Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for Q1 2025 totaled $550.1 million, a 4.2% increase from Q1 2024 [21] - Consolidated gross profit was $20.3 million, reflecting a 53.1% increase year-over-year, with a gross profit margin of 3.7% compared to 2.5% in the prior year [21] - Net loss attributable to common stock was $17.9 million, or a diluted loss per share of $0.20, an improvement from a net loss of $25.1 million or $0.35 per share in the same period last year [22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $24.2 million, approximately 20% higher than the prior year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Gas segment revenue totaled $197.7 million, a year-over-year decrease of 12.7%, with a gross profit margin of -7.5% [23][25] - Canadian Gas segment revenue was $39.8 million, down 2.9% year-over-year, but the segment margin improved to 17.8% from 7.5% [26] - Union Electric segment revenue increased by 7.1% year-over-year to $175.5 million, with a core growth of 32.7% driven by increased bid project activity [26] - Nonunion Electric segment revenue rose by 41.9% year-over-year to $137.1 million, with gross profit increasing to 11.9% from 2.9% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Gas segment faced adverse weather conditions impacting performance, but improvements were noted in March and April [19][25] - The nonunion electrical segment benefited from strong market trends in the Sunbelt and Southeast regions, driven by storm damage recovery efforts [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on implementing a unified business development strategy to enhance growth and market positioning [11][31] - A significant increase in the sales pipeline was reported, approaching $12 billion in revenue opportunities, with a record booking quarter of $1.2 billion in Q1 2025 [14] - The company aims to improve capital efficiency and reduce working capital levels as part of its strategic priorities [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management does not anticipate significant impacts from the global trade war or tariffs in 2025, citing a resilient business model [8][30] - The outlook for full-year 2025 remains unchanged, with expectations to deliver between $2.6 billion and $2.8 billion in revenues [29][30] - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a positive trajectory across segments, with strong growth anticipated in the coming quarters [21][32] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress in enhancing its pipeline management and sales strategies, fostering a growth-oriented culture [12][31] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $23.2 million, down from $24.6 million in the prior year [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the trajectory for 2025 and how you expect to reach the upper end of revenue guidance despite a weaker Q1 in U.S. Gas? - Management noted that the gas business faced weather-related challenges in January and February but recovered in March and April, with work under contract supporting the revenue guidance [35][36] Question: Can you discuss the key findings of the strategic review? - Key findings included the need for a fully integrated sales pipeline, improved cross-selling capabilities, a cultural shift towards identifying more work for customers, and aligning KPIs with growth and profitability [38][39][40] Question: How would you frame the loss in the U.S. Gas segment relative to expectations? - Management acknowledged that weather impacts are uncontrollable but emphasized efforts to migrate the business to regions less affected by weather to achieve profitability earlier in the year [45][46] Question: What is the visibility and cadence expected for bookings moving forward? - Management indicated strong visibility for Q2 bookings and anticipated some lumpiness in Q3, with Q4 expected to be robust due to MSA renewals and new bid work [49][51] Question: Can you clarify the guidance for adjusted EBITDA? - Management confirmed that while they are cautious, the bookings and backlog are pushing towards the upper end of the revenue guidance, and they do not foresee margin erosion [55][57] Question: Can you provide details on the new MSAs and their risk profile? - Management stated that the new work aligns with existing services and customers, maintaining the same risk profile without significant changes [60][61] Question: What will be needed to achieve full-year EBITDA margin? - Management indicated that no radical changes are necessary, and they are on track to meet the full-year guidance based on current backlog and expected bookings [67][68]

Centuri Holding (CTRI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jason Wilcock - Executive VP, Chief Legal & Administrative OfficerChristian Brown - President & CEOGreg Izenstark - Executive VP & CFODrew Chamberlain - Equity Research AssociateJustin Hauke - Vice President and Senior Research Associate Conference Call Participants Steven Fisher - Managing Director & Equity Research AnalystSangita Jain - Senior AnalystSherif El-Sabbahy - Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to Cen ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, consolidated revenues totaled $550.1 million, a 4.2% increase from Q1 2024 [20] - Consolidated gross profit was $20.3 million, reflecting a 53.1% increase year-over-year, with a gross profit margin of 3.7% compared to 2.5% in Q1 2024 [20] - The net loss attributable to common stock improved to $17.9 million, or a diluted loss per share of $0.20, from a net loss of $25.1 million, or $0.35 per share, in the same period last year [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was $24.2 million, approximately 20% higher than the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.4%, up from 3.8% [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Gas segment revenue totaled $197.7 million, a year-over-year decrease of 12.7%, with a gross profit margin declining to -7.5% from -1.8% due to weather disruptions [22][23] - The Canadian Gas segment revenue was $39.8 million, down 2.9% year-over-year, but the segment margin improved to 17.8% from 7.5% [24] - Union Electric segment revenue increased by 7.1% to $175.5 million, with core Union Electric growth of 32.7% driven by increased bid project activity [25] - Nonunion Electric segment revenue rose by 41.9% to $137.1 million, with gross profit increasing to 11.9% from 2.9% due to higher crew counts and work hours [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Gas segment faced adverse weather conditions impacting performance, but March showed significant improvement [18] - The nonunion electrical segment benefited from strong market trends in the Sunbelt and Southeast, driven by storm damage recovery efforts [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on implementing a unified business development strategy aimed at high growth pipeline development and securing new awards [10][12] - There is an emphasis on enhancing capital efficiency and improving free cash flow through better management of capital equipment and working capital [28] - The company aims to grow its customer base and expand market presence, leveraging its scale and capabilities in utility services [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management does not anticipate significant impacts from the global trade war or tariffs in 2025, citing a resilient business model [7][29] - The outlook for full-year 2025 remains unchanged, with expectations to deliver revenues between $2.6 billion and $2.8 billion [28][29] - Management expressed confidence in achieving a book-to-bill ratio exceeding 1.1 times for the year, supported by a strong sales pipeline [13][29] Other Important Information - The company reported a record booking quarter with new bookings totaling $1.2 billion in Q1 2025, significantly up from $221 million in Q4 2024 [13] - The backlog increased to $4.5 billion as of Q1 2025 from $3.7 billion at the end of 2024 [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: How will the company achieve the upper end of revenue guidance despite a weaker Q1 in U.S. Gas? - Management noted that the gas business experienced a slow start due to weather but recovered in March and April, with work under contract supporting the guidance [34][35] Question: What were the key findings from the strategic review? - The review highlighted the need for a fully integrated sales pipeline, improved cross-selling capabilities, cultural shifts towards growth, and alignment of KPIs with profitability goals [37][40] Question: How does the U.S. Gas segment's loss compare to expectations? - Management acknowledged that Q1 is typically slow for the gas segment due to weather, but they are working to mitigate impacts by expanding operations in warmer regions [44][45] Question: What is the expected cadence for bookings throughout the year? - Management anticipates some lumpiness in bookings, with Q2 and Q4 expected to be strong, while Q3 may be quieter [50][51] Question: Can you provide details on the new MSAs and their risk profile? - The new work involves familiar services and customers, maintaining the same risk profile as previous contracts [59][60] Question: What is the outlook for EBITDA margins? - Management expects to achieve full-year guidance without needing significant changes, as the business is on track to meet budget expectations [66][67]

Group 1 - Centuri Holdings reported a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.16, and a significant improvement from a loss of $137.53 per share a year ago, indicating a 25% earnings surprise [1] - The company posted revenues of $550.08 million for the quarter ended March 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.68%, and showing an increase from $528.02 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Centuri shares have increased approximately 10.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -3.8% decline in the S&P 500 [3] Group 2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.13 on revenues of $667.42 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.57 on revenues of $2.67 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Utility - Electric Power is in the top 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 - Revenue reached $550.1 million[26], while adjusted EBITDA was $24.2 million[26], resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.4%[26] - Gross profit amounted to $20.3 million[26] - Net loss attributable to common stock was $(17.9) million, or $(0.20) per diluted share[35] - Adjusted net loss was $(10.5) million, or $(0.12) per adjusted diluted share[35] Commercial Achievements - Total bookings reached $1.2 billion[31], with a book-to-bill ratio of 2.2x[31] - New awards totaled $505 million[31], and renewals amounted to $700 million[31] - The company has near-term opportunities valued at $1.4 billion[31] and an opportunity pipeline of approximately $12 billion[31] Segment Performance & Outlook - Non-union Electric revenues increased by 42% year-over-year[29], with segment gross margin rising to 11.9% compared to 2.9% in 1Q24[29] - The company affirms its FY 2025 outlook, projecting revenue between $2.6 billion and $2.8 billion[55], and adjusted EBITDA between $240 million and $275 million[55]

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2025 CENTURI REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS, AFFIRMS 2025 OUTLOOK PHOENIX, AZ – May 12, 2025 - Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI) ("Centuri" or the "Company") today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter, ended March 30, 2025, and affirms full year 2025 outlook. First Quarter 2025 Financial and Other Business Highlights Contacts: For Centuri investors, contact: For Centuri media information, contact: (623) 879-3700 Jennif ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was $2,637,229,000, a decrease of 9.1% compared to $2,899,276,000 in the previous year[371]. - Gross profit for the fiscal year was $220,672,000, down from $273,442,000, reflecting a gross margin of 8.4% compared to 9.4% in the prior year[371]. - The net loss attributable to common stock for the fiscal year was $6,724,000, significantly improved from a net loss of $186,176,000 in the previous year[374]. - Basic loss per share attributable to common stock was $0.08, compared to a loss of $2.60 per share in the prior year[371]. - Cash flows from operating activities generated $158,230,000, a decrease from $167,465,000 in the previous year[377]. - Capital expenditures for the fiscal year were $99,333,000, down from $106,650,000 in the previous year[377]. - The company reported a comprehensive loss of $15,908,000 for the fiscal year, compared to a comprehensive loss of $183,707,000 in the previous year[374]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to $49,019,000 from $33,407,000 at the beginning of the period[377]. - The company recognized a goodwill impairment of $213,992,000 in the previous fiscal year, which was not present in the current fiscal year[377]. Impairment and Liabilities - The company incurred impairment charges of approximately $214.0 million during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, related to the write-down of goodwill from the August 2021 acquisition of Riggs Distler[142]. - The company faces potential liability for warranty claims and faulty engineering, which may reduce profitability[160]. - Warranty claims have historically not been material, but there is a risk of increased claims that could adversely affect results of operations and cash flows[160]. - The company may be subject to contingent tax liabilities of Southwest Gas Holdings following a Distribution, which could be substantial[187]. - The Separation Agreement includes indemnification obligations that could result in substantial liabilities for the company[192]. Market and Economic Conditions - Increased inflation has led to higher operating expenses, particularly in fuel, labor, and materials, adversely impacting profitability and cash flows[145]. - The company has experienced pressures on construction costs due to inflation, which may continue to affect project completion and profitability[146]. - Unfavorable economic conditions, including inflation and supply chain disruptions, could reduce demand for the company's services[150]. - The natural gas market's volatility, influenced by global events and legislative changes, may affect customer investment decisions and project timelines[151]. - Climate change-related events and extreme weather conditions could significantly impact the company's operations and financial results[153]. Regulatory and Compliance Risks - The company is subject to numerous environmental laws, and failure to comply could result in significant liabilities and operational impacts[168]. - Compliance with OSHA regulations incurs significant costs, and non-compliance may lead to penalties and operational delays[166]. - Regulatory constraints and budgetary limitations of customers, primarily regulated utilities, could materially impact the volume of work awarded to the company[148]. - Regulatory changes affecting natural gas and electric transmission could impact demand for the company's services and profitability[162]. - Legislative actions regarding greenhouse gas emissions could increase operational costs and impact pricing strategies[172]. - Changes in renewable energy mandates could reduce project development and impact the company's growth potential[165]. Ownership and Corporate Governance - Southwest Gas Holdings owns approximately 81% of the company's outstanding common stock, controlling significant corporate decisions[174]. - The concentrated ownership by Southwest Gas Holdings may delay or prevent favorable acquisition attempts, affecting stock price[174]. - The company is classified as a "controlled company" under NYSE rules, allowing it to qualify for exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements[188]. - The company may face challenges in negotiating terms with Southwest Gas Holdings that are as favorable as those with unaffiliated third parties[178]. - The company is subject to restrictions on actions, including issuing additional equity, until a Distribution is implemented or abandoned to avoid significant tax-related liabilities[180]. Transition and Separation - The Separation is intended to allow the company to focus on its distinct operating priorities and strategies, enhancing long-term growth opportunities[194]. - The expected benefits of the Separation may not be fully realized, potentially affecting the company's financial condition and operating results[194]. - The company may incur higher costs for certain functions previously performed by Southwest Gas Holdings, which could decrease profitability[194]. - The transition to being a separate publicly traded company may incur significant costs, including accounting, tax, and legal expenses[199]. - The company may face challenges in achieving the anticipated benefits of the Separation from Southwest Gas Holdings[199]. Revenue and Contracts - Revenue from unit-priced contracts for the year ended December 29, 2024 was $1,508.7 million[363]. - Revenue from fixed-price contracts for the year ended December 29, 2024 was $539.5 million[363]. - Master services agreements revenue decreased to $2,121.1 million in 2024 from $2,388.7 million in 2023, representing a decline of 11.2%[453]. - The aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations for fixed-price contracts was $251.9 million as of December 29, 2024[458]. - The Company utilizes master services agreements (MSAs) and bid contracts for revenue generation, with the majority of work performed under unit-price contracts[400][403]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 29, 2024 were $2,074.4 million, a decrease from $2,189.9 million as of December 31, 2023[368]. - Total liabilities as of December 29, 2024 were $1,514.2 million, down from $1,864.7 million as of December 31, 2023[368]. - Total equity increased to $555.6 million as of December 29, 2024, compared to $226.0 million as of December 31, 2023[368]. - The current portion of long-term debt decreased to $30.0 million as of December 29, 2024, from $42.6 million as of December 31, 2023[368]. - Accounts receivable, net, decreased to $281.4 million as of December 29, 2024, from $347.5 million in 2023[459]. Employee and Organizational Changes - Approximately 59% of the Company's employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements as of December 29, 2024[445]. - The Company underwent a reorganization in January 2024, realigning its reportable segments from two to four[460].

Revenue Performance - Fourth quarter 2024 revenue reached $717.1 million, an increase of $51.8 million or 7.8% year-over-year[5] - Full year 2024 revenue totaled $2.64 billion, exceeding the $2.6 billion midpoint of guidance provided in July[10] - Total revenue for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was $2,637,229, a decrease of 9.1% compared to $2,899,276 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023[39] Net Income and Earnings - Net income attributable to common stock for Q4 2024 was $10.3 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.12[5] - Net income for the fiscal three months ended December 29, 2024, was $10,331, compared to a loss of $212,846 for the same period in the previous year[34] - Net income attributable to common stock for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was a loss of $6,724, compared to a loss of $186,176 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023[39] - Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share for the fiscal three months ended December 29, 2024, was $0.21, compared to $0.07 for the same period last year[37] EBITDA and Margins - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $70.7 million, resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 9.9%[5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was $238,226, down from $291,182 in the previous year, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 9.0% compared to 10.0%[34] - The company recognized $66,569 in EBITDA for the fiscal three months ended December 29, 2024, compared to a loss of $161,243 in the same period last year[34] Debt and Financial Ratios - Centuri's net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 3.6x as of December 2024, down from 4.0x in December 2023[11] - The company reported a net debt of $849,202 as of December 29, 2024, with a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.6, improved from 4.0 in the previous year[37] - Total debt decreased to $898,221 as of December 29, 2024, from $1,186,551 in the previous year[37] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $49,019 as of December 29, 2024, from $33,407 at the end of the previous fiscal year, marking a 46.7% increase[43] - Total assets decreased to $2,074,390 as of December 29, 2024, down from $2,189,908 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decline of 5.2%[41] - The company reported net cash provided by operating activities of $158,230 for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, compared to $167,465 in the previous year, a decrease of 5.4%[43] Strategic Developments - The company appointed Chris Brown as President and CEO, effective December 3, 2024, to drive earnings growth[5] - In Q4 2024, Centuri booked $221 million in new awards, with 45% from MSA renewals and 55% from new contracts[9] - The sales opportunity pipeline has grown by one-third, including $1.5 billion in late-stage bids and approximately 40 MSA renewals expected in the next 12 months[9] Costs and Expenses - The company incurred $1,827 in CEO transition costs during the fiscal three months ended December 29, 2024[34] - Non-cash stock-based compensation expense was $1,421 for the fiscal three months ended December 29, 2024, compared to a negative $298 in the same period last year[34] - Strategic review costs for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, totaled $2,010, down from $3,365 in the previous year[34] - Interest expense for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was $90,515, slightly down from $97,476 in the previous year[34] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was $220,672, down from $273,442 in the previous year, representing a decline of 19.2%[39] - Operating income for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, was $86,783, a significant improvement from an operating loss of $77,564 in the previous year[39] Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, were $99,333, down from $106,650 in the previous year, indicating a reduction of 6.2%[43] Shareholder Information - The weighted average diluted shares outstanding increased to 88,609 for the fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2024, compared to 71,666 for the same period in the previous year[39]

Core Insights - Centuri Holdings, Inc. is under investigation for possible securities fraud, with a potential class action being considered for affected investors [1][2] - The company reported Q2 financial results that missed market expectations, with a Non-GAAP EPS of $0.20, falling short by $0.02, and quarterly revenue of $643.39 million, a 17.0% decline year-over-year, missing analyst estimates by $117.03 million [3] Financial Performance - Q2 2024 Non-GAAP EPS was $0.20, missing expectations by $0.02 [3] - Quarterly revenue was $643.39 million, representing a 17.0% decline compared to the same period last year [3] - Revenue missed analyst estimates by $117.03 million [3] IPO Information - Centuri went public on April 18, 2024, offering 12.4 million shares at $21 per share [3]

Financial Performance - Third quarter 2024 revenue was $720.1 million, a decrease of $54.8 million, or 7.1%, compared to the prior year period[11] - The company reported a net loss attributable to common stock of $3.7 million, with a diluted loss per share of $0.04[2] - Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $78.8 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.9%[2] - Total revenue for the fiscal three months ended September 29, 2024, was $720.1 million, a decrease of 7.1% from $774.9 million for the same period in 2023[36] - Gross profit for the fiscal nine months ended September 29, 2024, was $149.6 million, down 31.7% from $219.5 million for the same period in 2023[36] - Net loss attributable to common stock for the fiscal three months ended September 29, 2024, was $(3.7) million, compared to net income of $16.2 million for the same period in 2023[36] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fiscal three months ended September 29, 2024, was $0.06, down from $0.33 for the same period in 2023[34] Revenue Breakdown - The U.S. Gas segment revenue decreased by $29.7 million, or 7.5%, to $366.1 million, primarily due to reduced net volumes under existing customer MSAs[11] - Revenue from the Canadian Gas segment was $126.0 million, a decrease of $16.0 million or 11.3% year-over-year, with gross profit increasing to 21.2% from 15.5%[17] - Revenue from the Union Electric segment totaled $499.7 million, down $128.3 million or 20.4% compared to the prior year, with gross profit increasing to 7.8% from 7.0%[18] - Revenue from the Non-Union Electric segment was $346.0 million, reflecting a decrease of $34.9 million or 9.2%, with gross profit decreasing to 11.7% from 13.6%[19] - The Non-Union Electric segment revenue increased by $18.1 million, or 16.4%, to $128.8 million, driven by storm restoration services[14] - Storm restoration services revenue for the Union Electric segment was $20.3 million, down from $24.2 million in the prior year[18] Backlog and New Business - The backlog at the end of the third quarter totaled $4.3 billion, with 87% related to Master Service Agreement (MSA) revenue[2] - The company secured approximately $350 million in new business during the quarter, including new and renewed MSAs[6] - The company secured approximately $350 million in potential revenue from awards in the quarter[23] Cash and Debt Management - The company ended the quarter with $52.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and improved its leverage ratio from June 2024[9] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $52.5 million as of September 29, 2024, from $33.4 million at the end of 2023[38] - Total current liabilities decreased to $386.2 million as of September 29, 2024, from $420.6 million at the end of 2023[38] - Long-term debt, net of current portion, decreased to $762.1 million as of September 29, 2024, from $1.0 billion at the end of 2023[38] Operating Performance - Operating income for the fiscal nine months ended September 29, 2024, was $53.1 million, a decline of 55.0% from $117.9 million for the same period in 2023[36] - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $97.2 million for the fiscal nine months ended September 29, 2024, compared to $61.8 million for the same period in 2023[40] - Interest expense for the fiscal three months ended September 29, 2024, was $23.9 million, down from $26.1 million in the prior year[32] Strategic Focus - The company is focused on diversifying its business mix by pursuing additional strategic bid opportunities aligned with its risk profile and core competencies[23] - Adjusted EBITDA margin percentage outlook for the full year is estimated to be between 9.0% and 9.6%[10] - The revenue outlook for the full year 2024 is projected to be between $2.5 billion and $2.7 billion[10]