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Willdan Group (WLDN) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with significant growth across key metrics. Contract revenue increased 19.2% to $158.3 million, while net revenue rose 15.9% to $75.7 million. Net income jumped to $7.3 million from $1.6 million, with GAAP Diluted EPS increasing to $0.51 from $0.11. The company acquired Enica Engineering to strengthen its commercial market position and raised its full-year 2024 targets, now expecting net revenue between $285-295 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS between $2.15-$2.25.

Willdan Group (WLDN) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari per il terzo trimestre del 2024, registrando una crescita significativa in tutte le metriche chiave. I ricavi da contratti sono aumentati del 19,2% a 158,3 milioni di dollari, mentre i ricavi netti sono cresciuti del 15,9% a 75,7 milioni di dollari. L'utile netto è balzato a 7,3 milioni di dollari rispetto a 1,6 milioni di dollari, con l'EPS Diluito GAAP aumentato a 0,51 dollari da 0,11 dollari. L'azienda ha acquisito Enica Engineering per rafforzare la sua posizione nel mercato commerciale e ha alzato le sue previsioni per l'intero anno 2024, ora aspettandosi ricavi netti compresi tra 285 e 295 milioni di dollari e un EPS Diluito Rettificato tra 2,15 e 2,25 dollari.

Willdan Group (WLDN) reportó sólidos resultados financieros para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un crecimiento significativo en métricas clave. Los ingresos por contratos aumentaron un 19,2% a 158,3 millones de dólares, mientras que los ingresos netos crecieron un 15,9% a 75,7 millones de dólares. La renta neta saltó a 7,3 millones de dólares desde 1,6 millones de dólares, con el EPS Diluido GAAP aumentando a 0,51 dólares desde 0,11 dólares. La compañía adquirió Enica Engineering para fortalecer su posición en el mercado comercial y elevó sus objetivos para todo el año 2024, esperando ahora ingresos netos entre 285 y 295 millones de dólares y un EPS Diluido Ajustado entre 2,15 y 2,25 dólares.

Willdan Group (WLDN)은 2024년 3분기 강력한 재무 결과를 보고하며 주요 지표에서 상당한 성장을 기록했습니다. 계약 수익은 1억 5,830만 달러로 19.2% 증가했으며, 순수익은 7,570만 달러로 15.9% 상승했습니다. 순이익은 160만 달러에서 730만 달러로 급증하였으며, GAAP 희석 EPS는 0.11달러에서 0.51달러로 증가했습니다. 회사는 상업 시장에서의 입지를 강화하기 위해 Enica Engineering을 인수하였으며, 2024년 전체 연도 목표를 상향 조정하여 이제 순수익이 2억 8,500만 달러에서 2억 9,500만 달러 사이, 조정된 희석 EPS는 2.15달러에서 2.25달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

Willdan Group (WLDN) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec une croissance significative dans toutes les métriques clés. Les revenus de contrats ont augmenté de 19,2 % pour atteindre 158,3 millions de dollars, tandis que les revenus nets ont grimpé de 15,9 % pour atteindre 75,7 millions de dollars. Le bénéfice net a bondi à 7,3 millions de dollars contre 1,6 million de dollars, avec un BPA Dilué GAAP passant de 0,11 dollar à 0,51 dollar. L’entreprise a acquis Enica Engineering pour renforcer sa position sur le marché commercial et a relevé ses objectifs pour l’année complète 2024, s’attendant désormais à des revenus nets compris entre 285 et 295 millions de dollars et un BPA Dilué Ajusté entre 2,15 et 2,25 dollars.

Willdan Group (WLDN) hat starke Finanzzahlen für das dritte Quartal 2024 gemeldet, mit erheblichem Wachstum in allen wichtigen Kennzahlen. Die Vertragsumsätze stiegen um 19,2% auf 158,3 Millionen Dollar, während die Nettoumsätze um 15,9% auf 75,7 Millionen Dollar zunahmen. Der Nettogewinn sprang auf 7,3 Millionen Dollar von 1,6 Millionen Dollar, und der verwässerte GAAP-EPS stieg von 0,11 Dollar auf 0,51 Dollar. Das Unternehmen hat Enica Engineering übernommen, um seine Marktposition im kommerziellen Sektor zu stärken, und hat seine Jahresziele für 2024 angehoben und erwartet nun Nettoumsätze zwischen 285 und 295 Millionen Dollar sowie einen bereinigten verwässerten EPS zwischen 2,15 und 2,25 Dollar.

Positive
  • Contract revenue increased 19.2% to $158.3 million in Q3
  • Net income grew significantly to $7.3 million from $1.6 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 49.7% to $15.2 million
  • Strategic acquisition of Enica Engineering to expand commercial market presence
  • Company raised full-year 2024 financial guidance
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Insights

Strong quarterly performance with impressive growth metrics across the board. $158.3M contract revenue represents a robust 19.2% YoY growth, while net income surged to $7.3M from $1.6M. The 49.7% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $15.2M demonstrates improved operational efficiency.

The raised guidance signals management's confidence in sustained momentum. The strategic acquisition of Enica Engineering strengthens their commercial market position, particularly in high-value sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The company's focus on energy transition services and electrification aligns well with current market trends and regulatory tailwinds.

With a healthy 14% effective tax rate projection and improved earnings visibility, the company's financial outlook appears robust. The significant jump in adjusted diluted EPS from $0.37 to $0.73 reflects strong execution and margin expansion.

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Willdan Group, Inc. (“Willdan”) (Nasdaq: WLDN) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights*

  • Contract revenue of $158.3 million, up 19.2%.
  • Net revenue** of $75.7 million, up 15.9%.
  • Net income of $7.3 million, up from net income of $1.6 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA** of $15.2 million, up 49.7%.
  • GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.51, up from $0.11.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS** of $0.73, up from $0.37.

Executive Management Comments

“We delivered strong third-quarter results exceeding consensus estimates and our own expectations across all key metrics,” said Mike Bieber, Willdan’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Growth in electrification and electric load continue to drive demand for our energy transition services. Our upfront consulting allows us to navigate policies and the funding landscape to best achieve our clients’ goals. Accordingly, we are cross-selling work more effectively than ever before. In late October, we strengthened our position in the commercial market with the acquisition of Enica Engineering, an energy consulting firm specialized in work for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and research industries. Given our solid performance and the ongoing momentum, we are raising our full-year targets for fiscal year 2024.”

Nine Months Year to Date 2024 Highlights*

  • Contract revenue of $421.7 million, up 19.0%.
  • Net revenue** of $217.1 million, up 14.9%.
  • Net income of $14.9 million, up from net income of $2.9 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA** of $39.1 million, up 38.3%.
  • GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.05, up from $0.21.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS** of $1.70, up from $0.95.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Targets

Willdan is increasing all of its financial targets for fiscal year 2024 and now expects¥:

  • Net revenue** between $285 million and $295 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA** between $52 million and $54 million.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS** between $2.15 per share and $2.25 per share.

Assumes 14.2 million diluted shares, 14% effective tax rate, and no future acquisitions.

*

 

As compared to the same period of fiscal 2023.

**

 

See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

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These updated financial targets supersede any previously disclosed financial targets and investors should not rely on any previously disclosed financial targets, and do not include any uncompleted or future acquisitions.

Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call

Willdan will be hosting a conference call to discuss its third quarter financial results today, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern/2:30 p.m. Pacific. To access the call, listeners should dial 877-407-2988 (or 201-389-0923). The conference call will be webcast simultaneously on Willdan’s website at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/iquygsco.

A replay of the conference call will be available through Willdan’s website at https://ir.willdangroup.com/events-presentations.

About Willdan Group, Inc.

Willdan is a nationwide provider of professional, technical and consulting services to utilities, government agencies, and private industry. Willdan’s service offerings span a broad set of complementary disciplines that include electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, engineering and planning, and municipal financial consulting. For additional information, visit Willdan's website at www.willdan.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

“Net Revenue,” defined as contract revenue as reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) minus subcontractor services and other direct costs, is a non-GAAP financial measure. Net Revenue is a supplemental measure that Willdan believes enhances investors’ ability to analyze Willdan’s business trends and performance because it substantially measures the work performed by Willdan’s employees. In the course of providing services, Willdan routinely subcontracts various services. Generally, these subcontractor services and other direct costs are passed through to Willdan’s clients and, in accordance with GAAP and industry practice, are included in Willdan’s revenue when it is Willdan’s contractual responsibility to procure or manage such subcontracted activities. Because subcontractor services and other direct costs can vary significantly from project to project and period to period, changes in revenue may not necessarily be indicative of Willdan’s business trends. Accordingly, Willdan segregates subcontractor services and other direct costs from revenue to promote a better understanding of Willdan’s business by evaluating revenue exclusive of subcontract services and other direct costs associated with external service providers. A reconciliation of Willdan’s contract revenue as reported in accordance with GAAP to Net Revenue is provided at the end of this press release. A reconciliation of targeted contract revenue for fiscal year 2024 as reported in accordance with GAAP to targeted Net Revenues for fiscal year 2024, which is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure, is not provided because Willdan is unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide a reconciliation is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the subcontractor services and other director costs that are subtracted from contract revenues in order to derive Net Revenues. While subcontractor costs have increased recently, subcontractor costs can vary significantly from period to period. Subcontractor costs and other direct costs were 52.2% and 47.1% of contract revenue for the quarter ended September 27, 2024 and fiscal year 2023, respectively, and 50.8% and 47.2% for the quarter ended September 29, 2023 and fiscal year 2022, respectively.

“Adjusted EBITDA,” defined as net income plus interest expense, income tax expense, stock-based compensation, interest accretion, depreciation and amortization, and gain on sale of equipment, is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure used by Willdan’s management to measure Willdan’s operating performance. Willdan believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful because it allows Willdan’s management to evaluate its operating performance and compare the results of its operations from period to period and against its peers without regard to its financing methods, capital structure and non-operating expenses. Willdan uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate its performance for, among other things, budgeting, forecasting and incentive compensation purposes.

Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s costs of capital and stock-based compensation, as well as the historical costs of depreciable assets. A reconciliation of net income as reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA is provided at the end of this press release. A reconciliation of targeted net income for fiscal year 2024 as reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2024, which is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure, is not provided because Willdan is unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide a reconciliation is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the interest expense, income tax expense, stock-based compensation, interest accretion, depreciation and amortization, and gain on sale of equipment that are subtracted from net income in order to derive Adjusted EBITDA.

“Adjusted Net Income,” defined as net income plus stock-based compensation, intangible amortization, interest accretion, refinancing costs, and tax benefit distribution, each net of tax, is a non-GAAP financial measure.

“Adjusted Diluted EPS,” defined as net income plus stock-based compensation, intangible amortization, interest accretion, refinancing costs, and tax benefit distribution, each net of tax, all divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding, is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are supplemental measures used by Willdan’s management to measure its operating performance. Willdan believes Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are useful because they allow Willdan’s management to more closely evaluate and explain the operating results of Willdan’s business by removing certain non-operating expenses.

Reconciliations of net income as reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Net Income and diluted EPS as reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Diluted EPS are provided at the end of this press release. Reconciliations of targeted net income as reported in accordance with GAAP to targeted Adjusted Net Income for fiscal year 2024, which is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure, and targeted diluted EPS as reported in accordance with GAAP to targeted Adjusted Diluted EPS for fiscal year 2024, which is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure, are not provided because Willdan is unable to provide such reconciliations without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide such reconciliations is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the stock-based compensation, intangible amortization, and interest accretion, each net of tax, that are subtracted from net income and diluted EPS in order to derive Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS, respectively.

Willdan’s definitions of Net Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS have limitations as analytical tools and may differ from other companies reporting similarly named measures or from similarly named measures Willdan has reported in prior periods. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as contract revenue, net income and diluted EPS.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not purely historical, including statements regarding Willdan’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, estimates, assumptions, aims, plans or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements regarding financial targets for fiscal year 2024. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that Willdan’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from its expectations include, but are not limited to, Willdan’s ability to adequately complete projects in a timely manner, Willdan’s ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive energy services market, Willdan’s reliance on work from its top ten clients; changes in state, local and regional economies and government budgets; Willdan’s ability to win new contracts, to renew existing contracts and to compete effectively for contracts awarded through bidding processes; Willdan’s ability to make principal and interest payments on its outstanding debt as they come due and to comply with financial covenants contained in its debt agreements; Willdan’s ability to manage supply chain constraints, labor shortages, rising interest rates, and rising inflation; Willdan’s ability to obtain financing and to refinance its outstanding debt as it matures; Willdan’s ability to successfully integrate its acquisitions and execute on its growth strategy; and Willdan’s ability to attract and retain managerial, technical, and administrative talent.

All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Willdan, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements and risk factors disclosed from time to time in Willdan’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 29, 2023, as such disclosures may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports Willdan files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K. Willdan cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Willdan disclaims any obligation to, and does not undertake to, update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release unless required by law.

WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 27,

 

December 29,

 

 

2024

 

2023

Assets

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

53,106

 

 

$

23,397

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,465 and $866 at September 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023, respectively

 

 

63,109

 

 

 

69,677

 

Contract assets

 

 

104,236

 

 

 

93,885

 

Other receivables

 

 

2,359

 

 

 

1,169

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

5,329

 

 

 

3,888

 

Total current assets

 

 

228,139

 

 

 

192,016

 

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

 

28,955

 

 

 

27,097

 

Goodwill

 

 

131,144

 

 

 

131,144

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

14,366

 

 

 

12,465

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

26,541

 

 

 

31,956

 

Other assets

 

 

3,447

 

 

 

4,949

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

 

14,661

 

 

 

15,961

 

Total assets

 

$

447,253

 

 

$

415,588

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

38,007

 

 

$

33,193

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

58,521

 

 

 

54,129

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

15,202

 

 

 

13,183

 

Notes payable

 

 

10,137

 

 

 

8,452

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

1,175

 

 

 

1,186

 

Lease liability

 

 

5,509

 

 

 

4,537

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

128,551

 

 

 

114,680

 

Notes payable, less current portion

 

 

81,757

 

 

 

88,979

 

Finance lease obligations, less current portion

 

 

1,453

 

 

 

1,184

 

Lease liability, less current portion

 

 

10,593

 

 

 

9,758

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

938

 

 

 

1,142

 

Total liabilities

 

 

223,292

 

 

 

215,743

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 40,000 shares authorized; 14,117 and 13,682 shares issued and outstanding at September 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023, respectively

 

 

141

 

 

 

137

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

195,168

 

 

 

185,795

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(807

)

 

 

(664

)

Retained earnings

 

 

29,459

 

 

 

14,577

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

223,961

 

 

 

199,845

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

447,253

 

 

$

415,588

 

WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Contract revenue

 

$

158,252

 

 

$

132,738

 

 

$

421,737

 

 

$

354,418

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs of contract revenue (inclusive of directly related depreciation and amortization):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

24,088

 

 

 

21,856

 

 

 

69,247

 

 

 

63,568

 

Subcontractor services and other direct costs

 

 

82,563

 

 

 

67,454

 

 

 

204,667

 

 

 

165,508

 

Total direct costs of contract revenue

 

 

106,651

 

 

 

89,310

 

 

 

273,914

 

 

 

229,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,601

 

 

 

43,428

 

 

 

147,823

 

 

 

125,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and wages, payroll taxes and employee benefits

 

 

25,876

 

 

 

23,805

 

 

 

78,449

 

 

 

68,606

 

Facilities and facility related

 

 

2,381

 

 

 

2,303

 

 

 

7,231

 

 

 

7,200

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

2,020

 

 

 

1,244

 

 

 

5,355

 

 

 

4,064

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,716

 

 

 

4,190

 

 

 

10,937

 

 

 

12,518

 

Other

 

 

8,934

 

 

 

8,049

 

 

 

25,368

 

 

 

22,629

 

Total general and administrative expenses

 

 

42,927

 

 

 

39,591

 

 

 

127,340

 

 

 

115,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from operations

 

 

8,674

 

 

 

3,837

 

 

 

20,483

 

 

 

10,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,934

)

 

 

(2,437

)

 

 

(6,031

)

 

 

(7,110

)

Other, net

 

 

763

 

 

 

879

 

 

 

2,293

 

 

 

1,392

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,171

)

 

 

(1,558

)

 

 

(3,738

)

 

 

(5,718

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) before income taxes

 

 

7,503

 

 

 

2,279

 

 

 

16,745

 

 

 

4,607

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

157

 

 

 

713

 

 

 

1,863

 

 

 

1,712

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,346

 

 

 

1,566

 

 

 

14,882

 

 

 

2,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net of tax

 

 

(678

)

 

 

 

 

 

(143

)

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

6,668

 

 

$

1,566

 

 

$

14,739

 

 

$

2,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.53

 

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

1.08

 

 

$

0.22

 

Diluted

 

$

0.51

 

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

1.05

 

 

$

0.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,930

 

 

 

13,462

 

 

 

13,753

 

 

 

13,357

 

Diluted

 

 

14,358

 

 

 

13,709

 

 

 

14,130

 

 

 

13,563

 

WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

 

2024

 

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

14,882

 

 

$

2,895

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

10,937

 

 

 

12,518

 

Other non-cash items

 

 

459

 

 

 

511

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

1,196

 

(Gain) loss on sale/disposal of equipment

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(63

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

806

 

 

 

194

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

5,355

 

 

 

4,064

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

5,762

 

 

 

(6,335

)

Contract assets

 

 

(10,351

)

 

 

4,530

 

Other receivables

 

 

(1,190

)

 

 

3,306

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(1,441

)

 

 

1,175

 

Other assets

 

 

1,456

 

 

 

(4,993

)

Accounts payable

 

 

4,814

 

 

 

3,922

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

3,910

 

 

 

(2,658

)

Contract liabilities

 

 

2,019

 

 

 

2,821

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

(94

)

 

 

1,029

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

38,611

 

 

 

24,112

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of equipment, software, and leasehold improvements

 

 

(6,074

)

 

 

(7,583

)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

 

29

 

 

 

68

 

Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

(1,600

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

(6,045

)

 

 

(9,115

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

(4,000

)

Payment on restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

(10,679

)

Payments on notes payable

 

 

(190

)

 

 

(1,463

)

Payments on debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

(1,114

)

Borrowings under term loan facility and line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

105,000

 

Repayments under term loan facility and line of credit

 

 

(5,625

)

 

 

(111,000

)

Principal payments on finance leases

 

 

(1,064

)

 

 

(951

)

Proceeds from stock option exercise

 

 

2,425

 

 

 

38

 

Proceeds from sales of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

 

 

2,838

 

 

 

2,779

 

Cash used to pay taxes on stock grants

 

 

(1,241

)

 

 

(205

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(2,857

)

 

 

(21,595

)

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

 

 

29,709

 

 

 

(6,598

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

23,397

 

 

 

19,485

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

53,106

 

 

$

12,887

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid (received) during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

5,301

 

 

$

8,025

 

Income taxes

 

 

1,203

 

 

 

(3,154

)

Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment acquired under finance leases

 

 

1,322

 

 

 

652

 

Willdan Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue to Net Revenue
(in thousands)
(Non-GAAP Measure)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract revenue

 

$

158,252

 

$

132,738

 

$

421,737

 

$

354,418

Subcontractor services and other direct costs

 

 

82,563

 

 

67,454

 

 

204,667

 

 

165,508

Net Revenue

 

$

75,689

 

$

65,284

 

$

217,070

 

$

188,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Energy segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract revenue

 

$

134,036

 

$

111,030

 

$

352,634

 

$

292,330

Subcontractor services and other direct costs

 

 

81,805

 

 

66,377

 

 

202,015

 

 

162,557

Net Revenue

 

$

52,231

 

$

44,653

 

$

150,619

 

$

129,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engineering and Consulting segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract revenue

 

$

24,216

 

$

21,708

 

$

69,103

 

$

62,088

Subcontractor services and other direct costs

 

 

758

 

 

1,077

 

 

2,652

 

 

2,951

Net Revenue

 

$

23,458

 

$

20,631

 

$

66,451

 

$

59,137

Willdan Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands)
(Non-GAAP Measure)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,346

 

$

1,566

 

 

$

14,882

 

 

$

2,895

 

Interest expense

 

 

1,934

 

 

2,437

 

 

 

6,031

 

 

 

7,110

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

157

 

 

713

 

 

 

1,863

 

 

 

1,712

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

2,020

 

 

1,244

 

 

 

5,355

 

 

 

4,064

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,716

 

 

4,190

 

 

 

10,937

 

 

 

12,518

 

(Gain) Loss on sale of equipment

 

 

4

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(63

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

15,177

$

10,137

$

39,055

$

28,236

Willdan Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Non-GAAP Measure)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

September 27,

 

September 29,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,346

 

 

$

1,566

 

 

$

14,882

 

 

$

2,895

 

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

 

 

2,020

 

 

 

1,244

 

 

 

5,355

 

 

 

4,064

 

Tax effect of stock-based compensation

 

 

(317

)

 

 

(252

)

 

 

(841

)

 

 

(823

)

Adjustment for intangible amortization

 

 

1,738

 

 

 

2,662

 

 

 

5,414

 

 

 

7,910

 

Tax effect of intangible amortization

 

 

(273

)

 

 

(539

)

 

 

(851

)

 

 

(1,601

)

Adjustment for refinancing costs

 

 

 

 

 

467

 

 

 

 

 

 

467

 

Tax effect of refinancing costs

 

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

 

 

 

 

(95

)

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

 

$

10,514

 

 

$

5,053

 

 

$

23,959

 

 

$

12,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

 

 

14,358

 

 

 

13,709

 

 

 

14,130

 

 

 

13,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.51

 

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

1.05

 

 

$

0.21

 

Impact of adjustment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation per share

 

 

0.14

 

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

0.38

 

 

 

0.30

 

Tax effect of stock-based compensation per share

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

(0.06

)

Intangible amortization per share

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

0.19

 

 

 

0.39

 

 

 

0.58

 

Tax effect of intangible amortization per share

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

(0.11

)

Refinancing costs per share

 

 

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.03

 

Tax effect of refinancing cost per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS

 

$

0.73

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

1.70

 

 

$

0.95

 

 

Willdan Group, Inc.

Al Kaschalk

Vice President

Tel: 310-922-5643

akaschalk@willdan.com

Source: Willdan Group, Inc.

FAQ

What was Willdan Group's (WLDN) Q3 2024 contract revenue?

Willdan Group's contract revenue for Q3 2024 was $158.3 million, representing a 19.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

How much did Willdan's (WLDN) net income increase in Q3 2024?

Willdan's net income increased to $7.3 million in Q3 2024, up from $1.6 million in Q3 2023.

What are Willdan's (WLDN) updated financial targets for fiscal year 2024?

Willdan expects net revenue between $285-295 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $52-54 million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS between $2.15-2.25 per share for fiscal year 2024.

Which company did Willdan (WLDN) acquire in October 2024?

Willdan acquired Enica Engineering, an energy consulting firm specialized in work for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and research industries.

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