ARGAN INC
For the period ended Jan 31, 2026. Filed Mar 26, 2026.
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FY2026 · Filed Mar 26, 2026
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Period ended 2025-01-31; filed 2025-03-27.
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Period ended 2026-01-31; filed 2026-03-26.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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During periods of reduced economic activity, customers may delay, reduce, or cancel projects, including new construction, maintenance, repairs, and outage work. In addition, adverse industry conditions may reduce our customers’ ability or willingness to fund capital expenditures. These conditions could result in delays, reductions, or cancellations of projects that are important to our business and future results.
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Contracts may be delayed or canceled after award, and project commencement is often subject to receipt of a notice to proceed. Failure to secure future EPC project awards, obtain notices to proceed, or successfully complete awarded projects could adversely affect our future revenues, profitability, and cash flows.
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Our financial results may fluctuate due to the timing of large construction projects.
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Our Power segment performs work on a limited number of large construction projects during any given fiscal reporting period. Revenue for these projects is generally recognized over time based on progress toward completion, which is often measured using costs incurred. The timing of equipment purchases, subcontractor services, and other project activities may vary over the life of a contract, which can result in fluctuations in quarterly or annual revenues and operating results. In addition, the timing of project commencements and completions may contribute to variability in reported results between periods. As a result, our consolidated revenues, cash flows from operations, net income and earnings per share may vary from period to period.
Current report
For fixed-price customer contracts, we recognize revenues over time based on the proportion of costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs. We review and update estimated costs monthly. Contract results may also be affected by estimates related to change orders and the resolution of contract disputes. Changes in contract values or estimated costs may result in cumulative catch-up adjustments to revenue and profit, which could be material. Actual contract values and costs may differ from estimates, which could reduce or reverse previously recognized revenues and profits.
Current report
Our construction contracts frequently require payment and/or performance bonds from surety companies as a condition of contract award. Although we have historically maintained sufficient bonding capacity, sureties typically issue bonds on a project-by-project basis and may require additional collateral or adjust bonding terms. Changes in market conditions, our financial position, project size, or a surety’s assessment of risk could affect the availability or cost of bonding. If bonding capacity were to become more limited, we could seek bonding from other surety providers, pursue joint ventures, increase work with clients that do not require bonds, or provide other forms of project security, such as letters of credit or cash. However, if adequate bonding or alternative arrangements were not available, our ability to compete for certain projects could be affected.
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Geopolitical conflicts and related global disruptions may also adversely affect energy markets and supply chains. For example, the war in Ukraine and other international conflicts have contributed to volatility in global energy supply and pricing, increased transportation costs, shipping disruptions, and delays in the delivery of materials and equipment. In addition, escalation of military conflict involving Iran could disrupt global oil and liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) markets, including potential impacts to shipping through key transit routes. These conditions may increase project costs, delay schedules, or reduce demand for certain projects.
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Although our contracts with certain customers include provisions intended to provide limited relief from some of these risks, the effectiveness of such protection may depend on factors outside our control, including the financial condition of our customers. The ultimate impact of natural disasters, human-made disasters, or other catastrophic events depends on the severity, duration, and geographic scope of the event, as well as its effects on customers, supply chains, labor availability, and broader economic conditions. Any of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Disruptions or unfavorable changes in power market economics, including reductions in spark spreads or changes in capacity market pricing, could reduce demand for new power generation projects in certain regions.
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Historically, a portion of our EPC business has been driven by the development of utility-scale power generation projects. In many regions, the economic viability of new generation projects depends on the expected margin between wholesale electricity prices and the cost of fuel and operations, commonly referred to as the spark spread. In certain wholesale markets, project economics may depend in part on revenues from capacity markets that compensate power generators for maintaining available capacity to support grid reliability. Declines in spark spreads resulting from lower power prices, higher fuel costs, or other market conditions, as well as decreases in capacity market prices or changes to capacity market rules that reduce expected revenues, could reduce the expected returns on new power generation projects and discourage or delay project development. If fewer projects are developed in regions important to our business, our revenues, profitability, and cash flows could be adversely affected.
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We may use artificial intelligence, machine learning, and similar technologies (“AI”), including AI-enabled features in third-party products, to support our business processes. Although our current use of AI is limited, we may expand our use of these technologies over time.
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AI creates data security, confidentiality, and privacy risks. Unauthorized or improper use of AI tools by employees, vendors, or third parties could result in the disclosure of sensitive or proprietary information, including customer information, pricing, contract terms, and other confidential business data. In addition, we may have limited control over how third-party AI tools process, store, or protect data, even where contractual protections are in place. AI-related laws, regulations, and contractual requirements are evolving and may impose additional compliance costs, restrict our use of AI, or expose us to regulatory investigations, litigation, or liability. Any of these risks could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Current report
A significant portion of our power construction business has historically been supported by the development of combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plants. The economics of these projects, and the willingness of developers and lenders to finance them, are sensitive to natural gas prices and related market expectations. If natural gas prices increase or become more volatile, developers may delay, reduce, or cancel new natural gas-fired generation projects or may be unable to obtain construction or permanent financing on acceptable terms.
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Natural gas prices may be affected by a variety of factors, including changes in domestic supply and demand dynamics, increased U.S. LNG exports, and regulatory developments affecting natural gas production. A significant portion of U.S. natural gas supply is produced using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which remain subject to evolving federal, state, and local regulation and public opposition. If these or other factors limit natural gas production or increase price volatility, the economic attractiveness of natural gas-fired power plants could decline. Any reduction in the development of new natural gas-fired power plants could reduce demand for our EPC services and adversely affect our revenues, profitability, and cash flows.
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The EPC market for utility-scale power generation projects is highly competitive and subject to changes in participant strategies over time. While certain competitors have reduced their participation in this market or limited their willingness to enter fixed-price contracts, other competitors remain well-capitalized and have significant personnel, equipment, and operating scale. In addition, as utilities and developers pursue new generation capacity, additional firms may re-enter or expand their participation in the market.
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Our ability to compete effectively depends on factors including financial strength, access to skilled labor and equipment, execution performance, and the effective use of technology. Competitive pressures may require us to accept lower margins, assume greater contractual risk, or offer more favorable terms to customers. If we are unable to compete successfully and win new projects on acceptable terms, we could lose market share, experience reduced revenues and profitability, or incur losses on individual projects.
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Changes in electricity generation resource mix could affect demand for new natural gas-fired power plant projects.
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Electricity generation from utility-scale renewable resources, including solar and wind, continues to increase in the United States. This growth has been supported by regulatory and policy initiatives, tax incentives, declining technology and storage costs, and increasing energy storage capacity. As a result, utilities and developers may place greater emphasis on renewable and storage solutions when planning future generation capacity. If the development of renewable energy and energy storage accelerates faster than anticipated, or if power markets shift away from baseload generation toward alternative generation or peak-load solutions, the number or size of new natural gas-fired power plant projects could decline. Any such reduction in demand could adversely affect our future revenues, profitability, and cash flow.
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A portion of our business is conducted outside the United States, primarily in Ireland and the U.K. Our international operations are subject to economic, political, regulatory, and social conditions that may change rapidly and are outside our control. These risks include:
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In addition, regulations and stakeholder expectations relating to greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and sustainability reporting are evolving and vary by jurisdiction. In the jurisdictions we operate, governments and regulatory bodies vary in their support of or opposition to sustainability matters, leading to rapid shifts in reporting obligations. New or expanded reporting requirements, including those adopted or proposed in the U.S., the European Union, and certain states, may require us to collect additional data, enhance internal controls, obtain third-party assurance, and devote significant management time and resources. These requirements may also be subject to legal, regulatory, or political changes that create uncertainty and additional compliance burdens.
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Compliance with and monitoring of these evolving requirements may increase our costs, require significant resource allocation, and divert management’s attention from other operational and financial priorities.
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Changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs, could increase our costs, disrupt supply chains, and reduce demand for construction projects.
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Changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition or expansion of tariffs, trade restrictions, export controls, or other regulatory measures affecting imports or international supply chains, could increase the cost or reduce the availability of materials, equipment, and components used in our projects. Such measures may also result in import delays, longer lead times, or supply chain disruptions. Responding to changes in trade policies and supply chain conditions may also require increased management attention and result in additional administrative costs.
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Higher costs or supply constraints could increase project costs or affect project schedules. Although our contracts may include provisions that address certain changes in project costs or inputs, such provisions may not fully mitigate the effects of tariffs, supply disruptions, or other trade-related developments. In addition, uncertainty regarding trade policies or global supply conditions may cause customers to delay, reduce, or cancel planned construction projects. If these conditions occur, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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Delays or failures in obtaining required regulatory approvals, including permits, interconnection agreements, and pipeline approvals, could delay or prevent energy projects and adversely affect our results.
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The commencement and execution of projects performed by our Power segment depend on obtaining numerous regulatory approvals, including environmental, construction, and operating permits. These approvals may be delayed, challenged, or denied due to regulatory review public opposition, litigation, or other factors outside our control. In addition, projects may be delayed or terminated if developers are unable to secure timely interconnection agreements with transmission organizations. The development of new natural gas-fired power plants may also depend on the availability of fuel supply, which in some cases requires the construction of new natural gas pipelines. Delays, opposition, or legal challenges affecting pipeline projects could further delay or prevent the development of power plants.
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If required approvals are not obtained, or are delayed beyond expected timelines, construction projects may be postponed or canceled, which could adversely affect our revenues, profitability, and cash flows.
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A significant portion of our work is performed under long-term, fixed-price contracts. The prices for these contracts are based on our estimates of project costs, schedules, labor productivity, and other assumptions. If our estimates are inaccurate, or if we are unable to complete projects within agreed cost and schedule parameters, we may experience cost overruns that are not recoverable from customers, which could reduce profitability or result in losses. Cost overruns or delays could also harm our reputation and reduce future business opportunities.
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If we are unable to accurately estimate, manage, and control costs and schedules on fixed-price contracts, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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Our continued success depends on our ability to attract, hire and retain talented personnel.
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Litigation and dispute resolution can involve complex factual and legal issues, may continue for extended periods, and can be costly and time-consuming. Claims may result in significant damages, settlement payments, or other remedies, and even when we prevail, these matters may divert management attention and harm our reputation.
Current report
We maintain insurance coverage for certain risks; however, coverage may be unavailable for some exposures, may be subject to deductibles, exclusions, and self-insured retentions, and may be insufficient to cover all losses. In addition, certain risks, including environmental and pollution-related exposures, may not be fully insurable. Any material uninsured loss, or loss in excess of insurance limits or reserves, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
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Our dependence upon third parties to perform portions of our work and supply materials and equipment could adversely affect our project performance and profitability.
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We rely on subcontractors to perform portions of our construction work and on third-party manufacturers and suppliers to provide significant equipment and materials necessary to complete our projects. Many of these inputs are specialized and may be available only from a limited number of qualified sources. If we are unable to obtain qualified subcontractors, equipment, or materials when needed, our ability to perform projects on schedule and within budget could be adversely affected.
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In addition, if the costs of subcontractors, equipment, or materials exceed our estimates, our gross profit may be reduced and we could incur losses, particularly on fixed-price contracts. If a subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer fails to perform, deliver, or meet contractual requirements, we may be required to self-perform work or obtain substitute labor, materials, or equipment on an expedited basis or at higher cost, which could adversely affect project schedules and profitability.
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Disputes with subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers regarding scope, performance, or payment may result in arbitration or litigation and could increase costs. In addition, if subcontractors fail to pay their lower-tier subcontractors, suppliers, or employees, liens may be asserted against our projects, which could require us to incur additional costs to resolve the liens or pursue legal remedies.
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Any of these events could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and cash flows.
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We may pursue opportunistic acquisitions or strategic investments to support growth, expand capabilities, or create synergies with our existing businesses. However, suitable acquisition targets may be difficult to identify, negotiations may be protracted or unsuccessful, and due diligence may identify issues that prevent us from completing transactions on acceptable terms, or at all. As a result, we may be unable to complete acquisitions or investments that support our growth strategy.
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The timing, size, and financing of any future acquisitions are uncertain. Potential transactions may require the use of cash, equity, or a combination of both. The use of cash could reduce our financial flexibility, and our ability to raise additional capital may depend on market conditions, our operating results, and other factors outside our control. Our ability to use equity as consideration may be limited by the market price and liquidity of our common stock and the willingness of sellers to accept it. If adequate financing or acceptable consideration is not available, we may be unable to pursue attractive opportunities.
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This section of our 2025 Annual Report may include projections, assumptions and beliefs that are intended to be “forward-looking statements.” They should be read in light of our cautionary statement regarding “forward-looking statements” presented at the beginning of this 2025 Annual Report.
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When the general level of economic activity deteriorates, uncertainty about future business prospects increases, prompting clients to potentially delay or cancel projects. This includes new construction projections, maintenance on major power plant components, repairs to damaged or worn equipment or other plant outage work. The adverse financial condition of the industry could diminish our customers’ ability and willingness to fund capital expenditures or pursue significant projects in the future. Furthermore, specific economic, regulatory and market conditions affecting our clients may lead to a decrease in demand for our services, causing delays, reductions, or cancellations of projects essential to our future business forecasts.
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We have successfully built utility-scale solar and wind farms, biomass-fueled power plants and biodiesel energy facilities in the past, and we have renewed the pursuit of renewable energy projects that will complement our natural gas-fired EPC services projects, which will remain the core business development focus going forward.
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At times, we may be awarded contracts for which commencement of project activities are delayed or canceled. Our ability to sustain revenues depends on many factors including the ability of the power industry services business to not only win the awards of significant new EPC projects, but to obtain the corresponding full notices-to-proceed and to complete its projects successfully. Failure to obtain future awards for the construction of utility-scale energy facilities and the corresponding notices to proceed with contract activities, as well as any failure to successfully complete such projects, would have adverse effects on our future revenues, profits and cash flows.
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Our dependence on large construction contracts may result in uneven financial results.
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Our power industry services activities in any one fiscal reporting period are concentrated on a limited number of large construction projects for which we recognize revenues over time as we transfer control of the project asset to the customer. To a substantial extent, our contract revenues are based on the related amounts of costs incurred. As the timing of equipment purchases, subcontractor services and other contract events may not be evenly distributed over the terms of our contracts, the amount of total contract costs may vary from quarter to quarter, creating uneven amounts of quarterly and/or annual consolidated revenues. In addition, the timing of contract commencements and completions may exacerbate the uneven pattern. As a result of the foregoing, future reported amounts of consolidated revenues, cash flow from operations, net income and earnings per share may vary in uneven patterns and may not be indicative of the operating results expected for any other fiscal period; thus, rendering consecutive quarter comparisons of our consolidated operating results a less meaningful way to assess the growth of our business.
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For each of our fixed-price customer contracts, we recognize revenues over the life of the contract as performance obligations are completed by us based on the proportion of costs incurred to date compared with the total costs estimated to be incurred for the entire project, and by using the resulting percentage to update the recorded amounts of project-to-date revenues. We review and make necessary revisions to the amounts of estimated future costs on a monthly basis. In addition, contract results may be impacted by our estimates of the amounts of change orders that we expect to receive and our assessment of any contract disputes that may arise. The effects on revenues of changes to the amounts of contract values and estimated costs are recorded as catch-up adjustments when the amounts are known and can be reasonably estimated. These revisions can occur at any time and could be material. Given the uncertainties associated with the types of customer contracts that we are awarded, it is possible for contract values and actual costs to vary from estimates previously made, which may result in reductions or reversals of previously recorded revenues and profits. Our disclosures of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) include an expanded discussion of the estimates, judgments and assumptions that our revenue recognition accounting may require.
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We have provided funding to special-purpose entities for gas-fired power plant projects during the development phase, leading to the return of our initial investment, the awarding of EPC contracts with authorization to start construction, and the receipt of success fees. While some of these initiatives have yielded positive results, others have not, resulting in the write-off of loan and interest balances and the loss of potential construction projects. In Fiscal 2025, we funded a loan to a special purpose entity in the amount of $5.0 million to support the development phase of a natural gas-fired power plant project (see Note 18 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements).
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Our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain payment and/or performance bonds from surety companies on behalf of project owners as a condition to the contract award. Historically, we have had a strong bonding capacity. Under standard terms, surety companies issue bonds on a project-by-project basis and can decline to issue bonds at any time or require the posting of additional collateral as a condition to issuing any bonds. Not all of our projects require bonding.
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Market conditions, changes in our performance or financial position, changes in our surety’s assessment of its own operating and financial risk, or larger future projects could cause our surety company to decline to issue, or substantially reduce, the amount of bonding available for our work and/or could increase our bonding costs. These actions can be taken on short notice. If our surety company were to limit or eliminate our access to new bonds, our alternatives would include seeking bonding capacity from other surety companies, joint venturing with other construction firms, increasing business with clients that do not require bonds or posting other forms of collateral for project performance, such as letters of credit or cash. We may be unable to make alternative arrangements in a timely manner, on acceptable terms, or at all. Accordingly, if we were to experience an interruption, reduction or other alteration in the availability of bonding capacity, we may be unable to compete for or work on certain projects.
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The adverse effects of the war in Ukraine spread globally. The prolonged disruption by Russia of the supply and prices of oil and natural gas provided to Western European nations adversely affected the economies of those countries. Western European nations were forced to search for alternative supplies of oil and natural gas at higher prices or through more complicated transit routes, further disrupting global supply chains. Many resorted to seeking alternative energy sources, such as liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), which involves infrastructure challenges and elevated costs. In addition to energy supply disruptions, activities conducted by Yemen-based terrorist groups significantly endangered the key shipping route between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. These actions led to rerouting shipping vessels, longer transit times, and increased freight costs, compounding global supply chain challenges.
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We have protections in our contracts with major customers that provide certain relief that helps to mitigate certain financial risks. However, the effectiveness of these protections may be limited by factors including the financial strength of the customer. The extent to which natural disasters, human-made disasters or other catastrophic events could harm us depends on the impact on our customers, supply chains, labor forces and numerous other evolving factors.
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Continuing disruptions to capacity auctions and corresponding prices could reduce the demand for power plants in a primary business region.
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Historically, a number of our EPC service contracts related to the construction of natural gas-fired power plants located within the Mid-Atlantic geographic footprint of the electric power system operated by PJM Interconnection LLC (“PJM”). This entity operates a capacity market to ensure long-term grid reliability by securing the appropriate amount of power supply resources needed to meet forecasted energy demands. Capacity payments represent meaningful portions of the revenue streams of qualifying power plants. As a result of delays and changes to the capacity auction process, energy prices resulting from the auctions have fluctuated. The PJM capacity auction process continues to change due to inputs from various stakeholders and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). Uncertainty in this market, including the difficulties experienced by PJM in implementing a capacity auction design that all of its stakeholders consider to be fair, may discourage potential power plant owners from commencing the development of new power plants in this area, thereby reducing potential new business opportunities for us.
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The use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and similar technologies (collectively, “AI”) in our business presents risks and challenges that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Currently, our use of AI is limited, but we may expand its integration into our business processes and solutions in the future. AI, including third-party AI tools, may be used in areas such as knowledge retention, risk detection, and virtual assistance. While these technologies have the potential to enhance efficiency and decision-making, they also pose significant risks, including reliability issues, data security concerns, regulatory challenges, and unintended consequences. AI algorithms may be flawed or biased. As a result, the content, analysis, or recommendations generated by these tools may be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. Unauthorized or improper use of AI tools—whether by employees, vendors, or third parties—could lead to breaches of confidentiality, data privacy violations, or the loss of proprietary information, potentially resulting in competitive harm, reputational damage, regulatory investigations, and legal liability. Additionally, we may have limited control or visibility into how third-party AI tools and AI-powered features in third-party products process and protect our data, even where we have sought contractual protections. As our reliance on AI evolves, we will continue to assess and mitigate these risks accordingly.
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The growth of our power business has been substantially based on the number of combined cycle gas-fired power plants built by us, as many coal-fired plants have been shut down. The use of coal as a power source has been adversely affected significantly by the plentiful supply of inexpensive natural gas that is available through the combined use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. However, the share of electricity generated by natural gas is particularly reactive in the short term to changing natural gas prices. Even though current natural gas prices are generally low, higher than expected natural gas prices in the future, even for just the short term, could have adverse effects on the ability of independent power producers to obtain construction and permanent financing for new natural gas-fired power plants. Additionally, the increasing exports of LNG from the U.S. to global markets may impact the overall price of natural gas domestically. As LNG exports grow to meet international demand, the domestic supply of natural gas could tighten, potentially driving up prices and increasing market volatility. Such price increases could further affect the economic feasibility of new domestic natural gas-fired power plants.
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The competitive landscape in the EPC services market for natural gas-fired power plants was altered several years ago as certain significant competitors announced their exit from the market for a variety of reasons. Others have announced intentions to avoid entering into fixed-price contracts citing the disproportionate financial risks borne by contractors. However, the market remains dynamic, and remaining competitors include committed multi-billion-dollar companies with thousands of employees. As utilities and developers seek to expand generation capacity, more firms may re-enter the market, either by restarting their EPC operations, expanding their capabilities, or shifting their contracting strategies to re-engage in bidding.
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Competing effectively in our market requires substantial financial resources, the availability of skilled personnel and equipment when needed and the effective use of technology. Meaningful competition is expected to continue in the domestic market, and could increase in the Irish and U.K markets, presenting us with significant challenges to our achieving strong growth rates and acceptable profit margins. If we are unable to meet these competitive challenges and to win the awards of new projects that provide desirable margins, we could lose market share to our competitors, experience overall reductions in future revenues and profits or incur losses.
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The continuous rise in renewables could possibly reduce the number of future gas-fired power plant projects.
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The net amount of electricity generation in the U.S. provided by utility-scale solar and wind facilities continues to rise. Impetus for this growth has been provided by various factors including laws and regulations that discourage new fossil-fuel burning power plants, federal support for new carbon-reduction technologies, environmental activism, income tax advantages that promote the growth of solar and wind power, the decline in the costs of renewable power plant components and power storage, and the increase in the scale of energy storage capacity. Should the pace of development for renewable energy facilities, including solar and wind power plants, accelerate at faster rates than projected or drive a faster migration from base load to peak load power plants, the number and/or value of future natural gas-fired construction project opportunities for us may fall, which could adversely affect our future revenues, profits and cash flows.
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Our business is subject to overseas economic and political conditions that change for reasons which are beyond our control. Such changes may have unfavorable consequences for us. Operating in the European marketplace, which for us exists primarily in Ireland and the U.K., may expose us to a number of risks including:
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Regulations surrounding greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and sustainability reporting continue to evolve rapidly, with compliance requirements varying by jurisdiction. In the jurisdictions we operate, governments and regulatory bodies vary in their support of or opposition to sustainability matters, leading to rapid shifts in reporting obligations. For instance, the European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) in late 2022, requiring comprehensive disclosures on a broad spectrum of sustainability topics. Similarly, in October 2023, California enacted emissions and climate risk legislation with distinct and comprehensive reporting mandates. In March 2024, the SEC introduced regulations requiring public companies to incorporate detailed climate risk disclosures in their annual reports and registration statements, with certain disclosures subject to phased-in assurance requirements. However, the future of these rules remains uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges. Notably, in April 2024, the SEC issued an order staying implementation of the new disclosure regulations pending the resolution of certain challenges. Compliance with and monitoring of these evolving requirements may result in additional costs and resource allocation, potentially diverting management’s focus from other critical operational and financial priorities.
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Expectations of customers and investors may change with respect to sustainability practices, which may impose costs or impact our ability to obtain financing.
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Customer and investor standards, which are ever-evolving, may include a focus on environmental, social and governance practices of the companies with which they work or in which they invest. Customers may require that we meet their standards before granting us projects, which may create additional costs to us. If our sustainability practices do not ultimately meet customer expectations, we may not win projects. Investors, who may become wary of funding power services ventures with sustainability practices unacceptable to them, may decide to reallocate capital to other enterprises.
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Investors and lenders may be generally unwilling to provide capital for energy projects to increase the domestic production and transmission of oil and natural gas.
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The imposition of tariffs by the Trump Administration may impact the construction of power plants or other construction projects of our subsidiaries.
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President Trump has proposed heavy tariffs on imports from several nations, including a significant levy on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. These measures are expected to increase the cost of essential construction materials, such as steel and aluminum, which are critical components in power plant construction and often integral components to the industrial construction projects we build. Tariff measures may also cause import delays, increasing lead times necessary for materials to arrive at our construction sites. The resulting rise in material costs and delivery delays could lead to higher overall project expenses and changes to project timelines, as companies may need to seek alternative suppliers or renegotiate contracts. The uncertainty surrounding trade policies may deter investment in new power plant or industrial construction projects, as stakeholders assess the financial viability amid fluctuating costs. As trade negotiations continue and new policies are introduced, the tariff situation remains fluid, adding to the unpredictability of material costs and supply chain stability. These factors collectively pose a risk to our business operations, potentially affecting project timelines, budgets, and profitability.
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Future construction projects may depend on the continuing acceptability of the hydraulic fracturing process in certain states.
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The viability of the gas-fired power plants that we build is based substantially on the availability of inexpensive natural gas supplies provided through the use of hydraulic fracturing combined with horizontal drilling techniques. The increased supply of natural gas generally lowered the price of natural gas in the U.S. and reduced its volatility. However, the process of hydraulic fracturing is controversial due to concerns about wastewater disposal, the possible contamination of nearby water supplies and the risk of seismic activity. Should future evidence confirm these concerns, the use of hydraulic fracturing may be suspended, limited, or curtailed by additional state and/or federal authorities. As a result, the supply of inexpensive natural gas may not be available in the future and the economic viability of gas-fired power plants that we build may be jeopardized.
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The inability of power project developers to receive or to avoid delay in receiving the applicable regulatory approvals relating to energy projects, including new natural gas pipelines, may result in lost or postponed revenues for us.
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The commencement and/or execution of the types of projects performed by our power industry services reporting segment are subject to numerous regulatory permitting processes. Applications for the variety of clean air, water purity and construction permits may be opposed by individuals or environmental groups, resulting in delays and possible denial of the permits. There are no assurances that our project owner customers will obtain the necessary permits for these projects, or that the necessary permits will be obtained in order to allow construction work to proceed as scheduled. More importantly, a project may confront difficulties in securing an interconnection service commitment from a transmission organization establishing a connection to the electricity grid. Without such a commitment, the project might be delayed or even terminated.
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The viability of new natural gas-fired power plants depends on the availability of nearby sources of natural gas for fuel which may require the construction of new pipelines for the delivery of natural gas to a power plant location. Approval delays and public opposition to new oil and gas pipelines have been major potential hurdles for the developers of gas-fired power plants and other fossil-fuel facilities. In particular, pipeline projects have been delayed by onsite protest demonstrations, indecision by local officials and lawsuits. Failure to commence or complete construction work as anticipated by fossil-fuel project owners could have material adverse impacts on our future revenues, profits and cash flows.
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Primarily, our business is performed under long-term, fixed-price contracts at prices that reflect our estimates of corresponding costs and schedules. Inaccuracies in these estimates may lead to cost overruns that may not be paid by our project owner customers. If we fail to accurately estimate the resources required and time necessary to complete these types of contracts, or if we fail to complete these contracts within the costs and timeframes to which we have agreed, there could be material adverse impacts on our actual financial results, the accuracy of forecasted future results, as well as our business reputation.
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These risks tend to be exacerbated for longer-term contracts because there is increased risk that the circumstances under which we based our original cost estimates or project schedules will change. In such events, our financial condition and results of operations could be negatively impacted.
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We try to mitigate these risks by reflecting in our overall cost estimates the reasonable possibility that a number of different and potentially unfavorable outcomes might occur. There are no assurances that our estimates will be sufficient. If not, our misjudgments may lead to decreased profits or losses. In some cases, as certain risk scenarios are eliminated or our concerns regarding certain potential cost and/or schedule issues diminish, we may estimate that the likelihood of an unforeseen cost overrun has reduced and, accordingly, we may increase the estimated gross margin on the project by decreasing the remaining overall cost estimate.
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Litigation can involve complex factual and legal questions, and proceedings may occur over several years. Any claim that is successfully asserted against us could result in our payment of significant sums for damages and other losses. Even if we were to prevail, any litigation may be costly and time-consuming, and would likely divert the attention of our management and key personnel from our business operations over multi-year periods. Either outcome may result in adverse effects on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and our reputation.
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In accordance with customary industry practices, we maintain insurance coverage against some, but not all, potential losses in order to protect against the risks we face. When it is determined that we have liability, we may not be covered by insurance or, if covered, the dollar amount of any liability may exceed our policy limits or self-insurance reserves. Further, we may elect not to carry insurance related to particular risks if our management believes that the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In addition, we cannot insure fully against pollution and environmental risks. Our management liability insurance policies are on a “claims-made” basis covering only claims actually made during the policy period currently in effect. In addition, even where insurance is maintained for such exposures, the policies have deductibles resulting in our assuming exposure for a layer of coverage with respect to any such claims. Any liability not covered by our insurance, in excess of our insurance limits and self-insurance reserves or, if covered by insurance but subject to a high deductible, could result in a significant loss for us, which claims may reduce our future profits and cash available for operations.
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Our dependence upon third parties to complete many of our contracts may adversely affect our performance under current and future construction contracts.
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Certain of the work performed under our energy plant construction contracts is actually performed by third-party subcontractors we hire. We also rely on third-party manufacturers or suppliers to provide much of the equipment and most of the materials (such as copper, concrete and steel) needed to complete our construction projects. If we are unable to hire qualified subcontractors or to find qualified equipment manufacturers or suppliers, our ability to successfully complete a project could be adversely impacted. If the price we are required to pay for subcontractors or equipment and supplies exceeds the corresponding amount that we have estimated, we may suffer a reduction in the anticipated amount of gross profit or even a loss on the contract. If a supplier, manufacturer or subcontractor fails to provide supplies, equipment or services as required under a negotiated contract for any reason, we may be required to self-perform unexpected work or obtain these supplies, equipment or services on an expedited basis or at a higher price than anticipated from a substitute source, which could impact contract profitability in an adverse manner. Unresolved disputes with a subcontractor or supplier regarding the scope of work or performance may escalate, resulting in arbitration proceedings or legal actions. Unfavorable outcomes of such disputes may also impact contract profitability in an adverse manner. In addition, if a subcontractor fails to pay its subcontractors, suppliers or employees, liens may be placed on our project requiring us to incur the costs of reimbursing such parties in order to have the liens removed or to commence litigation.
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We may make additional opportunistic acquisitions and/or investments by identifying companies with significant potential for profitable growth and realizable synergies with one or more of our existing businesses. However, we may have more than one industrial focus depending on the opportunity and/or needs of our customers. Companies meeting our criteria and that provide products and/or services in growth industries and that are available for purchase at attractive prices are difficult to find. Discussions with the principal(s) of potential acquisition targets may be protracted and ultimately terminated for a variety of reasons. Further, due diligence investigations of attractive target companies may uncover unfavorable data, and the negotiation and consummation of acquisition agreements may not be successful.
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Our business is challenged by a changing environment that involves many known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The risks described below discuss factors that have affected and/or could affect us in the future. There may be others. We may be affected by risks that are currently unknown to us or are immaterial at this time. If any such events did occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected in a material manner. Our future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in our future filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. As the most significant portion of our consolidated entity is represented by the power industry services reportable business segment, the risk factor discussions included below are focused on that business. However, as a large number of these same risks exist for our other reportable segments, the industrial construction services segment and the telecommunications infrastructure services segment, a review and assessment of the following risk factors should be performed with those similarities in mind.
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Our business is challenged by a changing environment that involves many known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The risks described below discuss factors that have affected and/or could affect us in the future. There may be others. We may be affected by risks that are currently unknown to us or are immaterial at this time. If any such events did occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected in a material manner. Our future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in our future filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. As the most significant portion of our consolidated entity is represented by the Power segment, the risk factor discussions included below are focused on that business. However, as many of these same risks exist for our other reportable segments, the Industrial segment and the Teledata segment, a review and assessment of the following risk factors should be performed with those similarities in mind.
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Demand for our services may decrease during economic downturns or unpredictable economic cycles, which would most likely affect our businesses adversely.
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Demand for our services may decrease during economic downturns or unpredictable economic cycles, which could affect our businesses adversely.
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Substantial portions of the revenues and profits earned by our reportable business segments are generated from construction-type projects, the awarding and/or funding of which we do not directly control. The engineering and construction industry is prone to cyclical fluctuations influenced by factors such as economic recessions, downturns in project owners’ business cycles, material shortages, subcontractor price hikes, interest rate changes, regulatory and political change, and other external economic factors.
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Substantial portions of the revenues and profits earned by our reportable business segments are generated from construction-type projects, the awarding and/or funding of which we do not directly control. The engineering and construction industry is subject to cyclical fluctuations due to economic conditions, project owners’ business cycles, labor and materials constraints, subcontractor pricing, interest rate changes, and regulatory or political developments.
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The majority of our consolidated revenues relate to performance by the power industry services segment, which represented 79%, 73% and 76% of consolidated revenues for Fiscal 2025, Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023, respectively. GPS, the major business component of this segment, earns the substantial portion of its revenues from execution on long-term natural gas-fired EPC services contracts with project owners. A significant portion of our consolidated revenues each year is generally derived from EPC services provided to a small number of customers, which can vary from year to year(see Note 16 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements).
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Most of our consolidated revenues are generated by the Power segment, which represented 80.1%, 79.3% and 72.6% of consolidated revenues for Fiscal 2026, Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024, respectively. The Power segment earns most of its revenues from long-term natural gas-fired EPC services contracts. In addition, a significant portion of our consolidated revenues in any given year may be derived from a limited number of customers, and customer concentration may vary from year to year.
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To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., we are required to make estimates, assumptions and judgments as of the date of such financial statements, which affect the reported values of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.
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The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures.
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Project cancellations or scope modifications may occur that could reduce the amount of our project backlog and the associated revenues and profits that we actually earn. Our projects generally provide our customers the right to terminate existing contracts unilaterally at their convenience as long as they compensate us for work already completed and compensate us for the additional costs incurred by us to terminate corresponding subcontract, terminate equipment orders, and demobilize and vacate construction sites. These costs would most likely be meaningful. Should any unexpected delay, suspension or termination of the work under such projects occur, our results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. Although we believe that the customer commitments represented by project backlog are firm, we cannot guarantee that amounts in project backlog will be recognized as future revenues or will result in profitable operating results.
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Project cancellations or scope modifications may occur that could reduce the amount of our project backlog and the associated revenues and profits that we earn. Our projects generally provide our customers with the right to terminate existing contracts unilaterally at their convenience as long as they compensate us for work already completed and compensate us for the additional costs incurred by us to terminate corresponding subcontracts, terminate equipment orders, and demobilize and vacate construction sites. These costs would most likely be meaningful. Should any unexpected delay, suspension or termination of the work under such projects occur, our results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. Although we believe that the customer commitments represented by project backlog are firm, we cannot guarantee that amounts in project backlog will be recognized as future revenues or will result in profitable operating results.
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The development of a power plant construction project is expensive. The developers of power projects may form single purpose entities, such as limited liability companies, limited partnerships or joint ventures, to perform the development activities, which are typically funded by external sources. Periodically, we provide financial support to new projects during their development phase to improve their viability and enhance our likelihood of securing the EPC contract for power plant construction.
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The development of a power plant construction project is expensive. The developers of power projects may form single purpose entities, such as limited liability companies, limited partnerships or joint ventures, to perform the development activities, which are typically funded by external sources. Periodically, we provide financial support to new projects during their development phase to improve their viability and enhance our likelihood of securing the EPC contract for power plant construction. While some of these initiatives have yielded positive results and success fees, others have not, resulting in the write-off of loan and interest balances and the loss of potential construction projects.
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Future bonding requirements may adversely affect our ability to compete for new energy plant construction projects.
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Future bonding requirements may adversely affect our ability to compete for certain projects.
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Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods and other adverse weather conditions; or other catastrophic events such as fires, public health crises, pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, terrorism and civil disturbances could disrupt our operations or the operations of one or more of our vendors or customers. In particular, these types of events could shut down our construction job sites or fabrication facility for indefinite periods of time, disrupt our product supply chain or could cause our customers to delay or cancel projects. To the extent any of these events occur, our operations and financial results could be adversely affected.
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Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods and other adverse weather conditions; or other catastrophic events such as fires, public health crises, pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, terrorism and civil disturbances could disrupt our operations or the operations of one or more of our vendors or customers. These types of events could shut down our construction job sites or fabrication facility for indefinite periods of time, disrupt our product supply chain or could cause our customers to delay or cancel projects. To the extent any of these events occur, our operations and financial results could be adversely affected.
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Artificial intelligence poses risks that could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
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Artificial intelligence poses risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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If the price of natural gas increases, the demand for our construction services could decline.
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If the price of natural gas increases or becomes more volatile, the demand for our construction services could decline.
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Forecasts generally indicate a significant surge in electricity demand in the United States for the foreseeable future, driven largely by the expansion in the number of data centers, the increase in electric vehicle sales, and the onshoring of manufacturing facilities. We believe that these trends have resulted in increased demands for our EPC contract services. However, future softness in the demand for electrical power in the U.S. could result in the delay, curtailment or cancellation of future gas-fired power plant projects, thus decreasing the overall demand for our EPC services and adversely impacting the financial outlook for our power industry services business.
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Forecasts generally indicate a significant increase in electricity demand in the United States for the foreseeable future, driven largely by the expansion in the number of data centers, the increase in electric vehicle sales, and the onshoring of manufacturing facilities. We believe that these trends have resulted in increased demand for our EPC contract services. However, future softness in the demand for electrical power in the U.S. could result in the delay, curtailment or cancellation of future gas-fired power plant projects, thus decreasing the overall demand for our EPC services and adversely impacting the financial outlook for our Power business.
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Unexpected and adverse changes in the foreign countries in which we operate could result in project disruptions, increased costs and potential losses.
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Unexpected changes in the foreign countries in which we operate could result in project disruptions, increased costs and potential losses.
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Our level of exposure to these risks will vary on each significant project we perform overseas, depending on the location and the particular stage of the project. To the extent that our international business is affected by unexpected and adverse foreign economic changes, including trade retaliation from certain countries, we may experience project disruptions and losses which could significantly reduce our consolidated revenues and profits, or could cause losses reflected at the consolidated level.
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Our level of exposure to these risks will vary for each significant project we perform overseas, depending on the location and the stage of the project. To the extent that our international business is affected by unexpected and adverse foreign economic changes, including trade retaliation from certain countries, we may experience project disruptions and losses which could significantly reduce our consolidated revenues and profits, or could cause losses reflected at the consolidated level.
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Our operations are subject to compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to discharges to air, water and land, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste, and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Certain environmental laws impose substantial penalties for non-compliance and others, such as the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), impose strict, retroactive, and joint and several liability upon persons responsible for releases of hazardous substances. We continually evaluate whether we must take additional steps to ensure compliance with environmental laws; however, there can be no assurance that these requirements will not change and that compliance will not add costs to our projects that could adversely affect our operating results in the future.
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Our operations are subject to compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to discharges to air, water and land, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste, and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Certain environmental laws impose substantial penalties for non-compliance and others impose strict, retroactive, and joint and several liability upon persons responsible for releases of hazardous substances. Compliance obligations and enforcement priorities may change over time, and compliance costs could increase and adversely affect our results of operations.
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Factors that could result in contract cost overruns, project delays or other problems for us may include:
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Factors that may contribute to contract cost overruns, delays, or other execution issues include:
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Undoubtedly, unforeseen future changes in our management will occur. Therefore, we cannot be certain that any key executive or manager will continue in such capacity while performing at a high level for any particular period of time, nor can we be certain that events will permit us to complete smooth management transitions should they occur. Our ability to operate productively and profitably, particularly in the power industry, is dependent on our ability to attract, employ, retain and train skilled personnel necessary to meet our future requirements. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain experienced management teams and adequately skilled groups of employees necessary to execute our long-term construction contracts successfully and to support our future growth strategy. The loss of key personnel, the inability to complete management transitions without significant loss of effectiveness, or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees in the future could negatively impact our ability to manage our business in the future.
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Our future success depends in part on our ability to attract, develop, retain and motivate experienced management and other skilled personnel, particularly project leadership. Our operations require a highly skilled workforce with specialized experience. Competition for qualified personnel may be intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in maintaining experienced management teams or an adequately skilled workforce to execute our long-term construction contracts successfully and to support our future growth strategy. The loss of key personnel, the inability to complete management transitions without significant loss of effectiveness, or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees in the future could negatively impact our ability to manage our business in the future.
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Increased infrastructure spending and general economic expansion may increase the demand for employees with the types of skills needed for the completion of our projects. There is a risk that our construction project schedules become unachievable or that labor expenses will increase unexpectedly as a result of a shortage in the supply of skilled personnel available to us. Increased labor costs may influence our customers’ decisions regarding the feasibility or scheduling of specific projects, potentially leading to delays or cancellations that could materially affect our business adversely. Labor shortages, productivity decreases or increased labor costs could impair our ability to maintain our business or grow our revenues. In general, we have been effective in staffing our projects with the necessary resources and managing labor costs. However, the inability to hire and retain qualified skilled employees in the future, including workers in the construction crafts, could negatively impact our ability to complete our long-term construction contracts successfully.
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Increased infrastructure spending and general economic expansion may increase the demand for employees with the types of skills needed for the completion of our projects. There is a risk that our construction project schedules become unachievable or that labor expenses will increase unexpectedly due to a shortage in the available supply of skilled personnel. Increased labor costs may influence our customers’ decisions regarding the feasibility or scheduling of specific projects, potentially leading to delays or cancellations that could materially affect our business adversely. Labor shortages, productivity decreases or increased labor costs could impair our ability to maintain our business or grow our revenues. In general, we have been effective in staffing our projects with the necessary resources and managing labor costs. However, the inability to hire and retain qualified skilled employees in the future, including workers in the construction crafts, could negatively impact our ability to complete our long-term construction contracts successfully.
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In certain of our fixed-price long-term contracts, we guarantee that we will complete a project by a scheduled date. We sometimes provide that the project, when completed, will also achieve certain performance standards. Subsequently, we may fail to complete the project on time or equipment that we install may not meet guaranteed performance standards. In those cases, we may be held responsible for costs incurred by the customer resulting from any delay or any modification to the plant made in order to achieve the performance standards, generally in the form of contractually agreed-upon liquidated damages or obligations to re-perform substandard work. If we are required to pay such costs, the total costs of the project would likely exceed our original estimate, and we could experience reduced profits or a loss related to the applicable project.
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In certain of our fixed-price long-term contracts, we guarantee that we will complete a project by a scheduled date. Sometimes, we commit that the project, when completed, will also achieve certain performance standards. Subsequently, we may fail to complete the project on time or equipment that we install may not meet guaranteed performance standards. In those cases, we may be held responsible for costs incurred by the customer resulting from any delay or any modification to the plant made for the purpose of achieving the performance standards, generally in the form of contractually agreed-upon liquidated damages or obligations to re-perform substandard work. If we are required to pay such costs, the total costs of the project could exceed our original estimate, and we could experience reduced profits or a loss related to the applicable project.
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We build large and complex energy plants where design, construction or systems failures can result in substantial injury or damage to third parties. In addition, the nature of our business results in project owners, subcontractors and vendors occasionally presenting claims against us for recovery of costs for which they believe they are not contractually liable. In other cases, project owners may withhold retention and/or contract payments that they believe they do not contractually owe us, or they believe offset amounts owed to them by us. They may even terminate the contract. We have been, and may be in the future, named as a defendant in legal proceedings where parties may allege breach of contract and seek recovery for damages or other remedies with respect to our projects or other matters (see Item 3, Legal Proceedings). These legal matters generally arise in the normal course of our business. In addition, from time to time, we and/or certain of our current or former directors, officers or employees could be named as parties to other types of lawsuits.
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We construct large and complex energy facilities, where design, construction, or systems failures could result in personal injury, property damage, or other losses. In addition, the nature of our business may result in contract disputes and claims by project owners, subcontractors, and vendors, including claims relating to costs, schedule delays, workmanship, change orders, withheld retention or contract payments, offsets, or contract termination. We have been, and may in the future be, named as a defendant in legal proceedings, including matters arising in the ordinary course of business (see Item 3, Legal Proceedings). In addition, from time to time, we and/or certain of our current or former directors, officers or employees could be named as parties to other types of lawsuits.
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We may submit contract variations to project owners for additional amounts exceeding the contract price or for amounts not included in the original contract price. Variations occur due to matters such as owner-caused delays or changes from the initial project scope, both of which may result in additional costs. At times, contract variation submissions can be the subject of lengthy negotiation, arbitration or litigation proceedings, and it is difficult to accurately predict when these differences will be fully resolved. When these types of events occur and unresolved matters are pending, we have used existing liquidity to cover cost overruns pending their resolution. The aggregate amount of contract variations included in the transaction prices that were still pending customer acceptance at January 31, 2025 was $8.0 million. A failure to promptly recover on these types of customer submissions could have a negative impact on our revenues, liquidity and profitability in the future.
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We may submit contract variations to project owners for additional amounts exceeding the contract price or for amounts not included in the original contract price. Variations occur due to matters such as owner-caused delays or changes from the initial project scope, both of which may result in additional costs. At times, contract variation submissions can be the subject of lengthy negotiation, arbitration, or litigation proceedings, and it is difficult to accurately predict when these differences will be fully resolved. When these types of events occur and unresolved matters are pending, we have used existing liquidity to cover cost overruns pending their resolution. A failure to promptly recover on these types of customer submissions could have a negative impact on our revenues, liquidity and profitability in the future.
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Our project sites can place our employees and others near large and/or mechanized equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, moving vehicles, dangerous processes or highly regulated materials, and in challenging environments. Consequently, safety is a primary focus of our business and is critical to our reputation. Many of our customers require that we meet certain safety criteria to be eligible to bid on contracts. Further, regulatory changes implemented by OSHA or similar government agencies could impose additional costs on us. We maintain programs with the primary purpose of implementing effective health, safety and environmental procedures throughout our Company. If we fail to implement appropriate safety procedures and/or if our procedures fail, our employees or others may suffer injuries or illness. The failure to comply with such procedures, client contracts or applicable regulations could subject us to losses and liability, and adversely impact our ability to complete awarded projects as planned or to obtain projects in the future.
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Our project sites can place our employees and others near large and/or mechanized equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, moving vehicles, dangerous processes or highly regulated materials, and in challenging environments. Consequently, safety is a primary focus of our business and is critical to our reputation. Many of our customers require that we meet certain safety criteria to be eligible to bid on contracts. Further, regulatory changes implemented by OSHA or similar government agencies could impose additional costs on us. We maintain programs with the primary purpose of implementing effective health, safety and environmental procedures throughout our company. If we fail to implement appropriate safety procedures and/or if our procedures fail, our employees or others may suffer injuries or illness. The failure to comply with such procedures, client contracts or applicable regulations could subject us to losses and liability, and could adversely impact our ability to complete awarded projects as planned, obtain projects in the future, or recruit and retain qualified craft labor.
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The performance of certain large-scale construction contracts results in the hiring of employees in the U.S. and overseas who are represented by labor unions. We make sincere efforts to maintain favorable relationships and conduct good-faith negotiations with union officials. However, there can be no assurances that such efforts will eliminate the possibilities of unfavorable conflicts in the future. A lengthy strike or the occurrence of other work disputes, slowdowns or stoppages at any of our current or future construction project sites could have an adverse effect on us, resulting in cost overruns,
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The performance of certain large-scale construction contracts may result in our hiring of employees in the U.S. and overseas who are represented by labor unions. We make sincere efforts to maintain favorable relationships and conduct good-faith negotiations with union officials. However, there can be no assurances that such efforts will eliminate the possibilities of unfavorable conflicts in the future. A lengthy strike or the occurrence of other work disputes, slowdowns or stoppages at any of our current or future construction project sites could have an adverse effect on us, resulting in cost overruns, schedule delays or even lawsuits that could be significant. In addition, labor incidents could result in negative publicity for us thereby damaging our business reputation and perhaps harming our prospects for the receipt of future construction contract awards in certain locales.
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Future acquisitions and/or investments may not occur, which could limit the growth of our business, and the integration of acquired companies may not be successful.
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Future acquisitions or investments may not occur, and any acquisitions we complete may not be successfully integrated, which could limit our growth and adversely affect our results.
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Furthermore, we are heavily reliant on computer, information and communications technology and related systems, some of which are hosted by third party providers. We may experience system availability disruptions. Unplanned interruptions could delay or prevent necessary operations. While we believe that our reasonable safeguards will protect us from serious disruptions in the availability of our information technology assets, these safeguards may not be sufficient. We may also be required to expend significant resources to protect against or alleviate damage caused by systems interruptions and delays.
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We rely heavily on computer, information, and communications technology and related systems, some of which are hosted or supported by third-party service providers. Disruptions in system availability, whether due to cybersecurity incidents, third-party failures or other causes, could delay or prevent the performance of critical business operations. While we maintain safeguards designed to protect the availability and security of our information technology systems, these measures may not be sufficient, and we may be required to expend significant additional resources to prevent, detect, respond to or remediate cybersecurity incidents.
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As previously disclosed, we were targeted by a complex criminal scheme in Fiscal 2024, which resulted in fraudulently-induced outbound wire transfers to a third-party account (see Note 18 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). We are unaware of any other significant security breaches at any of our business locations. That does not
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As previously disclosed, we were the target of a complex criminal scheme in Fiscal 2024 that resulted in fraudulently-induced outbound wire transfers to a third-party account (see Note 17 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). Although we are not aware of any other material cybersecurity incidents, we may be subject to future attacks or security breaches. Any such incident could adversely affect our reputation, business relationships, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. A change in tax laws, treaties or regulations, or their interpretation, in any country where we operate could result in a higher tax burden or could increase our cost of tax compliance.
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We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws, tax treaties or regulations, or in their interpretation or enforcement, in any jurisdiction where we operate could increase our effective tax rate, increase our tax liabilities, or increase our costs of tax compliance.
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Significant judgment is required in order to determine our worldwide provision for income taxes for each quarterly and annual reporting period. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Our tax estimates and tax positions could be materially affected by many factors including the final outcome of tax audits and related appeals, the introduction of new tax accounting standards, legislation, regulations and related interpretations, our global mix of earnings, the realization of deferred tax assets, changes in uncertain tax positions and changes in our tax strategies.
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The determination of our worldwide provision for income taxes requires significant judgment and involves the application of complex tax laws and regulations. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Our tax estimates and tax positions could be materially affected by many factors including the final outcome of tax audits and related appeals, the introduction of new tax accounting standards, legislation, regulations and related interpretations, our global mix of earnings, the realization of deferred tax assets, changes in uncertain tax positions, and changes in our tax strategies.
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The results of current or future income tax return examinations could result in unfavorable adjustments to the amounts of income taxes previously recorded and/or paid. Any such future event or determination related to income taxes could have a material impact on our net earnings and cash flows from operations. See Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for discussion of our current income tax return examinations.
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The examination of our income tax returns by tax authorities, or the resolution of any related appeals, could result in adjustments to income taxes previously recorded or paid. Any such adjustments could have a material adverse effect on our net earnings and cash flows from operations. See Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our income tax examinations.
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We could be adversely affected by violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-bribery laws.
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Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or similar anti-bribery laws may harm our business.
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The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010 and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to officials or others for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. While we believe that our policies and oversight in this area are comprehensive and effective, we cannot provide assurances that our internal controls and procedures always will protect us from the possible reckless or criminal acts committed by our employees or others. If we are found to be liable for anti-bribery law violations (either due to our own acts or our inadvertence, or due to the acts or inadvertence of others including our partners, subcontractors or suppliers), we could suffer from criminal or civil penalties or other sanctions, including contract cancellations or debarment, and damage to our reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Litigation or investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of anti-bribery laws, even if such litigation or investigations demonstrate ultimately that we did not violate anti-bribery laws, could be costly and could divert management’s attention away from other aspects of our business.
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If we are found to be liable for anti-bribery law violations (either due to our own acts or our inadvertence, or due to the acts or inadvertence of others including our partners, subcontractors or suppliers), we could suffer from criminal or civil penalties or other sanctions, including contract cancellations or debarment, and damage to our reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Litigation or investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of anti-bribery laws, even if such litigation or investigations demonstrate ultimately that we did not violate anti-bribery laws, could be costly, and could divert management’s attention away from other aspects of our business.
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We may make future acquisitions of other businesses that require the use of cash and issuances of common stock. To the extent that we intend to use cash for any acquisition, we may be required to raise additional equity and/or obtain debt financing. Stock issuances and financing, if obtained, may not be on terms favorable to us and could result in substantial dilution to our stockholders at the time(s) of these transactions.
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We may make future acquisitions of other businesses that require the use of cash, issuances of common stock, and/or debt financing. Stock issuances and financing, if obtained, may not be on terms favorable to us and could result in substantial dilution to our stockholders at the time(s) of these transactions.
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Future stock option exercises and restricted stock issuances will dilute the ownership of the Company’s current stockholders.
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Future restricted stock issuances and stock option exercises will dilute the ownership of the Company’s current stockholders.
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We award stock options and restricted stock units to directors, executives and other key employees (see Note 11 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). Future exercises of options to purchase shares of common stock at prices below prevailing market prices will result in ownership dilution for current stockholders. Additionally, the number of shares of our common stock that will ultimately be issued in connection with the restricted stock unit awards is not known. Any issuance will result in the dilution of the stock ownership of current stockholders.
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We award restricted stock units and stock options to directors, executives, and other key employees. The number of shares of our common stock that will ultimately be issued in connection with the restricted stock unit awards is not known. Any issuance will result in the dilution of the stock ownership of current stockholders. Additionally, future exercises of options to purchase shares of common stock at prices below prevailing market prices will result in ownership dilution for current stockholders.
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Our officers, directors and certain unaffiliated stockholders have meaningful control over the Company.
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Our officers, directors and certain unaffiliated stockholders may have meaningful control over the Company.
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As of January 31, 2025, our executive officers and directors as a group directly owned approximately 4.1% of our voting shares. In addition, two other stockholders owned approximately 13.5% of our shares in total as of December 31, 2024. These groups of stockholders may have meaningful influence over corporate actions such as the election of directors, amendments to our certificate of incorporation, the consummation of any merger, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets or other actions requiring stockholder approval.
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As of January 31, 2026, our executive officers and directors as a group directly owned approximately 2.7% of our voting shares. In addition, as of December 31, 2025, two other stockholders beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately 12.2% of our shares. As a result, these stockholders may be able to influence corporate actions such as the election of directors, amendments to our certificate of incorporation, the consummation of any merger, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or other actions requiring stockholder approval.
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Our board of directors evaluates our ongoing operational and financial performance in order to determine what role strategically aligned dividends should play in creating shareholder value. We have paid regular and special cash dividends in the past. Since Fiscal 2019, we have paid quarterly cash dividends (see Note 14 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). There can be no assurance that the evaluations of our board of directors will result in the payment of regular or special cash dividends in the future.
Current wording
Our board of directors evaluates our ongoing operational and financial performance in order to determine what role strategically aligned dividends should play in creating shareholder value. We have paid regular and special cash dividends in the past. Since Fiscal 2019, we have paid quarterly cash dividends. There can be no assurance that the evaluations of our board of directors will result in the payment of regular or special cash dividends, or a change in the amounts of such dividends, in the future.
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Under our share repurchase program, our board of directors has authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market or through investment banking institutions, privately negotiated transactions, or direct purchases. We began to repurchase shares of our common stock in November 2021, and we have repurchased shares of our common stock during each fiscal year since then (see Item 5 in Part II of this 2025 Annual Report and Note 14 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). The timing and amount of stock repurchase transactions depend on market and business conditions, applicable legal and credit requirements and other corporate considerations. We have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the share repurchase program. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we cannot guarantee that we will continue to make common stock repurchases up to the authorized amount.
Current wording
Under our share repurchase program, our board of directors has authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market or through investment banking institutions, privately negotiated transactions, or direct purchases. We began to repurchase shares of our common stock in November 2021, and we have repurchased shares of our common stock during each fiscal year since then. The timing and amount of stock repurchase transactions depend on market and business conditions, applicable legal and credit requirements, and other corporate considerations. We have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the share repurchase program. We could suspend, modify or discontinue our share repurchase program at any time, and we cannot guarantee that we will continue to make common stock repurchases up to the authorized amount.
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Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and Delaware law could delay, prevent, or make more difficult a merger, tender offer or proxy contest involving us. Among other things, our board of directors may issue up to 500,000 shares of our preferred stock and may determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting and conversion rights, of these shares. The issuance of preferred stock by us could adversely affect the rights of holders of common stock by, among other factors, establishing dividend rights, liquidation rights and voting rights that are superior to the rights of the holders of the common stock. In addition, Delaware law limits transactions between us and persons that acquire significant amounts of our stock without approval of our board of directors.
Current wording
Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and Delaware law may delay, prevent, or complicate a merger, tender offer or proxy contest involving us. Among other things, our board of directors may issue up to 500,000 shares of our preferred stock and may determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting and conversion rights, of these shares. The issuance of preferred stock by us could adversely affect the rights of holders of common stock by, among other factors, establishing dividend rights, liquidation rights and voting rights that are superior to the rights of the holders of the common stock. In addition, Delaware law limits transactions between us and other parties that acquire significant amounts of our stock without approval of our board of directors.
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The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010 and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to officials or others for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We maintain policies, procedures and internal controls designed to promote compliance with these laws. However, we cannot provide assurance that our controls and procedures will prevent violations by our employees or by third parties acting on our behalf, including partners, subcontractors or suppliers.
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schedule delays or even lawsuits that could be significant. In addition, labor incidents could result in negative publicity for us thereby damaging our business reputation and perhaps harming our prospects for the receipt of future construction contract awards in certain locales.