Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record first quarter results for total revenue of $1.6 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, but a 2% decline on an organic basis [14][25] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $149 million, a 5% increase from the prior quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.6%, marking a first quarter record [27][15] - The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1 times, driven by strong win rates of 68% and large contract wins [17][33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Federal Solutions segment, total revenue decreased by 7% year-over-year, but excluding the confidential contract, revenue increased by 86% on an organic basis [27][28] - The Critical Infrastructure segment saw a revenue increase of $86 million or 14% year-over-year, driven by organic growth of 8% and contributions from recent acquisitions [28][29] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Critical Infrastructure segment increased by 51% year-over-year, with a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.3% [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record total backlog of $9.1 billion, with 69% funded, and a pipeline of $55 billion, including over 100 opportunities worth more than $100 million each [23][34] - The Middle East infrastructure business continues to excel, with significant growth driven by major projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and other regional initiatives [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capitalizing on unprecedented spending in North America and Middle East infrastructure markets, with a strong emphasis on hard infrastructure projects [8][9] - The strategic direction includes being an advanced solutions integrator that differentiates with software, aligning with national security priorities and leveraging technology leadership in emerging markets [13][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver strong financial results, citing long-term tailwinds in both the Critical Infrastructure and Federal Solutions segments [22][23] - The company anticipates continued growth in the federal budget, particularly in defense spending, with expectations for a $1 trillion defense budget in fiscal year 2026 [12][61] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of TRS Group for $37 million, enhancing its environmental remediation capabilities [21] - The company was named one of the world's most ethical companies for the sixteenth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to ethics and integrity [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about Critical Infrastructure segment margins - Management confirmed that the strong margins in the Critical Infrastructure segment were due to underlying business performance without any favorable adjustments [41][43] Question: Expectations for the balance of the year regarding Critical Infrastructure - Management indicated that they expect the Critical Infrastructure margin to be around 9.1% for the full year, with strong performance anticipated in the upcoming quarters [45] Question: Clarification on the Middle East growth and contract ramp-up - Management noted that larger contracts in the Middle East experienced slower ramp-up due to holidays but expect double-digit growth for the full year [48][50] Question: Resilience of the federal solutions award environment - Management expressed optimism about the federal solutions segment, expecting a book-to-bill ratio over 1.0 for the full year [55] Question: Update on the confidential contract and its impact - Management confirmed that the confidential contract is currently at an 80% run rate and anticipates a surge in activity following a review period [66][95] Question: Hiring dynamics in light of Doge and federal workforce availability - Management reported strong employee retention and a positive hiring environment, with an emphasis on hiring cleared federal personnel [106] Question: Expectations for M&A activity - Management expects to complete two to three acquisitions this year, with a robust pipeline in both federal and critical infrastructure sectors [75]

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