Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, the company reported revenues of $104 million, down from $138 million in the prior year period [29] - The adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was negative $27 million, compared to negative $9 million in the prior year [33] - The net loss for Q4 2024 was $38 million, compared to a net loss of $17 million for the prior year [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Schimmick projects was $80 million in Q4 2024, down from $85 million a year ago, primarily due to lower activity on existing jobs [29] - Gross margin on Schimmick projects decreased to $2 million from $9 million a year ago, attributed to a $15 million increase in cost of revenue [30] - Legacy project revenue was $18 million for Q4 2024, a decline of $28 million compared to the previous year, with a negative gross margin of $12 million [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog at the end of Q4 2024 was $822 million, with Schimmick projects representing 87% of the backlog, up from 85% a quarter ago [33] - The addressable market for the company is estimated at approximately $106 billion per year within the non-residential U.S. construction market, which is valued at over $1 trillion [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s strategy is built around three pillars: sustainable backlog, operational excellence, and people and culture [6] - The focus will expand on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions across four key markets: water resources, climate resilience, energy transition, and technology and sustainable transportation [10][17] - The company aims to increase its backlog as a percentage of revenues while reducing risk through geographic diversification and alternative project delivery methods [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting strong liquidity and a backlog largely free of past challenges [35] - The company anticipates a significant opportunity for growth in the infrastructure construction business over the next five years [35] - Management noted that while there are challenges in the market, they expect to maintain a strong position due to their capabilities and client relationships [60] Other Important Information - The company has made significant improvements in SG&A costs, now trending towards industry benchmarks [6] - The company is focused on enhancing its electrical division, aiming for it to contribute over 30% of revenues by 2027, up from 15% [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you bridge the gap between the fourth quarter results and the guidance provided? - Management indicated that the backlog consists of profitable work and ongoing discussions with clients could enhance margins in 2025 [42] Question: Have any changes been instituted to drive improvement with existing work? - Management noted opportunities for risk management improvements and early issue identification to enhance bottom-line performance [44] Question: What is the expected cadence of gross margin throughout the year? - Management confirmed that gross margins are expected to trend upward, with the third quarter typically being the strongest [46] Question: How is the company addressing federal budget issues and local market conditions? - Management reported no current impact from federal budget issues and expressed confidence in the funding for their projects [56][58] Question: What is the outlook for free cash flow based on the guidance? - Management stated that they are in a strong liquidity position and have implemented stringent controls to monitor cash flow effectively [63]
Shimmick (SHIM) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript