation, health care, clean energy and warehousing.

In addition, the United States has experienced decades of underfunded economic expansion and aging infrastructure that have challenged the capacity of public water and transportation infrastructure forcing states and municipalities to seek creative means to fund needed expansion and repair.

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We have maintained a strong balance sheet, while also supporting our organic growth with capital expenditures and working capital and repurchasing our shares.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 639,207 shares of its common stock under our repurchase program at a weighted-average price of $117.33 per share, exhausting substantially all of the authorized funds under our share repurchase program.

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company repurchased 639,207 shares of its common stock under our Repurchase Program (as defined below) at a weighted-average price of $117.33 per share, exhausting substantially all of the authorized funds under our Repurchase Program.

On July 30, 2025, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program (the “New Repurchase Program”), which authorizes the Company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to $75.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock.

The New Repurchase Program will expire on February 4, 2026, or when the authorized funds are exhausted, whichever is earlier.

We believe the borrowing availability under our $490 million revolving credit facility and future cash flow from operations will enable us to support the organic growth of our business, pursue acquisitions and opportunistically repurchase shares.

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Additional information related to our remaining performance obligations is provided in Note 6–Revenue Recognition in the accompanying notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our backlog was $2.64 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $2.58 billion at December 31, 2024 and $2.43 billion at March 31, 2024.

Our backlog at March 31, 2025 increased $63.8 million from December 31, 2024.

Backlog in the T&D segment increased $54.4 million and C&I backlog increased $9.4 million compared to December 31, 2024.

Our backlog as of March 31, 2025 included our proportionate share of joint venture backlog totaling $169.2 million, compared to $172.3 million at December 31, 2024.

Our backlog was $2.64 billion at June 30, 2025, compared to $2.58 billion at December 31, 2024 and $2.54 billion at June 30, 2024.

Our backlog at June 30, 2025 increased $1.4 million from March 31, 2025.

Backlog in the T&D segment increased $54.0 million and C&I backlog decreased $52.6 million compared to March 31, 2025.

Our backlog as of June 30, 2025 included our proportionate share of joint venture backlog totaling $172.9 million, compared to $169.2 million at March 31, 2025.

The following table summarizes that amount of our backlog that we believe to be firm as of the dates shown and the amount of our current backlog that we reasonably estimate will not be recognized within the next twelve months, and the amount estimated to be recognized after the next twelve months:

Backlog at March 31, 2025

Backlog at June 30, 2025

(in thousands) Total Amount estimated to be

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(dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent

June 30, Six months ended

2025 2024 2025 2024

(dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent

Contract revenues $ 900,325 100.0 % $ 828,890 100.0 % $ 1,733,945 100.0 % $ 1,644,452 100.0 %

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Gain on sale of property and equipment (600) — (1,506) (0.2) (1,701) (0.1) (2,995) (0.2)

Income from operations 34,290 4.1 24,271 3.0

Income (loss) from operations 39,787 4.4 (20,707) (2.5) 74,077 4.3 3,564 0.3

Other income (expense):

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Other expense, net (533) — (270) — (833) — (533) —

Income before provision for income taxes 32,767 3.9 23,096 2.9

Income tax expense 9,459 1.1 4,157 0.6

Net income $ 23,308 2.8 % $ 18,939 2.3 %

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

Revenues increased $18.0 million, or 2.2%, to $833.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from $815.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The increase was primarily due to an increase of $46.7 million in C&I revenue, and an increase of $15.5 million in revenue on distribution projects, offset by a decrease of $44.1 million in revenue on transmission projects, primarily related to clean energy.

Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased to 11.6% compared to 10.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The increase in gross margin was primarily due to a larger portion of our projects progressing at higher contractual margins, some of which are nearing completion, during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Gross margin was also impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net gross margin decrease of 1.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net decrease of 1.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, significant estimate changes negatively impacted gross margin by 2.1% and largely related to an increase in costs associated with labor and project inefficiencies and unfavorable change orders.

In addition, significant estimate changes in gross profit positively impacted gross margin by 1.0%, primarily related to favorable change orders, better-than-anticipated productivity and a favorable job closeout.

Gross profit.

Gross profit was $96.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $86.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 37,394 4.2 (22,137) (2.6) 70,161 4.1 959 0.2

Income tax expense (benefit) 10,928 1.3 (6,860) (0.8) 20,387 1.2 (2,703) —

Net income (loss) $ 26,466 2.9 % $ (15,277) (1.8) % $ 49,774 2.9 % $ 3,662 0.2 %

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

Revenues increased $71.4 million, or 8.6%, to $900.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from $828.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase was primarily due to an increase of $25.1 million in revenue on distribution projects, an increase of $23.4 million in C&I revenue and an increase of $22.9 million in revenue on transmission projects.

Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased to 11.5% compared to 4.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase in gross margin was primarily impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net gross margin decrease of 1.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net gross margin decrease of 7.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, significant estimate changes negatively impacted gross margin by 1.7%, largely related to an increase in costs associated with labor and project inefficiencies and unfavorable change orders.

In addition, significant estimate changes in gross profit positively impacted gross margin by 0.7%, primarily related to better-than-anticipated productivity and a favorable job closeout.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, gross margin was primarily impacted by negative significant estimate changes in our estimated gross profit on certain T&D clean energy projects and a C&I project.

Gross profit was $103.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $40.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase of $62.9 million, or 153.9%, was due to higher margin and revenues.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $62.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $62.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The period-over-period increase of $0.3 million was primarily due to an increase in in employee-related expenses to support future growth and an increase in employee incentive compensation costs.

These increases were partially offset by $3.2 million of contingent compensation expense, related to a prior acquisition, recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Interest expense was $1.4 million for three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

This increase was attributable to higher average outstanding debt balances partially offset by lower interest rates during the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Income tax expense was $9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, with an effective tax rate of 28.9%, compared to the income tax expense of $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with an effective tax rate of 18.0%.

The increase in the tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to no stock compensation excess tax benefits.

Net income was $23.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to net income of $18.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $63.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $61.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The period-over-period increase of $1.5 million was primarily due to an increase in employee incentive compensation costs and an increase in employee-related expenses to support future growth.

These increases were partially offset by $5.0 million of contingent compensation expense, related to a prior acquisition, recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Interest expense was $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase was attributable to higher average outstanding debt balances partially offset by lower interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Income tax expense was $10.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, with an effective tax rate of 29.2%, compared to the income tax benefit of $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, with an effective tax rate of 31.0%.

The decrease in the tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to the reduction of the impact of the global intangible low tax income (“GILTI”).

Net income was $26.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to net loss of $15.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase was primarily due to the reasons stated earlier.

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statements of operations data by segment, segment net sales as percentage of total net sales and segment operating income as a percentage of segment net sales:

Three months ended March 31,

Three months ended June 30,

(dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent

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Total $ 900,325 100.0 % $ 828,890 100.0 %

Operating income (loss):

Transmission & Distribution $ 40,465 8.0 % $ (8,300) (1.8) %

Commercial & Industrial 21,992 5.6 1,608 0.4

Total 62,457 6.9 (6,692) (0.8)

General Corporate (22,670) (2.5) (14,015) (1.7)

Consolidated $ 39,787 4.4 % $ (20,707) (2.5) %

Transmission & Distribution

Revenues for our T&D segment for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $506.3 million compared to $458.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $48.1 million, or 10.5%.

The increase in revenue was related to an increase of $25.1 million in revenue on distribution projects and of $22.9 million in revenue on transmission projects.

Operating income for our T&D segment for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $40.5 million, an increase of $48.8 million, from the three months ended June 30, 2024.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for our T&D segment was 8.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to an operating loss of 1.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Operating income margin was impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net operating income margin decrease of 0.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net operating income margin decrease of 10.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, significant estimated gross profit changes negatively impacted operating income as a percentage of revenues by 1.0%, primarily related to labor and project inefficiencies.

These decreases were partially offset by positive significant estimated gross profit changes totaling 0.1% and largely related to better-than-anticipated productivity.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, operating loss margin was negatively impacted by significant estimated gross profit changes related to clean energy projects.

Commercial & Industrial

Revenues for our C&I segment for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $394.1 million compared to $370.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $23.4 million, or 6.3%.

The increase in revenue was primarily related to an increase of $23.3 million in revenue on fixed priced contracts.

Operating income for our C&I segment for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $22.0 million, an increase of $20.4 million, over the three months ended June 30, 2024.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for our C&I segment was 5.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 0.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Operating income margin was impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net operating income margin decrease of 1.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net operating income margin decrease of 3.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Significant estimated gross profit changes negatively impacted operating income as a percentage of revenues by 2.6%, primarily related to an increase in costs associated with labor and project inefficiencies and unfavorable change orders.

These decreases were partially offset by positive significant estimated gross profit changes totaling 1.4% and largely related to better-than-anticipated productivity and a favorable job closeout.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, operating income margin was negatively impacted by significant estimated gross profit changes primarily related to a single project.

Operating income margin was also positively impacted during the three months ended June 30, 2025, by a larger portion of our C&I projects progressing at higher contractual margins, some of which are nearing completion.

Additionally, C&I operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was negatively impacted by contingent compensation expense related to a prior acquisition, that did not recur during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

Revenues increased $89.4 million or 5.4%, to $1.73 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from $1.64 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase was primarily due to an increase of $70.1 million in C&I revenue, and an increase of $40.6 million in revenue on distribution projects, partially offset by a decrease of $21.2 million in revenue on transmission projects, primarily related to clean energy.

Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025 increased to 11.6% compared to 7.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase in gross margin was primarily impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net gross margin decrease of 1.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net gross margin decrease of 4.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, significant estimate changes negatively impacted gross margin by 2.1%, largely related to an increase in costs associated with labor and project inefficiencies and unfavorable change orders.

In addition, significant estimate changes in gross profit positively impacted gross margin by 0.9%, mainly related to better-than-anticipated productivity, favorable change orders and a favorable job closeout.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, gross margin was primarily impacted by negative significant estimate changes in our estimated gross profit on certain T&D clean energy projects and a C&I project.

Gross profit was $200.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $127.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase of $73.5 million, or 57.9% was due to higher margin and revenues.

SG&A was $125.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $124.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The period-over-period increase of $1.7 million was primarily due to an increase in employee incentive compensation costs and an increase in employee-related expenses to support future growth.

These increases were partially offset by $8.2 million of contingent compensation expense, related to a prior acquisition, recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Gains from the sale of property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $1.7 million compared to $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Gains from the sale of property and equipment are attributable to routine sales of property and equipment no longer useful or valuable to our ongoing operations.

Interest expense was $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase was primarily attributable to higher average outstanding debt balances, partially offset by lower interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Income tax expense was $20.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with an effective tax rate of 29.1%, compared to the benefit of $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with an effective tax rate of (281.9)%.

The change in the tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to higher pretax income, lower other permanent difference items and lower stock compensation excess tax benefits.

Net income was $49.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The increase was primarily due to the reasons stated earlier.

Segment Results

Six months ended June 30,

(dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent

Contract revenues:

Transmission & Distribution $ 968,043 55.8 % $ 948,604 57.7 %

Commercial & Industrial 765,902 44.2 695,848 42.3

Total $ 1,733,945 100.0 % $ 1,644,452 100.0 %

Operating income:

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Transmission & Distribution

Revenues for our T&D segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $461.8 million compared to $490.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, a decrease of $28.6 million, or 5.8%.

The decrease in revenue was related to a decrease of $44.1 million in revenue on transmission projects, primarily related to clean energy projects, offset by an increase of $15.5 million in revenue on distribution projects.

Operating income for our T&D segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $36.2 million, an increase of $6.4 million, or 21.4%, from the three months ended March 31, 2024.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for our T&D segment was 7.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to operating income of 6.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Operating income margin was impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net operating income margin decrease of 0.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net decrease of 2.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, significant estimated gross profit changes negatively impacted operating income as a percentage of revenues by 1.5%, primarily related to labor and project inefficiencies.

These decreases were partially offset by positive significant estimated gross profit changes totaling 0.6% and largely related to favorable change orders and better-than-anticipated productivity.

Revenues for our T&D segment for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $968.0 million compared to $948.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $19.4 million, or 2.0%.

The increase in revenue was related to an increase of $40.6 million in revenue on distribution projects, partially offset by a decrease of $21.2 million in revenue on transmission projects.

Revenues from transmission projects represented 59.4% and 62.9% of T&D segment revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Operating income for our T&D segment for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $76.7 million, an increase of $55.2 million, from the six months ended June 30, 2024.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for our T&D segment was 7.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 2.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Operating income margin was impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net operating income margin decrease of 0.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net decrease of 5.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, significant estimated gross profit changes negatively impacted operating income as a percentage of revenues by 1.2% primarily related to labor and project inefficiencies.

These decreases were partially offset by positive significant estimated gross profit changes totaling 0.4% of revenues mostly related to better-than-anticipated productivity and a favorable change order.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, T&D operating income margin was negatively impacted by significant estimated gross profit changes related to clean energy projects.

Commercial & Industrial

Revenues for our C&I segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $371.9 million compared to $325.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, a increase of $46.7 million, or 14.4%.

The increase in revenue was related to an increase of $29.0 million in revenue on fixed priced contracts, an increase of $16.4 million on T&E contracts and an increase of $1.3 million in revenues on unit price work.

Operating income for our C&I segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $17.4 million, an increase of $6.0 million, over the three months ended March 31, 2024.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for our C&I segment was 4.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to 3.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Operating income margin was positively impacted during the three months ended March 31, 2025, by a larger portion of our C&I projects progressing at higher contractual margins, some of which are nearing completion.

Additionally, C&I operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was negatively impacted by contingent compensation expense related to a prior acquisition, that did not recur during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

C&I operating income margin during the three months ended March 31, 2025, was also positively impacted by favorable joint venture results which improved operating income margin by 0.4%.

Operating income margin was impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net operating income margin decrease of 1.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net increase of 0.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Revenues for our C&I segment for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $765.9 million compared to $695.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $70.1 million, or 10.1%.

The increase in revenue was primarily related to an increase of $52.3 million in revenue on fixed priced contracts.

Operating income for our C&I segment for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $39.4 million, an increase of $26.4 million, over the six months ended June 30, 2024.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for our C&I segment was 5.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 1.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Operating income margin was positively impacted during the six months ended June 30, 2025, by a larger portion of our C&I projects progressing at higher contractual margins, some of which are nearing completion.

Additionally, C&I operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was negatively impacted by contingent compensation expense related to a prior acquisition, that did not recur during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

C&I operating income margin during the six months ended June 30, 2025, was also impacted by significant changes in our estimated gross profit on certain projects resulting in a net operating income margin decrease of 1.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net decrease of 2.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Significant estimated gross profit changes negatively impacted operating income as a percentage of revenues by 3.3%, primarily related to an increase in costs associated with labor and project inefficiencies and unfavorable change orders.

These decreases were partially offset by positive significant estimated gross profit changes totaling 1.7% and largely related to favorable change orders, a favorable job closeout and better-than-anticipated productivity.

These decreases were partially offset by positive significant estimated gross profit changes totaling 1.5% and largely related to better-than-anticipated productivity, favorable change orders and a favorable job closeout.

Non-GAAP Measure—EBITDA

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(in thousands) 2025 2024 2025 2024

Net income $ 23,308 $ 18,939

Net income (loss) $ 26,466 $ (15,277) $ 49,774 $ 3,662

Interest expense, net 1,860 1,160 3,083 2,072

Income tax expense 9,459 4,157

Income tax expense (benefit) 10,928 (6,860) 20,387 (2,703)

Depreciation & amortization 16,345 16,274 32,538 32,104

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Depreciation & amortization 16,345 16,274 32,538 32,104

Income tax expense 9,459 4,157

Income tax expense (benefit) 10,928 (6,860) 20,387 (2,703)

Interest expense, net 1,860 1,160 3,083 2,072

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Liquidity, Capital Resources and Material Cash Requirements

As of March 31, 2025, we had working capital of $229.5 million.

As of June 30, 2025, we had working capital of $251.2 million.

We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, operating activities of our business provided net cash of $83.3 million, compared to $7.7 million of cash provided for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, operating activities of our business provided net cash of $116.1 million, compared to $30.4 million of cash provided for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Cash flow from operations is primarily influenced by operating margins, timing of contract performance and the type of services we provide to our customers.

The $75.6 million year-over-year increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to favorable net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $70.6 million, and an increase of $4.4 million in net income.

The favorable change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to the net favorable year-over-year changes in various working capital accounts that relate primarily to construction activities (accounts receivable, contract assets, accounts payable and contract liabilities) of $44.4 million and the favorable change of $27.2 million in other liabilities.

The net favorable changes of $44.4 million in cash provided by working capital accounts, mainly related to construction activities, was due to the timing of billings and payments under our contracts.

The favorable change of $27.2 million in other liabilities was primarily due to the timing of employee related wage and tax payments and changes in our employee incentive compensation accruals.

In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we used net cash of $10.9 million in investing activities consisting of $13.1 million for capital expenditures, partially offset by $2.2 million of proceeds from the sale of equipment.

In the three months ended March 31, 2025, financing activities used net cash of $65.0 million, consisting primarily of $75.0 million of share repurchases under our share repurchase program, $2.5 million of shares repurchased to satisfy tax obligations under our stock compensation programs and $2.2 million of payments under our equipment notes, partially offset by $14.9 million of net borrowings under our revolving line of credit.

We believe our $379.4 million borrowing availability under our revolving line of credit as of March 31, 2025, future cash flow from operations and our ability to utilize short-term and long-term leases will provide sufficient liquidity for our short-term and long-term needs.

The $85.8 million year-over-year increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase of $46.1 million in net income and favorable net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $37.5 million.

The favorable change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to the favorable change of $25.9 million in other liabilities, slightly offset by the net unfavorable year-over-year changes in various working capital accounts that relate primarily to construction activities (accounts receivable, contract assets, accounts payable and contract liabilities) of $1.0 million.

The favorable change of $25.9 million in other liabilities was primarily due to changes in our employee incentive compensation accruals and the timing of employee related wage and tax payments.

In the six months ended June 30, 2025, we used net cash of $30.6 million in investing activities consisting of $34.3 million for capital expenditures, partially offset by $3.7 million of proceeds from the sale of equipment.

In the six months ended June 30, 2025, financing activities used net cash of $66.5 million, consisting primarily of $75.0 million of share repurchases under our Repurchase Program, $2.7 million of shares repurchased to satisfy tax obligations under our stock compensation programs and $2.2 million of payments under our equipment notes, partially offset by $13.9 million of net borrowings under our revolving line of credit.

We believe our $383.3 million borrowing availability under our revolving line of credit as of June 30, 2025, future cash flow from operations and our ability to utilize short-term and long-term leases will provide sufficient liquidity for our short-term and long-term needs.

Our primary short-term liquidity needs include cash for operations, debt service requirements, capital expenditures, and acquisition and joint venture opportunities.

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The Credit Agreement also contains covenants including limitations on asset sales, investments, indebtedness and liens.

The Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2025.

We had $73.3 million and $58.4 million of borrowings outstanding under the Facility as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

The Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2025.

We had $72.3 million and $58.4 million of borrowings outstanding under the Facility as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Letters of Credit

Some of our vendors require letters of credit to ensure reimbursement for amounts they are disbursing on our behalf, such as to beneficiaries under our insurance programs.

In addition, from time to time, certain customers require us to post letters of credit to ensure payment to our subcontractors and vendors under those contracts and to guarantee performance under our contracts.

In addition, from time to time, certain customers require us to post letters of credit to guarantee performance under our contracts.

Such letters of credit are generally issued by a bank or similar financial institution.

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Currently, we do not believe it is likely that any claims will be made under any letter of credit.

As of March 31, 2025, we had $34.5 million in letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Agreement, including $29.8 million related to the Company's payment obligation under its insurance programs and $4.7 million related to contract performance obligations.

As of June 30, 2025, we had $34.5 million in letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Agreement, including $29.8 million related to the Company's payment obligation under its insurance programs and $4.7 million related to contract performance obligations.

As of December 31, 2024, we had $37.3 million in letters of credit outstanding under our Credit Agreement, including $32.6 million related to the Company's payment obligations under its insurance programs and $4.7 million related to contract performance obligations.

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Each Equipment Note constitutes a separate, distinct and independent financing of equipment and contractual obligation.

As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had one outstanding Equipment Note collateralized by equipment and vehicles owned by us.

As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we also had one other equipment note outstanding collateralized by a vehicle owned by us.

The outstanding balance of all equipment notes was $13.8 million as of March 31, 2025 and $16.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

As of March 31, 2025, we had outstanding short-term and long-term equipment notes of approximately $4.5 million and $9.4 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had one outstanding Equipment Note collateralized by equipment and vehicles owned by us.

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we also had one other equipment note outstanding collateralized by a vehicle owned by us.

The outstanding balance of all equipment notes was $13.8 million as of June 30, 2025 and $16.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding short-term and long-term equipment notes of approximately $4.5 million and $9.4 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, we had outstanding short-term and long-term equipment notes of approximately $4.4 million and $11.6 million, respectively.

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These leases allow the Company to conserve cash by paying a monthly lease rental fee for the use of facilities, vehicles and equipment rather than purchasing them.

The Company’s leases have remaining terms ranging from less than one to nine years, some of which may include options to extend the leases for up to ten years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within one year.

The Company’s leases have remaining terms ranging from less than one to eight years, some of which may include options to extend the leases for up to ten years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within one year.

Typically, the Company has purchase options on the equipment underlying its long-term leases and many of its short-term rental arrangements.

The Company may exercise some of these purchase options when the need for equipment is on-going and the purchase option price is attractive.

The outstanding balance of operating lease obligations was $42.3 million as of March 31, 2025, consisting of short-term and long-term operating lease obligations of approximately $12.2 million and $30.1 million, respectively.

The outstanding balance of operating lease obligations was $45.2 million as of June 30, 2025, consisting of short-term and long-term operating lease obligations of approximately $12.8 million and $32.4 million, respectively.

The outstanding balance of operating lease obligations was $42.6 million as of December 31, 2024, consisting of short-term and long-term operating lease obligations of approximately $12.1 million and $30.5 million, respectively.

The outstanding balance of finance lease obligations was $2.6 million as of March 31, 2025, consisting of short-term and long-term finance lease obligations of approximately $0.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

The outstanding balance of finance lease obligations was $2.5 million as of June 30, 2025, consisting of short-term and long-term finance lease obligations of approximately $0.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2024, we had $3.0 million outstanding finance lease obligations, consisting of short-term and long-term finance lease obligations of approximately $1.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Purchase Commitments for Construction Equipment

As of March 31, 2025, we had approximately $14.2 million in outstanding purchase obligations for certain construction equipment to be paid with cash outlays scheduled to occur in 2025.

As of June 30, 2025, we had approximately $9.2 million in outstanding purchase obligations for certain construction equipment to be paid with cash outlays scheduled to occur in 2025.

Performance and Payment Bonds and Parent Guarantees

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We believe that it is unlikely that we will have to fund significant claims under our surety arrangements.

As of March 31, 2025, an aggregate of approximately $2.40 billion in original face amount of bonds issued by our sureties were outstanding.

Our estimated remaining cost to complete these bonded projects was approximately $684.2 million as of March 31, 2025.

As of June 30, 2025, an aggregate of approximately $2.24 billion in original face amount of bonds issued by our sureties were outstanding.

Our estimated remaining cost to complete these bonded projects was approximately $640.2 million as of June 30, 2025.

From time to time, we guarantee the obligations of our wholly owned subsidiaries, including obligations under certain contracts with customers, certain lease agreements, and, in some states, obligations in connection with obtaining contractors’ licenses.

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Under certain circumstances such as foreclosures or negotiated settlements, we may take title to the underlying assets in lieu of cash in settlement of receivables.

As of March 31, 2025 and 2024, none of our customers individually exceeded 10% of consolidated accounts receivable.

As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, none of our customers individually exceeded 10% of consolidated accounts receivable.

Management believes the terms and conditions in its contracts, billing and collection policies are adequate to minimize the potential credit risk.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis