STOCK TITAN

MYR Group Inc. Awarded Construction Contract with LS Power Grid New York for the Marcy to New Scotland Project

Rhea-AI Impact
(Neutral)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
Rhea-AI Summary

MYR Group (MYRG) has secured a contract valued over $250 million with LS Power Grid New York for the Marcy to New Scotland Upgrade Project in New York. The project involves nearly 100 miles of 345-kV transmission construction. MYR Group will provide comprehensive services, including project and construction management, scheduled to start in early 2021 and aiming for a completion date by the end of 2023. The project is expected to enhance power grid reliability and facilitate access to renewable energy.

Positive
  • Awarded a contract exceeding $250 million, enhancing revenue prospects.
  • Significant project scope with nearly 100 miles of power transmission construction.
  • Scheduled to start construction in early 2021, providing a timeline for revenue realization.
  • The project aims to improve system reliability and efficiency, promoting renewable energy access.
Negative
  • Potential risks associated with contract performance and project delays.
  • Dependence on subcontractors and suppliers, with performance obligations that could affect execution.
  • Forward-looking statements carry inherent uncertainties that could lead to performance shortfalls.

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electrical infrastructure market in the United States and western Canada, announced it has executed a contract with LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, an affiliate of LS Power, to provide procurement and construction services for the Marcy to New Scotland Upgrade Project in the State of New York. The project consists of nearly 100 miles of 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission construction within existing utility corridors. The contract is valued at more than $250 million.

Under the contract, MYR Group will provide project management, construction management, material procurement, and construction services including right-of-way clearing, environmental controls, foundation installation, structure assembly and erection and conductor stringing. Construction planning has begun, and construction is expected to begin in early 2021 with a scheduled in-service date by the end of 2023.

“We are proud to play a significant role on this project and delighted to further expand our long-term working relationship with LS Power through this very important initiative,” said Rick Swartz, President and Chief Executive Officer of MYR Group. He added, “The project will ultimately relieve bottlenecks on the New York state power grid to improve system reliability, increase efficiency, and facilitate statewide access to renewable energy.”

About MYR Group Inc.
MYR Group is a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets throughout the United States and western Canada who have the experience and expertise to complete electrical installations of any type and size. Their comprehensive services on electric transmission and distribution networks and substation facilities include design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, maintenance and repair services. Transmission and distribution customers include investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, private developers, government-funded utilities, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, industrial facility owners and other contractors. Commercial and industrial electrical contracting services are provided to general contractors, commercial and industrial facility owners, local governments, and developers. For more information, visit myrgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release (and any oral statements regarding the subject matter of this press release) contains forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the "safe harbor" from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the expected cost of the work under this project, which includes services beyond the services expected to be performed by MYR and Sturgeon Electric; the scope, services, terms and results of the project to be performed, and the expected time frames for contract award and project completion, as well as statements reflecting expectations, intentions, assumptions or beliefs about future events and other statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Although MYR’s management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements can be affected by inaccurate assumptions and by a variety of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict or beyond our control, including, among others, the award of the contract for the project and the final terms and conditions of the contract relating to the project; successful performance and completion of the contract and project, including achievement of expected efficiencies; failure to realize the anticipated value of the contract; total costs of the project, which includes permitting, engineering, materials and construction, may be more or less than estimated; the potential for incurrence of damages, schedule delays or performance shortfalls, including as a result of warranty claims following completion; the failure of Sturgeon Electric’s subcontractors and material suppliers to perform their obligations, including warranty obligations, under their subcontracts; adverse changes in economic conditions and trends in relevant markets; future growth in the electric utility industry; delays or changes in scope of project; the inability of our customer to pay for services; cancellation and termination provisions present in the contract; and other factors affecting the business of the respective parties generally, including risks detailed in MYR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, MYR’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and any other documents of MYR filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors are urged to refer to MYR’s documents filed with the SEC that are available through MYR’s web site at myrgroup.com or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System (EDGAR) at sec.gov. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this press release. MYR does not undertake and expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. MYR further expressly disclaims any written or oral statements made regarding the subject matter of this press release by any third party.

Contacts:
Betty R. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, MYR Group Inc., (847) 290-1891, investorinfo@myrgroup.com

David Gutierrez, Dresner Corporate Services, (312) 780-7204, dgutierrez@dresnerco.com


FAQ

What is the value of the contract awarded to MYR Group by LS Power?

The contract is valued at over $250 million.

When is the construction for the Marcy to New Scotland Upgrade Project expected to begin?

Construction is expected to begin in early 2021.

How long is the transmission construction project that MYR Group will undertake?

The project consists of nearly 100 miles of 345-kV transmission construction.

What are the expected outcomes of the Marcy to New Scotland Upgrade Project?

The project aims to relieve power grid bottlenecks, enhance system reliability, and improve access to renewable energy.

When is the completion date for the MYR Group project?

The scheduled in-service date for the project is by the end of 2023.

MYR Group, Inc.

NASDAQ:MYRG

MYRG Rankings

MYRG Latest News

MYRG Stock Data

1.69B
16.77M
2.35%
103.06%
3.31%
Engineering & Construction
Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction
Link
United States of America
THORNTON