Shimmick Corp

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to assist in understanding and assessing the trends and significant changes in our results of operations and financial condition. Historical results may not be indicative of future performance. The statements in this discussion regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources and all other non-historical statements in this discussion are forward looking statements and are based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in the Form 10-K, particularly in “Risk Factors” or in other sections of this Form 10-Q, as well as the “Risk Factors” section in the Form 10-K and those described from time to time in our future reports with the SEC. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to assist in understanding and assessing the trends and significant changes in our results of operations and financial condition. Historical results may not be indicative of future performance. The statements in this discussion regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources and all other non-historical statements in this discussion are forward looking statements and are based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, particularly in “Forward-Looking Statements” or in other sections of this Form 10-Q, as well as the “Risk Factors” section in the Form 10-K and those described from time to time in our future reports with the SEC. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

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We are a leading provider of water and other critical infrastructure solutions nationwide. We have a long history of successfully completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the iconic Hoover Dam. According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7). Shimmick is led by industry veterans, many with over 20 years of experience, and works closely with its customers to deliver complete solutions, including long-term operations and maintenance.

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We have a long history of successfully completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the iconic Hoover Dam. According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, we are nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7). Our business includes construction operations from Morrison Knudsen and Washington Group International which were consolidated in 2017 by AECOM. In 2021, we were sold by AECOM and became an independent company under new private ownership ("AECOM Sale Transaction"). In November 2023, we completed our initial public offering (the “IPO”) and currently our stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "SHIM".

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Water Treatment: We expand, rehabilitate, upgrade, build and rebuild water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including desalination plants. We implement complex cleantech treatment technologies including ozonation, biological activated carbon, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, chemical treatment, and oxidation. We also conduct facility commissioning. Our projects and solutions aim to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water, protect public health, and reduce waterborne diseases. Our work contributes to protecting the environment by removing pollutants and contaminants from wastewater before it is released back into ecosystems. Additionally, water treatment infrastructure supports sustainable water management, which conserves this precious resource for future generations.

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Water and Wastewater Treatment. We expand, rehabilitate, upgrade, build and rebuild water and wastewater treatment infrastructure including desalination plants. We implement treatment technologies including ozonation, biological activated carbon, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, chemical treatment, and oxidation. Our projects aim to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water, protect public health and reduce waterborne diseases and contribute to protecting the environment by removing pollutants and contaminants from wastewater before it is released back into ecosystems.

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Water Resources: We build, expand, and improve water storage and conveyance, dams, levees, flood control systems, pump stations, and coastal protection. We also upgrade and expand dams, levees and locks along our nation’s waterways to enable continued emissions-reducing movement of goods. Select projects of ours enable reliable water supply, generate hydroelectric power, and control flooding, ensuring water availability and energy security. Our work contributes to protecting communities from flood damage to safeguard lives, property, and infrastructure.

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Water Resources. We construct, rehabilitate and upgrade dams, reservoirs, and water conveyance and storage systems. This includes flood control systems, pump stations, and coastal protection infrastructure. Select projects of ours enable reliable water supply, generate hydroelectric power, and control flooding, ensuring water availability and energy security. Our work contributes to protecting communities from flood damage to safeguard lives, property and infrastructure.

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Other Critical Infrastructure: We build, retrofit, expand, rehabilitate, operate, and maintain our nation’s critical infrastructure, including mass transit, bridges, and military infrastructure. We work on projects that we believe are vital for economic growth, social connectivity, and accessibility. We believe our projects enable smooth and efficient movement of people and goods, foster trade, address environmental sustainability, and improve quality of life for individuals and communities.

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We build, retrofit, expand, rehabilitate, operate and maintain our nation’s critical infrastructure, including mass transit, bridges and military infrastructure. We work on projects that we believe are vital for economic growth, social connectivity, and accessibility. We believe our projects enable smooth and efficient movement of people and goods, foster trade, address environmental sustainability and improve quality of life for individuals and communities. Within critical infrastructure, we are focused primarily on the following types of projects:

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In January 2021, we were sold by AECOM and began operating as an independent company under new private ownership. After the transaction, we began a transformation to shift our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure and grow our business. We are also focusing more on smaller complex projects that we can largely self perform and which we believe will have lower risk and higher margin.

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In January 2021, we were sold by AECOM and began operating as an independent company under new private ownership ("AECOM Sale Transaction") under a December 2020 Purchase Agreement with SCC Group, a special purpose entity formed for the purpose of entering into and consummating the sale transaction including acquiring 100% of the stock of the Company and certain other assets related to our business and our subsidiaries to the extent owned by Seller Entities or their affiliates. After the transaction, we began a transformation to shift our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure and grow our business.

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On November 16, 2023, the Company completed its initial public offering of 3,575,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $7.00 per share (the “IPO”). The net proceeds to the Company from the IPO were approximately $19 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and before estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market on November 14, 2023.

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On November 16, 2023, the Company completed its initial public offering of 3,575,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $7.00 per share (the “IPO”). The net proceeds to the Company from the IPO were approximately $19 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and before estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. Shimmick’s common stock began trading on November 14, 2023 and is currently listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "SHIM".

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We expect that our results of operations will be affected by a number of factors which have discussed below.

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We expect that our results of operations will be affected by a number of factors which we have discussed below.

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We primarily compete for new contracts independently, seeking to win and complete new projects directly for our customers. Our customers primarily award contracts using one of two methods: the traditional public “competitive bid” method, in which price is the major determining factor, or through a “best value” proposal, where contracts are awarded based on a combination of technical qualifications, proposed project team, schedule, the ability to obtain surety bonds, past performance on similar projects and price, which we believe creates a barrier to entry. Contracts are principally awarded on a fixed-price basis, and we earn and recognize revenue using an input measure of total costs incurred divided by total costs expected to be incurred.

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We primarily compete for new contracts independently, seeking to win and complete new projects directly for our customers. Our customers primarily award contracts using one of two methods: the traditional public “competitive bid” method, in which price is the major determining factor, or through a “best value” or collaborative contract proposal, where contracts are awarded based on a combination of technical qualifications, proposed project team, schedule, the ability to obtain surety bonds, past performance on similar projects and price, which we believe creates a barrier to entry. Many of our contracts are awarded on a fixed-price basis, and we earn and recognize revenue using an input measure of total costs incurred divided by total costs expected to be incurred.

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Our Ability to Control Selling General and Administrative Costs. Because we now exist as a public company, we incur significant expenses on an ongoing basis that we did not incur as a private company. Those costs include additional director and officer liability insurance expenses, stock exchange listing expenses, as well as third-party and internal resources related to accounting, auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, legal and investor and public relations expenses. These costs are generally selling, general and administrative expenses. We have also implemented the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan to align our equity compensation program with public company plans and practices, which increases our stock-based compensation expense.

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Our Ability to Control Selling General and Administrative Costs. We incur significant expenses on an ongoing basis as a public company that we did not incur as a private company. Those costs include additional director and officer liability insurance expenses, stock exchange listing expenses, as well as third-party and internal resources related to accounting, auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, legal and investor and public relations expenses. These costs are generally selling, general and administrative expenses. We have also implemented the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan to align our equity compensation program with public company plans and practices, which increases our stock-based compensation expense.

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Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures includes our return on investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures includes our return on investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

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Projects started after the AECOM Sale Transactions ("Shimmick Projects") have focused on water infrastructure and other critical infrastructure. Revenue recognized on Shimmick Projects was $101 million and $110 million for the three months ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023, respectively. The $9 million decrease in revenue was primarily the result of a $28 million decrease from lower activity on existing jobs and jobs winding down partially offset by $19 million of revenue from a new water infrastructure job.

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Projects started after the AECOM Sale Transaction ("Shimmick Projects") have focused on critical infrastructure aligned with our strategy, including water, climate resilience, energy transition and sustainable transportation. Revenue recognized on Shimmick Projects was $93 million and $90 million for the three months ended April 4, 2025 and March 29, 2024, respectively. The $3 million increase in revenue was primarily the result of $13 million of revenue from a California Palisades fire clean-up project and $10 million of revenue from new water and infrastructure projects ramping up, partially offset by a $20 million decrease from lower activity on existing projects and projects winding down.

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A subset of Legacy Projects ("Legacy Loss Projects") have experienced significant cost overruns due to the COVID pandemic, design issues, legal costs and other factors. In the Legacy Loss Projects, we have recognized the estimated costs to complete and the loss expected from these projects. If the estimates of costs to complete fixed-price contracts indicate a further loss, the entire amount of the additional loss expected over the life of the project is recognized as a period cost in the cost of revenue. As these Legacy Loss Projects continue to wind down to completion, no further gross margin will be recognized and in some cases, there may be additional costs associated with these projects. Revenue recognized on these Legacy Loss Projects was $49 million and $27 million for the three months ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023, respectively. The increase was primarily as a result of the GGB Project settlement discussed above, partially offset by continued impacts of other Legacy Loss Projects winding down. Gross margin recognized on these Legacy Loss Projects was $10 million and $(1) million for the three months ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023, respectively, the increase of which is primarily as a result of the GGB Project settlement.

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A subset of Legacy Projects ("Legacy Loss Projects") have experienced significant cost overruns due to the COVID pandemic, design issues, legal costs and other factors. In the Legacy Loss Projects, we have recognized the estimated costs to complete and the loss expected from these projects. If the estimates of costs to complete fixed-price contracts indicate a further loss, the entire amount of the additional loss expected over the life of the project is recognized as a period cost in the cost of revenue. As these Legacy Loss Projects continue to wind down to completion, no further gross margin will be recognized and in some cases, there may be additional costs associated with these projects. Revenue recognized on these Legacy Loss Projects was $18 million and $15 million for the three months ended April 4, 2025 and March 29, 2024, respectively. Gross margin recognized on these Legacy Loss Projects was $(2) million and $(11) million for the three months ended April 4, 2025 and March 29, 2024, respectively. The change in gross margin was primarily the result of cost increases for time and design-related schedule extensions identified during the first quarter of 2024 which did not reoccur during the three months ended April 4, 2025.

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Equity in Earnings (Loss) of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures

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Other expense, net remained approximately flat period over period.

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Interest expense and Other (income) expense, net remained approximately flat period over period.

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Income tax expense was flat period over period. Due to an expected tax loss for fiscal year ending 2024, no taxable income or tax expense is anticipated for 2024, and no taxable income was recorded for the prior year three months ended September 29, 2023.

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Due to an expected tax loss for the fiscal year ending 2025 and fiscal year ended 2024, no income tax expense was recorded in either period.

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We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating our performance. Therefore, to supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, we provide investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA.

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We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating our performance. Therefore, to supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, we provide investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted net loss and Adjusted EBITDA.

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Adjusted net income (loss) represents Net income (loss) attributable to Shimmick Corporation adjusted to eliminate stock-based compensation, ERP pre-implementation asset impairment and associated costs, legal fees and other costs for Legacy Projects and transaction-related costs and changes in fair value of contingent consideration remaining after the impact of transactions with AECOM. We have also made an adjustment for transformation costs we have incurred including advisory costs as we settle outstanding claims, exit the Legacy Projects and transform the Company into a water-focused business.

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Adjusted net loss represents Net loss attributable to Shimmick Corporation adjusted to eliminate stock-based compensation, legal fees and other costs for Legacy Projects and other costs. We have also made an adjustment for transformation costs we have incurred including advisory costs in connection with settling outstanding claims, exiting the Legacy Projects and transforming the Company to shift our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure and grow our business.

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We have included Adjusted net income (loss) in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short and long-term operational plans. In particular, we believe that the exclusion of the income and expenses eliminated in calculating Adjusted net income (loss) can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted net income (loss) provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations.

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We have included Adjusted net loss in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short and long-term operational plans. In particular, we believe that the exclusion of the income and expenses eliminated in calculating Adjusted net loss can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted net loss provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations.

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Our use of Adjusted net income (loss) as an analytical tool has limitations, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

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Our use of Adjusted net loss as an analytical tool has limitations, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

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Adjusted net income (loss) does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs,

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Adjusted net loss does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs,

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Adjusted net income (loss) does not reflect the potentially dilutive impact of stock-based compensation, and

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Adjusted net loss does not reflect the potentially dilutive impact of stock-based compensation, and

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other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate Adjusted net income (loss) or similarly titled measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.

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other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate Adjusted net loss or similarly titled measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.

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Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted net income (loss) alongside Net income (loss) attributable to Shimmick Corporation, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted net loss alongside Net loss attributable to Shimmick Corporation, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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Adjusted EBITDA represents our Net income (loss) attributable to Shimmick Corporation before interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate stock-based compensation, ERP pre-implementation asset impairment and associated costs, legal fees and other costs for Legacy Projects and other costs. We have also made an adjustment for transformation costs we have incurred including advisory costs as we settle outstanding claims, exit the Legacy Projects and transform the Company into a water-focused business.

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Adjusted EBITDA represents our Net loss attributable to Shimmick Corporation before interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate stock-based compensation, legal fees and other costs for Legacy Projects and other costs. We have also made an adjustment for transformation costs we have incurred including advisory costs in connection with settling outstanding claims, exiting the Legacy Projects and transforming the Company to shift our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure and grow our business.

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Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside Net income (loss) attributable to Shimmick Corporation, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside Net loss attributable to Shimmick Corporation, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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(4) Consists of transaction-related costs and changes in fair value of contingent consideration remaining after the impact of transactions with AECOM.

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(3) Consists of transaction-related costs and changes in fair value of contingent consideration remaining after the impact of transactions with our prior owner.

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During the nine months ended September 27, 2024 our capital expenditures were approximately $10 million compared to $6 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2023. Historically, we have had significant cash requirements in order to organically expand our business to undertake new projects. Our cash requirements include costs related to increased expenditures for equipment, facilities and information systems, purchase of materials and production of materials and cash to fund our organic expansion into new markets, including through joint ventures. Our working capital needs are driven by the seasonality and growth of our business, with our cash requirements greater in periods of growth. Additional cash requirements resulting from our growth include the costs of additional personnel, enhancing our information systems, our compliance with laws and rules applicable to being a public company and, in the future, our integration of any acquisitions. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at September 27, 2024 totaled $26 million and availability under the Revolving Credit Facility and Credit Facility totaled $15 million and $18 million, respectively, resulting in total liquidity of $59 million. In addition, we expect to receive approximately $97 million in the 2024 fiscal year as a result of the settlement of the claim on the GGB Project as discussed in Recent Developments.

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During the three months ended April 4, 2025 our capital expenditures were approximately $1 million compared to $5 million for the three months ended March 29, 2024. Historically, we have had significant cash requirements in order to organically expand our business to undertake new projects. Our cash requirements include costs related to increased expenditures for equipment, facilities and information systems, purchase of materials and production of materials and cash to fund our organic expansion into new markets, including through joint ventures. Our working capital needs are driven by the seasonality and growth of our business, with our cash requirements greater in periods of growth. Additional cash requirements resulting from our growth include the costs of additional personnel, enhancing our information systems, our compliance with laws and rules applicable to being a public company and, in the future, our integration of any acquisitions. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at April 4, 2025 totaled $16 million and availability under the Credit Agreement, ACF Credit Agreement and Ansley Loan Agreement totaled $44 million, $11 million and $0.1 million, respectively, resulting in total liquidity of $71 million.

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We have historically relied upon cash available through operating activities, in addition to credit facilities and existing cash balances, to finance our working capital requirements and to support our growth. On November 16, 2023, we completed our IPO pursuant to which we issued and sold an aggregate of 3,575,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $7.00 per share. We received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $19 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $2 million and other offering expenses of $4 million. We will continue to monitor the capital markets and may continue raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, authorized preferred shares or other securities.

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We have historically relied upon cash available through operating activities, in addition to credit facilities and existing cash balances, to finance our working capital requirements and to support our growth.

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We regularly monitor potential capital sources, including equity and debt financing, in an effort to meet our planned expenditures and liquidity requirements. Our future success will be highly dependent on our ability to access outside sources of capital.

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However, we regularly monitor other potential capital sources, including equity and debt financing, in an effort to meet our planned expenditures and liquidity requirements. Our future success will be highly dependent on our ability to access outside sources of capital.

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We believe that our operating, investing and financing cash flows are sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months. However, future cash flows are subject to a number of variables, and significant additional expenditures will be required to conduct our operations. Furthermore, as a result of the completion of our IPO on November 16, 2023, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur additional costs associated with being a public company. There can be no assurance that operations and other capital resources will provide cash in sufficient amounts to maintain planned or future levels of expenditures. In the event we make one or more acquisitions and the amount of capital required is greater than the amount we have available for acquisitions at that time, we could be required to reduce the expected level of expenditures and/or seek additional capital. If we seek additional capital, we may do so through joint ventures, asset sales and sale-leaseback transactions, offerings of debt or equity securities or other means. We cannot guarantee that this additional capital will be available on acceptable terms or at all. If we are unable to obtain the funds we need, we may not be able to complete acquisitions that may be favorable to us or finance the expenditures necessary to conduct our operations.

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We believe that our operating, investing and financing cash flows are sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months. However, future cash flows are subject to a number of variables, and significant additional expenditures will be required to conduct our operations. There can be no assurance that operations and other capital resources will provide cash in sufficient amounts to maintain planned or future levels of expenditures. In the event we make one or more acquisitions and the amount of capital required is greater than the amount we have available for acquisitions at that time, we could be required to reduce the expected level of expenditures and/or seek additional capital. If we seek additional capital, we may do so through joint ventures, asset sales and sale-leaseback transactions, offerings of debt or equity securities or other means. We cannot guarantee that this additional capital will be available on acceptable terms or at all. If we are unable to obtain the funds we need, we may not be able to complete acquisitions that may be favorable to us or finance the expenditures necessary to conduct our operations.

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On May 20, 2024, the Company, as guarantor, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as borrowers (“Borrowers”), Alter Domus (US) LLC, as agent, and AECOM and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (“BHSI”) as lenders, entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement was subsequently amended on September 25, 2024 to among other things, permit the Company’s concurrent amendment to the Revolving Credit Facility. As amended, the Credit Agreement provides borrowing capacity up to $60 million. The obligations under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a per annum rate equal to one month Term SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), subject to a 1.00% floor, plus 3.50%. Interest on any outstanding amounts drawn under the Credit Agreement will be payable, in kind or in cash at the election of the Company, on the last day of each month and upon prepayment.

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On May 20, 2024, the Company, as guarantor, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as borrowers (“Borrowers”), Alter Domus (US) LLC, as agent, and AECOM and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (“BHSI”) as lenders, entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”), which was subsequently amended on September 25, 2024, January 30, 2025, March 12, 2025, March 31, 2025 and May 12, 2025 to, among other things, permit the Company’s concurrent amendment to the Revolving Credit Facility and waive the specified noncompliance of the Material Project Documents covenant regarding entering into non-bonded contracts. As amended, the Credit Agreement provides borrowing capacity up to $60 million. The obligations under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a per annum rate equal to One Month Term SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), subject to a 1.00% floor, plus 3.50%. Interest on any outstanding amounts drawn under the Credit Agreement will be payable, in kind or in cash at our election, on the last day of each month and upon prepayment. Payment-in-kind interest accrued and capitalized shall not constitute loan outstanding amounts for the purposes of calculating loan availability.

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The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for a transaction of this type, including covenants that limit liens, asset sales and investments, in each case subject to negotiated exceptions and baskets. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains a maximum leverage ratio covenant as tested quarterly commencing with the close of the fourth quarter of 2025. The Credit Agreement also contains representations and warranties and event of default provisions customary for a transaction of this type. The Company is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with financial covenants as of September 27, 2024. As of September 27, 2024, $42 million was outstanding under the Credit Facility.

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The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for a transaction of this type, including covenants that limit liens, asset sales and investments, in each case subject to negotiated exceptions and baskets. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains a maximum leverage ratio covenant as tested quarterly commencing with the close of the second quarter of 2026. The Credit Agreement also contains representations and warranties and event of default provisions customary for a transaction of this type. The

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On March 27, 2023, we entered into the Revolving Credit Facility with MidCap Financial Services, LLC, which originally provided a total commitment of $30 million. The Revolving Credit Facility has been subsequently amended, most recently on September 25, 2024. As amended, the Revolving Credit Facility provides for a total commitment of $15 million and bears interest at an annual rate of adjusted term SOFR, subject to a 1.0% floor, plus 5.50%. Further, the Revolving Credit Facility is subject to an annual collateral management fee of 0.50% and an annual unused line fee of 0.50%. The Revolving Credit Facility includes certain financial operating covenants, including a minimum liquidity requirement of $7.5 million. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on December 31, 2024. The Company is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with the key financial covenants as of September 27, 2024.

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On March 12, 2025, we entered into a credit agreement (“ACF Credit Agreement”) with ACF FINCO I LP, which provides a total commitment of $15 million and bears interest at an annual rate of adjusted term SOFR (as defined in the ACF Credit Agreement), subject to a 2.0% floor, plus 4.50%. Further, the ACF Credit Agreement is subject to an annual unused line fee of 0.50%. The ACF Credit Agreement includes certain financial operating covenants, including a minimum liquidity requirement of $5 million. The ACF Credit Agreement matures on the earlier of March 12, 2028 or 90 days prior to the maturity date of the Credit Agreement. As of April 4, 2025, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with non-financial or financial covenants.

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During the nine months ended September 27, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $66 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $65 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2023. Cash flows used in operating activities were driven by increased net loss, adjusted for various non-cash items and changes in accounts receivable, contract assets, accounts payable, contract liabilities and accrued expenses balances (collectively, “Contract Capital”), as discussed below.

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During the three months ended April 4, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $38 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $35 million for the three months ended March 29, 2024. Cash flows used in operating activities were driven by net loss, adjusted for various non-cash items and changes in contract liabilities, contract assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses balances, other assets and liabilities, accounts receivable and accrued salaries and wages as discussed below.

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Changes in Contract Capital—The change in operating assets and liabilities varies due to fluctuations and timing in operating activities and Contract Capital. The changes in the components of Contract Capital during the nine months ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023 were as follows:

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Operating assets and liabilities — The change in operating assets and liabilities varies due to fluctuations and timing in operating activities. The changes in the components of operating assets and liabilities during the three months ended April 4, 2025 and March 29, 2024 were as follows:

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During the nine months ended September 27, 2024, the increase in contract capital was $2 million, which was primarily due to decreases in accounts payable and contract liabilities, partially offset by increases in accrued expenses. The Company’s Contract Capital fluctuations are impacted by the mix of projects in backlog, seasonality, the timing of new awards and related payments for work performed and the contract billings to the customer as projects are completed. Contract Capital is also impacted at period-end by the timing of accounts receivable collections and accounts payable payments for projects.

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During the three months ended April 4, 2025, the decrease in operating assets and liabilities was $34 million, which was primarily driven by increases in contract assets and decreases in contract liabilities and accrued expenses. The Company’s operating assets and liabilities fluctuations are impacted by the mix of projects in backlog, seasonality, the timing of new awards and related payments for work performed and the contract billings to the customer as projects are completed. Operating assets and liabilities are also impacted at period end by the timing of accounts receivable collections and accounts payable payments for projects.

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For the nine months ended September 27, 2024, net cash provided by investing activities was $18 million, which was primarily driven by proceeds from the sale of assets of $32 million, partially offset by purchases of property, plant and equipment of $10 million and contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3 million.

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For the three months ended March 29, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $7 million, which was primarily driven by purchases of property, plant and equipment of $5 million and contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures of $3 million.

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For the nine months ended September 27, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $10 million, which primarily consisted of net borrowings from credit facilities of $12 million, partially offset by $2 million of debt issuance costs incurred for the Credit Facility agreement and associated amendment entered into during the second and third quarters of 2024.

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For the three months ended April 4, 2025, net cash provided by financing activities was $22 million, which primarily consisted of net borrowings from credit and loan agreements of $23 million, partially offset by $1 million of other, net which is primarily comprised of debt issuance costs incurred for the ACF Credit Agreement and Ansley Loan Agreement entered into during the three months ended April 4, 2025.

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For the nine months ended September 29, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $33 million, which primarily consisted of net proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility borrowings of $34 million.

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For the three months ended March 29, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $7 million, which primarily consisted of net borrowings from the Revolving Credit Facility borrowings of $2 million and other notes payable borrowings of $5 million.