GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC

Previous wording

We deliver infrastructure solutions for public and private clients primarily in the United States. We are one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States. Within the public sector, we primarily concentrate on infrastructure projects, including the construction of streets, roads, highways, mass transit facilities, airport infrastructure, bridges, dams, power-related facilities, utilities, tunnels, water well drilling and other infrastructure-related projects. Within the private sector, we perform various services such as site preparation, mining services and infrastructure services for commercial and industrial sites, railways, residential development, energy development, as well as provide construction management professional services.

Current wording

We deliver infrastructure solutions for public and private clients primarily in the United States. We are one of the largest diversified, vertically integrated civil contractors and construction materials producers in the United States. Within the public sector, we primarily concentrate on infrastructure projects, including the construction of streets, roads, highways, mass transit facilities, airport infrastructure, bridges, dams, power-related facilities, utilities, tunnels, water well drilling and other infrastructure-related projects. Within the private sector, we perform various services such as site preparation, mining services and infrastructure services for commercial and industrial sites, railways, residential development, energy development, as well as provide construction management professional services. We own and lease aggregate reserves and own processing plants that are vertically integrated into our construction operations and we also produce construction materials for sale to third parties.

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Funding for our public work projects, which account for approximately 80% of our portfolio, is dependent on federal, state, regional and local revenues. At the federal level, the continued rollout of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) has increased federal highway, bridge and transit funding to its highest level in more than six decades with $550 billion in incremental funding over five years. The increased multi-year spending commitment has improved the programming visibility for state and local governments and has driven an increase in project lettings starting in 2023 that is continuing in 2024 and we believe will carry into 2025 and beyond.

Current wording

Funding for our public work projects, which account for approximately 80% of our portfolio, is dependent on federal, state, regional and local revenues. At the federal level, the continued rollout of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) has increased federal highway, bridge and transit funding to its highest level in more than six decades with $550 billion in incremental funding over five years. The increased multi-year spending commitment has improved the programming visibility for state and local governments and has driven an increase in project lettings that started in 2023, continued in 2024 and we believe will carry into 2025 and beyond.

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Over the recent years, inflation, supply chain and labor constraints have had a significant impact on the global economy including the construction industry in the United States. While it is impossible to fully eliminate the impact of these factors, we have applied proactive measures such as fixed forward purchase contracts of oil related inputs, energy surcharges, and adjustment of project schedules for constraints related to construction materials such as concrete. While we actively work to mitigate the impacts of oil price inflation, further price increases may adversely impact us in the future.

Current wording

Over the last several years, inflation, supply chain and labor constraints have had a significant impact on the global economy including Granite and others in the construction industry in the United States. Recently, concerns over tariffs have been a major source of uncertainty in the economy. To date, we have not experienced a material financial impact due to tariffs. It is impossible to fully mitigate the potential impacts of the foregoing macro-economic factors and they may negatively impact us in the future. However, where practicable, we have applied proactive measures to mitigate these macro-economic factors, such as fixed forward purchase contracts of oil related inputs, energy surcharges, and adjustment of project schedules for constraints related to construction materials such as concrete.

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Our Committed and Awarded Projects (“CAP”) balance continues to be strong at $5.6 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2024. Our CAP is supported by a positive public funding environment and resilient private market which we believe will provide further opportunities for continued CAP growth.

Current wording

Our Committed and Awarded Projects (“CAP”) balance continues to be strong with $5.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025. Our CAP is supported by a positive public funding environment and resilient private market which we believe will provide further opportunities for continued CAP growth.

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On August 9, 2024, we acquired Dickerson & Bowen, Inc. ("D&B"). D&B is an aggregates, asphalt, and highway construction company serving central and southern Mississippi.

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As previously disclosed, we acquired Dickerson & Bowen, Inc. ("D&B") on August 9, 2024. D&B is an aggregates, asphalt, and highway construction company serving central and southern Mississippi. The results of operations of D&B are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition, which impacts comparability to the applicable prior periods. See Note 3 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.

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The following table presents a financial summary for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table presents a financial summary for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:

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Non-controlling partners’ share of CAP as of September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 was $355.2 million, $351.6 million, $243.8 million and $277.5 million, respectively.

Current wording

Non-controlling partners’ share of CAP as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $334.7 million and $331.1 million, respectively.

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At September 30, 2024, only one contract with remaining CAP of $10 million or more had a total forecasted loss with remaining revenue of $71.8 million, or 1.3%, of total CAP.

Current wording

At March 31, 2025, one contract with remaining CAP of $10 million or more per project had total forecasted losses with remaining revenue of $57.7 million, or 1.0%, of total CAP. Provisions are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the full amount of estimated losses on uncompleted contracts whenever evidence indicates that the estimated total cost of a contract exceeds its estimated total revenue.

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The following table presents gross profit by reportable segment for the respective periods:

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The following table presents gross profit (loss) by reportable segment for the respective periods:

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Construction gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $33.5 million and $109.9 million, or 24.4% and 43.4%, respectively, when compared to 2023 primarily due to higher revenue and less negative net impacts from revisions in estimates in the current period. For further discussion of projects with revisions in estimates which individually had an impact of $5.0 million or more on gross profit, see Note 4 of "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements." Acquired businesses recognized gross profit of $8.7 million and $7.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, which include $2.3 million and $6.3 million, respectively, of purchase accounting related depreciation and intangible asset amortization. See Note 3 of "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information about acquisitions.

Current wording

Construction gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by $28.6 million, or 50.3%, when compared to 2024 primarily due to higher revenue and improved project execution across our project portfolio resulting in net increases from revisions in estimates in the current period compared to net decreases in the prior period. For further discussion of projects with revisions in estimates which individually had an impact of $5.0 million or more on gross profit, see Note 4 of "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements."

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Selling expenses include the costs for estimating and bidding including offsetting customer reimbursements for portions of our selling/bid submission expenses (i.e., stipends), business development and materials facility permits. Selling expenses can vary depending on the volume of projects in process and the number of employees assigned to estimating and bidding activities. As projects are completed or the volume of work slows down, we temporarily redeploy project employees to bid on new projects, moving their salaries and related costs from cost of revenue to selling expenses. Selling expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $5.0 million and $6.0 million, or 28.9% and 11.5% when compared to the same periods in 2023, primarily due to increases in incentive compensation due to improved financial performance as well as higher salaries and related expenses.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses include the costs for estimating and bidding, including offsetting customer reimbursements for portions of our selling/bid submission expenses (i.e., stipends), business development, materials facility permits, and costs related to our operational offices that are not allocated to direct contract costs and expenses related to our corporate functions. Other SG&A expenses include travel and entertainment, outside services, information technology, depreciation, occupancy, training, office supplies, changes in the fair market value of our non-qualified deferred compensation plan liability and other miscellaneous expenses. SG&A expenses can vary depending on the volume of projects in process and the number of employees assigned to estimating and bidding activities. As projects are completed or the volume of work slows down, we temporarily redeploy project employees to bid on new projects, moving their salaries and related costs from cost of revenue to selling expenses. SG&A expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $27.9 million compared to 2024, primarily due to a $17.7 million increase in stock-based compensation due to improved financial performance, as well as higher salaries and related expenses due to increased labor costs.

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, Other costs, net decreased $11.3 million and $8.2 million, respectively, compared to prior year. The decreases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were due to $8.0 million and $20.0 million, respectively, of litigation charges in the prior year that did not recur in the current year combined with $5.0 million of non-cash impairment charges during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Those decreases were partially offset by an increase in costs in the current year associated with the defense of a former Company officer in his ongoing civil litigation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Other costs, net mainly consist of costs related to the defense of a former Company officer in his ongoing civil litigation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and remained fairly consistent with the prior year.

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The following table presents the provision for income taxes for the respective periods:

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The following table presents the benefit from income taxes for the respective periods:

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We calculate our income tax provision at the end of each interim period by estimating our annual effective tax rate, applying that rate to our income or loss before tax and adjusting for discrete items not included in our estimate of the annual effective tax rate. The effect of changes in enacted tax laws, tax rates or tax status is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs. See Note 16 of "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for more information.

Current wording

We calculate our income tax provision or benefit at the end of each interim period by estimating our annual effective tax rate, applying that rate to our income or loss before taxes and adjusting for discrete items not included in our estimate of the annual effective tax rate. The effect of changes in enacted tax laws, tax rates or tax status is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs. See Note 16 of "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for more information.

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The amount attributable to non-controlling interests represents the non-controlling owners’ share of the net (income) or loss of our consolidated construction joint ventures. The amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased $5.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively, compared to the prior year primarily due to the impact of revisions in estimates in the current year on one consolidated construction joint venture (see Note 4 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”).

Current wording

The amount attributable to non-controlling interests represents the non-controlling owners’ share of the net (income) or loss of our consolidated construction joint ventures. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 the increase was primarily due to the impact of new joint venture projects.

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Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, investments, available borrowing capacity under our credit facility and cash generated from operations. We may also from time-to-time issue and sell equity, debt or hybrid securities or engage in other capital markets transactions or sell one or more business units or assets. See Note 14 of the "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for information on our Credit Agreement, our 3.75% Convertible Notes and our 3.25% Convertible Notes.

Current wording

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, investments, available borrowing capacity under our credit facility and cash generated from operations. We may also from time-to-time issue and sell equity, debt or hybrid securities or engage in other capital markets transactions or sell one or more business units or assets. See Note 14 of the "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for information on our long-term debt.

Previous wording

Our material cash requirements include paying the costs and expenses associated with our operations, servicing outstanding indebtedness, making capital expenditures and paying dividends on our capital stock. We may also from time to time prepay or repurchase outstanding indebtedness, repurchase shares of our common stock or acquire assets or businesses that are complementary to our operations. See Note 1 and Note 3 of the "Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for information on our share repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and our acquisitions.

Current wording

Our material cash requirements include paying the costs and expenses associated with our operations, servicing outstanding indebtedness, making capital expenditures and paying dividends on our capital stock. We may also from time to time prepay or repurchase outstanding indebtedness, repurchase shares of our common stock or acquire assets or businesses that are complementary to our operations. See Note 3 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for information on our most recent acquisition.

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As of September 30, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents consisted of deposits and money market funds held with established national financial institutions and marketable securities consisting primarily of U.S. Government and agency obligations.

Current wording

As of March 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents consisted of deposits and money market funds held with established national financial institutions and marketable securities consisting of commercial paper, corporate notes and bonds, Municipal notes and bonds and U.S. Government and agency obligations.

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As of September 30, 2024, the total unused availability under our Credit Agreement was $333.5 million, resulting from $16.5 million in issued and outstanding letters of credit and nothing drawn under the Revolver. See Note 14 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Current wording

As of March 31, 2025, the total unused availability under our Credit Agreement was $330.4 million, resulting from $19.6 million in issued and outstanding letters of credit and nothing drawn under the Revolver. See Note 14 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Previous wording

(2)All marketable securities were classified as held-to-maturity and consisted of U.S. Government and agency obligations as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Current wording

(2)All marketable securities were classified as held-to-maturity and consisted of commercial paper, corporate notes and bonds, Municipal notes and bonds and U.S. Government and agency obligations as of March 31, 2025 and U.S. Government and agency obligations as of December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Granite’s portion of CCJV cash and cash equivalents was $91.1 million and $73.1 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Excluded from the table above is $26.2 million and $34.2 million as of September 30,

Current wording

Granite’s portion of CCJV cash and cash equivalents was $101.4 million and $106.0 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Excluded from the table above is $34.5 million and $28.7 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, of Granite’s portion of unconsolidated construction joint venture cash and cash equivalents.

Previous wording

Major capital expenditures are typically for aggregate and asphalt production facilities, aggregate reserves, construction equipment, buildings and leasehold improvements and investments in our information technology systems. The timing and amount of such expenditures can vary based on the progress of planned capital projects, the type and size of construction projects, changes in business outlook and other factors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we had capital expenditures of $108.2 million, compared to $109.0 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. We currently anticipate 2024 capital expenditures to be approximately $130 million, including approximately $40 million in planned strategic materials investments in land, reserves and an aggregate plant. This also includes approximately $20 million related to a project-specific tunnel boring machine.

Current wording

Major capital expenditures are typically for aggregate and asphalt production facilities, aggregate reserves, construction equipment, buildings and leasehold improvements and investments in our information technology systems. The timing and amount of such expenditures can vary based on the progress of planned capital projects, the type and size of construction projects, changes in business outlook and other factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we had capital expenditures of $32.2 million, compared to $27.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024. We currently anticipate 2025 capital expenditures to be approximately $140 million to $160 million, including approximately $50 million in planned strategic materials investments.

Previous wording

As a large infrastructure contractor and construction materials producer, our revenue, gross profit and the resulting operating cash flows can differ significantly from period to period due to a variety of factors, including project progression toward completion, outstanding contract change orders and affirmative claims, and the payment terms of our contracts. Additionally, operating cash flows are impacted by the timing related to funding construction joint ventures and the resolution of uncertainties inherent in the complex nature of the work that we perform, including claim and back charge settlements. Our working capital assets result from both public and private sector projects. Customers in the private sector can be slower paying than those in the public sector; however, private sector projects generally have higher gross profit as a percentage of revenue. While we typically invoice our customers on a monthly basis, our construction contracts frequently provide for retention that is a specified percentage withheld from each payment by our customers until the contract is completed and the work accepted by the customer.

Current wording

As a large infrastructure contractor and construction materials producer, our revenue, gross profit and the resulting operating cash flows can differ significantly from period to period due to a variety of factors, including project progression toward completion, outstanding contract change orders and affirmative claims, and the payment terms of our contracts. Additionally, operating cash flows are impacted by the timing related to funding construction joint ventures and the resolution of uncertainties inherent in the complex nature of the construction work we perform, including claim and back charge settlements. Our working capital assets result from both public and private sector projects. Customers in the private sector can be slower paying than those in the public sector; however, private sector projects generally have higher gross profit as a percentage of revenue. While we typically invoice our customers on a monthly basis, our construction contracts frequently provide for retention that is a specified percentage withheld from each payment by our customers until the contract is completed and the work accepted by the customer.

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Cash provided by operating activities of $283.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 represents a $249.4 million increase in cash provided by operating activities when compared to the same period of 2023. The change was primarily attributable to a $107.1 million increase in net income after adjusting for non-cash items and a $107.2 million increase in cash provided by working capital, which includes receivables, net contract assets, inventories, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities. Additionally, distributions from, net of contributions to, unconsolidated construction joint ventures and affiliates increased $35.0 million when compared to the same period of 2023.

Current wording

Cash provided by operating activities of $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 represents a $20.4 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities when compared to the same period of 2024. The change was primarily attributable to a $33.3 million decrease in cash provided by working capital, which includes receivables, net contract assets, inventories, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities. Additionally, distributions from, net of contributions to, unconsolidated construction joint ventures and affiliates decreased $13.4 million when compared to the same period of 2024. Partially offsetting this was an increase in net income after adjusting for non-cash items of $26.3 million.

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Cash used in financing activities of $27.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 represents an $81.0 million increase in cash used in financing activities when compared to the same period of 2023. The change was primarily due to a $40.7 million increase in debt repayments and related charges, net of proceeds from debt issuances. See Note 14 of the “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information. The year over year increase in cash used in financing activities was also due to a $17.5 million increase in repurchases of common stock as well as a decrease in contributions from non-controlling partners, net of distributions, of $23.9 million.

Current wording

Cash used in financing activities of $46.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 represents a $62.6 million decrease in cash used in financing activities when compared to the same period of 2024. The change was primarily due to repayment of the balance drawn on our revolving credit facility in 2024, which had $100.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2023. See Note 14 of the “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information about our credit facility. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in distributions to non-controlling partners, net of contributions, of $31.5 million and a $7.8 million increase in repurchases of common stock.

Previous wording

We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value using Level 2 inputs. See Note 9 to “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.

Current wording

We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value using Level 2 inputs. See Note 9 to “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information. The capped call transactions related to the 3.75% Convertible Notes and 3.25% Convertible Notes were recorded to equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets based on the cash proceeds. See Note 14 to “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.

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We are generally required to provide various types of surety bonds that provide an additional measure of security under certain public and private sector contracts. At September 30, 2024, approximately $3.5 billion of our $5.6 billion CAP was bonded. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates; rather, we are generally released from the bonds when the obligations of the underlying contract have been fulfilled. The ability to maintain bonding capacity requires that we maintain cash and working capital balances satisfactory to our sureties.

Current wording

We are generally required to provide various types of surety bonds that provide an additional measure of security under certain public and private sector contracts. At March 31, 2025, approximately $3.6 billion of our $5.7 billion CAP was bonded. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates; rather, we are generally released from the bonds when the obligations of the underlying contract have been fulfilled. The ability to maintain bonding capacity requires that we maintain cash and working capital balances satisfactory to our sureties.

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Our investments in real estate affiliates are subject to mortgage indebtedness. This indebtedness is non-recourse to Granite but is recourse to the real estate entities. The terms of this indebtedness are typically renegotiated to reflect the evolving nature of the real estate projects as they progress through acquisition, entitlement and development. Modification of these terms may include changes in loan-to-value ratios requiring the real estate entity to repay portions of the debt. Our unconsolidated investments in our foreign affiliates are subject to local bank debt primarily for equipment purchases and working capital. This debt is non-recourse to Granite, but it is recourse to the affiliates. The debt associated with our unconsolidated non-construction entities is included in Note 10 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Current wording

Our investments in real estate ventures are subject to mortgage indebtedness. This indebtedness is non-recourse to Granite but is recourse to the real estate venture. The terms of this indebtedness are typically renegotiated to reflect the evolving nature of the real estate projects as they progress through acquisition, entitlement, development and leasing. Modification of these terms may include changes in loan-to-value ratios requiring the real estate venture to repay portions of the debt. Our equity method investments in our foreign affiliates are subject to local bank debt primarily for equipment purchases. This debt is non-recourse to Granite, but it is recourse to the affiliates. The debt associated with our equity method investments is included in Note 11 of “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.”

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Our Credit Agreement requires us to comply with various affirmative, restrictive and financial covenants, including the financial covenants described below. Our failure to comply with these covenants would constitute an event of default under the Credit Agreement. Additionally, the 3.25% Convertible Notes and 3.75% Convertible Notes are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective indentures. Our failure to pay principal, interest or other amounts when due or within the relevant grace period on our 3.25% Convertible Notes, our 3.75% Convertible Notes or our Credit Agreement would constitute an event of default under the 3.25% Convertible Notes indenture, the 3.75% Convertible Note indenture or the Credit Agreement. A default under our Credit Agreement could result in (i) us no longer being entitled to borrow under such facility; (ii) termination of such facility; (iii) the requirement that any letters of credit under such facility be cash collateralized; (iv) acceleration of amounts owed under the Credit Agreement; and/or (v) foreclosure on any collateral securing the obligations under such facility. A default under the 3.25% Convertible Notes indenture or the 3.75% Convertible Notes indenture could result in acceleration of the maturity of the notes.

Current wording

Our Credit Agreement requires us to comply with various affirmative, restrictive and financial covenants, including the financial covenants described below. Our failure to comply with these covenants would constitute an event of default under the Credit Agreement. Additionally, the 3.25% Convertible Notes and 3.75% Convertible Notes are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective indentures. Our failure to pay principal, interest or other amounts when due or within the relevant grace period on our 3.25% Convertible Notes, our 3.75% Convertible Notes or our Credit Agreement would constitute an event of default under the 3.25% Convertible Notes indenture, the 3.75% Convertible Notes indenture or the Credit Agreement. A default under our Credit Agreement could result in (i) us no longer being entitled to borrow under such facility; (ii) termination of such facility; (iii) the requirement that any letters of credit under such facility be cash collateralized; (iv) acceleration of amounts owed under the Credit Agreement; and/or (v) foreclosure on any collateral securing the obligations under such facility. A default under the 3.25% Convertible Notes indenture or the 3.75% Convertible Notes indenture could result in acceleration of the maturity of the notes.

Previous wording

As announced on February 3, 2022, on February 1, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized us to purchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock at management’s discretion (the “2022 authorization”). During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased 225,000 shares under the 2022 authorization and $218.2 million remained available under the 2022 authorization as of September 30, 2024.

Current wording

As announced on February 3, 2022, on February 1, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized us to purchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock at management’s discretion (the “2022 authorization”). There were 200 shares repurchased under the 2022 authorization in the three months ended March 31, 2025 and $189.5 million remained available under the 2022 authorization as of March 31, 2025.