Primoris Services Corporation Completes PLH Group Acquisition

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Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ: PRIM) has completed its acquisition of PLH Group, Inc. for $470 million in cash. This strategic move enhances Primoris' operations in the utility markets, particularly in power delivery, communications, and gas utilities. The majority of PLH operations will be integrated into Primoris' Utilities Segment, with others joining the Energy/Renewables and Pipeline segments. CEO Tom McCormick emphasized this acquisition will position the company to leverage growth in both traditional and renewable energy sectors.

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• Acquisition of PLH Group enhances Primoris' capabilities in utility markets.
• Strategic focus on higher-growth, higher-margin markets.
• Integration of PLH operations into Primoris' existing segments enhances operational scale.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: PRIM) (“Primoris” or the “Company”), a leading provider of specialty contracting services in North America, announced today that it has closed its acquisition of PLH Group, Inc. (“PLH Group” or “PLH”) in an all-cash transaction valued at $470 million. The transaction directly aligns with Primoris’ strategic focus on higher-growth, higher-margin markets and expands its capabilities in the utility markets, including power delivery, communications, and gas utilities.

PLH Group is a utility-focused specialty services company with concentration in growing regions of the U.S. As a result of the acquisition, the majority of PLH operations will be incorporated into Primoris’ Utilities Segment, with the remaining operations going into the Energy/Renewables and Pipeline segments.

“The addition of PLH is an important step in enhancing both the size and scale of our operations in the Power Delivery and Gas Utilities markets. This acquisition will help us capture substantial growth tailwinds as the U.S. transitions to greater dependence on both traditional and renewable energy sources,” said Tom McCormick, Primoris’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “We welcome the PLH team to the Primoris family of companies as we work together to drive our company forward.”

ABOUT PRIMORIS

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy/renewables and pipeline services markets throughout the United States and Canada. The Company supports a diversified base of blue-chip customers with engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services. A focus on multi-year master service agreements and an expanded presence in higher-margin, higher-growth markets such as utility-scale solar facility installations, renewable fuels, power delivery systems and communications infrastructure have also increased the Company’s potential for long-term growth. Additional information on Primoris is available at www.primoriscorp.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including the Company’s outlook, that reflect, when made, the Company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including with regard to the Company’s future performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “potential”, “predicts”, “projects”, “should”, “targets”, “will”, “would” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include information concerning the possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, the effects of regulation and the economy, generally. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially as a result of a number of factors, including, among other things, customer timing, project duration, weather, and general economic conditions; changes in the mix of customers, projects, contracts and business; regional or national and/or general economic conditions and demand for the Company’s services; macroeconomic impacts arising from the long duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including labor shortages and supply chain disruptions; price, volatility, and expectations of future prices of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; variations and changes in the margins of projects performed during any particular quarter; increases in the costs to perform services caused by changing conditions; the termination, or expiration of existing agreements or contracts; the budgetary spending patterns of customers; inflation and other increases in construction costs that the Company may be unable to pass through to customers; cost or schedule overruns on fixed-price contracts; availability of qualified labor for specific projects; changes in bonding requirements and bonding availability for existing and new agreements; the need and availability of letters of credit; costs incurred to support growth, whether organic or through acquisitions; the timing and volume of work under contract; losses experienced in the Company’s operations; the results of the review of prior period accounting on certain projects and the impact of adjustments to accounting estimates; developments in governmental investigations and/or inquiries; intense competition in the industries in which the Company operates; failure to obtain favorable results in existing or future litigation or regulatory proceedings, dispute resolution proceedings or claims, including claims for additional costs; failure of partners, suppliers or subcontractors to perform their obligations; cyber-security breaches; failure to maintain safe worksites; risks or uncertainties associated with events outside of the Company’s control, including severe weather conditions, public health crises and pandemics (such as COVID-19), war or other armed conflict (including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), political crises or other catastrophic events; client delays or defaults in making payments; the availability of credit and restrictions imposed by credit facilities; failure to implement strategic and operational initiatives; risks or uncertainties associated with acquisitions, dispositions and investments; possible information technology interruptions or inability to protect intellectual property; the Company’s failure, or the failure of the Company’s agents or partners, to comply with laws; the Company's ability to secure appropriate insurance; new or changing legal requirements, including those relating to environmental, health and safety matters; the loss of one or a few clients that account for a significant portion of the Company's revenues; asset impairments; and risks arising from the inability to successfully integrate acquired businesses. In addition to information included in this press release, additional information about these and other risks can be found in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Such filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Primoris does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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Jeremy Apple

312-690-6003

PrimorisIR@clermontpartners.com

Source: Primoris Services Corporation

FAQ

What is the value of Primoris' acquisition of PLH Group?

Primoris acquired PLH Group for $470 million in cash.

How does the PLH Group acquisition affect Primoris' business?

The acquisition expands Primoris' operations in power delivery, communications, and gas utilities, aligning with the company’s growth strategy.

When was the acquisition of PLH Group by Primoris announced?

The announcement regarding the acquisition of PLH Group was made today.

What segments will PLH Group's operations be integrated into after the acquisition?

PLH Group's operations will primarily be integrated into Primoris' Utilities Segment, with others going to the Energy/Renewables and Pipeline segments.

What are Primoris' future growth plans following the acquisition?

Primoris aims to leverage the acquisition to capture growth in both traditional and renewable energy markets.