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Primoris Services Corp (PRIM)

CIK: 0001361538. SIC: 1623 Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction. Latest 10-K as of: 2026-02-24.

SIC breadcrumb: Construction > SIC Major Group 16 > SIC 1623 Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction

SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1361538. Latest filing source: 0001104659-26-018677.

Selected Fundamentals

MetricValueUnitFYFiled
Revenue7,574,900,000USD20252026-02-24
Net income274,900,000USD20252026-02-24
Assets4,407,800,000USD20252026-02-24

Financials

Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-24. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001361538.json. Derived margins are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.

Flow metrics use full-year FY periods from 10-K/10-K/A filings; balance-sheet metrics use FY-end instants. Missing metrics are omitted rather than fabricated.

Metric2009201020112016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1,996,948,0002,379,995,0002,939,478,0003,106,329,0003,491,497,0003,497,632,0004,420,599,0005,715,300,0006,366,800,0007,574,900,000
Net income26,723,00072,354,00077,461,00082,327,000104,983,000115,739,000133,021,000126,100,000180,900,000274,900,000
Operating income57,749,000106,288,000130,471,000140,875,000163,949,000170,151,000195,338,000253,100,000317,400,000411,500,000
Gross profit201,307,000278,434,000325,737,000330,926,000370,214,000416,660,000456,885,000587,500,000703,200,000813,100,000
Diluted EPS0.511.401.501.612.162.172.472.333.315.02
Assets1,170,567,0001,255,740,0001,594,147,0001,830,465,0001,969,580,0002,543,327,0003,544,020,0003,827,427,0004,195,900,0004,407,800,000
Liabilities671,997,000693,557,000987,164,0001,200,935,0001,254,788,0001,553,272,0002,435,182,0002,591,335,0002,786,400,0002,726,800,000
Stockholders' equity143,959,000208,231,000274,932,000629,530,000714,792,000990,055,0001,108,900,0001,236,100,0001,409,500,0001,681,000,000
Cash and cash equivalents135,823,000170,385,000151,063,000120,286,000326,744,000200,512,000248,700,000217,800,000455,800,000535,500,000
Net margin1.34%3.04%2.64%2.65%3.01%3.31%3.01%2.21%2.84%3.63%
Operating margin2.89%4.47%4.44%4.54%4.70%4.86%4.42%4.43%4.99%5.43%

Financial Charts

Quarterly

Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-06. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001361538.json.

Flow metrics use discrete quarter-length periods from 10-Q/10-Q/A filings. Q4 revenue and net income are derived only when annual FY and nine-month YTD facts exist for the same fiscal year; derived Q4 values are labeled. EPS Q4 is not derived.

QuarterEnd DateRevenueNet IncomeDiluted EPSMethod
2022-Q22022-06-300.93reported discrete quarter
2022-Q32022-09-300.80reported discrete quarter
2023-Q12023-03-310.02reported discrete quarter
2023-Q22023-06-301,413,377,00039,032,0000.72reported discrete quarter
2023-Q32023-09-301,529,486,00048,144,0000.89reported discrete quarter
2023-Q42023-12-311,515,549,00037,659,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2024-Q12024-03-311,412,707,00018,943,0000.35reported discrete quarter
2024-Q22024-06-301,563,715,00049,543,0000.91reported discrete quarter
2024-Q32024-09-301,649,086,00058,436,0001.07reported discrete quarter
2024-Q42024-12-311,741,330,00053,966,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2025-Q12025-03-311,648,112,00044,240,0000.81reported discrete quarter
2025-Q22025-06-301,890,745,00084,319,0001.54reported discrete quarter
2025-Q32025-09-302,178,422,00094,617,0001.73reported discrete quarter
2025-Q42025-12-311,857,621,00051,724,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2026-Q12026-03-311,559,900,00017,400,0000.32reported discrete quarter

Quarterly Charts

Macro Cross-References

Latest quarter (10-Q)

Latest 10-Q source: 0001104659-26-055741.

Extracted between Part I Item 2 and the next Item 3/4 or Part II heading after HTML sanitization. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-05-06. Report date: 2026-03-31.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Forward Looking Statements

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 (“First Quarter 2026 Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, growth opportunities, the effects of regulation and the economy, generally. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and usually can be identified by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions.

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Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, the effects of regulation and the economy, generally. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially as a result of a number of factors, including, among other things, customer timing, project duration, weather, and general economic conditions; changes in our mix of customers, projects, contracts and business; regional or national and/or general economic conditions and demand for our services; price, volatility, and expectations of future prices of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; variations and changes in the margins of projects performed during any particular quarter; increases in the costs to perform services caused by changing conditions; the termination, or expiration of existing agreements or contracts; the budgetary spending patterns of customers; inflation, tariffs and other increases in construction costs that we may be unable to pass through to our customers; cost or schedule overruns on fixed-price contracts; availability of qualified labor for specific projects; changes in bonding requirements and bonding availability for existing and new agreements; the need and availability of letters of credit; increases in interest rates and slowing economic growth or recession; the instability in the banking system; costs we incur to support growth, whether organic or through acquisitions; the timing and volume of work under contract; losses experienced in our operations; the results of the review of prior period accounting on certain projects and the impact of adjustments to accounting estimates; governmental investigations and/or inquiries; intense competition in the industries in which we operate; failure to obtain favorable results in existing or future litigation or regulatory proceedings, dispute resolution proceedings or claims, including claims for additional costs; failure of our partners, suppliers or subcontractors to perform their obligations; failure to maintain safe worksites; risks or uncertainties associated with events outside of our control, including conflicts in the Middle East, war between Russia and Ukraine, and tension between China and Taiwan and other geopolitical tensions, severe weather conditions, public health crises and pandemics, political crises or other catastrophic events; client delays or defaults in making payments; the cost and availability of credit and restrictions imposed by credit facilities; failure to implement strategic and operational initiatives; risks or uncertainties associated with acquisitions, dispositions and investments, including risks arising from the inability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; possible information technology interruptions, cybersecurity breaches and threats, and inability to protect intellectual property; disruptions related to artificial intelligence; the Company’s failure, or the failure of our agents or partners, to comply with laws; the Company's ability to secure appropriate insurance; new or changing political conditions and legal and regulatory requirements, including those relating to environmental, health and safety matters; the loss of one or a few clients that account for a significant portion of the Company's revenues; and asset impairments.

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We discuss many of these risks in detail in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You should read this First Quarter 2026 Report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

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Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this First Quarter 2026 Report. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual

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results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available.

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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Part 1, Item 1 of this First Quarter 2026 Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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Introduction

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We are a leading provider of infrastructure services operating mainly in the United States and Canada. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, replacement, and engineering services to a diversified base of customers through our two segments: Utilities and Energy. The structure of our reportable segments is generally focused on broad end-user markets for our services.

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The Utilities segment operates throughout the United States and specializes in a range of services, including the installation and maintenance of new and existing natural gas and electric utility distribution and transmission systems and communications systems.

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The Energy segment operates throughout the United States and Canada and specializes in a range of services that include engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services for entities in the energy, renewable energy and energy storage, renewable fuels, and petroleum and petrochemical industries, as well as state departments of transportation.

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We have longstanding customer relationships with solar facility developers, power producers, gas and electric utilities, refining, petrochemical, communications, midstream, downstream, and engineering companies, as well as transportation agencies across our core markets. We have completed major underground and industrial projects for a number of large natural gas transmission and petrochemical companies in the United States and major electrical and gas projects for a number of large utility companies in the United States. We enter into a large number of contracts each year, and the projects can vary in length from daily work orders to as long as 36 months, and occasionally longer, for completion on larger projects. Although we have not been dependent upon any one customer in any year, a small number of customers tend to constitute a substantial portion of our total revenue in any given year.

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We generate revenue under a range of contracting types, including fixed-price, unit-price, time and material, and cost reimbursable plus fee contracts, each of which has a different risk profile. A portion of our revenue is derived from contracts where scope is adequately defined, and therefore we can reasonably estimate total contract value. For these contracts, revenue is recognized over time as work is completed because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer (typically using an input measure such as costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress). For certain contracts, where scope is not adequately defined and we can’t reasonably estimate total contract value, revenue is recognized either on an input basis, based on contract costs incurred as defined within the respective contracts, or an output basis based on units completed. Costs to obtain contracts are generally not significant and are expensed in the period incurred.

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The classification of revenue, gross profit, and operating income for segment reporting purposes can at times require judgment on the part of management. Our segments may perform services across industries or perform joint services for customers in multiple industries. To determine reportable segment gross profit and operating income, certain allocations, including allocations of shared and indirect costs, such as facility costs, equipment costs, selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) and indirect operating expenses were made.

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Material trends and uncertainties

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We generate our revenue from construction and engineering projects, as well as from providing a variety of infrastructure services. We depend in part on spending by companies in the communications, gas and electric utilities, energy, chemical, and pipeline industries, as well as state departments of transportation. Over the past several years, each segment has benefited from demand for more efficient and more environmentally friendly energy and power facilities, more reliable gas and electric utility infrastructure, and upgraded and expanded local highway and bridge needs. However, periodically, each of these industries and government agencies is adversely affected by macroeconomic conditions and other challenging market conditions, such as those that have caused declines in the pipeline industry. Economic and other factors outside of our control may affect the amount and size of contracts we are awarded in any particular period.

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We actively monitor the impact of the macroeconomic environment, including the impact of inflation, tariffs, and volatility in the commodities markets, on all aspects of our business. We have experienced increased operating costs and anticipate that elevated levels of cost inflation could persist for the remainder of 2026. Recent geopolitical conflict involving Iran has contributed to increased volatility and upward pressure in global energy markets, which has resulted in higher fuel costs and may continue to impact operating expenses and margins depending on the duration and severity of the disruption. In an effort to mitigate the impacts of inflation on our operations, we attempt to recover increases in the cost of labor, equipment, fuel and materials through price escalation provisions that allow us to adjust billing rates for certain major contracts annually; by considering the estimated effect of such increases when bidding or pricing new work; or by entering into back-to-back contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. However, the annual adjustment provided by certain contracts is typically subject to a cap and there can be an extended period of time between the impact of inflation on our costs and when billing rates are adjusted. In some cases, our actual cost increases have exceeded the contractual caps, and therefore negatively impacted the profitability of our operations until t

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Latest 10-K MD&A

Extracted between Item 7 and the next Item 7A/8 heading after HTML sanitization. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-02-24. Report date: 2025-12-31.

ITEM 7.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes to those statements included in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion includes forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and unknown or changed circumstances. For a further discussion, please see “Forward-Looking Statements” at the beginning of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those risks inherent with our business as discussed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.

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The following discussion starts with an overview of our business and a discussion of trends, including seasonality, that affect our industry. That is followed by an overview of the critical accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. Next, we discuss our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources, including our off-balance sheet arrangements and contractual obligations. We conclude with a discussion of our outlook and backlog.

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Introduction

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We are a leading provider of critical infrastructure services operating mainly in the United States and Canada. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, replacement, and engineering services to a diversified base of customers through our two segments: Utilities and Energy. The structure of our reportable segments is generally focused on broad end-user markets for our services.

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The Utilities segment operates throughout the United States and specializes in a range of services, including the installation and maintenance of new and existing natural gas and electric utility distribution and transmission systems, and communications systems.

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The Energy segment operates throughout the United States and Canada and specializes in a range of services that include engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services for entities in the energy, renewable energy and energy storage, renewable fuels, and petroleum and petrochemical industries, as well as state departments of transportation.

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We have longstanding customer relationships with solar facility developers, power producers, gas and electric utilities, refining, petrochemical, communications, midstream, downstream, and engineering companies, as well as transportation agencies across our core markets. We have completed major underground and industrial projects for a number of large natural gas transmission and petrochemical companies in the United States and major electrical and gas projects for a number of large utility companies in the United States. We enter into a large number of contracts each year, and the projects can vary in length from daily work orders to as long as 36 months, and occasionally longer, for completion on larger projects. Although we have not been dependent upon any one customer in any year, a small number of customers tend to constitute a substantial portion of our total revenue in any given year.

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We generate revenue under a range of contracting types, including fixed-price, unit-price, time and material, and cost reimbursable plus fee contracts, each of which has a different risk profile. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, $5.6 billion, $4.7 billion, and $3.9 billion, respectively of our revenue is derived from contracts where scope is adequately defined, and therefore we can reasonably estimate total contract value. For these contracts, revenue is recognized over time as work is completed because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer (typically using an input measure such as costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress). For certain contracts, where scope is not adequately defined and we can’t reasonably estimate total contract value, revenue is recognized either on an input basis, based on contract costs incurred as defined within the respective contracts, or an output basis based on units completed. Costs to obtain contracts are generally not significant and are expensed in the period incurred.

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The classification of revenue, gross profit, and operating income for segment reporting purposes can at times require judgment on the part of management. Our segments may perform services across industries or perform joint services for customers in multiple industries. To determine reportable segment gross profit and operating income, certain

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allocations, including allocations of shared and indirect costs, such as facility costs, equipment costs, selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) and indirect operating expenses were made.

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Business Environment

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We believe there are growth opportunities across the industries we serve and we continue to have a positive long-term outlook. Although not without risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in Forward-Looking Statements and included in Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” we believe, with our full-service offerings, broad geographic reach, stable financial position and technical expertise, we are well positioned to capitalize on opportunities and trends in our industries.

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We have seen and continue to anticipate potential changes to the regulatory and environmental requirements for many of our clients’ infrastructure projects, which may impact the timing and certainty of projects. While permitting and other regulatory challenges create uncertainty as to the timing of some of our opportunities, we continue to see consistent investment activity across a wide range of projects in the end markets we serve. We believe that we have the financial and operational strength to meet the challenge of either short-term delays or significant increases in work. We continue to be optimistic about both short and longer-term opportunities. Our current outlook for our primary end markets is as follows:

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Construction of alternative energy facilities, chemical processing facilities, renewable natural gas facilities, solar power facilities, battery storage — We believe state and federal governments, investors and utilities remain committed to a diversified power generation mix that includes alternative energy sources. As this trend continues, along with the growing demand for power, we are seeing strong demand for the construction of new generation facilities powered by renewable energy sources, as well as energy storage systems. The extension of investment incentives and strong support of U.S. manufacturing has attracted a significant amount of capital to finance renewable projects as well as to enhance the supply chain needed to meet increasing demand. To the extent this trend continues, we anticipate continued engineering, procurement, and construction opportunities, that will benefit our Energy segment.

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Communications construction opportunities — We believe the federal government remains committed to improving and expanding broadband communications access. Federal and State programs provide critical funding to help construct and improve the infrastructure required to provide sufficient broadband access to areas that have historically had lower access to broadband services. We expect these opportunities, as well as ongoing spending by communications and technology companies, to benefit our Utilities segment.

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Power Delivery, inspection, maintenance, and replacement of electrical utility infrastructure — We are experiencing strong tailwinds in our power delivery business due to increased demand for electricity in the United States. Electric utilities continue to invest in grid resiliency, modernization, renewable generation integration, and increased electrification of certain industries. Our national position in this market allows for scalable coverage across the industry. Electric distribution expansion and resiliency initiatives with clients in our key markets has been, and will continue to be, a strong opportunity for us as we see utilities customers continue to invest in grid reliability. Additionally, we are experiencing new opportunities as utilities providers and current federal legislations requires investments in renewable and natural gas generation and upgrades to transmission infrastructure. These opportunities, as well as ongoing electric utility repair and maintenance opportunities are expected to benefit our Utilities segment.

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Inspection, maintenance and replacement of gas utility infrastructure — We expect that ongoing safety enhancements to gas pipeline systems and the gas utility infrastructure will provide continuing opportunities for our Utilities segment. We also expect that gas utility repair and maintenance opportunities will continue.

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Construction of natural gas-fired power plants and industrial plants — We expect strong demand for baseload and peak shaving power plants, as well as behind the meter generation for data centers. We believe that based on continuing population growth, increased power demand, and the intermittency of renewable power resources, gas powered generation will still be needed, not withstanding some opposition to these traditional generation sources. In addition, the historically low price of natural gas could result in the continued replacement of higher carbon emitting coal-fired power plants and the conversion and expansion at chemical plants and industrial facilities in other parts of the United States. These opportunities would benefit our Energy segment.

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Construction of petroleum, natural gas, natural gas liquid, and other liquid pipelines — We expect that the volatility in the price of oil, gas, and condensates could reduce production of higher operating cost shale basins. In addition, the ability of our customers to obtain federal and state permits for projects could impact the demand for our services, especially for larger interstate pipelines. However, high levels of production from the shale formations and increased demand for gas-fired power generation and exporting liquified natural gas (“LNG”) could strain the current pipeline capacity limitations between production and processing locations which would provide opportunities for our Energy segment.

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Inspection, maintenance and replacement of pipeline infrastructure — We believe that regulatory measures around the frequency or stringency of pipeline integrity testing requirements provides growth opportunity for our Energy segment. Regulatory requirements continue to mandate or require our customers to test, inspect, repair, maintain and replace pipeline infrastructure to ensure that it operates safely, reliably and in an environmentally conscious manner. In addition, permitting challenges associated with construction of new pipelines may make existing pipeline infrastructure more valuable, motivating owners to extend the useful life of existing pipeline assets through maintenance and integrity initiatives. As a result, we expect a potential increase in demand for our pipeline integrity services.

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Material Trends and Uncertainties

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We generate our revenue from construction and engineering projects, as well as from providing a variety of infrastructure services. We depend in part on spending by companies in the communications, gas and electric utilities, energy, chemical, and pipeline industries, as well as state departments of transportation. Over the past several years, each segment has benefited from demand for more efficient and more environmentally friendly energy and power facilities, more reliable gas and electric utility infrastructure, and upgraded and expanded local highway and bridge needs. However, periodically, each of these industries and government agencies is adversely affected by macroeconomic conditions and other challenging market conditions, such as those that have caused declines in the pipeline industry. Economic and other factors outside of our control may affect the amount and size of contracts we are awarded in any particular period.

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We actively monitor the impact of the macroeconomic environment, including the impact of inflation, tariffs, and volatility in the commodities markets, on all aspects of our business. We have experienced increased operating costs and anticipate that elevated levels of cost inflation could persist in 2026. In an effort to mitigate the impacts of inflation on our operations, we attempt to recover increases in the cost of labor, equipment, fuel and materials through price escalation provisions that allow us to adjust billing rates for certain major contracts annually; by considering the estimated effect of such increases when bidding or pricing new work; or by entering into back-to-back contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. However, the annual adjustment provided by certain contracts is typically subject to a cap and there can be an extended period of time between the impact of inflation on our costs and when billing rates are adjusted. In some cases, our actual cost increases have exceeded the contractual caps, and therefore negatively impacted the profitability of our operations until the contracts have been renegotiated to reflect these higher costs.

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Fluctuations in the market prices of oil, gas and other fuel sources have affected demand for our services. Volatility in the prices of oil, gas, and liquid natural gas that has occurred in recent years has created uncertainty with respect to demand for our pipeline services, both in the near term and for future projects. While the construction of gathering lines within the oil shale formations may remain at lower levels for a period, we believe that over time, the need for pipeline infrastructure for midstream and gas utility companies will result in a continuing need for our services.

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The continuing changes in the regulatory environment have affected the demand for our services, either by increasing our work, delaying projects, or cancelling projects. For example, environmental laws and regulations have provided challenges to pipeline projects, resulting in delays or cancellations that impact the timing of revenue recognition. However, the regulatory environment in certain states has resulted in an increase in the construction of gas-fired power plants. In addition, increased demand for electric power is also expanding opportunities for our Energy segment, such as the need for battery storage and the construction of utility scale solar facilities, and natural gas generation facilities.

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We are exposed to certain market risks related to changes in interest rates. To monitor and manage these market risks, we have established risk management policies and procedures. Our Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan, and Amended Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility bear interest at a variable rate which exposes us to interest rate risk. From time to time, we may use certain derivative instruments to hedge our exposure to variable interest rates. As of December 31, 2025, none of our variable rate debt outstanding was economically hedged. Based on our variable rate debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, a 1.0% increase or decrease in interest rates would change annual interest expense by approximately $4.4 million.

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Seasonality, Cyclicality and Variability

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Our results of operations are subject to quarterly variations. Some of the variation is the result of weather, particularly rain, ice, snow, and named storms, which can impact our ability to perform infrastructure services. These seasonal impacts can affect revenue and profitability in all of our businesses. Any quarter can be affected either negatively, or positively by atypical weather patterns in any part of the country. In addition, demand for new projects in our Utilities segment tends to be lower during the early part of the calendar year due to clients’ internal budget cycles. As a result, we usually experience higher revenue and earnings in the second, third and fourth quarters of the year as compared to the first quarter.

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Our project values range in size from several hundred dollars to several hundred million dollars. The bulk of our work is comprised of project sizes that average less than $3.0 million. We also perform construction projects which tend not to be seasonal, but can fluctuate from year to year based on customer timing, project duration, weather, and general economic conditions. Our business may be affected by declines, or delays in new projects, or by client project schedules. Because of the cyclical nature of some of our business, the financial results for any period may fluctuate from prior periods, and our financial condition and operating results may vary from quarter to quarter. Results from one quarter may not be indicative of our financial condition, or operating results for any other quarter, or for an entire year.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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General—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and also affect the amounts of revenue and expenses reported for each period. These estimates and assumptions must be made because certain information that is used in the preparation of our financial statements cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available, is dependent on future events, or is not capable of being readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. Often, estimates are particularly difficult to determine, and we must exercise significant judgment. Estimates may be used in our accounting for revenue recognized over time, the allowance for credit losses, useful lives of property and equipment, fair value assumptions in analyzing goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, self-insured claims liabilities and deferred income taxes. Actual results could materially differ from those that result from using the estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if i) it requires an accounting estimate to be based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, ii) different estimates could have reasonably been used, or iii) changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically could materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

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The following accounting policies require critical accounting estimates that are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management that include inherent risks and uncertainties. Management’s estimates

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are based on the relevant information available at the end of each period. We periodically review these accounting policies and critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

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Revenue recognition — We generate revenue under a range of contracting types, including fixed-price, unit-price, time and material, and cost reimbursable plus fee contracts, each of which has a different risk profile. A portion of our revenue is derived from contracts where scope is adequately defined, and therefore we can reasonably estimate total contract value. For these contracts, revenue is recognized over time as work is completed because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer (typically using an input measure such as costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress). For certain contracts, where scope is not adequately defined and we can’t reasonably estimate total contract value, revenue is recognized either on an input basis, based on contract costs incurred as defined within the respective contracts, or an output basis based on units completed. Costs to obtain contracts are generally not significant and are expensed in the period incurred.

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We evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single performance obligation and whether a single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 defines a performance obligation as a contractual promise to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. Our evaluation requires significant judgment and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate a contract into multiple performance obligations could change the amount of revenue and profit recorded in a given period. The majority of our contracts have a single performance obligation, as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and, therefore, is not distinct. However, occasionally we have contracts with multiple performance obligations. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using the observable standalone selling price, if available, or alternatively our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct performance obligation in the contract. The primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin approach for each performance obligation.

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Accounting for long-term contracts involves the use of various techniques to estimate total transaction price and costs. For long-term contracts, transaction price, estimated cost at completion and total costs incurred to date are used to calculate revenue earned. Unforeseen events and circumstances can alter the estimate of the costs and potential profit associated with a particular contract. Total estimated costs, and thus contract revenue and income, can be impacted by changes in productivity, scheduling, the unit cost of labor, subcontracts, materials and equipment. Additionally, external factors such as weather, client needs, client delays in providing permits and approvals, labor availability, governmental regulation, politics and any prevailing impacts from pandemics or epidemics may affect the progress of a project’s completion, and thus the timing of revenue recognition. To the extent that original cost estimates are modified, estimated costs to complete increase, delivery schedules are delayed, or progress under a contract is otherwise impeded, cash flow, revenue recognition and profitability from a particular contract may be adversely affected.

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The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including contract modifications (change orders and claims), liquidated damages, volume discounts, performance bonuses, incentive fees, and other terms that can either increase or decrease the transaction price. We estimate variable consideration as the most likely amount to which we expect to be entitled. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent we believe we have an enforceable right, and it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. Our estimates of variable consideration and the determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us at this time.

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Contract modifications result from changes in contract specifications or requirements. We consider unapproved change orders to be contract modifications for which customers have not agreed to both scope and price. We consider claims to be contract modifications for which we seek, or will seek, to collect from customers, or others, for customer-caused changes in contract specifications or design, or other customer-related causes of unanticipated additional contract costs on which there is no agreement with customers. Claims can also be caused by non-customer-caused changes, such as rain or other weather delays. Costs associated with contract modifications are included in the estimated costs to complete the contracts and are treated as project costs when incurred. In most instances, contract modifications are for goods or services that are not distinct, and, therefore, are accounted for as part of the existing contract. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price, and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it

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relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis. In some cases, settlement of contract modifications may not occur until after completion of work under the contract.

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As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract-related estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on contracts under the cumulative catch-up method. Under this method, the cumulative impact of the profit adjustment is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on a contract, the projected loss is recognized in full, including any previously recognized profit, in the period it is identified and recognized as an “accrued loss provision” which is included in “Contract liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For contract revenue recognized over time, the accrued loss provision is adjusted so that the gross profit for the contract remains zero in future periods.

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At December 31, 2025, we had approximately $201.2 million of unapproved contract modifications included in the aggregate transaction prices. These unapproved contract modifications were in the process of being negotiated in the normal course of business. Approximately $179.5 million of the unapproved contract modifications had been recognized as revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis through December 31, 2025.

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In all forms of contracts, we estimate the collectability of contract amounts at the same time that we estimate project costs. If we anticipate that there may be issues associated with the collectability of the full amount calculated as the transaction price, we may reduce the amount recognized as revenue to reflect the uncertainty associated with realization of the eventual cash collection. For example, when a cost reimbursable project exceeds the client’s expected budget amount, the client frequently requests an adjustment to the final amount. Similarly, some utility clients reserve the right to audit costs for significant periods after performance of the work.

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The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon agreed-upon contractual terms, milestone billings based on the completion of certain phases of the work, or when services are provided. Sometimes, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in unbilled revenue, which is a contract asset. However, we sometimes receive advances or deposits from our customers before revenue is recognized, resulting in deferred revenue, which is a contract liability.

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The caption “Contract assets” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets represents the following:

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●

unbilled revenue, which arise when revenue has been recorded, but the amount will not be billed until a later date;

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●

retainage amounts for the portion of the contract price earned by us for work performed, but held for payment by the customer as a form of security until we reach certain construction milestones; and

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●

contract materials for certain job specific materials not yet installed, which are valued using the specific identification method relating the cost incurred to a specific project.

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The caption “Contract liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets represents the following:

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●

deferred revenue on billings in excess of contract revenue recognized to date, and

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●

the accrued loss provision.

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Business combinations—We use the fair value of the consideration paid and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to account for the purchase price of businesses we acquire. The determination of fair value requires estimates and judgments of future cash flow expectations for the assignment of the fair values to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets.

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Identifiable Tangible Assets. Significant identifiable tangible assets acquired would include accounts receivable, contract assets, leases and fixed assets (generally consisting of facilities and construction equipment). We determine the fair value of these assets as of the acquisition date. For current assets and current liabilities of an acquisition, we will

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evaluate whether the book value is equivalent to fair value due to their short-term nature. We estimate the fair value of fixed assets using a market approach, based on comparable market values for similar equipment of similar condition and age.

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Identifiable Intangible Assets. When necessary, we use the assistance of an independent third-party valuation specialist to determine the fair value of the intangible assets acquired. Third-party specialists are used to help us identify and separate intangible assets apart from goodwill such as customer relationships and tradenames. Fair value is determined by analyzing revenue trends, expected growth rates for existing customers, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, discount rates and intended use of future assets.

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A liability for contingent consideration based on future earnings is estimated at its fair value at the date of acquisition, with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in earnings as a gain or loss. Fair value is estimated as of the acquisition date based on management’s best estimate of potential earnout payments.

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Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States provide a “measurement period” of up to one year in which to finalize all fair value estimates associated with the acquisition of a business. Most estimates are preliminary until the end of the measurement period. During the measurement period, adjustments to initial valuations and estimates that reflect newly discovered information that existed at the acquisition date are recorded. After the measurement date, any adjustments would be recorded as a current period gain or loss.

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Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets—Goodwill and certain intangible assets acquired in a business combination and determined to have indefinite useful lives are not amortized but are assessed for impairment annually and more frequently if triggering events occur. In performing these assessments, management relies on various factors, including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, comparable transactions and other market data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and judgment in applying them to the analysis of goodwill for impairment. Since judgment is involved in performing fair value measurements used in goodwill impairment analyses, there is risk that the carrying values of our goodwill may not be properly stated.

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We account for goodwill, including evaluation of any goodwill impairment under ASC 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other”, performed at the reporting unit level for those units with recorded goodwill as of October 1 of each year, unless there are indications requiring a more frequent impairment test.

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Under ASC 350, we can assess qualitative factors to determine if a quantitative impairment test of intangible assets is necessary. Our qualitative assessment is used to determine whether it is more likely than not (that is, a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill. Factors used in our qualitative assessment include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and Company and reporting unit specific events. If deemed necessary, we use the quantitative impairment test outlined in ASC 350, which compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. Fair value for the goodwill impairment test is determined utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis based on our financial plan discounted using our weighted average cost of capital and market indicators of terminal year cash flows. Other valuation methods may be used to corroborate the discounted cash flow method. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit is in excess of its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill of the reporting unit.

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There were no impairments of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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Income taxes—We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method as set forth in ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of changes in tax rates on net deferred tax assets or liabilities is recognized as an increase or decrease in net income in the period the tax change is enacted.

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Deferred tax assets may be reduced by a valuation allowance if, in the judgment of management, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available evidence, including recent financial operations, projected future taxable income, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, tax planning strategies, and the length of tax asset carryforward periods. The realization of deferred tax assets is primarily dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable earnings in certain jurisdictions. If we subsequently determine that some or all deferred tax assets that were previously offset by a valuation allowance are realizable, the value of the deferred tax assets would be increased by reducing the valuation allowance, thereby increasing income in the period when that determination is made.

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A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is more likely than not that the tax position would be sustained based on its technical merits in a tax examination, using the presumption that the tax authority has full knowledge of all relevant facts regarding the position. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on ultimate settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting the more likely than not test, no tax benefit is recorded.

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Based on our results for the year ended December 31, 2025, a one-percentage point increase in our effective tax rate would have resulted in an increase in our income tax expense of approximately $3.8 million.

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Litigation and contingencies—Litigation and contingencies are included in our consolidated financial statements based on our assessment of the expected outcome of litigation proceedings or the expected resolution of the contingency. We record costs related to contingencies when a loss from such claims is probable and the amount is reasonably estimable. In determining whether it is possible to provide an estimate of loss, or range of possible loss, we review and evaluate litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly basis in light of potentially relevant factual and legal developments. If we determine an unfavorable outcome is not probable or reasonably estimable, we do not accrue for a potential litigation loss. Management is unable to ascertain the ultimate outcome of other claims and legal proceedings; however, after review and consultation with counsel and taking into consideration relevant insurance coverage and related deductibles/self-insurance retention, management believes that it has meritorious defenses to the claims and believes that the reasonably possible outcome of such claims will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. See Note 11 — “Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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See Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

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Results of Operations

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Consolidated Results

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Revenue

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2025 and 2024

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Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $1.2 billion, or 19.0%, compared to 2024. The increase was due to growth in both our Energy and Utilities segments.

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2024 and 2023

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Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by $0.7 billion, or 11.4%, compared to 2023. The increase was primarily due to growth in our Energy segment.

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Gross Profit

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2025 and 2024

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, gross profit increased by $109.9 million, or 15.6%, compared to 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in revenue in both segments, partially offset by lower margins. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 10.7% compared to 11.0% for the same period in 2024, primarily driven by lower margins in our Energy segment, partially offset by higher margins in our Utilities segment.

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2024 and 2023

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit increased by $115.8 million, or 19.7%, compared to 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in revenue in both segments and improved margins. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 11.0% compared to 10.3% for the same period in 2023, primarily driven by improved margins in our Utilities segment.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses

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SG&A expenses consist primarily of compensation and benefits to executive, management level and administrative employees, marketing and communications, professional fees, rent for facilities and utilities.

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2025 and 2024

​

SG&A expenses were $399.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $15.9 million, or 4.1% compared to 2024, primarily due to increased people costs to support revenue growth and investments in technology. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased to 5.3% compared to 6.0% for the year ended December 31, 2024 as we continue to improve leverage of our administrative cost base.

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2024 and 2023

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SG&A expenses were $383.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $54.6 million, or 16.6% compared to 2023, primarily due to increased people costs to support revenue growth as well as higher technology costs associated with ongoing initiatives. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased slightly to 6.0% compared to 5.8% for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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Transaction and related costs

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2025 and 2024

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Transaction and related costs for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $2.4 million, a decrease of $0.1 million or 4.0% compared to 2024.

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2024 and 2023

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Transaction and related costs for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $2.5 million, a decrease of $3.2 million or 56.1% compared to 2023 primarily related to a decrease in integration costs for the PLH Group, Inc. (“PLH”) acquisition.

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Other income and expense

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Non-operating income and expense items for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in millions):

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​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

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Year Ended December 31, 

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  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

  ​ ​ ​

2023

Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net

​

$

(0.1)

​

$

2.7

​

$

1.1

Other income, net

​

1.3

​

0.1

​

1.6

Interest expense, net

​

(28.7)

​

(65.3)

​

(78.2)

Total other expense

​

$

(27.5)

​

$

(62.5)

​

$

(75.5)

​

Interest expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $28.7 million compared to $65.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease of $36.6 million was due to lower average debt balances and lower average interest rates.

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Interest expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $65.3 million compared to $78.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease of $12.9 million was due to lower average debt balances and lower average interest rates.

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The weighted average interest rate on total debt outstanding at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was 5.0%, 5.6% and 6.8%, respectively.

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Provision for income taxes

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Our provision for income taxes increased $35.1 million to $109.1 million for 2025 compared to 2024. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in pre-tax profits subject to tax.

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Our provision for income taxes increased $22.5 million to $74.0 million for 2024 compared to 2023. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in pre-tax profits subject to tax.

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The effective tax rate on income for 2025, 2024 and 2023 was 28.4%, 29.0% and 29.0%, respectively. In all years presented, the tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to the impact of state income taxes and nondeductible components of per diem expenses.

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On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. The legislation did not have a material impact on our income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, nor did it materially change our effective income tax rate for 2025.

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Segment Results

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Operating performance by segment for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was as follows (in millions):

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​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

For the year ended December 31, 2025

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  ​ ​ ​

Utilities

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% of Segment Revenue

​

Energy

​

% of Segment Revenue

​

Corporate and non-allocated costs

​

Consolidated

​

% of Consolidated Revenue

Revenue

​

$

2,691.7

​

​

—

​

$

5,018.6

​

​

—

​

$

(135.4)

(1)

$

7,574.9

​

​

—

Cost of revenue

​

​

2,383.0

​

​

88.5%

​

​

4,514.2

​

​

89.9%

​

​

(135.4)

(1)

​

6,761.8

​

​

89.3%

Gross profit

​

​

308.7

​

​

11.5%

​

​

504.4

​

​

10.1%

​

​

—

​

​

813.1

​

​

10.7%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

​

​

126.2

​

​

4.7%

​

​

163.4

​

​

3.3%

​

​

109.6

​

​

399.2

​

​

5.3%

Transaction and related costs

​

​

—

​

​

​

​

​

—

​

​

​

​

​

2.4

​

​

2.4

​

​

​

Operating income

​

$

182.5

​

​

6.8%

​

$

341.0

​

​

6.8%

​

$

(112.0)

​

$

411.5

​

​

5.4%

​

(1)

Represents intersegment revenue and cost of revenue of $135.2 million in the Utilities segment and $0.2 million in the Energy segment eliminated in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

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​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

For the year ended December 31, 2024

​

  ​ ​ ​

Utilities

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% of Segment Revenue

​

Energy

​

% of Segment Revenue

​

Corporate and non-allocated costs

​

Consolidated

​

% of Consolidated Revenue

Revenue

​

$

2,439.0

​

​

—

​

$

4,032.0

​

​

—

​

$

(104.2)

(1)

$

6,366.8

​

​

—

Cost of revenue

​

​

2,181.1

​

​

89.4%

​

​

3,586.7

​

​

89.0%

​

​

(104.2)

(1)

​

5,663.6

​

​

89.0%

Gross profit

​

​

257.9

​

​

10.6%

​

​

445.3

​

​

11.0%

​

​

—

​

​

703.2

​

​

11.0%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

​

​

118.2

​

​

4.8%

​

​

150.2

​

​

3.7%

​

​

114.9

​

​

383.3

​

​

6.0%

Transaction and related costs

​

​

—

​

​

​

​

​

—

​

​

​

​

​

2.5

​

​

2.5

​

​

​

Operating income

​

$

139.7

​

​

5.7%

​

$

295.1

​

​

7.3%

​

$

(117.4)

​

$

317.4

​

​

5.0%

​

(1)

Represents intersegment revenue and cost of revenue of $104.2 million in the Utilities segment eliminated in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

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​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

For the year ended December 31, 2023

​

​

Utilities

  ​ ​ ​

% of Segment Revenue

​

Energy

​

% of Segment Revenue

​

Corporate and non-allocated costs

​

Consolidated

​

% of Consolidated Revenue

Revenue

​

$

2,410.1

​

—

​

$

3,346.2

​

​

—

​

$

(41.0)

(1)

$

5,715.3

​

​

—

Cost of revenue

​

​

2,203.1

​

​

91.4%

​

​

2,965.7

​

​

88.6%

​

​

(41.0)

(1)

​

5,127.8

​

​

89.7%

Gross profit

  ​ ​ ​

​

207.0

​

​

8.6%

​

​

380.5

​

​

11.4%

​

​

—

​

​

587.5

​

​

10.3%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

​

​

117.8

​

​

4.9%

​

​

132.6

​

​

4.0%

​

​

78.3

​

​

328.7

​

​

5.8%

Transaction and related costs

​

​

—

​

​

​

​

​

—

​

​

​

​

​

5.7

​

​

5.7

​

​

​

Operating income

​

$

89.2

​

3.7%

​

$

247.9

​

​

7.4%

​

$

(84.0)

​

$

253.1

​

​

4.4%

​

(1)

Represents intersegment revenue and cost of revenue of $29.9 million in the Utilities segment and $11.1 million in the Energy segment eliminated in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

Utilities Segment

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2025 and 2024

​

Revenue increased by $252.7 million, or 10.4%, during 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to increased activity in our gas operations, power delivery and communications markets.

​

Operating income increased $42.8 million, or 30.6%, during 2025 compared to 2024 due to revenue growth and improved gross margins. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 11.5% in 2025 compared to 10.6% in 2024 primarily due to improved performance in power delivery and a favorable impact from project closeouts in gas operations in 2025, partially offset by a decline in higher margin storm work in 2025.

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2024 and 2023

​

Revenue increased by $28.9 million, or 1.2%, during 2024 compared to 2023. The increase is primarily due to increased project work in our power delivery market and increased activity in our gas and communications markets. Partially offsetting the overall increase was the substantial completion of a major substation project in our power delivery market in the second half of 2023.

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Operating income increased $50.5 million, or 56.6%, during 2024 compared to 2023. The increase is primarily due to increased gross profit. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 10.6% in 2024 compared to 8.6% in 2023 primarily due to productivity issues on some legacy projects from our PLH acquisition experienced in 2023 and higher costs associated with a communications project in 2023. In addition, we had strong performance in our power delivery market and the increased benefit of higher margin storm work in 2024.

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Energy Segment

​

2025 and 2024

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Revenue increased by $986.6 million, or 24.5%, during 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to increased renewable energy and industrial activity.

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Operating income increased by $45.9 million, or 15.6% during 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to strong revenue growth, partially offset by lower gross margins. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 10.1% in 2025 compared to 11.0% in 2024, primarily due to a more favorable impact from the close out of renewables projects in 2024 compared to 2025. In addition, we experienced increased costs in 2025 on certain renewables projects due in part to more challenging soil conditions than anticipated and unfavorable weather conditions.

2024 and 2023

​

Revenue increased by $685.8 million, or 20.5%, during 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to increased renewable energy and industrial activity, partially offset by decreased activity in our pipeline market.

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Operating income increased by $47.2 million, or 19.0% during 2024 compared to 2023, due to strong revenue growth. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased slightly to 11.0% in 2024 compared to 11.4% in 2023, primarily due to higher pipeline margins on a mid-Atlantic project in 2023 that did not repeat in 2024. These amounts were partially offset by growth in higher margin renewable energy work and strong performance by our industrial group in 2024.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

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Cash Needs

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Liquidity represents our ability to pay our liabilities when they become due, fund business operations, and meet our contractual obligations and execute our business plan. Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash balances at the beginning of each period and our cash flows from operating activities. If needed, we have availability under our lines of credit to augment liquidity needs, and we have a current shelf registration statement filed with the SEC that allows for the issuance of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities. Our short-term and long-term cash requirements consist primarily of working capital, investments to support revenue growth and maintain our equipment and facilities, general corporate needs, and to service our debt obligations. At December 31, 2025, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, commercial letters of credit outstanding were $9.9 million, and available borrowing capacity was $315.1 million. In addition, there were no outstanding borrowings under our Canadian credit facilities as of December 31, 2025, commercial letters of credit outstanding were $0.3 million in Canadian dollars and available borrowing capacity was $13.7 million in Canadian dollars.

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In June 2023, we entered into an Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility (the “AR Facility”) with PNC Bank, National Association to reduce interest costs and improve cash flows from trade accounts receivable. In July 2024 we renewed the AR Facility for a two-year term, added Regions Bank to the AR Facility, and increased the maximum purchase commitment to $150.0 million, at any one time. In March 2025 we entered into an amended and restated Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility (the “Amended AR Facility), modifying certain terms of the AR Facility and extending the maturity date of the AR Facility to March 24, 2027. In August 2025, we increased the maximum commitment amount under the Amended AR Facility to $250.0 million. Under the Amended AR Facility, certain of our designated subsidiaries may sell or pledge their trade accounts receivable as they are originated to a wholly owned bankruptcy remote Special Purpose Entity created specifically for this purpose. The total outstanding balance of trade accounts receivable that have been sold and derecognized is $125.0 million as of December 31, 2025. In addition, the total amount of trade accounts receivable that have been pledged is $62.5 million as of December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, we had $62.5 million available capacity under the Amended AR Facility.

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In order to maintain sufficient liquidity, we evaluate our working capital requirements on a regular basis. We may elect to raise additional capital by issuing common stock, convertible notes, term debt or increasing our credit facility as necessary to fund our operations or to fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $535.5 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $455.8 million at December 31, 2024. We anticipate that our cash and investments on hand, existing borrowing capacity under our credit facilities, access to and capacity under a shelf registration statement, and our future cash flows from operations will provide sufficient funds to enable us to meet our operating needs, our planned capital expenditures, and settle our commitments and contingencies for the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.

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The construction industry is capital intensive, and we expect to continue to make capital expenditures to meet anticipated needs for our services. In 2025, we spent approximately $129.9 million for capital expenditures, which included $75.8 million for construction equipment and $35.3 million on our facilities. Capital expenditures are expected to total between $120.0 million and $140.0 million for 2026, which includes $90.0 million to $110.0 million for construction equipment.

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Cash Flows

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Cash flows during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows (in millions):

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​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

  ​ ​ ​

2025

2024

​

2023

Change in cash:

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Net cash provided by operating activities

​

$

470.4

​

$

508.3

​

​

$

198.5

Net cash used in investing activities

​

(93.9)

​

(27.2)

​

​

(30.0)

Net cash used in financing activities

​

(296.3)

​

(244.4)

​

​

(205.3)

Effect of exchange rate changes

​

​

(0.3)

​

​

1.2

​

​

​

1.3

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

​

$

79.9

​

$

237.9

​

​

$

(35.5)

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Operating Activities

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The sources and uses of cash flow associated with operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in millions):

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Year Ended December 31, 

​

​

​

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

  ​ ​ ​

2023

Operating Activities:

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Net income

​

$

274.9

​

$

180.9

​

$

126.1

Depreciation and amortization

​

91.9

​

95.5

​

107.0

Changes in assets and liabilities

​

​

102.5

​

​

255.9

​

​

(0.1)

Gain on sale of property and equipment

​

​

(21.7)

​

​

(44.8)

​

​

(48.1)

Other

​

22.8

​

20.8

​

13.6

Net cash provided by operating activities

​

$

470.4

​

$

508.3

​

$

198.5

​

2025 and 2024

​

Net cash provided by operating activities for 2025 was $470.4 million, a decrease of $37.9 million compared to 2024. The change year-over-year was primarily due to the impact from the changes in assets and liabilities offset by an increase in net income.

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The significant components of the $102.5 million change in assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2025 are summarized as follows:

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●

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased by $148.9 million primarily due to revenue growth and the timing of our payments to vendors;

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Accounts receivable decreased by $111.3 million, primarily due to the timing of collecting from our customers; and

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Contract assets increased by $162.2 million, primarily due to increased revenue and the timing of billing our customers.

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2024 and 2023

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Net cash provided by operating activities for 2024 was $508.3 million, an increase of $309.8 million compared to 2023. The change year-over-year was primarily due to improvement in the impact from the changes in assets and liabilities and an increase in net income.

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The significant components of the $255.9 million change in assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2024 are summarized as follows:

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Contract liabilities increased $251.2 million, primarily due to higher deferred revenue from favorable billing terms on certain new projects.

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●

Accrued expenses and accounts payable increased $77.8 million, primarily due to revenue growth and the timing of payments to our vendors.

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●

Contract assets decreased by $62.7 million from December 31, 2023 primarily due to the timing of billing our customers; and

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●

Accounts receivable increased $167.6 million from December 31, 2023, primarily due to increased revenue and the timing of collecting from our customers.

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Investing activities

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Net cash used in investing activities was $93.9 million, $27.2 million, and $30.0 million in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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We purchased property and equipment for $129.9 million, $126.5 million and $103.0 million in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 respectively, principally for our construction activities and investments in facilities. We believe the ownership or long-term leasing of equipment is generally preferable to renting equipment on a project-by-project basis, as this strategy helps to ensure the equipment is available for our projects when needed. In addition, this approach has historically resulted in lower overall equipment costs.

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We periodically sell assets and facilities, typically to update our fleet. We received proceeds from the sale of assets of $32.5 million, $99.3 million and $63.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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During 2023, we received $9.3 million from a net working capital true-up related to the PLH acquisition.

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Financing activities

​

Financing activities used cash of $296.3 million in 2025, which was primarily due to the following:

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●

Payment on long-term debt of $329.3 million, including $250.0 million of additional principal payments on our term loan;

●

Dividend payments to our stockholders of $17.3 million;

●

Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation of $11.8 million; and

●

Borrowings on our Amended AR Facility of $62.5 million.

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Financing activities used cash of $244.4 million in 2024, which was primarily due to the following:

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●

Payment of long-term debt of $224.5 million including $150.0 million of additional principal payments on our term loan;

●

Dividend payments to our stockholders of $12.9 million; and

●

Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation of $7.5 million.

​

Financing activities used cash of $205.3 million in 2023, which was primarily due to the following:

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●

Net payments on our revolving credit facilities of $100.0 million;

●

Payment of long-term debt of $97.0 million; and

●

Dividend payments to our stockholders of $12.8 million.

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Debt Activities

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Credit Agreement

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On August 1, 2022, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with CIBC Bank USA, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and co-lead arranger, and the financial parties thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), which increased our term loan to an aggregate principal amount of $945.0 million (the “Term Loan”) and increased our revolving credit facility to $325.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), under which the Lenders agreed to make loans on a revolving basis from time to time and to issue letters of credit for up to the $325.0 million committed amount. The maturity date of the Credit Agreement is August 1, 2027. As of December 31, 2025, commercial letters of credit outstanding were $9.9 million. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and available borrowing capacity was $315.1 million as of December 31, 2025.

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Under the Credit Agreement, we must make quarterly principal payments on the Term Loan in an amount equal to approximately $11.8 million, with the balance due on August 1, 2027.

​

The principal amount of all loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at either: (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus an applicable margin as specified in the Credit Agreement (based on our net senior debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio as defined in the Credit Agreement), or (ii) the Base Rate (which is the greater of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% or (b) the prime rate as announced by the Administrative Agent) plus an applicable margin as specified in the Credit Agreement. Quarterly non-use fees, letter of credit fees and administrative agent fees are payable at rates specified in the Credit Agreement.

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The principal amount of any loan drawn under the Credit Agreement may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, with a minimum prepayment of $5.0 million.

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Loans made under the Credit Agreement are secured by our assets, including, among others, our cash, inventory, equipment (excluding equipment subject to permitted liens), and accounts receivable. Certain subsidiaries have issued joint and several guaranties in favor of the Lenders for all amounts under the Credit Agreement.

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The Credit Agreement contains various restrictive and financial covenants including, among others, a net senior debt/EBITDA ratio and minimum EBITDA to cash interest ratio. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes restrictions on investments, change of control provisions and provisions in the event we dispose of more than 20% of our total assets. We were in compliance with the covenants for the Credit Agreement at December 31, 2025.

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Canadian Credit Facilities

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We have credit facilities totaling $14.0 million in Canadian dollars for the purposes of issuing commercial letters of credit and providing funding for working capital. At December 31, 2025, commercial letters of credit outstanding were $0.3 million in Canadian dollars and there were no outstanding borrowings. Available capacity at December 31, 2025, was $13.7 million in Canadian dollars.

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Contractual Obligations

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As of December 31, 2025, we had $472.7 million of outstanding long-term debt, and there were no short-term borrowings.

​

A summary of contractual obligations as of December 31, 2025 is as follows (in millions):

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​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

  ​ ​ ​

Total

  ​ ​ ​

1 Year

  ​ ​ ​

2 - 3 Years

  ​ ​ ​

4 - 5 Years

  ​ ​ ​

After 5 Years

Long-term debt

​

$

472.7

​

$

60.9

​

$

404.6

​

$

0.7

​

$

6.5

Interest on long-term debt (1)

​

36.7

​

22.6

​

13.6

​

0.5

​

—

Operating leases

​

530.5

​

178.2

​

263.7

​

78.6

​

10.0

​

​

$

1,039.9

​

$

261.6

​

$

681.9

​

$

79.8

​

$

16.5

Letters of credit

​

$

10.1

​

$

10.1

​

$

—

​

$

—

​

$

—

(1)

The interest amount represents interest payments for our fixed rate debt assuming that principal payments are made as originally scheduled. Our Credit Agreement and Amended AR Facility bear interest at variable market rates, and estimated payments are based on the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2025.

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The summary does not include potential obligations under multi-employer pension plans in which some of our employees participate. Our multi-employer pension plan contribution rates are generally specified in our collective bargaining agreements, and contributions are made to the plans based on employee payrolls. Our obligations for future periods cannot be determined because we cannot predict the number of employees that we will employ at any given time nor the plans in which they may participate.

​

We may also be required to make additional contributions to multi-employer pension plans if they become underfunded, and these contributions will be determined based on our union payroll. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 added special funding and operational rules for multi-employer plans that are classified as “endangered,” “seriously endangered” or “critical” status. Plans in these classifications must adopt measures to improve their funded status through a funding improvement or rehabilitation plan, which may require additional contributions from employers. The amounts of additional funds that we may be obligated to contribute cannot be reasonably estimated and is not included in the table above.

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

​

We enter into certain off-balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business that result in risks not directly reflected on our balance sheet. We have no off-balance sheet financing arrangement with VIEs. The following represents transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered material off-balance sheet arrangements.

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●

At December 31, 2025, we had letters of credit outstanding of $10.1 million under the terms of our credit agreements. These letters of credit are primarily used by our insurance carriers to ensure reimbursement for amounts that they are disbursing on our behalf, such as to beneficiaries under our self-funded insurance program. In addition, from time to time, certain customers require us to post a letter of credit to ensure payments to our subcontractors or guarantee performance under our contracts. Letters of credit reduce our borrowing availability under our Credit Agreement and Canadian Credit Facility. If a beneficiary were to successfully draw on any letter of credit, we would be required to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit, and we may be required to record a charge to earnings for the reimbursement. We do not believe that it is likely that any material claims will be made under a letter of credit.

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●

In the ordinary course of our business, we may be required by our customers to post surety bid or payment/performance bonds in connection with services that we provide. At December 31, 2025, we had bid and payment/performance bonds issued and outstanding totaling approximately $8.7 billion. The remaining performance obligation on those bonded projects totaled approximately $2.4 billion at December 31, 2025. We do not believe that it is likely that a material claim will be made under our surety arrangements.

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●

Certain of our subsidiaries are parties to collective bargaining agreements with unions. In most instances, these agreements require that we contribute to multi-employer pension and health and welfare plans.  For many plans, the contributions are determined annually and required future contributions cannot be determined since contribution rates depend on the total number of union employees and actuarial calculations based on the demographics of all participants. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), as amended by the Multi-Employer Pension Amendments Act of 1980, subjects employers to potential liabilities in the event of an employer’s complete or partial withdrawal of an underfunded multi-employer pension plan. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 added new funding rules that are classified as “endangered”, “seriously endangered”, or “critical” status. Withdrawal liabilities or requirements for increased future contributions could negatively impact our results of operations and liquidity.

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●

We enter into employment agreements with certain employees which provide for compensation and benefits under certain circumstances and which may contain a change of control clause. We may be obligated to make payments under the terms of these agreements.

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●

From time to time we make other guarantees, such as guaranteeing the obligations of our subsidiaries.

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Backlog

​

For infrastructure services contractors, backlog can be an indicator of future revenue streams. Different companies define and calculate backlog in different manners. We define backlog as anticipated revenue from the uncompleted portions of existing contracts where scope is adequately defined, and therefore we can reasonably estimate total contract value (“Fixed Backlog”), and the estimated revenue on MSA work (“MSA Backlog”). We present two measures of backlog; one that includes Fixed Backlog and MSA Backlog for the next twelve months, and total backlog that includes all Fixed Backlog and MSA Backlog to the end of the MSA agreement. In addition, many of our MSAs are subject to renewal, and these potential renewals can be considered in estimating MSA Backlog. We do not include certain contracts in the calculation of fixed backlog where scope, and therefore contract value, is not adequately defined. We estimate MSA Backlog based on historical trends, anticipated seasonal impacts and estimates of customer demand based on information from our customers.

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Fixed and MSA Backlog by reporting segment for the periods ending December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows (in millions):

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

December 31, 2025

​

December 31, 2024

​

​

Next 12 Months

​

Total

​

Next 12 Months

​

Total

Utilities

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Fixed Backlog

​

$

96.1

​

$

96.1

​

$

71.1

​

$

71.1

MSA Backlog

​

​

1,904.8

​

​

6,327.3

​

​

1,822.6

​

​

5,449.8

Backlog

​

$

2,000.9

​

$

6,423.4

​

$

1,893.7

​

$

5,520.9

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Energy

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Fixed Backlog

​

$

3,081.7

​

$

4,889.8

​

$

3,160.6

​

$

6,023.7

MSA Backlog

​

​

208.8

​

​

632.1

​

​

142.7

​

​

320.7

Backlog

​

$

3,290.5

​

$

5,521.9

​

$

3,303.3

​

$

6,344.4

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Total

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Fixed Backlog

​

$

3,177.8

​

$

4,985.9

​

$

3,231.7

​

$

6,094.8

MSA Backlog

​

​

2,113.6

​

​

6,959.4

​

​

1,965.3

​

​

5,770.5

Backlog

​

$

5,291.4

​

$

11,945.3

​

$

5,197.0

​

$

11,865.3

​

Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenue, as a percentage of our revenue is derived from projects that are not part of a backlog calculation. The backlog estimates include amounts from estimated MSAs, but our customers are not contractually obligated to purchase an amount of services from us under the MSAs. Any of our contracts may be terminated by our customers on relatively short notice. In the event of a project cancellation, we are typically reimbursed for all of our costs through a specific date, as well as all reasonable costs

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associated with demobilizing from the jobsite, but typically we have no contractual right to the total revenue reflected in backlog. Projects may remain in backlog for extended periods of time as a result of customer delays, regulatory requirements or project specific issues. Future revenue from projects where scope, and therefore contract value, is not adequately defined may not be included in our estimated backlog amount.

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Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices

​

Our operations are affected by increases in prices, whether caused by inflation or other economic factors. We attempt to recover anticipated increases in the cost of labor, equipment, fuel and materials through price escalation provisions that allow us to adjust billing rates for certain major contracts annually; by considering the estimated effect of such increases when bidding or pricing new work; or by entering into back-to-back contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. However, the annual adjustment provided by certain contracts is typically subject to a cap and there can be an extended period of time between the impact of inflation on our costs and when billing rates are adjusted. In some cases, our actual cost increases have exceeded the contractual caps, and therefore negatively impacted our operations. We have been able to renegotiate some of our major contracts to address the increased costs on future work and will continue to address this with our customers going forward.

​