Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the third quarter was $103.7 million, down from $109.6 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to a volume decline in the U.S. concrete pumping segment [7][8] - Net income available to common shareholders decreased to $3.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share in the prior year quarter [9] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $26.8 million, down from $31.6 million in the same year-ago quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.8% compared to 28.8% [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in the U.S. concrete pumping segment was $69.3 million, down from $75.2 million in the prior year quarter, impacted by adverse weather [7][8] - U.S. concrete waste management services revenue increased 4% to $19.3 million, driven by robust can pickup volumes and sustained pricing improvement [8] - U.K. operations revenue was $15.1 million, down from $15.9 million in the same year-ago quarter due to lower volumes from a slowdown in commercial construction [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. concrete pumping business faced construction softness, particularly in interest rate-sensitive light commercial projects, while larger commercial projects remained durable but slower [4][5] - The U.K. market experienced heavier impacts from interest rates and economic uncertainty, although infrastructure projects like HS2 construction remained resilient [6] - The residential end market in the U.S. remained resilient, accounting for 32% of total revenue, supported by a structural supply-demand imbalance in housing [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains committed to generating healthy free cash flow and maintaining flexibility for capital deployment to position for stronger performance as market conditions improve [4][12] - The focus is on disciplined growth strategy, maintaining commercial leadership, and driving efficiencies through operational excellence [13] - The company plans to continue investing in its fleet to strengthen service offerings in anticipation of a market recovery in fiscal 2026 and beyond [12] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and localized weather disruptions but expressed confidence in the business model's resilience [4] - There is cautious optimism regarding bidding activity and infrastructure projects, with expectations for continued strength in the residential market [18][19] - The company does not anticipate meaningful near-term impacts from tariffs but noted heightened uncertainty affecting customer decision-making [14] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 593,000 shares for $3.8 million during the third quarter, demonstrating commitment to enhancing shareholder value [11] - Full-year guidance remains unchanged, with expected revenue between $380 million and $390 million and adjusted EBITDA between $95 million and $100 million [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for the fourth quarter and margin expectations - Management indicated that while revenues may be down, they expect margins to trend positively due to an extra day in the fourth quarter and improved volume [15][16] Question: Insights on recovery timing and backlog - Management noted increased bidding activity and resilience in residential markets, but emphasized uncertainty regarding the timing of recovery [17][18] Question: Pricing pressure in the U.S. business - Pricing pressure persists due to competitors targeting more complex projects, with expectations for this to continue for another six months [23] Question: Factors affecting U.S. pumping margins - Lower margins are attributed to volume changes and operating leverage, with expectations for recovery as volumes improve [24][25] Question: Weather-related impacts on revenue - Management clarified that the weather-related headwind for the current quarter was $2 million compared to a worse situation last year [31] Question: Geographic footprint and market exposure - The company feels confident about its current geographic footprint but is open to expanding into new areas for sizable projects [33]

Business Overview - Concrete Pumping Holdings (CPH) is a market leader in concrete pumping services in the US and UK, and a leading concrete waste management service provider in the US[8, 12] - CPH's business model is low risk, as it does not purchase, transport, or own concrete, and invoices daily for its services[17] - CPH's competitive advantages include a wide range of equipment, availability, technical expertise, and reliability[19] Financial Performance - TTM Q3'25 Revenue is $396 million[8] - TTM Q3'25 Adjusted EBITDA is $100 million, with a 253% margin[8] - TTM Q3'25 Free Cash Flow is $58 million[8] Growth Strategy - CPH aims to capture greater market share, optimize pricing and utilization, expand Eco-Pan services, pursue acquisitions, and explore greenfield opportunities[25] - The total US market opportunity for Eco-Pan is estimated at over $850 million, with FY24 revenue at $71 million, representing approximately 8% penetration[27] Financial Outlook and Valuation - FY 2025 Revenue outlook is $380-$390 million, and Adjusted EBITDA outlook is $95-$100 million[71] - FY 2025 Free Cash Flow outlook is approximately $45 million, implying a 12% yield to the current equity value of $380 million[71, 72] - The company's net debt is approximately $384 million, with a leverage ratio of 38x[81, 86]

Core Viewpoint - Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. reported a decline in revenue and net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, primarily due to ongoing deferrals in commercial construction demand and softness in residential construction, exacerbated by high interest rates and adverse weather conditions [4][6][9]. Financial Results - Revenue for Q3 FY 2025 was $103.7 million, down from $109.6 million in Q3 FY 2024, representing a decrease of 5.4% [4][10]. - Gross profit decreased to $40.4 million from $44.5 million, with a gross margin decline of 160 basis points to 39.0% [5][10]. - Net income fell to $3.7 million, compared to $7.6 million in the prior year, with net income attributable to common shareholders at $3.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share [6][10]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $26.8 million, down from $31.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.8%, compared to 28.8% in the prior year [7][10]. Segment Performance - U.S. Concrete Pumping revenue was $69.3 million, a decrease of 7.9% from $75.2 million in the prior year, with net income dropping to $1.6 million from $5.0 million [9][34]. - U.S. Concrete Waste Management Services saw a revenue increase of 4% to $19.3 million, driven by organic volume growth and pricing improvements [11][34]. - U.K. Operations revenue decreased to $15.1 million from $15.9 million, with a 10% decline when excluding foreign currency translation effects [12][34]. Liquidity and Debt - As of July 31, 2025, the company had outstanding debt of $425.0 million and net debt of $384.0 million, with total available liquidity of $358.0 million [8][10]. Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook - The company expects FY 2025 revenue to range between $380.0 million to $390.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $95.0 million to $100.0 million, and free cash flow around $45.0 million [13].

Core Viewpoint - Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. (CPH) will hold a conference call on September 4, 2025, to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2025 [1][2] Company Overview - CPH is a leading provider of concrete pumping and waste management services in the U.S. and U.K., operating under established national brands: Brundage-Bone in the U.S., Camfaud in the U.K., and Eco-Pan for waste management [3] - The company operates approximately 90 branch locations across 22 states in the U.S. and 35 branch locations in the U.K. for concrete pumping services, along with 21 operating locations in the U.S. and one in the U.K. for route-based concrete waste management services [3] Conference Call Details - The conference call will be hosted by CEO Bruce Young and CFO Iain Humphries, followed by a Q&A session [2] - Participants can join the call using the toll-free number 1-877-407-9039 or the international number 1-201-689-8470, with a conference ID of 13755065 [2] - A live broadcast of the conference call will be available, and a replay will be accessible after 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day through September 11, 2025 [3]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the second quarter was $94 million, down from $107.1 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to a decline in the U.S. Concrete Pumping segment [10][11] - Gross margin declined by 50 basis points to 38.5% compared to 39% in the same year ago quarter [12] - Net loss available to common shareholders was $400,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.6 million or $0.05 per diluted share in the prior year quarter [13] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $22.5 million, down from $27.5 million in the same year ago quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.9% compared to 25.7% in the prior year quarter [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Concrete Pumping segment revenue was $62.1 million, down from $74.6 million in the prior year quarter, with adverse weather impacting revenue by approximately $3 million to $4 million [10][11] - U.K. operations revenue was $13.8 million, down from $15.5 million in the same year ago quarter, due to lower volumes from a slowdown in commercial construction [11] - U.S. Concrete Waste Management Services revenue increased by 7% to $18.1 million, driven by increased pan pickup volumes and improved pricing [12][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial end market is experiencing construction softness, particularly in interest rate-sensitive areas, while residential markets in certain regions remain resilient [6][8] - Infrastructure end markets continue to grow, with strong performance in the U.K. and the U.S., supported by funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation, cost discipline, fleet optimization, and strategic pricing to navigate the challenging construction environment [4][5] - The company plans to continue investments in fleet and strategic acquisitions when the timing is right, while maintaining a strong balance sheet [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that higher interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty are delaying commercial project starts, with expectations for a market recovery pushed to 2026 at the earliest [17][19] - The company remains optimistic about the infrastructure market, expecting continued growth due to strong project backlogs and funding availability [26][30] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 1 million shares for $6 million during the second quarter, with an additional $15 million authorized for the share buyback plan [16] - The adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal year 2025 is expected to range between $95 million and $100 million, with revenue projected between $380 million and $390 million [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on guidance regarding construction market recovery - Management confirmed that the expectation of no meaningful recovery pertains to both commercial and residential construction, with optimism for recovery in the commercial market once tariff discussions settle [22][24] Question: Visibility into the infrastructure market - Management indicated strong growth across nearly all segments of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and airport construction, with expectations for continued strength in both the U.S. and U.K. [25][26] Question: Project delays and customer feedback - Management noted that project delays are primarily due to tariffs and uncertainty, but customers have strong backlogs for the next year, indicating optimism for future project starts [29][30]

Business Overview - Concrete Pumping Holdings (CPH) reported revenue of $402 million [8], Adjusted EBITDA of $105 million with a 26.1% margin, and Free Cash Flow of $69 million for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Q2 2025 [8] - CPH is the largest concrete pumping service provider in the U S and the U K [12] - The company also provides concrete waste management services in the U S with an emerging presence in the U K [12] Market Position and Growth Strategy - CPH is approximately 6 times larger than its nearest competitor in the U S and U K concrete pumping industry [23] - The company aims to capture greater market share, optimize pricing and utilization, expand Eco-Pan services, pursue acquisitions, and explore greenfield opportunities for continued growth [25] - The total U S market opportunity for Eco-Pan is estimated to be over $850 million, with current penetration representing 17% of FY24 revenue, or $71 million [27] Financial Performance and Valuation - CPH's management team beneficially owns approximately 5% of the company [56] - The company's enterprise value is $776 million, with an equity value of $389 million and net debt of $387 million [84] - CPH's valuation measures include an EV/TTM Adjusted EBITDA of 7 4x and a free cash flow yield of 18% [84] FY 2025 Outlook - CPH anticipates revenue between $380 million and $390 million for FY 2025 [69] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the range of $95 million to $100 million [69] - Free cash flow is expected to be around $45 million, implying a 12% yield to the current equity value of $389 million [69, 70]

Core Viewpoint - Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. reported a decrease in revenue and net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, primarily due to challenges in the commercial and residential construction sectors, while the U.S. Concrete Waste Management segment showed growth [4][11][13]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 FY 2025 was $94.0 million, down from $107.1 million in Q2 FY 2024, representing a decrease of 12.2% [4][39]. - Gross profit decreased to $36.2 million from $41.8 million year-over-year, with a gross margin decline to 38.5% from 39.0% [5][39]. - The company reported a net loss of $0.4 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter [7][39]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $22.5 million, down from $27.5 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.9%, compared to 25.7% in the prior year [8][39]. Segment Performance - U.S. Concrete Pumping segment revenue fell to $62.1 million from $74.6 million, a decline of 16.8%, with a net loss of $1.6 million compared to net income of $0.9 million in the prior year [10][39]. - U.S. Concrete Waste Management Services saw a revenue increase of 7% to $18.1 million, with net income rising to $1.2 million from $1.1 million [11][39]. - U.K. Operations revenue decreased to $13.8 million from $15.5 million, with net income dropping to $0.4 million from $1.0 million [12][39]. Liquidity and Debt - As of April 30, 2025, the company had $425.0 million in debt, with net debt of $387.2 million and total available liquidity of $352.5 million, an increase from $216.9 million a year ago [9][39]. Share Repurchase Program - The board approved a $15 million increase to the share repurchase program, bringing total authorizations to $50 million since its inception in June 2022 [15][16][17]. Outlook - The company expects FY 2025 revenue to be between $380 million and $390 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $95 million and $100 million, and free cash flow around $45 million [13].