Core Viewpoint - Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. is set to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 5, 2025, after market close, with a subsequent webcast scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET [1] Company Overview - Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. is a national engineering services firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia, providing infrastructure solutions across various regulated end markets [3] - The company employs over 2,500 individuals and operates 100 offices throughout the United States, offering a range of services including planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, environmental consulting, and land procurement [3] - Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BWMN [3]

Group 1 - Ameresco secured a contract with Kimberly-Clark to act as the engineering service provider for the U.K.'s first Green Hydrogen Program in the consumer goods sector [4] - The announcement led to a pre-market stock increase of 3.1% for Ameresco [4]

Group 1 - Ameresco, Inc. has secured a contract with Kimberly-Clark UK to act as the Engineering Service Provider for the UK's first Green Hydrogen Program in the consumer goods sector [1] - Kimberly-Clark is recognized for its leading household brands such as Andrex® and Kleenex® [1] - This initiative marks Kimberly-Clark as the first major consumer goods company in the UK to commit to a Green Hydrogen Program [1]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - **Industry**: China State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) - **Market Dynamics**: The sector has experienced strong compression due to a widening offshore/onshore yield differential, leading to increased demand for China USD bonds and reduced supply from Chinese issuers turning to cheaper onshore funding [1][4][20]. Core Insights - **Credit Ratings**: China SOEs' credit ratings are anchored to China's sovereign rating, which is rated A1/A+/A by Moody's/S&P/Fitch. The outlooks are negative/stable/stable, respectively. The improving fundamentals from SOE reforms provide comfort against fallen angel risks [1][4][39][45]. - **US Sanctions Risk**: The primary risk for China SOEs remains US sanctions, particularly for companies like CNOOC and ChemChina. However, strong demand from Chinese investors is expected to absorb any potential spread widening due to sanctions [1][4][57][63]. - **Investment Recommendations**: J.P. Morgan recommends selective investments in COSL '30s, SINOCH '31s, and CNOOC '32s, highlighting their suitability for investors seeking low-beta exposure to Asia credit [1][4][26]. Financial Metrics - **Spread Compression**: The JACI China single-A Corporate Index has seen its z-spread tighten from z+220 in late 2022 to z+109, indicating strong technical support in the market [4][26]. - **Yield Differential**: The yield differential between offshore and onshore bonds has widened to approximately 290 basis points as of September 2025, influencing demand dynamics [14][20]. - **Profitability Metrics**: The average net profit margin for China SOEs improved from 11% to 13% from 2021 to 2024, while return on equity (ROE) rose from 6% to 8% during the same period, reflecting improving fundamentals [48][50][55]. Additional Insights - **Supply and Demand Imbalance**: The demand for China USD credit has increased, particularly from Chinese banks, while supply has decreased due to higher offshore borrowing costs. This has led to a significant reduction in dollar bond issuance by Chinese issuers [15][20]. - **Regulatory Focus**: The Chinese government is emphasizing SOE efficiency, with new assessment criteria focusing on stable profit growth and improvements in R&D expenditure intensity and labor productivity [48][49]. - **Sanction Lists**: The US has established multiple sanction lists relevant to China SOEs, including the NS-CMIC and CMC lists, which impose various restrictions on investment and business operations [58][61]. Conclusion - The China SOE sector presents a complex landscape characterized by improving fundamentals, strong technical support, and significant risks from US sanctions. Investors are advised to approach the sector selectively, focusing on specific bonds that offer better relative value while being mindful of the broader geopolitical context.

Core Viewpoint - Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) reported a challenging revenue environment for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, with a decrease in revenues and a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year [2][4][5]. Financial Performance - Revenues for the quarter were $1.769 billion, a decrease of 3% compared to $1.818 billion in the same period last year [3][4]. - Operating income increased by 4% to $139 million, with an operating income margin of 7.9%, up from 7.4% [3][6]. - Net income rose significantly by 57% to $127 million, compared to $81 million in the prior year [3][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $185 million, representing 10.5% of revenues, an increase from 9.4% in the prior year [3][7]. - Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.71 from $1.58, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $3.63 from $2.05 [3][8]. Cash Flow and Capital Deployment - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 12% to $122 million, while free cash flow dropped by 38% to $150 million [3][9]. - The company deployed $130 million in capital, primarily for share repurchases and dividends [10]. Backlog and Contract Awards - Net bookings for the quarter were approximately $2.6 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5, and year-to-date net bookings reached $5.0 billion [5][12]. - The estimated backlog at the end of the quarter was approximately $23.2 billion, with $3.6 billion funded [12][40]. - Notable contract awards included a $928 million contract with the U.S. Air Force and a $728 million task order for the Department of Treasury [13][14]. Guidance - The company revised its fiscal year 2026 guidance, projecting revenues between $7.250 billion and $7.325 billion, down from the previous range of $7.60 billion to $7.75 billion [21][22]. - Adjusted EBITDA guidance was also lowered to a range of $680 million to $690 million, compared to the prior range of $715 million to $735 million [22].

Core Points - Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is set to release its second quarter fiscal year 2026 results on September 4, 2025, before market open [1] - A conference call to discuss the operational and financial results will take place at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, which will be webcast to the public [2] - SAIC is a Fortune 500 mission integrator with a focus on technology and innovation across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets [3] - The company has approximately 24,000 employees and annual revenues of about $7.5 billion [4]

Financial Performance - Second Quarter 2025 - Revenues increased by 18% to $1,347.6 million compared to $1,139.4 million in Q2 2024[2,8] - Net Revenues increased by 16% to $1,185.9 million compared to $1,018.0 million in Q2 2024[2,29] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 16% to $180.2 million compared to $155.6 million in Q2 2024[2,25] - Adjusted EPS increased by 26% to $1.72 compared to $1.36 in Q2 2024[2] - GAAP diluted EPS decreased by 89% to $0.08 compared to $0.73 in Q2 2024[2] Financial Performance - First Half 2025 - Revenues increased by 16% to $2,488.8 million compared to $2,141.3 million in the first half of 2024[2,30] - Net Revenues increased by 14% to $2,179.6 million compared to $1,908.7 million in the first half of 2024[2,30] - Adjusted EPS increased by 22% to $2.59 compared to $2.13 in the first half of 2024[2] Segment Performance - Engineering revenue increased by 67% in USD and 65% in local currency compared to Q2 2024[9,16] - Real Estate Services revenue increased by 4% in both USD and local currency compared to Q2 2024[9,12] - Investment Management revenue remained flat with 0% growth in both USD and local currency compared to Q2 2024[9,19] Capitalization and Liquidity - Net Debt stood at $1,556.9 million as of June 30, 2025[21] - The company has $900 million of available liquidity under revolving credit facility after the closing of RoundShield acquisition in July 2025[22]

NASDAQ: BWMN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING, ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORTATION POWER & UTILITIES ENERGY BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL RESOURCES 25th Annual B. Riley Securities Investor Conference May 21, 2025 Bruce Labovitz Chief Financial Officer Safe Harbor Statement Please note that many of the comments made today are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. As described in our filings with the SEC, these statements are subject to numerous risks and u ...

Financial Performance & Growth - Bowman's Gross Revenue increased from $122 million in 2020 to $427 million in 2024[10] - Net Service Billing grew from $104 million in 2020 to $380 million in 2024[10] - Adjusted EBITDA increased from $14 million in 2020 to $60 million in 2024[10] - Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Net increased from 13% in 2020 to 16% in 2024[10] - First Quarter 2025 saw a 19% YoY growth in Gross Contract Revenue and 17% YoY growth in Net Service Billing[24] - First Quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA grew by 20% YoY[24] Backlog & Visibility - Gross Backlog has shown consistent growth, reaching $419 million in 1Q25, compared to $330 million in 1Q24, a 39% increase[35] Capital Allocation & Strategy - The company purchased $6.7 million of common stock in Q1 and continued buybacks into Q2 of $5.3 million as of 05/02/25[38] - Bowman has completed 35+ acquisitions since IPO[11] - Since 2021, Bowman has added >$60 million of annualized net service billing from acquisitions each year[44] 2025 Guidance - The FY 2025 Net Revenue guidance is $428 - $440 million and Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $70 - $76 million[48]

Core Insights - Colliers has launched a refreshed sustainability strategy named "Built to Last," which aligns with current environmental, social, and governance challenges and opportunities [1][3] - The 2024 Global Sustainability Report highlights significant achievements, including a 27.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square foot from the 2021 baseline [6] - Tonya Lagrasta has been appointed as the Global Head of Sustainability to lead the implementation of the new strategy [2][3] Sustainability Achievements - Achieved a 27.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square foot from the 2021 baseline [6] - Earned WELL Health-Safety Ratings in 87.4% of Colliers offices ≥ 2,500 sq. ft., an increase from 35% in 2022 [6] - Expanded the electric vehicle fleet to over 170, representing a fivefold increase in two years [6] - Reached 88% participation in the global employee engagement survey, with scores exceeding external benchmarks [6] - Achieved 68% of the Colliers Gives volunteering goal [6] Company Overview - Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company with nearly $5.0 billion in annual revenues and over $100 billion in assets under management [4] - The company operates through three platforms: Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management, and has a team of 23,000 professionals [4] - Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders over the past 30 years [4]