CECO Environmental Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with record revenue, gross profits, gross margins, and EBITDA. Key highlights include:
- Revenue of $137.5 million, up 6%
- Gross profit of $49.0 million, up 23%
- Net income of $4.5 million, up 22%
- Adjusted EBITDA of $16.1 million, up 18%
CECO also announced the acquisition of EnviroCare International (ECI), a designer and supplier of industrial exhaust air contamination treatment systems. The company raised its 2024 full-year guidance, projecting revenue between $600-$620 million and adjusted EBITDA between $68-$72 million.
CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) ha riportato risultati solidi nel secondo trimestre del 2024, con entrate record, profitti lordi, margini lordi ed EBITDA. I punti salienti includono:
- Entrate di 137,5 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 6%
- Profitto lordo di 49,0 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 23%
- Utile netto di 4,5 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 22%
- EBITDA aggiustato di 16,1 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 18%
CECO ha anche annunciato l'acquisizione di EnviroCare International (ECI), un progettista e fornitore di sistemi di trattamento per la contaminazione dell'aria di scarico industriale. L'azienda ha alzato le proprie previsioni per l'intero anno 2024, prevedendo ricavi compresi tra 600 e 620 milioni di dollari e EBITDA aggiustato tra 68 e 72 milioni di dollari.
CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) reportó resultados sólidos en el segundo trimestre de 2024, con ingresos récord, márgenes brutos, beneficios brutos y EBITDA. Los aspectos destacados incluyen:
- Ingresos de $137.5 millones, un aumento del 6%
- Beneficio bruto de $49.0 millones, un aumento del 23%
- Ingreso neto de $4.5 millones, un aumento del 22%
- EBITDA ajustado de $16.1 millones, un aumento del 18%
CECO también anunció la adquisición de EnviroCare International (ECI), un diseñador y proveedor de sistemas de tratamiento de contaminación del aire de escape industrial. La compañía elevó su pronóstico para el año completo 2024, proyectando ingresos entre $600 y $620 millones y EBITDA ajustado entre $68 y $72 millones.
CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO)는 2024년 2분기 강력한 실적을 발표했으며, 기록적인 수익, 총 이익, 총 마진 및 EBITDA를 기록했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:
- $137.5백만의 수익, 6% 증가
- $49.0백만의 총 이익, 23% 증가
- $4.5백만의 순이익, 22% 증가
- $16.1백만의 조정된 EBITDA, 18% 증가
CECO는 또한 산업 배기 공기 오염 처리 시스템의 설계 및 공급업체인 EnviroCare International (ECI)의 인수를 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 전체 연도 가이드를 상향 조정하여 수익을 6억에서 6억 2천만 달러, 조정 EBITDA를 6천8백만에서 7천2백만 달러로 예상하고 있습니다.
CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus record, des bénéfices bruts, des marges brutes et un EBITDA. Les points saillants incluent :
- Revenus de 137,5 millions de dollars, en hausse de 6%
- Bénéfice brut de 49,0 millions de dollars, en hausse de 23%
- Résultat net de 4,5 millions de dollars, en hausse de 22%
- EBITDA ajusté de 16,1 millions de dollars, en hausse de 18%
CECO a également annoncé l'acquisition d'EnviroCare International (ECI), un concepteur et fournisseur de systèmes de traitement de la contamination de l'air d'échappement industriel. L'entreprise a relevé ses prévisions pour l'année 2024, projetant un chiffre d'affaires compris entre 600 et 620 millions de dollars et un EBITDA ajusté entre 68 et 72 millions de dollars.
CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) hat im zweiten Quartal 2024 starke Ergebnisse vorgestellt, mit Rekordumsätzen, Bruttogewinnen, Bruttomargen und EBITDA. Die wichtigsten Highlights sind:
- Umsatz von 137,5 Millionen Dollar, 6% Anstieg
- Bruttogewinn von 49,0 Millionen Dollar, 23% Anstieg
- Nettogewinn von 4,5 Millionen Dollar, 22% Anstieg
- Bereinigtes EBITDA von 16,1 Millionen Dollar, 18% Anstieg
CECO gab außerdem die Übernahme von EnviroCare International (ECI) bekannt, einem Entwickler und Anbieter von Systemen zur Behandlung von industriellen Abluftverschmutzungen. Das Unternehmen hob seine Prognose für das Gesamtjahr 2024 an und erwartet Umsätze zwischen 600 und 620 Millionen Dollar sowie ein bereinigtes EBITDA zwischen 68 und 72 Millionen Dollar.
- Record Q2 revenue of $137.5 million, up 6% year-over-year
- Gross profit increased 23% to $49.0 million, with margins expanding 480 basis points to 35.6%
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 18% to $16.1 million
- Acquisition of EnviroCare International expected to be accretive to 2024 full-year results
- Raised full-year 2024 guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA
- Free cash flow decreased by $7.4 million to $2.6 million compared to Q2 2023
- Delays in larger projects and bookings in various energy and industrial markets
Insights
CECO Environmental's Q2 2024 results demonstrate robust financial performance and strategic growth. The company reported record revenue of
The company's adjusted EBITDA of
CECO's acquisition of EnviroCare International (ECI) is a strategic move that aligns with its growth strategy. ECI's expected annual revenue of
The company's backlog of
CECO Environmental's Q2 results and recent acquisition highlight its strategic positioning in the industrial environmental solutions sector. The company's focus on protecting people, the environment and industrial equipment aligns well with increasing global emphasis on sustainability and environmental regulations.
The acquisition of EnviroCare International (ECI) strengthens CECO's portfolio in industrial exhaust air contamination treatment and control systems. This move is particularly significant given the growing demand for solutions addressing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), airborne particulates, heavy metals and acid gases across various industries.
CECO's record
The company's ability to expand gross margins significantly (480 basis points year-over-year) in a challenging environment is commendable and suggests effective cost management and pricing strategies. This margin expansion, coupled with the strategic acquisition, positions CECO well to capitalize on the eventual rebound in industrial project activities.
Investors should closely monitor the timing of larger order bookings expected in the second half of 2024 and throughout 2025, as these will be important for sustaining the company's growth trajectory and validating its strategic initiatives.
Record Revenue, Gross Profits, Gross Margins and EBITDA
Closes Strategic Industrial Air Acquisition
Raises Full Year Outlook
DALLAS, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) ("CECO"), a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. In addition, CECO, announces the acquisition of EnviroCare International (ECI), a private designer and supplier of industrial exhaust air contamination treatment and control systems company, based in Northern California.
Second Quarter Summary(1)
- Orders of
$140.8 million - Backlog of
$390.9 million - Revenue of
$137.5 million , up 6 percent - Gross profit of
$49.0 million , up 23 percent; Gross margins of 35.6 percent, up 480 basis points - Net income of
$4.5 million , up 22 percent; non-GAAP net income of$7.4 million , up 42 percent - GAAP EPS (diluted) of
$0.12 ; non-GAAP EPS (diluted) of$0.20 , up 33 percent - Adjusted EBITDA of
$16.1 million , up 18 percent - Free cash flow of
$2.6 million , down$7.4 million
(1) All comparisons are versus the comparable prior year period, unless otherwise stated.
Reconciliations of GAAP (reported) to non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.
“We continue to deliver strong results while maintaining our strategic investments and programmatic M&A to advance our operating model as we pursue exciting growth opportunities across industrial air, industrial water and energy transition. During the quarter, we delivered several impressive financial records including our highest second quarter sales, gross profit, adjusted EBITDA dollars, and excellent year-over-year margin expansion,” said CECO’s Chief Executive Officer, Todd Gleason. “Our backlog remains near record levels and our year-to-date book-to-bill remains positive despite continued delays in larger projects and bookings in various energy and industrial markets. We believe the timing of these larger order pursuits to start booking in the second half of this year and continue throughout 2025. Our continued margin expansion coupled with our backlog and record pipeline of almost
Second quarter operating income was
“We are pleased with our first half results as well as the addition of new leaders and capabilities across our operations and key functions which will drive additional improvements in 2024 and beyond. While bookings and sales have been somewhat hampered by delays in certain projects and customer programs, we have generated significantly more operating cash flow and stronger income conversion on our sales growth so far this year versus previous half years. For example, on approximately
Company Completes Acquisition of EnviroCare International and Raises 2024 Full Year Guidance
The Company today announced it has completed the acquisition of EnviroCare International (ECI), based in Northern California. ECI is a leading designer and provider of industrial exhaust air contamination treatment and control systems, solutions and services across a wide range of industrial and municipal applications. Contaminants removed include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), airborne particulates, heavy metals, and acid gases. ECI has been providing its solutions to a wide range of heavy industry for over 40 years. The transaction closed in late July 2024 and ECI is expected to deliver full year 2024 sales of approximately
The Company raises its 2024 full year revenue guidance to reflect revenue between
Mr. Gleason concluded, “This marks the second time we have raised guidance since introducing our full year 2024 outlook in November of 2023. I am pleased we continue to deliver on our financial commitments while maintaining investments in organic growth, operational excellence, portfolio transformation, M&A, and talent. We are excited to welcome the ECI team, and well-positioned portfolio of solutions and services to CECO. Like our other successful acquisitions, we expect ECI will benefit from access to our global sales teams and focused investments to drive meaningful growth and operational excellence. In addition to EnviroCare, we continue to have a great pipeline of attractive M&A opportunities under development that align with our programmatic M&A strategy to acquire niche leadership companies that fit our operating model and high-performance culture.”
EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call is scheduled for today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the second quarter 2024 financial results. Please visit the Investor Relations portion of the website (https://investors.cecoenviro.com) to listen to the call via webcast. The conference call may also be accessed by visiting https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i25y2kss.
A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website for a period of one year. The replay may also be accessed by visiting https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i25y2kss.
ABOUT CECO ENVIRONMENTAL
CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company, serving the broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets globally providing innovative solutions and application expertise. CECO helps companies grow their business with safe, clean, and more efficient solutions that help protect people, the environment and industrial equipment. CECO solutions improve air and water quality, optimize emissions management, and increase energy efficiency for highly-engineered applications in power generation, midstream and downstream hydrocarbon processing and transport, electric vehicle production, polysilicon fabrication, semiconductor and electronics, battery production and recycling, specialty metals and steel production, beverage can, and water/wastewater treatment and a wide range of other industrial end markets. CECO is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "CECO." Incorporated in 1966, CECO’s global headquarters is in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit www.cecoenviro.com.
Company Contact:
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Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
888-990-6670
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CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | (unaudited) June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 36,523 | $ | 54,779 | ||||
Restricted cash | 391 | 669 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net allowances of | 126,974 | 112,733 | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 55,378 | 66,574 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 38,475 | 34,089 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 20,414 | 11,769 | ||||||
Prepaid income taxes | 3,215 | 824 | ||||||
Total current assets | 281,370 | 281,437 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 30,290 | 26,237 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets from operating leases | 14,137 | 16,256 | ||||||
Goodwill | 211,144 | 211,326 | ||||||
Intangible assets – finite life, net | 46,086 | 50,461 | ||||||
Intangible assets – indefinite life | 9,522 | 9,570 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 263 | 304 | ||||||
Deferred charges and other assets | 5,321 | 4,700 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 598,133 | $ | 600,291 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Current portion of debt | $ | 10,580 | $ | 10,488 | ||||
Accounts payable | 90,944 | 87,691 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 44,736 | 44,301 | ||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 59,851 | 56,899 | ||||||
Notes payable | — | 2,500 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 1,212 | 1,227 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 207,323 | 203,106 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 11,196 | 12,644 | ||||||
Debt, less current portion | 120,246 | 126,795 | ||||||
Deferred income tax liability, net | 9,949 | 8,838 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 9,607 | 11,417 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 358,321 | 362,800 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14) | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, none issued | — | — | ||||||
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 34,923,701 and 34,835,293 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 349 | 348 | ||||||
Capital in excess of par value | 251,560 | 254,956 | ||||||
Accumulated loss | (394 | ) | (6,387 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (16,476 | ) | (16,274 | ) | ||||
Total CECO shareholders' equity | 235,039 | 232,643 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 4,773 | 4,848 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 239,812 | 237,491 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 598,133 | $ | 600,291 | ||||
CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 137,522 | $ | 129,181 | $ | 263,854 | $ | 241,744 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 88,475 | 89,364 | 169,675 | 167,034 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 49,047 | 39,817 | 94,179 | 74,710 | ||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses | 36,465 | 28,451 | 71,372 | 55,644 | ||||||||||||
Amortization and earnout expenses | 2,210 | 2,273 | 4,419 | 4,020 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration expenses | 476 | 332 | 666 | 824 | ||||||||||||
Executive transition expenses | — | 158 | — | 158 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring expenses | 414 | — | 554 | — | ||||||||||||
Asbestos litigation expenses | 225 | — | 225 | — | ||||||||||||
Income from operations | 9,257 | 8,603 | 16,943 | 14,064 | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (679 | ) | 121 | (2,192 | ) | (453 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense | (3,254 | ) | (3,750 | ) | (6,667 | ) | (6,158 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 5,324 | 4,974 | 8,084 | 7,453 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 394 | 984 | 1,062 | 993 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 4,930 | 3,990 | 7,022 | 6,460 | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | (445 | ) | (266 | ) | (1,029 | ) | (759 | ) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to CECO Environmental Corp. | $ | 4,485 | $ | 3,724 | $ | 5,993 | $ | 5,701 | ||||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.16 | ||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 34,918,412 | 34,619,216 | 34,881,625 | 34,531,050 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 36,302,664 | 35,143,782 | 36,239,331 | 35,171,727 | ||||||||||||
CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 7,022 | $ | 6,460 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 6,973 | 5,650 | ||||||
Unrealized foreign currency gain (loss) | 691 | (863 | ) | |||||
Fair value adjustment to earnout liabilities | — | 296 | ||||||
Gain on sale of property and equipment | 126 | 78 | ||||||
Debt discount amortization | 240 | 182 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 3,847 | 1,967 | ||||||
Bad debt expense (recoveries) | 267 | (23 | ) | |||||
Inventory reserve expense | 669 | 551 | ||||||
Other | 22 | — | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (17,295 | ) | (39,181 | ) | ||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 10,610 | 9,596 | ||||||
Inventories | (5,151 | ) | (4,081 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expense and other current assets | (11,164 | ) | (8,319 | ) | ||||
Deferred charges and other assets | (412 | ) | (306 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable | 13,719 | 6,594 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 1,566 | (2,692 | ) | |||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 3,060 | 26,005 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 68 | 601 | ||||||
Other liabilities | (6,967 | ) | (3,126 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 7,891 | (611 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Acquisitions of property and equipment | (7,233 | ) | (3,919 | ) | ||||
Net cash received (paid) for acquisitions | 422 | (24,142 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (6,811 | ) | (28,061 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Borrowings on revolving credit lines | 21,700 | 65,300 | ||||||
Repayments on revolving credit lines | (23,200 | ) | (33,400 | ) | ||||
Repayments of long-term debt | (5,198 | ) | (1,652 | ) | ||||
Payments on finance leases and financing liability | (458 | ) | (450 | ) | ||||
Deferred consideration paid for acquisitions | (2,050 | ) | (857 | ) | ||||
Earnout payments | (1,672 | ) | — | |||||
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan and exercise of stock options | 418 | 1,156 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest distributions | (1,105 | ) | (599 | ) | ||||
Common stock repurchased | (5,000 | ) | — | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (16,565 | ) | 29,498 | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (3,049 | ) | 1,141 | |||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (18,534 | ) | 1,967 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 55,448 | 46,585 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 36,914 | $ | 48,552 | ||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 6,574 | $ | 5,380 | ||||
Income taxes | $ | 3,801 | $ | 7,605 | ||||
CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions, except ratios) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Operating income as reported in accordance with GAAP | $ | 9.3 | $ | 8.6 | $ | 16.9 | $ | 14.1 | ||||||||
Operating margin in accordance with GAAP | 6.8 | % | 6.7 | % | 6.4 | % | 5.8 | % | ||||||||
Amortization and earnout expenses | 2.2 | 2.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration expenses | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring expenses | 0.4 | — | 0.6 | — | ||||||||||||
Executive transition expenses | — | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | ||||||||||||
Asbestos litigation expenses | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | — | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 12.6 | $ | 11.4 | $ | 22.8 | $ | 19.1 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP operating margin | 9.2 | % | 8.8 | % | 8.6 | % | 7.9 | % | ||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions, except share data) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net income as reported in accordance with GAAP | $ | 4.5 | $ | 3.7 | $ | 6.0 | $ | 5.7 | ||||||||
Amortization and earnout expenses | 2.2 | 2.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration expenses | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring expenses | 0.4 | — | 0.6 | - | ||||||||||||
Executive transition expense | — | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | ||||||||||||
Asbestos litigation expense | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | - | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency remeasurement | 0.6 | (0.8 | ) | 1.5 | (0.9 | ) | ||||||||||
Tax (benefit) expense of adjustments | (1.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (1.9 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||||||
Non-GAAP net income | $ | 7.4 | $ | 5.2 | $ | 11.5 | $ | 8.8 | ||||||||
Depreciation | 1.3 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash stock compensation | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||
Other expense, net | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 3.3 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 6.2 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 16.1 | $ | 13.7 | $ | 29.3 | $ | 23.4 | ||||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.16 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.25 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.25 | ||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 6.7 | $ | 11.4 | $ | 7.9 | $ | (0.6 | ) | |||||||
Acquisitions of property and equipment | (4.1 | ) | (1.4 | ) | (7.2 | ) | (3.9 | ) | ||||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 2.6 | $ | 10.0 | $ | 0.7 | $ | (4.5 | ) | |||||||
NOTE REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
CECO is providing certain non-GAAP historical financial measures as presented above as we believe that these figures are helpful in allowing individuals to better assess the ongoing nature of CECO’s core operations. A "non-GAAP financial measure" is a numerical measure of a company's historical financial performance that excludes amounts that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP earnings per basic and diluted share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, as we present them in the financial data included in this press release, have been adjusted to exclude the effects of amortization expenses for acquisition-related intangible assets, contingent retention and earnout expenses, restructuring expenses primarily relating to severance and legal expenses, acquisition and integration expenses which include retention, legal, accounting, banking, and other expenses, foreign currency remeasurement and other nonrecurring or infrequent items and the associated tax benefit of these items. Management believes that these items are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s ongoing operations and their exclusion provides individuals with additional information to better compare the Company's results over multiple periods. Management utilizes this information to evaluate its ongoing financial performance. Our financial statements may continue to be affected by items similar to those excluded in the non-GAAP adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that all such costs are unusual or infrequent.
Non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP earnings per basic and diluted share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, and should be considered supplemental to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of our business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of CECO’s results as reported under GAAP. Additionally, CECO cautions investors that non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
In accordance with the requirements of Regulation G issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP earnings per basic and diluted share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow stated in the tables above are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Non-GAAP measures presented on a forward-looking basis were not reconciled to the comparable GAAP financial measures because the reconciliation could not be performed without unreasonable efforts. The GAAP measures are not accessible on a forward-looking basis because we are currently unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the type and extent of certain items that would be expected to impact GAAP measures for these periods but would not impact the non-GAAP measures. Such items may include amortization expenses for acquisition-related intangible assets, contingent retention and earnout expenses, restructuring expenses primarily relating to severance and legal expenses, acquisition and integration expenses which include retention, legal, accounting, banking, and other expenses, foreign currency remeasurement and other nonrecurring or infrequent items and the associated tax benefit of these items. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on our GAAP financial results.
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Any statements contained in this Press Release, other than statements of historical fact, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended, and should be evaluated as such. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance. We use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “will,” “plan,” “should” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed under “Part I – Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and may be included in subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and include, but are not limited to: the sensitivity of our business to economic and financial market conditions generally and economic conditions in our service areas; dependence on fixed price contracts and the risks associated therewith, including actual costs exceeding estimates and method of accounting for revenue; the effect of growth on our infrastructure, resources, and existing sales; the ability to expand operations in both new and existing markets; the potential for contract delay or cancellation as a result of on-going or worsening supply chain challenges; liabilities arising from faulty services or products that could result in significant professional or product liability, warranty, or other claims; changes in or developments with respect to any litigation or investigation; failure to meet timely completion or performance standards that could result in higher cost and reduced profits or, in some cases, losses on projects; the potential for fluctuations in prices for manufactured components and raw materials, including as a result of tariffs and surcharges, and rising energy costs; inflationary pressures relating to rising raw material costs and the cost of labor; the substantial amount of debt incurred in connection with our strategic transactions and our ability to repay or refinance it or incur additional debt in the future; the impact of federal, state or local government regulations; our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and the amounts and timing of repurchases, if any; our ability to successfully realize the expected benefits of our restructuring program; our ability to successfully identify acquisition targets, integrate acquired businesses and realize the synergies from strategic transactions; and the unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including cyber security threats, acts of terrorism or outbreak of war or hostilities or public health crises, as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors. Many of these risks are beyond management’s ability to control or predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material aspects from those currently anticipated. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements as they speak only to our views as of the date the statement is made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, we undertake no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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