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Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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1Q24. There are a lot of moving parts, with the sale of the European staffing business and some one-time expenses. On an organic basis, revenue declined 2.6% y-o-y to $945.6 million due to ongoing soft demand, although the Education segment grew 16.2% y-o-y. Adjusted EBITDA margin was up 110bp to 3.2% driven by the sale of the European business and ongoing expenses reduction initiatives. Adjusted net earnings rose to $20.3 million, or $0.56/sh, from $15.9 million, or $0.42/sh in 1Q23.
GAAP Results. Revenue of $1.05 billion declined 17.6% (17.7% decline on constant currency basis) from last year. Gross profit rate was down 30bp to 19.7% y-o-y with mix and lower permanent placement fees offsetting the benefit from the sale of the European staffing business. Operating earnings of $26.8 million rose 150.2%. Net income was $25.8 million, or $0.70/sh, versus $10.9 million, or $0.29/sh in the prior year.
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Haynes International, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of technologically advanced, nickel and cobalt-based high-performance alloys, primarily for use in the aerospace, industrial gas turbine and chemical processing industries.
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Second quarter financial results. Haynes reported second-quarter fiscal 2024 net income of $8.6 million or $0.66 per share compared to $12.3 million or $0.96 per share during the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.0 million compared to $22.4 million during the prior year period and declined as a percentage of net revenues. While the company experienced revenue growth in its core aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets, the quarter was negatively impacted by decreasing nickel prices which reduced gross margins, along with lingering impacts from the unplanned hot mill outage in the first quarter. The estimated negative impact from raw material volatility in the second quarter was $5.3 million.
Updating estimates. We have lowered our 2024 EBITDA and EPS estimates to $79.3 million and $3.13 from $84.8 million and $3.50, respectively. The revisions reflect recent earnings results and lower margins in the second half of the year. Our 2025 EBITDA and EPS estimates were reduced to $103.9 million and $4.40 from $104.5 million and $4.45.
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Higher Occupancy Propels Strong Quarterly Financial Performance Capital Strategy Highlights Include Significant Share Buyback and Debt Refinancing in Quarter
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (the Company) announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Damon T. Hininger, CoreCivic’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “CoreCivic experienced a strong first quarter of 2024. Propelled by 75.2% occupancy – our highest level since the first quarter of 2020 – CoreCivic generated sturdy margins and year-over-year growth in our key metrics. Revenue increased 9% versus the first quarter of 2023, with Federal, State, and Local revenues all increasing, and our cost-management initiatives also contributed to our favorable results.”
Commenting on capital market activities for the quarter, Hininger added, “In addition to the strong quarterly financial results, we are equally pleased with the continued progress we have made on our capital structure initiatives. During the quarter, we repurchased 2.7 million shares of our common stock for $39.4 million – an acceleration over recent quarters. Also, during the quarter, we successfully issued $500 million of new senior unsecured notes, effectively refinancing and extending the term of our existing debt by roughly three years at the same rate as the senior unsecured notes that we issued in 2021, when interest rates were much lower. Even with those activities, we ended the quarter with leverage, measured as net debt to Adjusted EBITDA, at 2.7x for the trailing twelve months – placing us, for the first time, within our target leverage range of 2.25x to 2.75x that we established in August 2020. This is a significant accomplishment, and we are proud of the strategy, focus, and discipline that led us here.”
“We are thankful for our many partners. Our federal, state, and local government partners continue to trust the essential solutions CoreCivic provides, and we renewed the eight contracts that were up for renewal during the quarter – following a year in which we renewed all of the 34 contracts up for renewal. We are also thankful to our financial partners for their ongoing support, including of our recent debt refinancing.”
Financial Highlights – First Quarter 2024
Total revenue of $500.7 million
CoreCivic Safety revenue of $457.7 million
CoreCivic Community revenue of $29.9 million
CoreCivic Properties revenue of $13.0 million
Net income of $9.5 million; Adjusted net income of $27.9 million
Diluted earnings per share of $0.08
Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.25
Normalized FFO per diluted share of $0.46
Adjusted EBITDA of $89.5 million
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Compared With First Quarter 2023
Net income in the first quarter of 2024 was $9.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with net income in the first quarter of 2023 of $12.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. However, when adjusted for special items, adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2024 improved to $27.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share (Adjusted Diluted EPS), compared with adjusted net income in the first quarter of 2023 of $14.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. Special items for each period are presented in detail in the calculation of Adjusted Diluted EPS in the Supplemental Financial Information following the financial statements presented herein and, most notably, included $27.2 million of expenses associated with debt repayments and refinancing transactions in the first quarter of 2024.
The increased adjusted per share amounts resulted from higher federal, state, and local populations, particularly at our facilities serving U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), combined with lower interest expense and a decrease in shares outstanding, both resulting from our capital allocation strategy. These earnings increases were partially offset by the expiration of our lease with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODC) at our North Fork Correctional Facility on June 30, 2023.
Our labor attraction and retention initiatives continue to generate positive results. The costs of registry nursing, temporary labor resources, including associated travel expenses, overtime and incentives, declined meaningfully from the prior year quarter as well as sequentially.
Revenue from ICE, our largest partner, increased significantly versus the same quarter of 2023, when Title-42 restrictions were still in effect, and ICE revenue was essentially flat versus the fourth quarter of 2023. Under Title 42, which ended May 11, 2023, asylum-seekers and anyone crossing the border without proper documentation or authority were denied entry at the United States border to contain the spread of COVID-19. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, revenue from ICE was $153.8 million compared to $130.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $62.8 million in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes special items, was $89.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $73.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was attributable to an increase in occupancy, combined with a general reduction in temporary staffing incentives and related labor costs, partially offset by the expiration of the lease with the ODC at the North Fork facility.
Funds From Operations (FFO) for the first quarter of 2024 was $33.9 million. Normalized FFO, which excludes special items, increased to $52.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $38.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase in Normalized FFO per share of 35%. Normalized FFO was impacted by the same factors that affected Adjusted EBITDA, further improved by a reduction in interest expense resulting from our debt reduction strategy that is not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA, as well as a 2% reduction in weighted average shares outstanding compared with the prior year quarter.
Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO, and Normalized FFO, and, where appropriate, their corresponding per share amounts, are measures calculated and presented on the basis of methodologies other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Please refer to the Supplemental Financial Information and the note following the financial statements herein for further discussion and reconciliations of these measures to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Business Updates
Share Repurchases. On May 12, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock. On August 2, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized an increase in our share repurchase program of up to an additional $75.0 million in shares of our common stock, or a total of up to $225.0 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we repurchased 2.7 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $39.4 million, excluding fees, commissions and other costs related to the repurchases. Since the share repurchase program was authorized, through March 31, 2024, we have repurchased a total of 12.8 million shares at an aggregate price of $152.0 million, or $11.87 per share, excluding fees, commissions and other costs related to the repurchases.
As of March 31, 2024, we had $73.0 million remaining under the share repurchase program. Additional repurchases of common stock will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws and may be made at management’s discretion within parameters set by the Board of Directors from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The share repurchase program has no time limit and does not obligate us to purchase any particular amount of our common stock. The authorization for the share repurchase program may be terminated, suspended, increased or decreased by our Board of Directors in its discretion at any time.
Debt Refinancing. On March 12, 2024, we announced the completion of an underwritten registered public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the 2029 Notes). The net proceeds from the offering of the 2029 Notes, amounting to $490.3 million, together with borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on hand, were used to fund the tender offering for, and subsequent redemption of, the 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the 2026 Notes), which had an outstanding principal balance of $593.1 million. Note holders with an aggregate principal amount of $494.3 million, or 83.3% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes then-outstanding, tendered their notes by the expiration date on March 11, 2024, and on April 15, 2024, we redeemed the remaining $98.8 million principal balance outstanding.
California City Correctional Center. As previously disclosed, the lease with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at our 2,560-bed California City Correctional Center expired on March 31, 2024, and was not renewed. The facility was idled effective April 1, 2024. Rental revenue at this facility was $8.5 million and $31.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively. Facility net operating income at the facility was $7.2 million and $25.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively. As a result, although we are marketing the facility to potential customers, we expect per share results to decline by approximately $0.06 per share during the second quarter of 2024 compared with the first quarter of 2024, and by approximately $0.15 to $0.16 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with the year ended December 31, 2023. The impact of this lease expiration has been, and continues to be, included in our 2024 financial guidance.
2024 Financial Guidance
Based on current business conditions, we are providing the following updated financial guidance for the full year 2024:
New Guidance Full Year 2024
Prior Guidance Full Year 2024
– Net income
$52.7 million to $63.7 million
$65.0 million to $80.0 million¹
– Adjusted net income
$74.0 million to $85.0 million
$65.0 million to $80.0 million
– Diluted EPS
$0.47 to $0.57
$0.58 to $0.72¹
– Adjusted Diluted EPS
$0.66 to $0.76
$0.58 to $0.72
– FFO per diluted share
$1.36 to $1.46
$1.46 to $1.61¹
– Normalized FFO per diluted share
$1.56 to $1.66
$1.46 to $1.61
– EBITDA
$281.1 million to $290.1 million
$300.3 million to $313.3 million¹
– Adjusted EBITDA
$312.0 million to $321.0 million
$300.3 million to $313.3 million
¹ Prior guidance did not include the aforementioned $27.2 million of expenses associated with debt repayments and refinancing transactions incurred during the first quarter of 2024.
During 2024, we expect to invest $70.0 million to $76.0 million in capital expenditures, consisting of $30.0 million to $31.0 million in maintenance capital expenditures on real estate assets, $32.0 million to $35.0 million for maintenance capital expenditures on other assets and information technology, and $8.0 million to $10.0 million for other capital investments.
Supplemental Financial Information and Investor Presentations
We have made available on our website supplemental financial information and other data for the first quarter of 2024. Interested parties may access this information through our website at http://ir.corecivic.com/ under “Financial Information” of the Investors section. We do not undertake any obligation and disclaim any duties to update any of the information disclosed in this report.
Management may meet with investors from time to time during the second quarter of 2024. Written materials used in the investor presentations will also be available on our website beginning on or about May 21, 2024. Interested parties may access this information through our website at http://ir.corecivic.com/ under “Events & Presentations” of the Investors section.
Conference Call, Webcast and Replay Information
We will host a webcast conference call at 10:00 a.m. central time (11:00 a.m. eastern time) on Thursday, May 9, 2024, which will be accessible through the Company’s website at www.corecivic.com under the “Events & Presentations” section of the “Investors” page. To participate via telephone and join the call live, please register in advance here https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa41ba53918294659afa34f33febf12cc. Upon registration, telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number and a unique passcode.
About CoreCivic
CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, a network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. We are the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and one of the largest prison operators in the United States. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for over 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements as to our beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with: (i) changes in government policy, legislation and regulations that affect utilization of the private sector for corrections, detention, and residential reentry services, in general, or our business, in particular, including, but not limited to, the continued utilization of our correctional and detention facilities by the federal government, including as a consequence of the United States Department of Justice not renewing contracts as a result of President Biden’s Executive Order on Reforming Our Incarceration System to Eliminate the Use of Privately Operated Criminal Detention Facilities, impacting utilization primarily by the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service, and the impact of any changes to immigration reform and sentencing laws (we do not, under longstanding policy, lobby for or against policies or legislation that would determine the basis for, or duration of, an individual’s incarceration or detention); (ii) our ability to obtain and maintain correctional, detention, and residential reentry facility management contracts because of reasons including, but not limited to, sufficient governmental appropriations, contract compliance, negative publicity and effects of inmate disturbances; (iii) changes in the privatization of the corrections and detention industry, the acceptance of our services, the timing of the opening of new facilities and the commencement of new management contracts (including the extent and pace at which new contracts are utilized), as well as our ability to utilize available beds; (iv) general economic and market conditions, including, but not limited to, the impact governmental budgets can have on our contract renewals and renegotiations, per diem rates, and occupancy; (v) fluctuations in our operating results because of, among other things, changes in occupancy levels; competition; contract renegotiations or terminations; inflation and other increases in costs of operations, including a continuing rise in labor costs; fluctuations in interest rates and risks of operations; (vi) government budget uncertainty, the impact of the debt ceiling and the potential for government shutdowns and changing budget priorities; (vii) our ability to successfully identify and consummate future development and acquisition opportunities and realize projected returns resulting therefrom; (viii) our ability to have met and maintained qualification for taxation as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for the years we elected REIT status; and (ix) the availability of debt and equity financing on terms that are favorable to us, or at all. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in the filings we make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We take no responsibility for updating the information contained in this press release following the date hereof to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events or for any changes or modifications made to this press release or the information contained herein by any third-parties, including, but not limited to, any wire or internet services, except as may be required by law.
CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, a network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. We are the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by government agencies in the United States. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for nearly 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.
Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Results. Total revenue was $500.7 million for the quarter compared to $458.0 million in the prior year. This exceeded our expectations of $478 million. All of CoreCivic’s segments experienced growth over the prior year due to higher populations at the federal, state, and local populations. Another driver was revenue from ICE increasing from the prior year, as last year had Title 42 still enacted. Net income was $9.5 million, or $0.08/sh, from $12.4 million, or $0.11, last year. We estimated net income of $21.7 million or $0.19 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS was $0.25 for 1Q24, excluding one-time costs associated with the debt refinancing.
Debt Refinancing Completed and Share Repurchases. CoreCivic completed its registered public debt offering of $500 million on March 12, 2024. The offering, in conjunction with the Company’s revolving credit facility, paid off CoreCivic’s senior unsecured notes due 2026. The Company repurchased 2.7 million shares of its common stock during the quarter at an aggregate purchase price of $39.4 million, or approximately $14.59 per share.
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 131-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
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Strong Performance. Limited drydockings during the quarter and record backlog led the charge in a strong first quarter. The Galveston Island, the Company’s new hopper dredge, also started operations during the quarter, contributing to the performance. The record backlog, consisting mostly of capital projects which carry higher margin, provides Great Lakes with revenue visibility throughout the fiscal year and improved margins, in our view.
Improved Environment. With the passage of the budget, the overall dredging environment has improved, in our view. We expect to see an uptick in project awards in the second and third quarters, with a couple of major capital projects to be included. Great Lakes is well positioned to win its fair share of the awards.
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For more than 70 years, Vectrus has provided critical mission support for our customers’ toughest operational challenges. As a high-performing organization with exceptional talent, deep domain knowledge, a history of long-term customer relationships, and groundbreaking technical expertise, we deliver innovative, mission-matched solutions for our military and government customers worldwide. Whether it’s base operations support, supply chain and logistics, IT mission support, engineering and digital integration, security, or maintenance, repair and overhaul, our customers count on us for on-target solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security. Vectrus is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes about 8,100 employees spanning 205 locations in 28 countries. In 2021, Vectrus generated sales of $1.8 billion. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.vectrus.com or connect with Vectrus on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Off on the Right Foot. V2X delivered solid first quarter results, starting 2024 off on the right foot. Revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings all came in above our estimates. OpTempo remains elevated in CENTOM and INDOPACOM given the recent events occurring in those areas, driving V2X results.
1Q24. Revenue of $1.0 billion was up 7.1% y-o-y, driven by 22% growth in the Middle East and 7% growth in the Pacific. We had forecasted $950 million in revenue for 1Q. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totaled $69.1 million, or a 6.8% margin, and up from $68 million in 1Q23. Adjusted net income was $28.6 million, or EPS of $0.90, compared to $25.1 million, or EPS of $0.80 last year. We had estimated $24.8 million, or $0.77/sh.
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The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.
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1Q Results. Total revenues decreased to $605.7 million from $608.2 million last year. We estimated revenue of $604 million. Net income for the quarter was $22.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $28.0 million, or $0.22, in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $117.6 million compared to $130.9 million last year. We estimated net income of $23.6 million, or $0.19 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $120 million.
ICE Populations. For 1Q24, GEO experienced average ICE pops in the 13,000 range, with that number carrying over into the second quarter. After a dip beginning in late March, overall ICE pops have rebounded back to the 37,000 level, according to GEO management. With the typical seasonal increase in crossings, it is possible numbers could trend up to the 41,500 bed authorized level.
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1Q24 Revenue Impacts. The lower y-o-y volume was driven by the loss of $4 million of rationalized revenue at underperforming plants, mostly offset by $3 million of revenue growth at healthy plants. Pricing had a negative $3 million impact y-o-y as 1Q23 benefitted from end-of-life premium pricing during the Irvine plant closure.
Making Progress. Management note that three of the seven underperforming plants have returned to the positive side of the ledger. About one-half of the $100 million of unprofitable revenue has been returned to at least breakeven, with the remainder expected to be resolved by year-end.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technologies for these industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research, and streamlined development processes. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we specialize in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems and next generation turbo jet and turbo fan engine development. For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.
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Strong Results. Blowing past our expectations, revenue for the first quarter was $277.2 million, a 19.6% increase over the prior year’s $231.8 million. The increase includes 19.5% of organic revenue growth. Our estimate was at $250 million. Net income for the quarter of $1.3 million was an improvement from a net loss of $7.0 million last year, highlighting the Company’s revenue growth and improved margin (operating margin of 2.5% vs. 0.2% last year). We forecasted a net loss of $4.0 million.
Unmanned Systems. A highlight of the impressive revenue growth is Kratos’ Unmanned Systems segment. The segment had organic revenue growth of 21.8% in the quarter, with a more impressive 23.8% revenue growth factoring in the STS acquisition. The segment also generated approximately 25.5% of the total bookings for the quarter with a book to bill of 1.4 to 1.0. We expect the segment to continue to gain momentum as management places more emphasis on developing the segment throughout 2024 and beyond.
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 131-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Results. Great Lakes reported strong revenue of $198.7 million, beating out our expectation of $170 million. Higher capital and coastal protection project revenues led to the $40.7 million increase y-o-y, partially offset by lower rivers and lakes project revenue. Gross profit improved $33.5 million to $45.6 million for the quarter through improved utilization and project mix, resulting in a margin of 22.9%, beating out our expectation of 10.6%.
An Improved Bottom-Line. Following the topline, Great Lakes’ bottom-line greatly improved from last year, beating our estimates, including operating margin of 15.8% from a negative 0.5% (estimated a 2.4% margin) and net income of $21.0 million, or EPS of $0.31, from a net loss of $3.2 million, or a loss of $0.05/sh. We estimated net income of $0.8 million, or EPS of $0.01.
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Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Improved Profitability. Management’s strategic transformation program is showing up in NN’s results. The first quarter of 2024 was the third quarter in a row of improved quarterly results. TTM adjusted EBITDA improved for the fourth consecutive quarter. Although the business environment remains unsettled, management is taking the steps to both win new business and reduce costs.
1Q24 Results. Net sales of $121.2 million were down 4.6% versus the year ago period, primarily as a result of rationalized volume. We had forecast $120 million. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $11.3 million, or 9.3% of sales, up from $8.1 million, or 6.4% of sales last year. We had estimated $9.6 million. NN reported an adjusted net loss of $4 million, or a loss of $0.08/sh, compared to an adjusted loss of $5.7 million, or $0.12/sh, in 1Q23. We were at an adjusted net loss of $5.2 million, or a loss of $0.10/sh.
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MCLEAN, Va., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) announces its continued support to the National Training Center Training Services Contract (NTCTSC) under a one-year bridge contract with the US Army. The bridge contract extends the period of performance of the original five-year award. This extension reinforces V2X’s longstanding record of excellence in preparing warfighters for deployment.
The NTCTSC contract enables V2X to maintain its role in supporting training operations at NTC, located in Ft. Irwin, CA. V2X’s responsibilities under the contract include providing advisory services, technical expertise, and system operators to ensure training is both effective and efficient. Specifically, the NTCTSC Bridge facilitates training support services, which include audio-visual operations for after-action review productions, leadership advisory services, secure LAN operations, skilled role players, Blue Force Tracker system management, battlefield effects, computer training, analytical system operations, and a range of other specialized services.
“We are proud to be a trusted partner in delivering mission-critical support to the brigade combat teams cycling through the National Training Center,” said Ken Shreves, Senior Vice President of Global Mission Solutions and Chief Service Delivery and Growth Officer at V2X. “With our proven track record of providing high-consequence training support to the US Army, V2X is uniquely positioned to prepare soldiers for global missions.”
“For nearly three decades, our team has met or exceeded all customer requirements at the NTC and continues to perform in an exceptional manner across the U.S. Army’s training centers,” said Aileen Amirault, Vice President and General Manager of V2X Global Training Solutions. “Our commitment extends globally, as evidenced by our work at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Germany, and our delivery of training support, maintenance, and range operations services to U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT) in Kuwait. This sustained excellence underscores our dedication to supporting our troops wherever they serve.” This training builds on V2X’s time-honored pivotal role in supporting the strategic readiness of the United States Army.
About V2X V2X delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across defense and commercial training, operations and logistics, aerospace, and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients. Our global team of approximately 16,000 employees brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation to operations, to sustainment, as it tackles the most complex challenges with agility, grit, and dedication.
Media Contact Angelica Spanos Deoudes Director, Corporate Communications Angelica.Deoudes@goV2X.com 571-338-5195
Investor Contact Mike Smith, CFA Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor Relations IR@goV2X.com 719-637-5773
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) connects talented people to companies in need of their skills in areas including Science, Engineering, Education, Office, Contact Center, Light Industrial, and more. We’re always thinking about what’s next in the evolving world of work, and we help people ditch the script on old ways of thinking and embrace the value of all workstyles in the workplace. We directly employ nearly 350,000 people around the world and connect thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners in our outsourcing and consulting practice. Revenue in 2021 was $4.9 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and let us help with what’s next for you.
Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Acquisition. Friday, Kelly Services announced the largest acquisition in Company History. Kelly is purchasing Motion Recruitment Partners LLC (MRP) for $425 million, with an additional earnout potential of up to $60 million. The acquisition significantly expands and strengthens Kelly’s scale and capabilities, in our view. The transaction will enhance the revenue growth potential and accelerate EBITDA margin expansion for Kelly.
Financing. Kelly expects to fund the purchase with debt and available capital, including the $100 million recently received from the sale of the European staffing business. At year-end, Kelly had $427 million of available liquidity, consisting of $126 million of cash and $301 million of availability under undrawn credit facilities. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.
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