HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acuren Corporation (the "Company†) (NYSE: TIC) today announced that it will rebrand as TIC Solutions, Inc. ("TIC†or "TIC Solutions†), following its recent merger with NV5. Together, Acuren and NV5 bring decades of recognized expertise in testing, inspection, certification, engineering, consulting and geospatial services. The new corporate identity unifies the combined enterprise, while Acuren, NV5 and other legacy brands will continue to operate as trusted cus. ...

Group 1 - Bureau Veritas successfully completed a bond issuance of EUR 700 million, maturing in October 2033, with a coupon rate of 3.375% [2][3] - The bond issuance was oversubscribed by 2.4 times, indicating strong investor confidence in Bureau Veritas' business model and credit profile [3] - The bond will be rated A3 by Moody's, reflecting the company's solid credit standing [3] Group 2 - The new bond issuance is part of Bureau Veritas' LEAP | 28 strategy, aimed at leveraging favorable market conditions for general corporate purposes [3] - Admission of the bonds to trading on Euronext Paris is expected to take place on October 1, 2025 [4] - Crédit Agricole CIB and Natixis served as Global Coordinators and Active Joint Bookrunners for the bond issuance [4] Group 3 - Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, with a mission to ensure responsible progress and sustainability [5][6] - The company has a workforce of 84,000 employees operating in 140 countries, addressing challenges in quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability [6] - Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC 40 and CAC 40 ESG indices [7]

Core Viewpoint - Diginex Limited and SGS have reaffirmed their strategic alliance to enhance sustainable finance solutions, focusing on ESG requirements and innovative technology-driven services [1][2][3]. Group 1: Strategic Alliance Details - The renewed alliance builds on the initial agreement from 2022, which provided ESG data assurance services, and aims to address the increasing demand for transparent and scalable sustainable finance frameworks [2][3]. - The collaboration combines Diginex's ESG data management platforms with SGS's expertise in assurance, verification, and certification, enhancing tools and services for financial institutions and corporations [2][3]. Group 2: Key Highlights - The alliance aims to support clients in navigating sustainable finance complexities, enhancing the credibility of sustainability reporting, and accelerating efforts towards global climate and social objectives [3]. - Diginex's blockchain-enabled technology and SGS's assurance methodologies will provide transparency and reliability in ESG data, facilitating better decision-making for sustainable investments [6]. Group 3: Solutions and Services - The strategic alliance will develop tailored tools for financial institutions to integrate ESG metrics into their strategies, ensuring compliance with frameworks like the EU Taxonomy and SFDR [6]. - The collaboration will prioritize solutions that assist organizations in achieving net-zero targets, including carbon footprint assessments and sustainability reporting [6]. Group 4: Company Background - Diginex Limited is a sustainable RegTech business that utilizes blockchain, AI, and data analysis to enhance transparency in corporate regulatory reporting and sustainable finance [4]. - The diginexESG platform supports 19 global frameworks, providing end-to-end support for sustainability data management and reporting [5]. Group 5: SGS Overview - SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, operating over 2,500 laboratories across 115 countries, with a commitment to quality and sustainability [8].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Reported service revenues for Q2 2025 were $313.9 million, a 1.5% increase from $309.3 million in the prior year period, with a constant currency growth of 2.1% [13] - Adjusted gross margin for Q2 2025 was 28.8%, a decrease of 30 basis points compared to the prior year, primarily due to foreign exchange headwinds [14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $54.6 million, down from $59.1 million in the prior year, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.4% compared to 19.1% in the prior year [14][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced steady revenue growth and solid adjusted EBITDA margin performance, driven by strong call out activity addressing urgent customer needs [6][7] - The asset integrity services segment continues to drive demand, even amid customer capital spending constraints [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted sustained momentum among existing customers and continued success in securing new customers, particularly in the asset integrity management business [6][7] - The combination with NV5 is expected to enhance the company's ability to deliver integrated solutions across various end markets, including industrial and infrastructure [10][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of NV5, valued at approximately $1.7 billion, is seen as a transformative step to position the company as a market leader in testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TIC) and engineering services [5][15] - The integration of NV5 is expected to create substantial cross-selling opportunities and enhance the company's service offerings [10][19] - The company aims to reduce net leverage to under three times through growth, operational execution, and disciplined cash flow generation [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience and ability to navigate macroeconomic challenges, emphasizing the essential nature of their services [11][21] - The company plans to provide updated financial guidance reflecting the combined business in November, following a thorough review [16][17] Other Important Information - The company has established a dedicated integration management office to drive accountability and pace in the NV5 integration process [20] - Management highlighted the importance of retaining top talent from both organizations during the integration [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on normalized business mix and its impact on margins - Management explained that the margin stability is typical, with slight variations due to seasonal work peaks in Q2 and Q3 [27][28] Question: Details on one-time costs and future benefits from business transformation - Management indicated ongoing costs related to public company build-up and acquisitions, with expectations of returning to normalized levels [30][31] Question: Insights on transformation and potential benefits - Management highlighted new end markets and cross-selling opportunities as key benefits from the acquisition [33][34] Question: Impact of economic slowdown on business - Management noted resilience across end markets, with some strain in the chemical sector but overall stability expected [50][52] Question: Strong call out work in the quarter - Management attributed strong call out work to specific projects, indicating it was not an abnormal variance [56][58]

Acuren-NV5 Transaction - The merger between Acuren and NV5 was announced on May 15, 2025, and closed on August 4, 2025 [12] - NV5 shareholders received $10.00 in cash and 1.1523 shares of Acuren stock for each NV5 share [12] - The transaction's enterprise value was approximately $1.7 billion, including the repayment of NV5's $208 million outstanding debt and the issuance of approximately 79 million Acuren shares to NV5 shareholders [12] - New debt financing of $875 million was used to fund the cash consideration, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 4.1x [12] Combined Company Financial Highlights - The combined company is expected to be a $2 billion+ revenue leader in tech-enabled TICC and engineering services [12] - Illustrative combined revenue for 2024 was $2.039 billion [29] - Illustrative combined revenue for the first half of 2025 was $1.034 billion, compared to $976.2 million for the first half of 2024 [30, 80] - Approximately 70% of the combined revenue is from the United States, and approximately 30% is from international markets [20] Legacy Acuren Q2 2025 Performance - Acuren's Q2 2025 revenue was $314 million, compared to $309 million in Q2 2024 [26] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $54.561 million, compared to $59.111 million in Q2 2024 [71] - Adjusted Gross Profit for Q2 2025 was $90.320 million, with an Adjusted Gross Margin of 28.8% [69]

Core Insights - Bureau Veritas reported robust organic revenue growth of 6.7% in H1 2025, with total revenue reaching EUR 3,192.5 million, up 5.7% year-on-year [5][22] - The company achieved an adjusted operating profit of EUR 491.5 million, reflecting an 8.8% increase compared to H1 2024, with an adjusted operating margin of 15.4%, up 44 basis points year-on-year [5][23] - Bureau Veritas confirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, expecting mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth and continued margin improvements [4][19] H1 2025 Key Figures - Revenue: EUR 3,192.5 million, up 5.7% year-on-year [7] - Adjusted operating profit: EUR 491.5 million, up 8.8% [7] - Adjusted net profit: EUR 292.4 million, up 1.4% [7] - Attributable net profit: EUR 322.3 million, up 37.6% [7] - Free cash flow: EUR 168.0 million, down 11.5% year-on-year [7] H1 2025 Highlights - Strong organic growth across various sectors, with nearly a third of the portfolio achieving double-digit growth [8] - Significant contributions from Marine & Offshore and Industry segments, driven by trends in decarbonization and energy transition [8] - The company completed six bolt-on acquisitions, contributing approximately EUR 60 million in annualized revenue [5][11] Strategic Developments - Bureau Veritas executed a EUR 200 million share buyback program, representing about 1.5% of the company's shares [9][10] - Changes in the Executive Committee were announced to enhance strategy execution and operational efficiency [6][14] - The company aims to create new strongholds in fast-growing sectors and expand leadership positions in existing markets [12][13] Financial Position - Adjusted net financial debt stood at EUR 1,254.7 million, with a stable adjusted net debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.11x [34][36] - The company maintained a solid financial structure with EUR 867.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025 [34][36] - Working capital requirement decreased to EUR 439.0 million, representing 6.8% of revenue [33] Business Segment Performance - Marine & Offshore revenue increased by 10.6%, with a strong order book growth of 22.7% year-on-year [37][38] - Agri-Food & Commodities reported a 5.0% organic growth, with double-digit growth in Metals & Minerals [45][47] - The Industry division achieved 12.3% organic growth, driven by strong energy spending and demand for decarbonization services [52][53] Market Outlook - Bureau Veritas anticipates continued strong cash flow with a cash conversion rate above 90% [19] - The company is focused on executing its LEAP | 28 strategy, aiming for high single-digit total revenue growth and consistent margin improvements through 2028 [20][21]

Core Insights - Bureau Veritas is expanding its presence in Cybersecurity, Nuclear, and Transition Services through three targeted acquisitions, enhancing its portfolio in high-growth markets [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisitions Overview - The company has signed an agreement to acquire Dornier Hinneburg in Germany, which will strengthen its capabilities in the nuclear sector, focusing on technical advisory services and radiation protection related to decommissioning nuclear facilities. This subsidiary generated €14 million in revenue in 2024 and employs 108 experts [5]. - Bureau Veritas is acquiring the Institute For Cyber Risk (IFCR) in Denmark to establish a foothold in the Nordic cybersecurity market. IFCR specializes in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), offensive security, and cybersecurity training, generating €3 million in revenue in 2024 with a team of 25 skilled professionals [5]. - The acquisition of EcoPlus in South Korea will enhance Bureau Veritas' sustainability consulting services, particularly in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certification. EcoPlus is a growing startup with approximately €1 million in revenue and integrates 12 skilled engineers [5]. Group 2: Strategic Intent - These acquisitions align with Bureau Veritas' LEAP I 28 strategy, which focuses on a targeted portfolio approach to accelerate growth and create new strongholds in high-growth markets [2][5]. - The company aims to expand its geographical footprint and deliver greater value to customers in specialized fields through these strategic moves [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the Testing space for 2025, with Bureau Veritas and SGS rated as preferred Overweights [6][18]. Core Insights - The Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector is expected to achieve organic growth in line with FY25 guidance, with a consensus forecast of 5-7% organic growth and 40-50 basis points margin expansion across the TIC3 in 2025 [6][12]. - Despite a significant decline in China exports to the US in April (-21%) and May (-34%), the organic growth of the TIC sector has remained resilient, decoupling from traditional indicators such as GDP growth and patent applications [27][31]. - The report identifies 22 megatrends that could drive organic performance in the Testing sector through 2030, with Bureau Veritas and SGS positioned to capitalize on these trends [18][19]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The global TIC market is forecasted to grow at a mid-single-digit rate to 2030, driven by increasing regulation and demand for testing solutions [12][14]. - The organic growth rates of testing companies have decoupled from GDP growth since 2021, with expectations of sustained GDP+ organic growth driven by regulatory demands [12][18]. Company Performance - Bureau Veritas has reported the highest average organic growth since the pandemic, while Intertek has shown the lowest group organic growth due to its higher consumer exposure [56]. - For FY25, Bureau Veritas guides to mid to high single-digit organic growth, SGS to 5-7%, and Intertek to mid-single digits [56]. Growth Drivers - Key growth drivers include testing megatrends, increased regulation, supply chain assurance, AI-enabled products, and ESG regulation [56]. - The report highlights the potential for high-single-digit to low-double-digit organic revenue growth in the Certification/Assurance division due to changes in the ESG reporting landscape [42]. Valuation and Financial Metrics - Bureau Veritas has a market capitalization of €12.5 billion ($14.8 billion) with a revenue of €6,241 million and an EBITA margin of 16.0% [59]. - The report provides a valuation snapshot, indicating that Bureau Veritas is expected to have an EV/EBITDA of 10.9x in 2025, while SGS is projected at 10.3x [58].

Financial Performance - UL Solutions' 2024 revenue reached $2.9 billion[14] - The company achieved 8.7% organic revenue growth in 2024[14] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was $656 million, representing a 22.9% margin[14, 42] - The average Free Cash Flow from 2022 to 2024 was $249 million, with a 9.2% margin[42] - Q1 2025 saw a 7.6% organic revenue increase and a 22.9% rise in Adjusted EBITDA[60] Business Segments - The Industrial segment generated $1.254 billion in revenue in 2024, with a 31.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin[25, 30] - The Consumer segment's 2024 revenue was $1.238 billion, with a 16.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin[25, 32] - Software and Advisory segment revenue reached $378 million in 2024, with a 15.6% Adjusted EBITDA margin[25, 34] Market Position and Growth - UL Solutions holds the 1 product TIC market share by revenue[21] - The outsourced product TIC market is projected to grow at a 5-6% CAGR from 2022-2026[26]

Summary of UL Solutions (ULS) FY Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: UL Solutions (ULS) - **Industry**: Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) - **Revenue**: $2.9 billion in the last fiscal year - **Customer Base**: Over 80,000 customers across more than 35 industries - **Global Presence**: 41% of revenue from the USA, 25% from Greater China, and the remainder from Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of Asia [12][18][22] Key Themes and Core Messages 1. **Mission-Driven Growth**: ULS emphasizes its mission of creating a safer world, which resonates with customers and their end-users [6][61] 2. **Safety Science Commitment**: The company focuses on applying safety science to help customers navigate challenges in innovation, security, and sustainability [7][62] 3. **Long-Term Customer Relationships**: ULS has a history of long-lived customer relationships, with many clients being with the company for over a century [8][62] 4. **Global Scale and Operating Leverage**: The company leverages its global scale to drive margin expansion and growth, having invested over $1.3 billion in acquisitions since 2010 [9][17] 5. **Financial Strength**: ULS maintains a healthy balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation, allowing for flexibility in growth strategies and shareholder returns [9][10] Market Dynamics - **Industry Size**: The TIC industry is valued at over $240 billion, with a significant portion being outsourced [17] - **Growth Drivers**: Key megatrends driving growth include energy transition, new mobility solutions, sustainability, digitalization, and regulatory compliance [20][22] - **Recurring Revenue**: 33% of ULS's revenue is recurring, stemming from ongoing certification services [15] Financial Performance and Projections - **EBITDA Margin**: The adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.9% last year, with a target of 24% for the current year [38][39] - **Growth Resilience**: ULS has demonstrated resilient growth, averaging nearly 7% compound annual growth over the past decade, even during economic shocks [33] Strategic Initiatives 1. **Capital Allocation**: ULS reinvests approximately 18% of revenue back into the business, focusing on organic growth and capacity expansion [46][48] 2. **M&A Strategy**: The company seeks acquisitions that enhance its capabilities in product testing, inspection, and certification, focusing on technical expertise and service extension [49][50] 3. **Software and Advisory Services**: ULS is optimistic about growth in its software segment, which supports product compliance and supply chain transparency [52][53] Additional Insights - **Impact of Tariffs**: ULS views tariffs as short-term challenges that can lead to increased demand for retesting and recertification services as manufacturers adapt [29][30] - **Energy Transition**: The electrification of various sectors is expected to significantly increase demand for ULS's services, particularly in testing and certification for new energy technologies [24][26] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the UL Solutions FY Conference Call, highlighting the company's strategic focus, market dynamics, and financial performance.