Ameresco Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Record Total Project Backlog Increased 9% Sequentially, with $493M in New Awards
Added a Record 113 MWe of Energy Assets into Development
Significant Battery Energy Storage Project Wins and Asset Activity
EPA Action Supports Positive Multiyear RNG Revenue Outlook
Reaffirms 2023 Guidance

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:

  • Revenues of $327.1 million
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders of $6.4 million
  • GAAP EPS of $0.12
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $0.15
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $37.4 million

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023. The Company also furnished supplemental information in conjunction with this press release in a Current Report on Form 8-K. The supplemental information, which includes Non-GAAP financial measures, has been posted to the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.ameresco.com. Reconciliations of Non-GAAP measures to the appropriate GAAP measures are included herein.

CEO George Sakellaris commented, “We had another strong quarter. I’m particularly pleased that our positive momentum continued to build strong growth in project backlog and assets in development, supporting both our 2023 guidance and our longer-term financial targets. Total project backlog increased by 9% sequentially, driven by the addition of $493 million in new awards. Furthermore, we continue to see a considerable year-on-year increase in the dollar value of the projects we are bidding on and winning. We also increased our net assets in development by over 100 MW in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase in our company’s history.

“Battery storage is seeing tremendous growth given the need for greater resiliency, increased grid complexities from the rapid growth of renewables, and the financial benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Ameresco has emerged as a leader in the implementation of battery systems given our deep knowledge of deployable technologies, engineering expertise and supplier relationships as demonstrated by our significant project and asset wins and installations during the quarter. Another positive development during the quarter was the EPA’s ruling concerning the final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) biofuel targets for 2023 – 2025. The outcome provides long term support to the RNG industry and increases our long-term visibility into this important revenue stream.

“During the quarter we published our third annual ESG report entitled ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’. We are proud that our renewable energy assets and customer projects have delivered a cumulative carbon offset of over 95 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. Looking ahead, Ameresco has set a target of achieving net zero carbon emissions from internal operations for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 2040 and has pledged to establish emissions reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative by 2025. We were also recognized with the Environmental Initiatives Award by the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for our floating solar plant at Fort Bragg, which is the largest such installation in the southeast.”

Second Quarter Financial Results

(All financial result comparisons made are against the prior year period unless otherwise noted.)

Total revenue of $327.1 million exceeded the company’s guidance for the quarter, with faster than-expected execution on several larger projects. Energy Asset revenue increased 16.5% driven by continued growth in operating assets. O&M revenue increased 9.3% reflecting continued growth in long-term contracts. Other revenue increased 3.5% primarily due to strength in the Company’s utility SaaS and consulting business. Gross margin expanded year-on-year while SG&A increased slightly during the quarter to support growth in proposal activity and the integration of Enerqos. Net income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted EBITDA were $6.4 million and $37.4 million, respectively.

 

 

(in millions)

2Q 2023

2Q 2022

 

Revenue

Net Income
(Loss) (1)

Adj. EBITDA

Revenue

Net Income (1)

Adj. EBITDA

Projects

$228.9

($0.1)

$6.1

$489.1

$15.8

$29.2

Energy Assets

$50.0

$5.1

$27.3

$42.9

$12.9

$24.7

O&M

$23.0

$0.9

$2.1

$21.1

$2.4

$4.0

Other

$25.2

$0.5

$2.0

$24.3

$1.1

$2.4

Total (2)

$327.1

$6.4

$37.4

$577.4

$32.2

$60.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Net Income (Loss) represents net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders.

(2) Numbers in table may not sum due to rounding.

 

($ in millions)

 

At June 30, 2023

Awarded Project Backlog (1)

 

$2,146

Contracted Project Backlog

 

$1,090

Total Project Backlog

 

$3,236

12-month Contracted Backlog (2)

 

$745

 

 

 

O&M Revenue Backlog

 

$1,239

12-month O&M Backlog

 

$84

Energy Asset Visibility (3)

 

$2,275

Operating Energy Assets

 

426 MWe

Ameresco's Net Assets in Development (4)

 

545 MWe

 

 

 

(1) Customer contracts that have not been signed yet

(2) We define our 12-month backlog as the estimated amount of revenues that we expect to recognize in the next twelve months from our fully-contracted backlog

(3) Estimated contracted revenue and incentives during PPA period plus estimated additional revenue from operating RNG assets over a 20-year period, assuming RINs at $1.50/gallon and brown gas at $3.50/MMBtu with $3.00/MMBtu for LCFS on certain projects

(4) Net MWe capacity includes only our share of any jointly owned assets

Project Highlights:

  • Reflecting the recent increase in battery storage activity, Ameresco announced that its joint venture with Atura Power was selected to build a 250 MW battery energy storage system, representing part of the largest BESS award in Canadian history. In addition to providing E&C services for the JV, Ameresco will also own 10.1% of the Asset or approximately 25 MW.
  • Ameresco announced another significant battery storage win with a four site 379 MW project with Middle River Power at its California gas power plants helping to shift midday renewable energy flows to peak evening hours. The work is expected to commence in summer 2023 and reach completion in Q3 of 2024.
  • Activity in the higher education market remained strong. Ameresco announced a comprehensive, multi-phase solar and energy efficiency project with St. John’s College Santa Fe campus. This project will also include a large PV installation, along with 20 EV charging stations.

Asset Highlights

In the Second Quarter of 2023:

  • Ameresco’s Assets in Development ended the quarter at 594 MWe. After subtracting Ameresco’s partners’ minority interests, Ameresco’s owned capacity of Assets in Development at quarter end was 545 MWe.
  • We increased our net assets in development by 113 MW in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase in our company’s history.

Summary and Outlook

“The Ameresco team delivered strong results that provide confidence in our annual guidance and set the stage for continued growth for years to come. As customers begin to take advantage of the numerous benefits afforded by the IRA, Ameresco, with our deep technical and financial expertise, remains very well positioned to continue to capture additional market share. This momentum together with our rapidly growing Energy Asset business and international opportunities support our long term growth targets,” Mr. Sakellaris concluded.

Our 2023 guidance, included in the table below, anticipates adjusted EBITDA growth of 5% at the midpoint.

 

FY 2023 Guidance Ranges

Revenue

$1.45 billion

$1.55 billion

Gross Margin

19.5%

20.0%

Adjusted EBITDA

$210 million

$220 million

Interest Expense & Other

$30 million

$35 million

Effective Tax Rate

10%

5%

Non-GAAP EPS

$1.80

$1.90

The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS guidance excludes the impact of redeemable non-controlling interest activity, one-time charges, asset impairment charges, changes in contingent consideration, restructuring activities, as well as any related tax impact.

We estimate third and fourth quarter revenue, adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS to be in the range of:

 

 

Q3 2023 Guidance Ranges

Q4 2023 Guidance Ranges

Revenue

$370 million

$400 million

$550 million

$580 million

Adjusted EBITDA

$50 million

$55 million

$90 million

$100 million

Non-GAAP EPS

$0.45

$0.50

$1.20

$1.25

We expect to place between 80 and 100 MWe of energy assets in service in 2023 including two RNG plants. A third plant we originally anticipated to be placed in service in 2023 is expected to be at mechanical completion by the end of the year, and fully commissioned in Q1 2024. Several additional RNG assets are in the late stages of development and construction, and we continue to expect that 4 or 5 of these will come online during 2024.

Two of the three Southern California Edison projects are currently in commissioning and are expected to achieve substantial completion in Q3. The third project, which was significantly impacted by the heavy rainfall in California, is expected to reach substantial completion in Q4. Based on this timing, we have requested an extension to mid December 2023 to the maturity date of our Delayed Draw Term Loan A under our Sr. Credit Facility.

Conference Call/Webcast Information

The Company will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss second quarter 2023 financial results, business and financial outlook and other business highlights. Participants may access the earnings conference call by pre-registering here at least fifteen minutes in advance. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will also be available over the Internet. Individuals wishing to listen can access the call through the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.ameresco.com. If you are unable to listen to the live call, an archived webcast will be available on the Company’s website for one year.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and the accompanying tables include references to adjusted EBITDA, Non- GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP net income and adjusted cash from operations, which are Non-GAAP financial measures. For a description of these Non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses these measures, please see the section following the accompanying tables titled “Exhibit A: Non-GAAP Financial Measures”. For a reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, please see Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Non-GAAP Financial Guidance in the accompanying tables.

About Ameresco, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Ameresco’s sustainability services in support of clients’ pursuit of Net-Zero include upgrades to a facility’s energy infrastructure and the development, construction, and operation of distributed energy resources. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state, and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,200 employees providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Ameresco, Inc., including statements about market conditions, pipeline, visibility, and backlog, as well as estimated future revenues, net income, adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP EPS, gross margin, capital investments, other financial guidance and longer term outlook, statements about our agreement with SCE including the impact of any delays, the requested extension to the maturity date of our Delayed Draw Term Loan A and the impact of the IRA and macroeconomic conditions on our business, longer term outlook, and other statements containing the words “projects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “will” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the timing of, and ability to, enter into contracts for awarded projects on the terms proposed or at all; the timing of work we do on projects where we recognize revenue on a percentage of completion basis, including the ability to perform under signed contracts without delay and in accordance with their terms; demand for our energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions; our ability to complete and operate our projects on a profitable basis and as committed to our customers; our ability to arrange financing to fund our operations and projects and to comply with covenants in our existing debt agreements; changes in federal, state and local government policies and programs related to energy efficiency and renewable energy and the fiscal health of the government; the ability of customers to cancel or defer contracts included in our backlog; the output and performance of our energy plants and energy projects; the effects of our acquisitions and joint ventures; seasonality in construction and in demand for our products and services; a customer’s decision to delay our work on, or other risks involved with, a particular project; availability and cost of labor and equipment particularly given global supply chain challenges and global trade conflicts; our reliance on third parties for our construction and installation work; the addition of new customers or the loss of existing customers; the impact of macroeconomic challenges, weather related events and climate change on our business; global supply chain challenges, component shortages and inflationary pressures; market price of the Company's stock prevailing from time to time; the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time; the Company's cash flows from operations; cybersecurity incidents and breaches; regulatory and other risks inherent to constructing and operating energy assets; risks related to our international operation and international growth strategy; and other factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

 

AMERESCO, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

June 30,

December 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

48,999

 

$

115,534

 

Restricted cash

 

39,137

 

 

20,782

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

123,361

 

 

174,009

 

Accounts receivable retainage, net

 

37,803

 

 

38,057

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

575,113

 

 

576,363

 

Inventory, net

 

14,127

 

 

14,218

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

58,874

 

 

38,617

 

Income tax receivable

 

7,497

 

 

7,746

 

Project development costs, net

 

16,956

 

 

16,025

 

Total current assets

 

921,867

 

 

1,001,351

 

Federal ESPC receivable

 

499,250

 

 

509,507

 

Property and equipment, net

 

16,888

 

 

15,707

 

Energy assets, net

 

1,417,690

 

 

1,181,525

 

Deferred income tax assets, net

 

3,594

 

 

3,045

 

Goodwill, net

 

77,846

 

 

70,633

 

Intangible assets, net

 

8,142

 

 

4,693

 

Operating lease assets

 

38,833

 

 

38,224

 

Restricted cash, non-current portion

 

13,677

 

 

13,572

 

Other assets

 

43,223

 

 

38,564

 

Total assets

$

3,041,010

 

$

2,876,821

 

 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portions of long-term debt and financing lease liabilities

$

332,999

 

$

331,479

 

Accounts payable

 

290,284

 

 

349,126

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

81,008

 

 

89,166

 

Current portions of operating lease liabilities

 

5,935

 

 

5,829

 

Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings

 

40,459

 

 

34,796

 

Income taxes payable

 

1,564

 

 

1,672

 

Total current liabilities

 

752,249

 

 

812,068

 

Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, net of current portion, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs

 

784,266

 

 

568,635

 

Federal ESPC liabilities

 

464,566

 

 

478,497

 

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

 

7,971

 

 

9,181

 

Deferred grant income

 

7,319

 

 

7,590

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

32,487

 

 

31,703

 

Other liabilities

 

70,175

 

 

49,493

 

 
Redeemable non-controlling interests, net

 

47,994

 

 

46,623

 

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

 

-

 

 

-

 

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 36,302,405 shares issued and 34,200,610 shares outstanding at June 30, 2023, 36,050,157 shares issued and 33,948,362 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

3

 

 

3

 

Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 144,000,000 shares authorized, 18,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

 

2

 

 

2

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

317,228

 

 

306,314

 

Retained earnings

 

540,964

 

 

533,549

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

(2,884

)

 

(4,051

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,101,795 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

 

(11,788

)

 

(11,788

)

Stockholder’s equity before non-controlling interest

 

843,525

 

 

824,029

 

Non-controlling interest

 

30,458

 

 

49,002

 

Total stockholder’s equity

 

873,983

 

 

873,031

 

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity

$

3,041,010

 

$

2,876,821

 

 
 

AMERESCO, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
 
Revenues

$

327,074

 

$

577,397

 

$

598,116

 

$

1,051,399

 

Cost of revenues

 

268,425

 

 

496,094

 

 

489,519

 

 

901,718

 

Gross profit

 

58,649

 

 

81,303

 

 

108,597

 

 

149,681

 

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

380

 

 

352

 

 

830

 

 

989

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

41,413

 

 

38,601

 

 

82,714

 

 

78,930

 

Operating income

 

17,616

 

 

43,054

 

 

26,713

 

 

71,740

 

Other expenses, net

 

9,198

 

 

5,249

 

 

17,241

 

 

12,330

 

Income before income taxes

 

8,418

 

 

37,805

 

 

9,472

 

 

59,410

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

5

 

 

4,932

 

 

(498

)

 

7,239

 

Net income

 

8,413

 

 

32,873

 

 

9,970

 

 

52,171

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interests

 

(2,045

)

 

(657

)

 

(2,500

)

 

(2,571

)

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

6,368

 

$

32,216

 

$

7,470

 

$

49,600

 

Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic

$

0.12

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.14

 

$

0.96

 

Diluted

$

0.12

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.14

 

$

0.93

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic

 

52,127

 

 

51,818

 

 

52,045

 

 

51,781

 

Diluted

 

53,211

 

 

53,173

 

 

53,232

 

 

53,407

 

 

AMERESCO, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (Unaudited)

 

Six Months Ended June,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities: (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net income

$

9,970

 

$

52,171

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation of energy assets, net

 

27,725

 

 

23,978

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

1,607

 

 

1,404

 

Increase (decrease) in contingent consideration

 

155

 

 

(320

)

Accretion of ARO liabilities

 

130

 

 

72

 

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs

 

2,364

 

 

2,036

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

991

 

 

1,020

 

Provision for bad debts

 

579

 

 

244

 

Loss on write-off of long-lived assets

 

18

 

 

-

 

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

(830

)

 

(989

)

Net (gain) loss from derivatives

 

(261

)

 

555

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

7,999

 

 

7,206

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

(3,177

)

 

3,606

 

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

38

 

 

467

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable

 

60,028

 

 

(44,334

)

Accounts receivable retainage

 

354

 

 

(458

)

Federal ESPC receivable

 

(88,072

)

 

(113,478

)

Inventory, net

 

91

 

 

(2,080

)

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

15,664

 

 

(358,603

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,312

 

 

(1,629

)

Project development costs

 

(2,825

)

 

(1,332

)

Other assets

 

(1,867

)

 

(10,020

)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

(80,555

)

 

126,783

 

Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings

 

13,462

 

 

4,073

 

Other liabilities

 

1,240

 

 

18

 

Income taxes receivable, net

 

11

 

 

1,767

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

(33,849

)

 

(307,843

)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment

 

(2,662

)

 

(2,525

)

Capital investment in energy assets

 

(261,547

)

 

(124,924

)

Capital investment in major maintenance of energy assets

 

(5,810

)

 

(4,838

)

Acquisitions, net of cash received

 

(9,184

)

 

-

 

Loans to joint venture investments

 

(39

)

 

-

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

(279,242

)

 

(132,287

)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of debt discount and debt issuance costs

 

(5,074

)

 

(2,756

)

Proceeds from exercises of options and ESPP

 

3,110

 

 

2,814

 

(Payments on) proceeds from senior secured revolving credit facility, net

 

(80,000

)

 

120,000

 

Proceeds from long-term debt financings

 

343,923

 

 

307,911

 

Proceeds from Federal ESPC projects

 

76,699

 

 

121,731

 

Net proceeds from energy asset receivable financing arrangements

 

8,114

 

 

4,651

 

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

499

 

 

12,919

 

Distributions to non-controlling interest

 

(20,521

)

 

-

 

Distributions to redeemable non-controlling interests, net

 

(338

)

 

(561

)

Payments on long-term debt and financing leases

 

(61,335

)

 

(101,035

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

265,077

 

 

465,674

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(61

)

 

(1,291

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(48,075

)

 

24,253

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

149,888

 

 

87,054

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$

101,813

 

$

111,307

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA:

Projects

Energy Assets

O&M

Other

Consolidated

Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders

$

(50

)

$

5,055

 

$

895

 

$

468

 

$

6,368

 

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

 

 

 

1,424

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,424

 

Plus (less): Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(568

)

 

(227

)

 

492

 

 

308

 

 

5

 

Plus: Other expenses, net

 

2,596

 

 

6,275

 

 

96

 

 

231

 

 

9,198

 

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

 

1,106

 

 

14,126

 

 

308

 

 

496

 

 

16,036

 

Plus: Stock-based compensation

 

2,772

 

 

606

 

 

279

 

 

305

 

 

3,962

 

Plus: Contingent consideration, restructuring and other charges

 

214

 

 

15

 

 

4

 

 

152

 

 

385

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

6,070

 

$

27,274

 

$

2,074

 

$

1,960

 

$

37,378

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

2.7

%

 

54.5

%

 

9.0

%

 

7.8

%

 

11.4

%

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Adjusted EBITDA:

Projects

Energy Assets

O&M

Other

Consolidated

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

15,786

 

$

12,886

 

$

2,428

 

$

1,116

 

$

32,216

 

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

 

 

 

657

 

 

 

 

 

 

657

 

Plus (less): Income tax provision (benefit)

 

5,680

 

 

(2,300

)

 

1,056

 

 

496

 

 

4,932

 

Plus: Other expenses, net

 

3,719

 

 

1,278

 

 

104

 

 

148

 

 

5,249

 

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

 

723

 

 

11,887

 

 

286

 

 

388

 

 

13,284

 

Plus: Stock-based compensation

 

3,110

 

 

273

 

 

134

 

 

158

 

 

3,675

 

Plus: Restructuring and other changes

 

143

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

72

 

 

241

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

29,161

 

$

24,681

 

$

4,034

 

$

2,378

 

$

60,254

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

6.0

%

 

57.5

%

 

19.2

%

 

9.8

%

 

10.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA:

Projects

Energy Assets

O&M

Other

Consolidated

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

(1,351

)

$

6,205

 

$

1,427

 

$

1,189

 

$

7,470

 

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

 

 

 

1,456

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,456

 

Plus (less): Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(1,452

)

 

(155

)

 

619

 

 

490

 

 

(498

)

Plus: Other expenses, net

 

5,085

 

 

11,181

 

 

332

 

 

643

 

 

17,241

 

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

 

1,767

 

 

27,247

 

 

612

 

 

697

 

 

30,323

 

Plus: Stock-based compensation

 

5,501

 

 

1,213

 

 

611

 

 

674

 

 

7,999

 

Plus: Contingent consideration, restructuring and other charges

 

551

 

 

35

 

 

11

 

 

159

 

 

756

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

10,101

 

$

47,182

 

$

3,612

 

$

3,852

 

$

64,747

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

2.5

%

 

52.0

%

 

8.0

%

 

7.7

%

 

10.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Adjusted EBITDA:

Projects

Energy Assets

O&M

Other

Consolidated

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

25,946

 

$

16,756

 

$

5,058

 

$

1,840

 

$

49,600

 

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

 

 

 

2,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,571

 

Plus (less): Income tax provision (benefit)

 

8,979

 

 

(4,084

)

 

1,448

 

 

896

 

 

7,239

 

Plus: Other expenses, net

 

5,143

 

 

6,737

 

 

219

 

 

231

 

 

12,330

 

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

 

1,574

 

 

23,372

 

 

621

 

 

835

 

 

26,402

 

Plus: Stock-based compensation

 

6,044

 

 

559

 

 

286

 

 

317

 

 

7,206

 

Plus: Restructuring and other charges

 

(12

)

 

(26

)

 

12

 

 

58

 

 

32

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

47,674

 

$

45,885

 

$

7,644

 

$

4,177

 

$

105,380

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

5.4

%

 

56.4

%

 

18.5

%

 

9.0

%

 

10.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Non-GAAP net income and EPS:

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

6,368

 

$

32,216

 

$

7,470

 

$

49,600

 

Adjustment for accretion of tax equity financing fees

 

(28

)

 

(27

)

 

(55

)

 

(54

)

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

 

1,424

 

 

657

 

 

1,456

 

 

2,571

 

Plus: Contingent consideration, restructuring and other charges

 

385

 

 

241

 

 

756

 

 

32

 

(Less) Plus: Income tax effect of Non-GAAP adjustments

 

(100

)

 

(63

)

 

(196

)

 

(9

)

Non-GAAP net income

 

8,049

 

 

33,024

 

 

9,431

 

 

52,140

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per common share

$

0.12

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.14

 

$

0.93

 

Effect of adjustments to net income

 

0.03

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.05

 

Non-GAAP EPS

$

0.15

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted cash from operations:

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

$

(92,621

)

$

(31,721

)

$

(33,849

)

$

(307,843

)

Plus: proceeds from Federal ESPC projects

 

34,390

 

 

56,943

 

 

76,699

 

 

121,731

 

Adjusted cash from operations

$

(58,231

)

$

25,222

 

$

42,850

 

$

(186,112

)

Other Financial Measures (Unaudited, in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

2023

2022

2023

2022

New contracts and awards:

 

 

 

 

New contracts

$

311,280

$

148,600

$

458,240

$

375,300

New awards (1)

$

493,055

$

223,100

$

965,155

$

661,100

(1) Represents estimated future revenues from projects that have been awarded, though the contracts have not yet been signed

Non-GAAP Financial Guidance

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA):

Year Ended December 31, 2023

 

Low

High

Operating income (1)

$132 million

$140 million

Depreciation and amortization

$63 million

$65 million

Stock-based compensation

$16 million

$17 million

Non-controlling interest and other adjustments

$(1) million

$(2) million

Adjusted EBITDA

$210 million

$220 million

(1) Although net income is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, this table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to operating income because we are not able to calculate forward-looking net income without unreasonable efforts due to significant uncertainties with respect to the impact of accounting for our redeemable non-controlling interests and taxes.

Exhibit A: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use the Non-GAAP financial measures defined and discussed below to provide investors and others with useful supplemental information to our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of these Non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, please see Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Non-GAAP Financial Guidance in the tables above.

We understand that, although measures similar to these Non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors and securities analysts in their evaluation of companies, they have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures or an analysis of our results of operations as reported under GAAP. To properly and prudently evaluate our business, we encourage investors to review our GAAP financial statements included above, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

We define adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to common shareholders, including impact from redeemable non-controlling interests, before income tax (benefit) provision, other expenses net, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, accretion of asset retirement obligations, contingent consideration expense, stock-based compensation expense, energy asset impairment, restructuring and other charges, gain or loss on sale of equity investment, and gain or loss upon deconsolidation of a variable interest entity. We believe adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance for the following reasons: adjusted EBITDA and similar Non-GAAP measures are widely used by investors to measure a company's operating performance without regard to items that can vary substantially from company to company depending upon financing and accounting methods, book values of assets, capital structures and the methods by which assets were acquired; securities analysts often use adjusted EBITDA and similar Non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies; and by comparing our adjusted EBITDA in different historical periods, investors can evaluate our operating results without the additional variations of depreciation and amortization expense, accretion of asset retirement obligations, contingent consideration expense, stock-based compensation expense, impact from redeemable non-controlling interests, restructuring and asset impairment charges. We define adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA stated as a percentage of revenue.

Our management uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin as measures of operating performance, because they do not include the impact of items that we do not consider indicative of our core operating performance; for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of the business; to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies; and in communications with the board of directors and investors concerning our financial performance.

Non-GAAP Net Income and EPS

We define Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share (EPS) to exclude certain discrete items that management does not consider representative of our ongoing operations, including energy asset impairment, restructuring and other charges, impact from redeemable non-controlling interest, gain or loss on sale of equity investment, and gain or loss upon deconsolidation of a variable interest entity. We consider Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP EPS to be important indicators of our operational strength and performance of our business because they eliminate the effects of events that are not part of the Company's core operations.

Adjusted Cash from Operations

We define adjusted cash from operations as cash flows from operating activities plus proceeds from Federal ESPC projects. Cash received in payment of Federal ESPC projects is treated as a financing cash flow under GAAP due to the unusual financing structure for these projects. These cash flows, however, correspond to the revenue generated by these projects. Thus, we believe that adjusting operating cash flow to include the cash generated by our Federal ESPC projects provides investors with a useful measure for evaluating the cash generating ability of our core operating business. Our management uses adjusted cash from operations as a measure of liquidity because it captures all sources of cash associated with our revenue generated by operations.

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lynn.morgen@advisiry.com

Source: Ameresco, Inc.