Posted on February 28, 2024
HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
Highlights for the quarter ended December 31, 2023:
- Contract revenues of $201.6 million
- GAAP net loss was $4.4 million or $0.13 per diluted share
- Adjusted net income was $2.6 million or $0.08 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA was $14.8 million
- Backlog and contracts awarded subsequent to quarter end totaled $883 million
Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2023:
- Contract revenues of $711.8 million
- GAAP net loss was $17.9 million or $0.55 per diluted share
- Adjusted net loss was $11.4 million or $0.35 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA was $23.8 million
See definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures elsewhere in this release.
Management Commentary
“We are pleased that our fourth-quarter results demonstrated progress against our strategic plan to deliver profitable growth. Fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted EBITDA was $14.8 million or a 7.3% adjusted EBITDA margin–a significant year-over-year improvement from fourth quarter 2022 adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 million or an adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.6%,” said Travis Boone, CEO of Orion Group Holdings.
“While our 2023 financial performance improved over the prior year, I think we are in the early stages of what our team can deliver going forward. What we accomplished in 2023 has transformed Orion into a more focused, more competitive and more driven company. In a short time, we implemented a disciplined project bidding and delivery strategy; attracted high-caliber business development executives; invested in systems, training and tools; secured a three-year, $103 million credit facility; and closed over $25 million in equipment and real estate sale-leaseback transactions. With these critical building blocks in place, we are prepared to take advantage of our industry tailwinds.”
“In 2024, we expect our financial performance to continue to improve relative to 2023. Given the positive changes we have implemented, the improving market outlook, the quality of our current backlog and the volume of opportunities in our pipeline, we are confident that 2025 will be even stronger than 2024,” concluded Boone.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
Contract revenues of $201.6 million increased 2.8% from $196.2 million in the fourth quarter last year, primarily due to an increase in marine segment revenue related to the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii drydock project, partially offset by a decrease in concrete segment revenue reflecting the planned wind-down of the Company’s Central Texas concrete operations.
Gross profit increased to $23.0 million or 11.4% of revenue, up from $10.2 million or 5.2% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase in gross profit dollars and margin was primarily driven by margin improvements in both segments stemming from higher quality projects and improved execution, partially offset by lower margin and mix of dredging revenue.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $17.2 million, up from $13.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. As a percentage of total contract revenues, SG&A expenses increased to 8.5% from 7.0%. The increase in SG&A dollars and percentage reflected an increase in IT and business development spending and higher legal costs related to pursuing project-related claims.
Net loss for the fourth quarter was $4.4 million or $0.13 per diluted share compared to net loss of $4.9 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Fourth quarter 2023 net income included $7.0 million ($0.21 diluted income per share) of non-recurring items. Fourth quarter 2023 adjusted net income was $2.6 million ($0.08 diluted income per share).
EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $6.5 million, representing a 3.2% EBITDA margin, as compared to EBITDA of $2.2 million, or a 1.1% EBITDA margin in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for non-recurring items, EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $14.8 million, representing a 7.3% adjusted EBITDA margin, as compared to adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $3.2 million, representing a 1.6% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Backlog
Total backlog at December 31, 2023 was $762.2 million, compared to $877.5 million at September 30, 2023 and $448.8 million at December 31, 2022. Backlog for the Marine segment was $602.5 million, compared to $699.9 million at September 30, 2023 and $216.7 million at December 31, 2022. Backlog for the Concrete segment was $159.7 million, compared to $177.6 million at September 30, 2023 and $232.1 million at December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company has been awarded $121 million in new project work subsequent to the fourth quarter that is not included in backlog at the end of the quarter.
Balance Sheet Update
As of December 31, 2023, current assets were $271.8 million, including unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.9 million. Total debt outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $37.2 million. At the end of the quarter, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. On December 1, 2023, the Company and White Oak amended the Company’s credit facility to extend the maturity date for the $15.0 million pre-payment. On February 27, 2024, the Company and White Oak further amended the Company’s credit facility to lower the interest rate on its $65 million revolver by 50 basis points and its $38 million term loan by 100 basis points.
Asset Sales
The Company entered into a contract for the sale of its East West Jones properties in Harris County, Texas. The purchase price is $34 million and the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. The Company expects to use the proceeds to reduce debt and for general corporate purposes.
About Orion Group Holdings
Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. The Company’s website is located at: https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.
