KBR, Inc. (KBR) has been chosen by the U.S. Navy to develop space science instrument systems at the Naval Research Lab (NRL) in Washington, D.C. KBR has received a Space Science Instruments and Experimental Payloads (SSIEP) 3 contract, which is a follow-on contract of SSIEP 1 and 2 (received in 2015).Per this cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, KBR will provide personnel, equipment and facilities to support engineering and research activities for the Navy's Space Science Division. KBR’s focus will be on the desig ...

HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $199 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital) Technical Director's Office. KBR was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterpri ...

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the U.S. Navy for continued development of space science instrument systems at the Naval Research Lab (NRL) in Washington, D.C.Under the terms of the Space Science Instruments and Experimental Payloads (SSIEP) 3 contract, KBR will provide personnel, equipment and facilities to support engineering and research activities for the Navy's Space Science Division. Their focus will be on the ...

HOUSTON, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the appointment of Nchacha E. Etta to its Board of Directors effective August 12, 2024.Nchacha E. Etta is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Omnicell, Inc., a multinational healthcare technology company. His breadth of finance and accounting experience stems from leading and working in global finance organizations across the healthcare and consumer products industries for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Omnicell ...

HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. has selected the sustainable aviation fuel technology, PureSAF℠, for its project in the US. Developed by Swedish Biofuels, PureSAF technology is exclusively licensed by KBR worldwide.Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide the technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering design (FEED) for Avina's facility to produce 120 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel ...

HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $153 million cost plus fixed fee recompete contract to support Naval Test Wings Atlantic and Pacific Aircrew Services over a five-year period. The work will be performed primarily at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland, but also at NAS Pt. Mugu, California, and NAS China Lake, California. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide aircrew services, engineering technical services, independent ...

blackred Investment Thesis KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) has good growth prospects ahead. The company is experiencing secular demand drivers within both of its segments. The Sustainable Technology Solution segment is seeing secular trends from ammonia, decarbonization, energy security, and energy transition. The Government Solution segment is seeing secular trends from favorable national security, space, and Cybersecurity end markets. These secular demand tailwinds should support the company’s revenue growth mov ...

HOUSTON, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) was selected as NASA's Agency-Level Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year. This highly sought-after honor is part of NASA's 2023 Small Business Industry Awards and builds upon KBR's 2023 SBIA large business center-level awards at both Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and Johnson Space Center.The award, presented by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), recognizes outstanding efforts in developing and implementing innovative practice ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 6% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 13%, with margins at the group level up by 75 basis points [9][14]. - Year-to-date cash conversion was reported at 121%, indicating strong operational efficiency [9][14]. - Adjusted EBITDA margins reached approximately 11.5%, reflecting effective client delivery and cost discipline [14]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) revenue grew by 14% to $458 million, with margins at 21.4%, up from the previous year [15]. - Government segment revenue increased by 3%, with international defense and intelligence growing by 11% and science and space by 1% [16]. - The book-to-bill ratio for STS was 1.1 for the quarter and 1.2 on a trailing 12-month basis, indicating strong performance [10][11]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company booked approximately $2 billion at the group level, with 92% of work under contract for 2024 [10]. - The government business saw a significant increase in bid volume, with over $2 billion worth of bids submitted and awaiting award under the IAC MAC program [12][16]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to realign its business structure from three segments to two, aiming to reduce complexity and realize synergies [30][26]. - The acquisition of LinQuest is seen as a strategic move to enhance capabilities in national security and space, with expected double-digit growth and margins [22][21]. - The focus remains on technology-enabled markets, leveraging high-end technical and digital expertise to differentiate in critical areas [25][26]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth prospects in the Middle East and the U.S. government sectors, particularly following the LinQuest acquisition [33][40]. - The company anticipates continued strong performance in STS, driven by energy security projects and a robust pipeline of opportunities [70][72]. - Management remains cautious about potential volatility in the U.S. market due to upcoming elections but maintains a positive outlook on operational performance [61]. Other Important Information - The company has returned nearly $200 million to shareholders through buybacks and increased dividends in the first half of the year [17]. - The integration of LinQuest is expected to be smooth due to shared ERP platforms, enhancing operational efficiency [24][22]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the realignment and its expected outcomes? - The objective is to reduce complexity by moving from three business units to two, which will allow for better standardization and efficiency [30]. Question: Where do you see the most rapid growth geographically? - Significant growth is expected in the Middle East, with continued activity in the U.S. and the Pacific region [33]. Question: What is the outlook for STS bookings and growth targets for 2025? - Strong momentum in STS bookings is expected to continue, with a robust pipeline globally, particularly in the Middle East [36]. Question: How is the new UK government expected to impact operations? - The UK government remains committed to NATO and energy transition, presenting opportunities for growth [40]. Question: What are the expectations for the R&S segment in Europe? - R&S is diversifying and seeing increased activity, particularly in non-LOGCAP areas, with optimism for the second half of the year [52][54].