Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company achieved record revenue of $177.8 million, a 14.5% increase from $155.3 million in the prior year [19] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA reached $19 million, a 12.5% increase compared to $16.9 million in the prior year, with an EBITDA margin of 10.7% [20] - Diluted adjusted net income per share was $0.07, down from $0.16 in the prior year, primarily due to higher interest and tax expenses [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assessment, Permitting and Response (APNR) segment revenue decreased to $53.1 million from $58.6 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin dropping to 19.9% [22] - Measurement and Analysis segment revenue increased by 29.8% to $59 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 23.3% [23] - Remediation and Reuse segment revenue rose by 28.2% to $65.7 million, although adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 9% [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported five consecutive quarters of revenue growth from PFAS services, which account for 10% to 15% of total revenue [60] - International operations thrived, with a recent award from a major public mining company in Australia, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable practices [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a temporary pause in acquisitions to focus on organic revenue growth, enhanced EBITDA margins, and balance sheet optimization [7] - Increased full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance to a range of $103 million to $110 million, reflecting confidence in continued demand and operational efficiency [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand cycle sustaining despite potential regulatory changes, noting that clients are maintaining their course [35] - The company anticipates continued strong demand driven by private sector clients and state government initiatives [10] Other Important Information - The company redeemed $60 million of Series A-two Preferred stock and plans to redeem the remaining $62 million in 2025 [14] - A stock repurchase program of up to $40 million was approved by the Board to address the disconnect between strong performance and public stock valuation [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on environmental deregulation and its impact - Management highlighted that while deregulation is a topic of interest, clients are largely staying the course due to long planning cycles and compliance needs [35] Question: Insights on the strong performance of the Measurement and Analysis business - Management noted that the strong performance is due to sustained demand across multiple business lines and improved operating efficiency [42] Question: Drivers of expected margin expansion for the remainder of the year - Management indicated that sustained demand, improved operating effectiveness, and normalization of segment margins are key drivers for margin expansion [48] Question: Impact of potential tariff exposure on business - Management expects minimal impact from tariffs and noted constructive dialogue with clients regarding pricing adjustments if necessary [50] Question: Seasonality in the Measurement and Analysis business - Management explained that the strong Q1 performance was a catch-up from a previous pause in activity and does not expect this trend to repeat [56] Question: Future growth of PFAS-related revenue - Management confirmed that PFAS revenue is additive to organic growth and is expected to continue growing due to regulatory clarity [60] Question: Project delays in the Remediation and Reuse segment due to macro uncertainty - Management stated that macroeconomic factors have minimal impact on the segment, and solid growth is expected [62] Question: Leverage ratio expectations post-preferred stock redemption - Management expects the leverage ratio to be below 3 after the redemption of preferred stock, targeting under 3.25 for future acquisitions [70]