They said it would never happen – that partisan gridlock would prevent any major infrastructure overhaul. But against all odds, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 was signed into law, unleashing a $1.2 trillion torrent of funding to rebuild America’s crumbling roads, bridges, and waterways. Now, savvy investors are pouring money into the companies at the forefront of this generational construction boom. Are you positioned to profit from this massive infrastructure revival?
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, signed into law by President Biden in November 2021, represents a major step forward in addressing the nation’s aging infrastructure. With a price tag of $1.2 trillion, the bipartisan legislation aims to rebuild and modernize America’s transportation systems, water infrastructure, broadband networks, and more.
One of the key beneficiaries of this historic investment is the construction industry, which is poised to receive a significant boost from the influx of funding for infrastructure projects. Companies like NV5 Global (NVEE), a provider of professional and technical engineering services, Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), a leading heavy civil construction firm, and Construction Partners Inc. (ROAD), a civil infrastructure company focused on road construction and repair, are well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Infrastructure Act.
Sterling Infrastructure specializes in the construction and reconstruction of transportation and water infrastructure systems, making it a prime candidate for many of the projects funded by the act. With a focus on the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain, and Mid-Atlantic regions, the company is likely to see an uptick in demand for its services as states and municipalities work to upgrade their roads, bridges, and water systems.
Another sector that stands to benefit significantly from the Infrastructure Act is the dredging industry. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, is poised to benefit from the increased investment in coastal protection projects, port deepening, and land reclamation efforts.
Dredging plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving navigable waterways, ensuring the efficient movement of goods and supporting coastal communities. With the Infrastructure Act allocating funds for port infrastructure and coastal resilience initiatives, GLDD’s expertise in these areas will be in high demand.
The Infrastructure Act not only provides a financial boost to these industries but also represents a commitment to addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges. For decades, the United States has underinvested in its infrastructure, leading to a backlog of repair and maintenance needs. The act aims to tackle this issue head-on, with funding allocated for projects ranging from highway rehabilitation and bridge replacements to the modernization of public transit systems and the expansion of broadband access.
The impacts of the Infrastructure Act are expected to extend beyond the construction and dredging industries. The revitalization of the nation’s infrastructure is anticipated to create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the overall competitiveness of American businesses. Furthermore, the act’s emphasis on sustainability and resilience aims to ensure that the infrastructure investments made today will withstand the challenges of tomorrow, including the effects of climate change and natural disasters.
As the implementation of the Infrastructure Act progresses, companies are well-positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of America’s infrastructure landscape. Their expertise and capabilities will be instrumental in transforming the nation’s transportation networks, water systems, and coastal defenses, ensuring that they are modernized and resilient for generations to come.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 represents a significant milestone in addressing the nation’s infrastructure needs. By providing substantial funding and a strategic framework, the act has the potential to catalyze economic growth, enhance public safety, and improve the overall quality of life for millions of Americans.
Continuing Impact and Investment Opportunities
Nearly two years since its passage, the Infrastructure Act continues to ripple through the markets and infrastructure sector. As funding is disbursed and projects progress, companies involved in construction, engineering, and related services are experiencing heightened demand and growth opportunities.
Beyond individual stocks, investors seeking exposure to the infrastructure boom may consider investing in sector-specific ETFs or mutual funds. These vehicles offer diversified exposure to a basket of companies poised to benefit from the Infrastructure Act’s initiatives.
However, it’s essential for investors to conduct thorough research and due diligence before making any investment decisions. While the Infrastructure Act presents significant opportunities, the success of individual companies and projects may vary, and unforeseen challenges or delays could impact their performance.
Additionally, as the implementation of the act progresses, new opportunities may arise for companies operating in adjacent sectors or providing specialized services. For instance, companies specializing in sustainable construction practices or cutting-edge technologies like smart infrastructure solutions could potentially benefit from the act’s emphasis on resilience and innovation.
As the nation embarks on this ambitious infrastructure overhaul, the investment landscape is likely to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for savvy investors. Those who can identify and capitalize on the emerging trends and companies poised for growth may be well-positioned to benefit from the transformative impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
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Phase 2. Having completed Phase 1 of “righting the ship” in 2023, Orion is onto Phase 2 of its strategic plan: driving growth potential. Management highlighted numerous industry tailwinds across both business segments. Notably, the pipeline of opportunity has grown to over $11 billion from just $3 billion twelve months ago.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2023:
Contract revenues of $168.5 million
GAAP net loss was $0.7 million or $0.02 per diluted share
Adjusted net income was $0.8 million or $0.02 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA was $9.4 million
Signed contract valued over $100 million with Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock Replacement Project
Other recently awarded new contracts in both the Concrete and Marine segments for a combined total of approximately $121 million
Backlog and contracts awarded subsequent to quarter end totaled $920 million
See definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures elsewhere in this release.
Management Commentary
“As CFO Scott Thanisch and I marked our first anniversary with Orion, we are incredibly proud of how our people have worked collaboratively to embrace change and deliver positive results,” said Travis Boone, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings. “Backlog is a key metric and indicator of the health of the business. As of September 30, backlog stood at $878 million compared with backlog of $549 million in the prior year period. We have won several prestigious projects including the $435 million contract to build a dry dock at Pearl Harbor for the US Navy and a contract valued over $100 million with the Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock Replacement Project.”
“Last quarter we told you that we expected continued improvement in profitability through the back half of the year, and we are delivering on that promise. Third-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $9.4 million versus $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2023. While our third quarter revenue of $169 million is down year-over-year due to our exit from the Central Texas concrete business, the higher quality of our revenue is delivering improved profitability.”
“Since March, our Concrete business has been profitable and improving on an Adjusted EBITDA basis. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased from negative 1.7% to positive 2.4% year-over-year. In addition, the Concrete business was operating income positive on an unconsolidated basis in the third quarter. In Marine, we have a lot of momentum with projects won and potential future projects. There’s a tremendous amount of pent-up demand that we think will be a significant tailwind for us well into 2024 and 2025.”
“As we look ahead to the fourth quarter and beyond, we are optimistic. Our investments in business development are paying off, and we have sufficient capacity and a more disciplined approach to optimize our people and assets. We will see continued improvement in our margins and benefit from operating leverage as we grow the top line. We are excited to build on our success this year and continue growing profitably in 2024,” concluded Boone.
Third Quarter 2023 Results
Contract revenues of $168.5 million decreased 7.7% from $182.6 million in the third quarter last year, primarily due to our decision to exit the unprofitable concrete business in central Texas, partially offset by an increase in marine segment revenue related to the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii drydock project (the “Pearl Harbor Project”).
Gross profit was $19.1 million or 11.3% of revenue up from $13.4 million or 7.4% of revenue in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in gross profit dollars and margin was primarily driven by margin improvements in both segments stemming from higher quality projects and improved execution, partially offset by lower equipment and labor utilization in our dredging business.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $17.1 million, up 11.4% from $15.4 million in the third quarter of 2022. As a percentage of total contract revenues, SG&A expenses increased to 10.2% from 8.5%, primarily due to lower revenues and an increase in SG&A in the third quarter. The increase in SG&A dollars reflected an increase in IT and business development spending and higher legal costs related to customer claims.
Net loss for the third quarter was $0.7 million or $0.02 per diluted share compared to net income of $0.2 million or $0.01 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2022.
The third quarter 2023 net loss included $1.5 million ($0.04 diluted income per share) of non-recurring items. Third quarter 2023 adjusted net income was $0.8 million ($0.02 diluted income per share).
EBITDA for the third quarter of 2023 was $8.7 million, representing a 5.2% EBITDA margin, as compared to EBITDA of $7.2 million, or a 4.0% EBITDA margin in the third quarter last year. Adjusted for non-recurring items, EBITDA for the third quarter of 2023 was $9.4 million, representing a 5.6% adjusted EBITDA margin, as compared to adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022 of $8.8 million, representing a 4.8% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Backlog
Total backlog at September 30, 2023 was $877.5 million, compared to $818.7 million at June 30, 2023 and $548.6 million at September 30, 2022. Backlog for the Marine segment was $699.9 million, compared to $614.9 million at June 30, 2023 and $280.2 million at September 30, 2022. Backlog for the Concrete segment was $177.6 million, compared to $203.8 million at June 30, 2023 and $268.4 million at September 30, 2022. In addition, the Company has been awarded $43 million in new project work subsequent to the end of the quarter ended September 30, 2022 that is not included in backlog at the end of the quarter.
Recent Wins
On September 22, the Company entered into a design-build contract valued over $100 million for its Marine and Engineering business. The contract was awarded by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock Replacement Project, situated in Grand Bahama, Bahamas. In addition, the Company was recently awarded other new contracts in both its concrete and marine segments for a combined total of approximately $121 million.
Safety Award
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. was presented with the Company Award for Leadership in Safety from the Council of Dredging and Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS). The award, presented at the 2023 CDMCS Annual Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. on September 28, recognizes outstanding safety leadership in the dredging and marine construction industry.
Orion Group Holdings was recognized for advancing a safety-first culture through safety-conscious policies and procedures in the workplace, mentoring others in safety, training on identifying and properly controlling hazards, and placing high personal value on collaborative and proactive work toward improving safety.
Balance Sheet Update
As of September 30, 2023, current assets were $228.5 million, including unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 million. Total debt outstanding as of September 30, 2023 was $50.3 million. At the end of the quarter, the Company had $13.5 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
Conference Call Details
Orion Group Holdings will host a conference call to discuss results for the third quarter 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time/8:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, October 26, 2023. To participate, please dial (800) 715-9871 and ask for the Orion Group Holdings Conference Call. A live audio webcast of the call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of Orion’s website at https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com/investor/ and will be archived for replay.
About Orion Group Holdings
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. The Company’s website is located at: https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.
Backlog Definition
Backlog consists of projects under contract that have either (a) not been started, or (b) are in progress but are not yet complete. The Company cannot guarantee that the revenue implied by its backlog will be realized, or, if realized, will result in earnings. Backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the timing and execution of contracts. The typical duration of the Company’s projects ranges from three to nine months on shorter projects to multiple years on larger projects. The Company’s backlog at any point in time includes both revenue it expects to realize during the next twelve-month period as well as revenue it expects to realize in future years.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes the financial measures “adjusted net income/loss,” “adjusted earnings/loss per share,” “EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA margin.” These measurements are “non-GAAP financial measures” under rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Regulation G. The non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. By reporting such non-GAAP financial information, the Company does not intend to give such information greater prominence than comparable GAAP financial information. Investors are urged to consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to and not in substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted net income/loss and adjusted earnings/loss per share should not be viewed as an equivalent financial measure to net income/loss or earnings/loss per share. Adjusted net income/loss and adjusted earnings/loss per share exclude certain items that management believes impairs a meaningful evaluation of the Company’s financial performance. The Company believes these adjusted financial measures are a useful supplement to earnings/loss calculated in accordance with GAAP because they better inform our common stockholders as to the Company’s operational trends and performance relative to other companies. Generally, items excluded are one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance provided by the Company generally excludes information regarding these types of items.
Orion Group Holdings defines EBITDA as net income/loss before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting EBITDA for certain items that management believes impairs a meaningful comparison of operating results. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA for the period by contract revenues for the period. The GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income, while the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA margin is operating margin, which represents operating income divided by contract revenues. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are used internally to evaluate current operating expense, operating efficiency, and operating profitability on a variable cost basis, by excluding the depreciation and amortization expenses, primarily related to capital expenditures and acquisitions, and net interest and tax expenses. Additionally, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide useful information regarding the Company’s ability to meet future debt service and working capital requirements while providing an overall evaluation of the Company’s financial condition. In addition, EBITDA is used internally for incentive compensation purposes. The Company includes EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to provide transparency to investors as they are commonly used by investors and others in assessing performance. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as a substitute for operating margin, net income, cash flows, or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of which provisions the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as ‘believes’, ‘expects’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘seeks’, ‘approximately’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘estimates’, or ‘anticipates’, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, outlook, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release, and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, gross profit, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include project award announcements, estimated project start dates, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward-looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company’s fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints, and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are at the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Please refer to the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 16, 2023, which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.
HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” and “Company”), a leading specialty construction and engineering company today announced a significant contract award valued at over $100 million for its Marine and Engineering business. The contract was awarded by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) for the turnkey design-build of the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock Replacement Project, situated in Grand Bahama, Bahamas. In addition, the Company was recently awarded new contracts in both its Concrete and Marine segments for a combined total of $121 million.
Orion Group Holdings won the Grand Bahama Shipyard Dry Dock award through a competitive bid/negotiation process based on demonstrating its multiple core skill competencies. The scope of work includes marine works and infrastructure construction, dredging, creating new mooring facilities, and providing enhancements to shore stability. In addition, Orion will modify and extend service piers for the installation of two cutting-edge floating dry docks, which are among the largest in the western hemisphere. The project is set to commence immediately and will conclude in late 2025. Orion will be working with Bahamian subcontractors on the project.
Travis Boone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings, said, “The scope of the Bahama project demonstrates the extensive capabilities and commitment to predictable excellence that our integrated Marine & Engineering teams can deliver to large-scale and complex projects. We are excited to embark on this project and look forward to contributing to the growth and success of the Grand Bahama Shipyard.”
“When completed, the Grand Bahama dry docks will be a milestone in the maritime industry. With this enormous undertaking, Grand Bahama Shipyard will have the first floating dry docks for the Atlantic region capable of lifting the largest cruise ships in the world. The installation of two state-of-the-art floating dry docks, categorized as XL and Mega XL, promises substantial efficiency and cost savings for GBSL’s customers.”
Boone added, “As part of our strategic plan, we have been focused on strengthening our business development efforts and I am very proud of the energy and impact our expanded team is having on our business. In addition to this project award in the Bahamas for Marine, we also recently received new awards totaling $121 million, comprised of $50.8 million in the Concrete segment and $68.5 million in our Marine segment.” For additional information, see our 8-k filed on September 28, 2023.
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a renowned name in specialty construction, known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and timely project execution. With these new contract awards, Orion continues to strengthen its position as an industry leader capable of tackling complex projects with unmatched expertise.
About Orion Group Holdings
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of which provisions the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as ‘believes’, ‘expects’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘seeks’, ‘approximately’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘estimates’, or ‘anticipates’, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, outlook, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release, and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, gross profit, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include project award announcements, estimated project start dates, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward-looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company’s fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints, and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are at the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Please refer to the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 16, 2023, which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.
HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2023:
Contract revenues of $182.5 million increased 14.7% sequentially
Net loss was $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA was $3.7 million
Concrete segment returned to profitability during the second quarter
Marine awarded two dredging contracts totaling $45 million from the Army Corps of Engineers
Backlog and awarded contracts totaled $903 million at quarter end
See definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures elsewhere in this release.
Management Commentary
“Our second quarter performance was a significant improvement over our first quarter results and reflected the progress our team is making in executing our strategy to achieve long-term growth and value creation,” said Travis Boone, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings.
“Nine months ago, we began our journey to turn Orion around. We started with a long checklist and have ticked off many of the boxes—all focused on de-risking the business to clear the path for long-term growth and profitability. After two years of reporting losses, our Concrete business turned profitable in the month of March and continues to generate profit each month. We have attracted great talent to focus on business development and drive growth. And perhaps most critical, we shored up our balance sheet and liquidity, securing a new $103 million ABL credit facility and providing $25 million in liquidity through sale-leaseback transactions.”
“Looking ahead, we are optimistic that we will see continued improvement for the rest of this year and beyond. Our company is now fundamentally stronger and well positioned for accelerated growth. We are fortunate to have the most exceptional people in the industry and two businesses with different catalysts of growth—Concrete more driven by the private sector; Marine by the public sector—that can balance one another during challenging times and different business cycles. When both businesses are performing well—as we believe is within reach in 2024—they can deliver dramatic growth and strong results for all stakeholders,” concluded Boone.
Second Quarter 2023 Results
Contract revenues of $182.5 million increased 14.7% sequentially and decreased 6.2% from $194.6 million in the second quarter last year, primarily due to our decision to exit the unprofitable concrete business in central Texas, partially offset by an increase in marine segment revenue primarily related to the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii drydock project.
Gross profit was $13.8 million or 7.6% of revenue down from $14.3 million or 7.4% of revenue in the second quarter of 2022. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily driven by margin improvements in the concrete business, partially offset by lower equipment and labor utilization in our marine segment as compared to the prior year period.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $18.1 million, up 5.1% from $17.2 million in the comparable period. As a percentage of total contract revenues, SG&A expenses increased to 9.9% from 8.9%, primarily due to lower revenues in the second quarter. The increase in SG&A dollars reflected an increase in compensation expense for key new hires, partially offset by lower consulting expense related to the completion of the management transition.
Net loss for the second quarter was $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $3.1 million or $0.10 per diluted share year-over-year.
The second quarter 2023 net loss included $4.3 million ($0.13 diluted loss per share) of non-recurring items. Second quarter 2023 adjusted net loss was $4.5 million ($0.14 diluted loss per share).
EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was $7.6 million, representing a 4.2% EBITDA margin, as compared to EBITDA of $3.3 million, or a 1.7% EBITDA margin in the second quarter last year. Adjusted for non-recurring items, EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was $3.7 million, representing a 2.0% adjusted EBITDA margin, as compared to adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 of $5.7 million, representing a 2.9% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Backlog
Total backlog at June 30, 2023 was $818.7 million, compared to $467.4 million at March 31, 2023 and $603.2 million at June 30, 2022 due in substantial part to the award of the Hawaii contract. Backlog for the Marine segment was $614.9 million, compared to $187.0 million at March 31, 2023 and $281.0 million at June 30, 2022. Backlog for the Concrete segment was $203.8 million, compared to $280.4 million at March 31, 2023 and $322.2 million at June 30, 2022. In addition, the Company has been awarded $84 million in new project work not included in backlog at the end of the quarter.
Recent Wins
Orion was awarded two additional contracts totaling $45 million for work that will be performed in 2023, both contracts from the Army Corps of Engineers. The first is a $27 million contract for dredging in Texas. The second is an $18 million contract for dredging in Louisiana.
Balance Sheet Update
As of June 30, 2023, current assets were $226.7 million, including unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $8.9 million. Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2023 was $36.9 million. At the end of the quarter, the Company had no outstanding revolver draws.
Conference Call Details
Orion Group Holdings will host a conference call to discuss results for the second quarter 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time/8:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, July 27, 2023. To participate, please dial (800) 715-9871 and ask for the Orion Group Holdings Conference Call. A live audio webcast of the call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of Orion’s website at https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com/investor/ and will be archived for replay.
About Orion Group Holdings
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.
Backlog Definition
Backlog consists of projects under contract that have either (a) not been started, or (b) are in progress but are not yet complete. The Company cannot guarantee that the revenue implied by its backlog will be realized, or, if realized, will result in earnings. Backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the timing and execution of contracts. The typical duration of the Company’s projects ranges from three to nine months on shorter projects to multiple years on larger projects. The Company’s backlog at any point in time includes both revenue it expects to realize during the next twelve-month period as well as revenue it expects to realize in future years.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes the financial measures “adjusted net income/loss,” “adjusted earnings/loss per share,” “EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA margin.” These measurements are “non-GAAP financial measures” under rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Regulation G. The non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. By reporting such non-GAAP financial information, the Company does not intend to give such information greater prominence than comparable GAAP financial information. Investors are urged to consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to and not in substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted net income/loss and adjusted earnings/loss per share are not an alternative to net income/loss or earnings/loss per share. Adjusted net income/loss and adjusted earnings/loss per share exclude certain items that management believes impairs a meaningful comparison of operating results. The Company believes these adjusted financial measures are a useful adjunct to earnings/loss calculated in accordance with GAAP because management uses adjusted net income/loss available to common stockholders to evaluate the Company’s operational trends and performance relative to other companies. Generally, items excluded are one-time items or items whose timing or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, any guidance provided by the Company generally excludes information regarding these types of items.
Orion Group Holdings defines EBITDA as net income/loss before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting EBITDA for certain items that management believes impairs a meaningful comparison of operating results. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA for the period by contract revenues for the period. The GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income, while the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA margin is operating margin, which represents operating income divided by contract revenues. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are used internally to evaluate current operating expense, operating efficiency, and operating profitability on a variable cost basis, by excluding the depreciation and amortization expenses, primarily related to capital expenditures and acquisitions, and net interest and tax expenses. Additionally, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide useful information regarding the Company’s ability to meet future debt service and working capital requirements while providing an overall evaluation of the Company’s financial condition. In addition, EBITDA is used internally for incentive compensation purposes. The Company includes EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to provide transparency to investors as they are commonly used by investors and others in assessing performance. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as a substitute for operating margin, net income, cash flows, or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of which provisions the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as ‘believes’, ‘expects’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘seeks’, ‘approximately’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘estimates’, or ‘anticipates’, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, outlook, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release, and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, gross profit, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include project award announcements, estimated project start dates, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward-looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company’s fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints, and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are at the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Please refer to the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 16, 2023, which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.
Conference Call to be held Thursday, July 27 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
HOUSTON, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after the close of the stock market.
A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held the next day, July 27, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results and answer questions.
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas.
Conference Call to be held Tuesday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
HOUSTON, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that it will issue its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 on Monday, May 8, 2023, after the close of the stock market.
A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held the next day, May 9, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results and answer questions.
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas.
Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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A New Strategic Plan. After being at the Company for six months, CEO Travis Boone and CFO Scott Thanisch released a strategic plan designed to unlock Orion’s full potential for long-term, sustainable growth. While ambitious, we believe the ingredients are in place for a successful outcome.
End Markets Remain Positive. The Marine sector and the Concrete segment both continue to enjoy positive tailwinds. Government money continues to pour into the Marine space, although the associated agencies need to actual award contracts, while population growth in Texas is driving demand for concrete services.
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HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, completed a 15 month rebuild of the recently commissioned Dredge Lavaca. Advancements to the dredge’s ladder, accommodations, and operating systems were made to continue to provide exceptional dredging service to its clients and industry partners in both the public and private sectors along the Gulf Coast. The Lavaca is scheduled to begin work mid-November 2022 on a newly awarded contract for the Port of Corpus Christi and will take part in the continued maintenance of waterways, deepening and widening projects for years to come throughout the Gulf Coast. The design of the dredge, including its modular quarters, walkways, access and egress points, ventilation, handrail & fendering systems have all been engineered specifically with an emphasis on safety. Design improvements to the crew accommodations reduced noise and vibrations during dredging operations and provide a reprieve for the crew during their rest periods. The open-concept lever room allows for the leverman to monitor and control all dredging systems from a specially designed control station with touchscreen displays and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a 180-degree field of view. Tier III diesel-electric engines and electric winches is another step forward for the Company to continue our commitment to protecting the environment by preventing potential spills and reducing NOx emissions within our operating areas. Orion’s commitment to Safety and “Target Zero” is also instilled into our vetted contractors, and is reflected indirectly in this project, as the project surpassed 65,000 manhours without any lost time incidents or recordable injuries.
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including pour and finish, dirt work, layout, forming, and rebar across the light commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the provisions of which the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as ‘believes’, ‘expects’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘seeks’, ‘approximately’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘estimates’, or ‘anticipates’, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, outlook, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, profit, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements also include estimated project start date, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company’s fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.
Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 7, 2022, which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.
HOUSTON, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced a contract award for its Concrete segment valued at over $40 million.
Under this contract, the Company will construct a 40-story multi-family residential building in the Houston area, beginning in Q1 2023 with expected completion in Q3 2024. The team will perform construction of the mat foundation, an interior stair and elevator core, forming and placing concrete of the elevated structure, along with placement of rebar. The building includes a nine-story parking structure, 30 stories of living space, and an amenity level with an outdoor terrace. One of the company’s tower cranes will be supporting the construction of the project.
This contract along with other contract awards in Q3 totaling $128M, comprised of $53M in Concrete and $75M in Marine, will be completed throughout 2023 and 2024.
“Our recent success winning work across all segments will help set us up for a stronger 2023 and beyond,” said Travis Boone, Orion’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are continuing to expand our client base and focus on our key markets in both Marine and Concrete.”
About Orion Group Holdings Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including pour and finish, dirt work, layout, forming, rebar, and mesh across the light commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas.
Forward-Looking Statements The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the provisions of which the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as ‘believes’, ‘expects’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘seeks’, ‘approximately’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘estimates’, or ‘anticipates’, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, outlook, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, profit, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements also include estimated project start date, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company’s fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.
Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 7, 2022, which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.
Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Why ORN? We believe the new management team, with its relevant industry experience, sees the robust end markets and opportunities to build the business, both organically and inorganically. We believe Orion is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the extraordinary market potential, both in the Marine sector and the Concrete business.
Near-term: Picking Low Hanging Fruit. While the new management team sets a course for the business, they are taking advantage of low hanging fruit to improve near-term operational results, such as continued improvement in contracts and reducing overhead burden.
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Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Lowering 4Q Projections. We are taking a more conservative view of the fourth quarter given the impact of Ian on Florida. Orion has a number of projects in the area and we expect to see a push back given the need for more humanitarian efforts. We are now forecasting revenue of $165 million for the quarter, down from a prior $168 million estimate, adjusted EBITDA of $8.55 million, down from $10.55 million, and breakeven EPS, down from a prior $0.03 EPS estimate. For the full year, we are now at revenue of $709.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $28.1 million.
But More Future Work? The devastation wrought by Ian is undeniable, not just in Florida but also in the Carolinas. This unfortunate event, however, could create substantial future work for Orion. While it is way too early yet to determine, typically such storms end up being a net positive in terms of new work.
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Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Meeting. We had the opportunity to sit down with new CEO Travis Boone and new CFO Scott Thanisch to discuss their early impression of Orion, the near-term game plan, and the longer-term potential of the Company. We came away impressed with management’s level of optimism about Orion’s potential.
Impressions. Both CEO Boone and CFO Thanisch noted a great opportunity at Orion, saying, in their belief, Orion can be a lot more sophisticated, bigger, and more efficient. CEO Boone noted the potential to use his deep contact base to expand Orion’s market presence, while becoming more disciplined on the bidding approach to improve the margin profile.
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