Workforce and Diversity - For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024, the company had approximately 33,000 employees and 780 locations[18] - Approximately 63% of the Board of Directors represents women or minorities, reflecting a commitment to diversity in governance[75] - The company is committed to community engagement, with programs tailored to military veterans, who made up about 3% of the workforce in 2024[72] - For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024, the company had an average of approximately 33,000 employees, with about 7,000 represented by unions[108] - Approximately 98% of the company's employees are located in the United States[108] - The company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and teamwork, which is essential for attracting and retaining a qualified workforce[116] Financial Performance and Revenue - The Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment's revenue grew from 300millionin2017toapproximately4.1 billion in 2024, indicating significant growth in clean energy services[62] - Revenue from projects under master service and other service agreements accounted for 41% of consolidated revenue in 2024, compared to 40% in 2023 and 51% in 2022[86] - The estimated backlog for the Communications segment is 6.010billion,whileCleanEnergyandInfrastructureandPowerDeliverysegmentshavebacklogsof4.244 billion and 3.309billion,respectively[89]−Approximately7511.8 billion over the five-year period through 2029[24] - The U.S. Smart Cities market size was valued at approximately 179billionin2023,withanestimatedcompoundannualgrowthrateof23.140 billion in 2024[28] - The percentage of U.S. electricity generated by renewable sources is expected to triple to almost 60% by 2050[30] - Investment in energy transition assets has accelerated significantly, rising from about 1.2trillionin2020toover2 trillion in 2024[33] - The expected global power grid investment in 2024 is approximately 390billion,indicatingastrongtrendtowardsmodernizingelectricalinfrastructure[42]InfrastructureandEnergyInvestments−TheIIJAallocates65 billion to power infrastructure and energy programs, including funding for renewable energy innovation and deployment[33] - The IIJA includes approximately 110billionoffundingforroadsandbridges,with40 billion specifically for bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation[35] - The IIJA includes approximately 65billionforupgradestopowerinfrastructureandresearchoncleanenergytechnologies,supportingfutureinvestmentsinelectricinfrastructure[43]−Thedemandforliquefiednaturalgas(LNG)exportsisexpectedtorise,withNorthAmericanexportcapacityprojectedtomorethandoublebetween2024and2028[47]OperationalRisksandChallenges−Thecompanyfacesrisksrelatedtogovernmentalregulations,climatechangeinitiatives,andpotentialchangesintaxlawsthatcouldaffectdemandforitsservices[120]−Recentinflationaryconditionshaveledtowageinflationandincreasedcompetitionforskilledlabor,impactingprofitabilityandcashflows[126]−Elevatedinterestratesandinflationcouldnegativelyaffecttheconstructionindustryandcreatevolatilityincapitalmarkets,impactingdemandforthecompany′sservices[127]−Thecompanyissubjecttocyclicaldemandforitsservices,whichmaybeadverselyaffectedbyunfavorablemarketconditionsandeconomicdownturns[125]−Thecompanyfacesoperationalrisksduetohighemployeeturnoverandtheneedforskilledlabor,whichcouldadverselyaffectrevenueandprofitability[152]EnvironmentalandRegulatoryCompliance−Thecompanyissubjecttonumerousenvironmentallawsandregulations,whichrequirecarefuladherencetoavoidsignificantliabilities[101]−Thecompanyfacessignificantliabilitiesandreputationalharmfrompotentialenvironmentallawviolations,particularlyinundergroundoperations[190]−Newenvironmentalregulationscouldimposesubstantialcostsandliabilities,adverselyaffectingthecompany′sfinancialresultsandliquidity[191]−Climate−relatedrisks,includingextremeweatherevents,coulddisruptoperationsandnegativelyimpactrevenueandprofitability[193]CybersecurityandTechnology−ThecompanymaintainsacomprehensivecybersecurityriskmanagementprogramalignedwiththeNationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnologyframework[215]−Thecybersecuritystrategyincludesfivekeyfunctions:identification,protection,detection,response,andrecovery[216]−Thecompanyallocatessignificantresourcestoadapttotheevolvingcybersecuritylandscapeandaddressemergingthreats[216]−Regularassessmentsofthethreatlandscapeandexternalpenetrationtestsareconductedtoevaluatetheeffectivenessofcybersecurityprocesses[217]StrategicAcquisitionsandGrowth−Thecompanyaimstogrowanddiversifyitsbusinessthroughacquisitionsandstrategicarrangements,focusingonlow−carbonenergysources[19]−Thecompanyaimstoleveragestrategicacquisitionstoexpandoperationsandserviceofferings,integratingnewbusinessesefficiently[82]−Thecompanyengagesinstrategicacquisitions,whichinvolverisksrelatedtointegrationandpotentialundiscoveredliabilities[182][183]FinancialStabilityandDebtManagement−Thecompanyhasmaintainedaninvestment−graderatingsince2021,despiteanincreaseinleverageduetoacquisitions,witha2.25 billion senior unsecured credit facility available[81] - The company has a significant amount of debt, which may restrict operational flexibility and access to capital markets[204] - A downgrade in the company's credit rating could increase borrowing costs and complicate future debt financing[205] Shareholder and Market Considerations - The company has approximately 79.3 million shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024, out of a total authorized 145.0 million shares of common stock[209] - The company may experience significant volatility in its common stock price due to various factors, including operating results and market conditions[210] - Jorge Mas and José R. Mas beneficially own about 23% of the outstanding shares, allowing them to influence major corporate decisions[212] - The company's articles of incorporation and Florida law contain anti-takeover provisions that could delay or prevent a change in control[213]