Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record revenue of $185 million for Q2 2025, representing a 35% year-over-year increase [9][24] - Adjusted EBITDA reached over $23 million, up 45% year-over-year, driven by volume and strong gross margins [9][25] - The earnings per share (EPS) was 24 cents, reflecting a 35% increase year-over-year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog grew to a record $688 million, up 76% year-over-year, with approximately $70 million attributed to recent acquisitions [6][21] - New bookings for Q2 totaled $274 million, a 95% increase compared to the same quarter last year [7][22] - The company achieved a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 1.5 for the first half of 2025 [8][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand was noted in power generation, semiconductor inquiries, and natural gas infrastructure, with steady demand in most regions except for some softness in Europe [12][13] - The sales opportunity pipeline has grown to over $5.5 billion, indicating robust future growth potential [12][35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its portfolio and expanding into new vertical markets and geographies [8][19] - The integration of recent acquisitions is expected to generate additional synergies and access to new markets [37] - The company is raising its 2025 annual guidance for orders and revenue, reflecting strong performance and a robust sales pipeline [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate modest inflation and supply chain challenges while maintaining strong order bookings [13][73] - The outlook for 2025 includes expectations for continued strong growth, with a focus on operational excellence and project execution [15][31] Other Important Information - The company is maintaining its previous outlook for adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, expecting growth of approximately 50% year-over-year [15] - The gross profit margin improved to slightly over 36%, up 50 basis points year-over-year [25][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the pipeline like in the power generation market? - Management indicated that the pipeline remains strong, with over a billion dollars in power generation-related projects expected to come to decision in the next 24 months [44][46] Question: What is the environment like in other verticals? - Management noted strength in semiconductor, natural gas infrastructure, and industrial water markets, with a positive outlook for industrial reshoring in North America [49][51] Question: How does the recent legislation impact project timelines? - Management stated that orders have been growing even before the passage of recent legislation, indicating a strong demand environment [59][64] Question: What is the guidance for second half bookings? - Management suggested that the guidance does not capture the maximum potential for large orders, indicating a healthy level of expected bookings [68][70] Question: How does the company plan to manage inflationary pressures? - Management acknowledged the challenges of passing on costs in fixed-price contracts but expressed confidence in their ability to manage inflation through productivity initiatives [71][73] Question: What are the expectations for EBITDA margins? - Management indicated a commitment to achieving mid-teens EBITDA margins over time, balancing growth investments with margin expansion [84][86]