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 segment revenue increased by 7% to $18.1 million compared to $16.9 million in the prior year quarter, driven by increased pan pickup volumes and improved pricing [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial end market is experiencing construction softness, particularly in interest rate-sensitive sectors like commercial and office buildings [6] - Residential end markets in the Mountain and Texas regions remain resilient, but signs of softness are emerging in other U.S. regions due to elevated interest rates [7][8] - Infrastructure end markets continue to grow, with expectations for robust performance in fiscal year 2025 due to favorable funding environments in both the U.K. and U.S. [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on capital allocation, cost discipline, fleet optimization, and strategic pricing despite macroeconomic headwinds [4][5] - The company is committed to a prudent capital allocation and flexible investment strategy, with expectations for continued investments in fleet and service offerings [18][19] - The company plans to pursue disciplined strategic acquisitions and return capital to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that higher interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty are delaying commercial project starts and impacting residential construction [5][18] - The company does not expect a meaningful market rebound in the current fiscal year, adjusting revenue guidance to between $380 million and $390 million [18] - Management expressed optimism about the recovery of the commercial market once tariff discussions settle and interest rates potentially decrease [25] 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][17] - Total debt outstanding as of April 30, 2025, was $425 million, with a net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio of approximately 3.7 times [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confirmation on guidance regarding construction recovery - Management confirmed that the expectation of no meaningful recovery pertains to both commercial and residential construction, with optimism for the commercial market once tariff discussions settle and interest rates decrease [24][25] Question: Visibility into the infrastructure market - Management indicated growth across nearly all segments of infrastructure, with strong results expected in 2025, particularly in roads, bridges, and airport construction [26][27] Question: Project delays and customer feedback - Management noted that project delays are primarily due to tariffs and uncertainty, but customers have strong backlogs for next year, indicating optimism for future project starts [30][31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $86.4 million, down from $97.7 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to a decline in the U.S. Concrete Pumping segment and severe winter weather [13][14] - Gross margin increased by 200 basis points to 36.1% compared to 34.1% in the prior year quarter, driven by cost control initiatives [16] - Net loss available to common shareholders was $3.1 million or $0.06 per diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $4.3 million or $0.08 per diluted share in the prior year [17] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $17 million, down from $19.3 million in the same year-ago quarter, but the adjusted EBITDA margin remained unchanged at 19.7% [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Concrete Pumping segment revenue decreased to $56.9 million from $66.7 million due to a slowdown in commercial construction and weather impacts [14] - UK operations revenue was $12.8 million, down from $15.4 million, attributed to lower volumes from commercial construction [15] - U.S. Concrete Waste Management Services segment revenue increased by 7% to $16.7 million, driven by increased volumes and improved pricing [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial end market experienced construction softness, particularly in light commercial and warehouse sectors, while larger projects remained durable but slower [9] - The residential end market showed resilience, with 33% of total revenue coming from residential concrete pumping work [10] - Infrastructure market revenue share grew slightly year-over-year, with expectations for continued growth in fiscal 2025 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on disciplined fleet management and cost control to enhance gross margins and sustain adjusted EBITDA margins [8] - A flexible capital investment strategy is in place to prepare for market recovery in fiscal 2025 and beyond [8] - The company is exploring M&A opportunities as the market improves, indicating a shift in capital allocation priorities [48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that higher interest rates and extreme weather conditions negatively impacted revenue, estimating a $5 million revenue loss due to weather in Q1 [6][7] - The company expects a recovery in commercial market demand and is optimistic about the impact of improved weather patterns [29] - Full-year revenue guidance was adjusted to a range of $400 million to $420 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $105 million and $115 million [25] Other Important Information - Total debt outstanding was $425 million, with net debt of $340 million, reflecting a decrease of $33 million over the year [20] - The company successfully closed a private offering of $425 million in senior secured second lien notes, which were used for debt redemption and a special dividend of $1 per share [21][22] - Approximately 296,000 shares were repurchased for $1.9 million during the first quarter, with a total of $20 million repurchased since the buyback was initiated [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Revenue guidance reduction - Management indicated that the revenue guidance was adjusted due to both the shortfall in Q1 and a broader assessment of the entire fiscal year [36] Question: Weather-related disruptions - Management confirmed that weather-related disruptions were more severe than in the previous year, impacting volume significantly [41] Question: Capital allocation priorities - Management emphasized a commitment to maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation, including debt reduction and potential M&A opportunities [47][48] Question: Eco-Pan segment performance - The Eco-Pan segment faced similar weather challenges but benefited from a broader market share [52] Question: Equipment capacity and pricing dynamics - Management acknowledged a surplus of equipment in the market, primarily affecting residential and light commercial sectors [55] Question: Future CapEx expectations - Management indicated that there would not be significant changes in capital expenditures, as current fleet capacity is sufficient for expected volumes [58] Question: Margin dynamics - Management explained that effective control over variable costs, including labor and fuel, helped maintain margins despite lower volumes [66] Question: Concrete Waste Management Services growth - Management noted that growth in the Eco-Pan segment was impacted by weather, and pricing improvements were modest [68]