Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues in Q4 2024 were 427.5million,anincreaseof67.9 million or 18.9% year-over-year, with 50.1millionfromacquisitionsand17.8 million from organic growth [23] - Adjusted EBITDA was 95millioninthequarter,up12.8 million or 15.6% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 22.2%, down 60 basis points year-over-year [27][28] - GAAP net income was 4.9millioninthequarter,up6.7 million year-over-year [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solid waste revenues increased by 21.4% year-over-year, with acquisition growth of 17.8% and price up 5.4%, while volumes decreased by 1.8% [23] - Resource solutions revenues rose by 9.7% year-over-year, with recycling and processing revenue up 8.1% and national accounts up 10.7% [26] - Collection operations saw adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of over 100 basis points year-over-year [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Volume declines were concentrated in the mid-Atlantic region, particularly in recently acquired businesses, while collection volume was flat to positive elsewhere [24] - MSW tons into landfills were up 4.8% in the quarter, but special waste and C&D volumes were down 11.8% year-over-year [25] - The average price per ton at the landfill increased by 5.1% year-over-year [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company closed eight acquisitions in 2024, contributing over 200millioninannualizedrevenue,andisfocusedonfurtheracquisitionsin2025[10][48]−Thecompanyaimstomaintainalowleverageprofileandhasadisciplinedgrowthstrategy,focusingonintegrationandpricingstrength[13]−Investmentsinautomationandtechnologyareongoingtodriveoperationalefficienciesandreducecosts[15][106]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−Managementexpressedoptimismformodestvolumegrowthin2025asexternalpressuresease[14]−Thecompanyanticipatescontinuedstrongperformanceinthenationalaccountsbusiness,particularlyintheindustrialsector[130]−Managementhighlightedtheimportanceofintegratingacquisitionseffectivelytoenhanceoperationalperformance[68]OtherImportantInformation−Thecompanyexpectsadjustedfreecashflowtogrowapproximately9215 million [45] - The company has an estimated $83 million in NOLs, which are expected to shield most federal tax liability in 2025 [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on M&A opportunities for 2025 - Management indicated that the M&A pipeline is very active, with ongoing discussions and several high-quality deals already closed in 2025 [62][64] Question: Plans for the new MRF acquisition in Massachusetts - The acquisition of Save That Stuff is expected to create synergies with existing operations, enhancing processing capabilities and route efficiencies [70][72] Question: Update on the Brookhaven situation in New York - Management confirmed that Brookhaven is closed for C&D, but they expect to see improvements in tonnage at their facilities in 2025 [75][76] Question: Impact of weather on Q1 operations - Management stated that weather has not significantly impacted operations compared to historical trends [84] Question: Internalization of tons and its economic implications - Management confirmed that internalization efforts are included in the 2025 guidance, with incremental margin benefits expected [93][94] Question: Technology spending and its purpose - Management is investing in upgrading systems to improve scalability and efficiency, with a focus on automating processes [106]
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