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Ameresco Inc

For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 7, 2024.

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Mar 31, 2024 · Filed May 7, 2024

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Ameresco, Inc. (including its subsidiaries, the “Company,” “Ameresco,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) are unaudited, according to certain rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and include, in our opinion, normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) of the results for the periods indicated.

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for the full year. The December 31, 2023 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in our annual report on Form 10-K(“2023 Form 10-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2024.

Reclassification and Rounding

Certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the presentation in the current period. We round amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements to thousands and calculate all percentages and per-share data from the underlying whole-dollar amounts. Thus, certain amounts may not foot, crossfoot, or recalculate based on reported numbers due to rounding.

Significant Risks and Uncertainties

Global factors have continued to result in global supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.

We have considered the impact of general global economic conditions on the assumptions and estimates used, which may change in response to this evolving situation. Results of future operations and liquidity could be adversely impacted by a number of factors including supply chain disruptions, varying levels of inflation, payments of outstanding receivable amounts beyond normal payment terms, workforce disruptions, and uncertain demand. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements, we cannot reasonably estimate the extent to which macroeconomic conditions may impact our financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations in the foreseeable future. The ultimate impact of the pandemic and general global economic conditions on our business is highly uncertain and will depend on future developments, and such impacts could exist for an extended period of time, even after the pandemic subsides.

  1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our accounting policies are set forth in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our 2023 Form 10-K. We have included certain updates to those policies below.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Changes in the allowance for credit losses are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period$903$911
Charges to (recoveries of) costs and expenses, net193
Account write-offs and other(6)(33)
Allowance for credit losses, end of period$898$971

Accounts Receivable Factoring

Ameresco’s wholly-owned subsidiary in Italy entered into factoring agreements to sell certain receivables to unrelated third-party financial institutions on a non-recourse basis. These transactions are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing and result in a reduction in accounts receivable because the agreements transfer effective control over the receivables, and related risk, to the buyers. Our Italian subsidiary does not retain any interest in the underlying accounts receivable once sold. Trade accounts receivables balances sold are removed from the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and cash received is reflected in operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Factoring fees during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were $169 and $0, respectively, and are included in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income. See Note 18. Other Expenses, Net.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of other receivables, deferred project costs, and other short-term prepaid expenditures that will be expensed within one year.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets comprised of the following:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Other receivables$44,014$74,454
Deferred project costs65,02038,240
Prepaid expenses9,77910,697
Prepaid expenses and other current assets$118,813$123,391

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Business Combinations— Joint Venture Formations

In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-05, Business Combinations— Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60) Recognition and Initial Measurement, which addresses the accounting for contributions made to a joint venture, upon formation, in a joint venture’s separate financial statements. ASU 2023-05 is effective prospectively for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. We are currently evaluating the impact that adopting this new accounting standard would have on our condensed consolidated consolidated financial statements.

Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative

In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative, which updates the disclosure or presentation requirements for a variety of topics in the codification. ASU 2023-06 is effective from the date on which the SEC’s removal of that related disclosure from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, with early adoption prohibited. We will monitor the removal of the requirements from the current regulations and adopt the related amendments, but we do not anticipate this new guidance will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements as we are currently subject to SEC requirements.

Segment Reporting (Topic 820) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 820) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which improves reportable segment disclosures by requiring enhanced disclosures for significant segment expenses and other segment items. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently evaluating the impact that adopting this new accounting standard would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to enhance the income tax disclosures, including disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table and disaggregated information related to income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently evaluating the impact that adopting this new accounting standard would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards

In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards, to clarify how to determine if a profits interest or similar award is within the scope of ASC 718 or is not a share-based payment arrangement and is within the scope of other guidance. ASU 2024-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently evaluating the impact that adopting this new accounting standard would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Codification Improvements—Amendments to Remove References to the Concepts Statements

In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-02, Codification Improvements—Amendments to Remove References to the Concepts Statements, to remove references to various FASB Concepts Statements based on suggestions received from stakeholders on the Accounting Standards Codification and other incremental improvements to GAAP. ASU 2024-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently evaluating the impact that adopting this new accounting standard would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

  1. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

Disaggregation of Revenue

Our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were North America Regions, U.S. Federal, Europe, Alternative Fuels and All Other. On January 1, 2024, we changed the structure of our internal organization, and our U.S. Regions and Canada are now included in North America Regions. Additionally, our Asset Sustainability Group was formerly included in Canada, but is now included in “All Other”. As a result, previously reported amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by line of business and reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

North America RegionsU.S. FederalEuropeAlternative FuelsAll OtherTotal
Project revenue$116,211$43,479$41,424$3,163$7$204,284
O&M revenue6,93315,2787472,377—25,335
Energy assets13,7541,92917127,300—43,154
Other1,3872041,7801922,24325,633
Total revenues$138,285$60,890$44,122$32,859$22,250$298,406

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by line of business and reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023:

North America RegionsU.S. FederalEuropeAlternative FuelsAll OtherTotal
Project revenue$119,231$45,549$17,200$—$1,250$183,230
O&M revenue5,53912,7003333,686—22,258
Energy assets14,4071,07651924,65311740,772
Other1,3652311,044—22,14224,782
Total revenues$140,542$59,556$19,096$28,339$23,509$271,042

The following table presents information related to our revenue recognized over time:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Percentage of revenue recognized over time94%93%

The remainder of our revenue is for products and services transferred at a point in time, at which point revenue is recognized.

We attribute revenues to customers based on the location of the customer. The following table presents information related to our revenues by geographic area:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
United States$239,099$233,084
Canada15,18017,234
Europe44,12720,724
Total revenues$298,406$271,042

Contract Balances

The following tables provide information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Accounts receivable, net$146,836$153,362
Accounts receivable retainage, net32,15833,826
Contract Assets:
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings$652,428$636,163
Contract Liabilities:
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings$61,267$52,903
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings, non-current (1)19,88318,688
Total contract liabilities$81,150$71,591
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Accounts receivable, net$130,940$174,009
Accounts receivable retainage, net35,62538,057
Contract Assets:
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings$497,762$576,363
Contract Liabilities:
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings$39,326$34,796
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings, non-current (1)12,5107,617
Total contract liabilities$51,836$42,413
(1) Performance obligations that are expected to be completed beyond the next twelve months and are included in other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The increase in contract assets for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to billings of $210,475 offset by revenue recognized of $203,216. Contract assets are also affected by reclassifications, primarily from contract liabilities as a result of timing of customer payments. The increase in contract liabilities was primarily driven by the receipt of advance payments from customers, and related billings, as well as reclassifications from contract assets as a result of timing of customer payments. The advance payments and reclassifications exceeded the recognition of revenue as performance obligations were satisfied. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized revenue of $60,748 and billed $46,306 to customers that had balances which were included in contract liabilities at December 31, 2023.

The decrease in contract assets for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to billings of $286,203 offset by revenue recognized of $190,415. Contract assets also decreased due to reclassifications, primarily from contract liabilities as a result of timing of customer payments. The increase in contract liabilities was primarily driven by the receipt of advance payments from customers, and related billings, as well as reclassifications from contract assets as a result of timing of customer payments. The advance payments and reclassifications exceeded the recognition of revenue as performance obligations were satisfied.. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recognized revenue of $34,715 and billed $39,082 to customers that had balances which were included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities.

Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligations (“backlog”) represent the unrecognized revenue value of our contract commitments. At March 31, 2024, we had contracted backlog of $2,658,592 of which approximately 32% is anticipated to be recognized as revenue in the next twelve months. The remaining performance obligations primarily relate to the energy efficiency and renewable energy construction projects, including long-term operations and maintenance (“O&M”) services related to these projects. The long-term services have varying initial contract terms, up to 25 years.

Project Development Costs

Project development costs of $3,120 and $2,612 were recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income on projects that converted to customer contracts during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

No impairment charges in connection with our project development costs were recorded during the three or three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

  1. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

We account for acquisitions using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The purchase price for each acquisition is allocated to the assets based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired, which is calculated using level 3 inputs per the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 11, is recorded as goodwill. Intangible assets, if identified, are also recorded. See Note 5 for additional information.

Enerqos Energy Solutions S.r.l. (“Enerqos”)

On February 24, 2023, we signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire Enerqos, a renewable energy and energy efficiency company headquartered in Milan, Italy. The acquisition closed on March 30, 2023 and the total purchase consideration was $13,445, of which $9,535 has been paid. There isno contingent consideration related to this acquisition. Cash acquired was $353, debt assumed was $3,951, and a deferred tax liability, net of $931 was recorded. In accordance with the SEC’s Regulation S-X and GAAP, we evaluated and determined that Enerqos is not deemed to be a significant subsidiary, therefore, we are not presenting the pro-forma effects of this acquisition on our operations.

The estimated goodwill of $6,855 from the Enerqos acquisition consists largely of expected benefits, including the combined entities experience and the acquired workforce. This goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. The estimated fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management's estimates and assumptions that are preliminary and subject to adjustments. Any measurement period adjustments made within one year from acquisition date, are recorded as adjustments to goodwill. Any adjustments made beyond the measurement period will be included in our condensed consolidated statements of income.

The results of the acquisition since the date of the acquisition have been included in our operations as presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income, condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we recognized $4,178 of revenue and $740 of net loss relating to Enerqos.

A summary of the cumulative consideration paid and allocation of the purchase price for the Enerqos acquisition are presented in the table below:

Preliminary March 31, 2023Measurement Period AdjustmentAs Adjusted December 31, 2023
Cash$9,535$—$9,535
Long-term debt assumed, net of current portions3,951—3,951
FX adjustment(41)—(41)
Fair value of consideration transferred$13,445$—$13,445
Cash and cash equivalents$190$—$190
Accounts receivable6,230—6,230
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings8,985—8,985
Prepaid expenses and other current assets16,504—16,504
Project development costs5,140—5,140
Property and equipment and energy assets1,234—1,234
Intangible assets4,438—4,438
Long-term restricted cash163—163
Accounts payable(15,480)—(15,480)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(4,510)165(4,345)
Current portions of long-term debt(15,165)—(15,165)
Deferred income tax liabilities, net(931)—(931)
Other liabilities(208)—(208)
Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed$6,590$165$6,755
Goodwill$6,855$(165)$6,690
  1. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Due to the change in the structure of our internal organization, a portion of our goodwill was allocated totwo new reporting units based on their relative fair values as of January 1, 2024. See Note 3 for additional information about the organizational changes. The changes in the carrying value of goodwill balances by reportable segment were as follows:

North America RegionsU.S. FederalEuropeAlternative FuelsOtherTotal
Carrying Value of Goodwill
Balance, December 31, 2023$40,681$3,981$13,034$—$17,891$75,587
Goodwill acquired during the year——————
Fair value allocation(1,474)———1,474—
Currency effects(70)—(206)——(276)
Balance, March 31, 2024$39,137$3,981$12,828$—$19,365$75,311

Definite-lived intangible assets, net consisted of the following:

As of March 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Gross carrying amount$36,96037,147
Less - accumulated amortization(30,763)(30,339)
Intangible assets, net$6,197$6,808

The table below sets forth amortization expense:

Three Months Ended March 31,
Asset typeLocation20242023
All other intangible assetsSelling, general and administrative expenses539302
  1. ENERGY ASSETS, NET

Energy assets, net consisted of the following:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Energy assets (1)$2,170,223$2,054,145
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization(381,654)(364,721)
Energy assets, net$1,788,569$1,689,424
(1) Includes financing lease assets (see Note 7), capitalized interest and asset retirement obligations (“ARO”) assets (see tables below). Also includes the energy asset projects acquired in January 2024. See section below for additional information.

August 2023 Purchase and Sale Agreement

On August 4, 2023, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire an energy asset project and to acquire 100% of the stock of Bright Canyon Energy Corporation (“BCE”) in a two-phased transaction. Phase 1, the purchase of the energy asset project, closed on August 4, 2023 and did not constitute a business in accordance with ASC 805-50, Business Combinations.

The purchase price for phase 1 was $87,964, of which $5,000 was paid in cash, $46,694 was financed through a seller’s note, and we assumed a construction loan on the energy asset project for $36,270. We also acquired cash of $11,206. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we paid $18,400 in principal on the sellers note. In January 2024, the purchase price was increased by $1,147 and we paid off the seller’s note in the amount of $29,441. We also assumed a land lease for the energy asset project.

On December 28, 2023, we executed an amended and restated purchase and sale agreement, which primarily revised the timing of payments on phase 2. In the second phase, which closed on January 12, 2024, we acquired BCE, including its interest in a consolidated joint venture and its interests in project subsidiaries developing or with rights to develop solar, battery, and microgrid assets for an adjusted purchase price of $47,956, of which $9,839 was paid in cash and $32,500 was financed through a seller’s note. The remaining balance due of $5,617 is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities at March 31, 2024. We also assumed four land leases for the energy asset projects.

Phase 2, the purchase of the energy asset projects did not constitute a business in accordance with ASC 805-50, Business Combinations.

See Note 8 for additional information about these loans, Note 7 for information on the leases and Note 10 for potential additional commitments.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

The following table sets forth our depreciation and amortization expense on energy assets, net of deferred grant amortization:

Three Months Ended March 31,
Location20242023
Cost of revenues (2)$17,124$13,341
(2) Includes depreciation and amortization on financing lease assets (see Note 7).

Capitalized Interest

The following table presents the interest costs relating to construction financing during the period of construction, which were capitalized as part of energy assets, net:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Capitalized interest$14,872$6,376

The following tables sets forth information related to our ARO assets and ARO liabilities:

LocationMarch 31, 2024December 31, 2023
ARO assets, netEnergy assets, net$4,619$4,800
ARO liabilities, non-currentOther liabilities$5,886$5,960
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Depreciation expense of ARO assets$44$55
Accretion expense of ARO liabilities$66$66
  1. LEASES

The table below sets forth supplemental condensed consolidated balance sheet information related to our leases:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Operating Leases:
Operating lease assets$69,348$58,586
Current portions of operating lease liabilities$14,220$13,569
Long-term portions of operating lease liabilities50,71042,258
Total operating lease liabilities$64,930$55,827
Weighted-average remaining lease term19 years18 years
Weighted-average discount rate6.6%6.6%
Financing Leases:
Energy assets$26,736$27,262
Current portions of financing lease liabilities$1,027$871
Long-term financing lease liabilities, net of current portion, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs12,87113,057
Total financing lease liabilities$13,898$13,928
Weighted-average remaining lease term13 years13 years
Weighted-average discount rate12.05%12.05%

The costs related to our leases were as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Operating Leases:
Operating lease costs$3,056$2,120
Financing Leases:
Amortization expense526526
Interest on lease liabilities392444
Total lease costs$3,974$3,090

Supplemental cash flow information related to our leases was as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$4,932$1,852
Right-of-use assets (“ROU”) obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities (1)$12,736$1,319
(1) Includes non-monetary lease transactions of $10,378. See disclosure below for additional information.

The table below sets forth our estimated minimum future lease obligations under our leases:

Operating Leases · Financing Leases
Year ended December 31,
2024$12,766$2,207
202512,4032,213
20267,0932,054
20276,0061,922
20285,0611,955
Thereafter61,42115,935
Total minimum lease payments104,75026,286
Less: interest39,82012,388
Present value of lease liabilities$64,930$13,898

We have a future lease commitment for a ground lease which does not yet meet the criteria for recording a ROU asset or ROU liability. The net present value of this commitment totals $10,500 as of March 31, 2024 and relates to lease payments to be made over a 20-year period. We are in process of modifying the terms of this agreement such that the criteria to record a ROU asset and ROU liability may not be met.

Non-monetary Lease Transactions

We havesix lease liabilities consisting of obligations that will be settled with non-monetary consideration. The lease liabilities relating to non-monetary consideration were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2024 based on the fair market value of the project services or back up power expected to be provided, which approximate the cash payments.

Sale-leasebacks

These facilities are accounted for as failed sale leasebacks and are classified as long-term financing facilities.

August 2018 Master Sale-leaseback

We enter into amendments to our August 2018 master lease and participation agreement from to time to time, which may extend the maturity date, increase the availability, or modify other covenants.

We sold and leased backone energy assets for $4,444 in cash proceeds under this facility during the three months ended March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, we have available funds remaining under this lending commitment.

Net gains from amortization expense recognized in cost of revenues relating to deferred gains and losses in connection with our sale-leaseback agreements were $57 and $57 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

December 2020 Master Sale-leaseback

We enter into amendments to our December 2020 master lease and participation agreement from to time to time, which may extend the maturity date, increase the availability, or modify other covenants. As of March 31, 2024, we were in default under this agreement as we had failed to satisfy the insurance requirements and historical coverage ratio under this agreement. On May 3, 2024, we received a waiver of this default.

  1. DEBT AND FINANCING LEASE LIABILITIES

Our debt and financing lease liabilities are comprised of the following:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Senior secured revolving credit facility (1)$160,000$140,000
Senior secured term loans108,750139,900
Energy asset construction facilities (2)469,904470,248
Energy asset term loans (2)632,883564,530
Sale-leasebacks (3)185,863185,698
Financing lease liabilities (4)13,89813,928
Total debt and financing lease liabilities1,571,2981,514,304
Less: current maturities539,201322,247
Less: unamortized discount and debt issuance costs20,52121,982
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, net of current portion, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs$1,011,576$1,170,075
(1) At March 31, 2024, funds of $27,269 were available for borrowing under this facility.
(2) Most of these agreements are now using the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as the primary reference rate used to calculate interest.
(3) These facilities are accounted for as failed sale leasebacks and are classified as long-term financing facilities. See Note 7 for additional disclosures.
(4) Financing lease liabilities are sale-leaseback arrangements under previous guidance. See Note 7 for additional disclosures.

Senior Secured Term Loans

On April 10, 2024, we entered into amendment number five to the fifth amended and restated senior secured credit facility to extend the maturity date of the delayed draw term loan A (“DDTLA”) from March 4, 2025 to August 15, 2024. The amendment also included the following modifications:

principal installments on the DDTLA of $5,000 at closing of the amendment and $7,500 each on or before May 15, 2024, June 15, 2024, and July 15, 2024, with the balance of $7,500 due on August 15, 2024,

the date by which we shall use commercially reasonable efforts to raise $100,000 in equity or subordinated debt financing was changed from April 15, 2024 to May 15, 2024.

October 2022, Financing Facility,6.70%, due August 31, 2039

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we drew down an additional $35,448 and at March 31, 2024, $376,836 was outstanding under this facility, net of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs.

April 2023, Construction Credit Facility,6.80%, due July 31, 2024

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we drew down an additional $5,001 and at March 31, 2024, $138,260 was outstanding under this facility, net of unamortized debt discount. At March 31, 2024, there wasno availability remaining.

August 2023, Construction Credit Facility,9.32%, due August 31, 2026

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we drew down an additional $31,204 and at March 31, 2024, $296,931 was outstanding under this facility, net of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs. We were in default on this credit facility due to administrative errors, for which a waiver was received on April 5, 2024.

Debt Instruments - Energy Project Asset Acquisitions

As discussed in Note 6, on August 4, 2023, we acquired an energy asset project. The purchase price for phase 1 was $87,964, of which $5,000 was paid in cash, $46,694 was financed through a seller’s note, and we assumed a construction loan on the energy asset project for $36,270. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we paid $18,400 in principal on the seller’s note. In January 2024, the purchase price was increased by $1,147 and we paid off the seller’s note in the amount of $29,441.

On February 26, 2024, the construction loan in the amount of $36,270 was converted into a term loan and has a maturity date of April 2030. The term loan bears a base SOFR interest rate of 5.33% at March 31, 2024, and an applicable margin of 1.635% per annum for four years after the term conversion date and 1.76% per annum for the following two years. The interest and principal is paid quarterly commencing on March 31, 2024. We failed to achieve the final conditions required to convert the term loan on or prior to March 31, 2024, however, a waiver was obtained on May 1, 2024 and the deadline of achieving the final conditions was extended to May 31, 2024.

In the second phase, which closed on January 12, 2024, we acquired BCE, including its interest in a consolidated joint venture and its interests in project subsidiaries developing or with rights to develop solar, battery, and microgrid assets for an adjusted purchase price of $47,956, of which $9,839 was paid in cash and $32,500 was financed through a seller’s note. The note bears interest at fixed rate of 5.0% per annum and the principal and interest is due on August 2024.

April 2024, Senior Secured Notes, due June 30, 2042

On April 5, 2024, an Omnibus Amendment and Reaffirmation Agreement was executed with reference to the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2021, andtwo new series B notes (first lien and second lien) were authorized in the amounts of $92,512 and $12,657, with a maturity date of June 30, 2042. Gross proceeds from the initial issuance on April 5, 2024 were $83,282 and $12,292 with the remainder to be issued upon achieving certain permitting-related and other administrative conditions. The notes bear interest at fixed rates of 6.20% and 8.00%, respectively, per annum and the interest is payable quarterly commencing September 30, 2024. At closing, we incurred $1,052 in lenders fees and debt issuance costs. Proceeds from these notes in the amount of $86,462 were used to pay a portion of the August 2023 construction credit facility.

  1. INCOME TAXES

We recorded aprovisionfor income taxes of $0 andbenefit of $503 for thethree months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The effective tax rate was 0.0% for thethree months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a benefit of 47.7% for thethree months ended March 31, 2023. The principal reasons for the higher effective rate for 2024 is due to the effects of a smaller Section 179D Energy Efficient Building deduction, offset by higher investment tax credits from solar, and storage plants placed into service or are forecasted to be placed into service during 2024, state taxes, and foreign earnings.

  1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, we issue letters of credit and performance bonds with our third-party lenders, to provide collateral.

Legal Proceedings

We are involved in a variety of other claims and other legal proceedings generally incidental to our normal business activities. When we conclude that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, it is accrued through a charge to earnings and, if material, disclosed below. When only a range of amounts is reasonably estimable and no amount within the range is more likely than another, the low end of the range is recorded. While the ultimate amount of liability incurred in any of these matters is dependent on future developments, in our opinion, the recorded liability is adequate to cover the future payment of such liability and claims. However, the final outcome of any of these claims and legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, and unfavorable or unexpected outcomes could result in additional accruals that could be significant to results of operations in a particular year or quarter. Any adjustments to the recorded liability will be reflected in earnings in the periods in which such adjustments become known. For any other claims where a loss may be reasonably possible, but not probable, or is probable but not reasonably estimable, no accrual is established, but the matter, if potentially material, is disclosed below. We routinely review relevant information with respect to our matters and update our accruals, disclosures and estimates of reasonably possible loss based on such reviews. While the outcome of any of these matters cannot be accurately predicted, we do not believe the ultimate resolution of any of these existing matters would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2021, we entered into a contract with SCE to design and build three grid scale battery energy storage system (“BESS”) at three sites near existing substation parcels throughout SCE’s service territory in California with an aggregate capacity of 537.5 megawatt (“MW”) (“the SCE Agreement”). As previously disclosed, due to supply chain delays, weather and other events, we were unable to complete the projects by August 1, 2022 (the “Guaranteed Completion Date”) and made related force majeure claims. In late 2022, SCE also instructed us to adjust the completion of the sites into 2023. Under the SCE Agreement, a failure to reach the Guaranteed Completion Date could, under certain circumstances, result in liquidated damages up to a maximum amount of $89 million being applied. We have been working with SCE to analyze the applicability and scope of force majeure relief based on our force majeure claims. In February 2024, in response to us issuing an invoice to SCE for one of the sites, SCE notified us that they intend to withhold liquidated damages for that project. Our view is that liquidated damages should not be applied. It is at least reasonably possible we may incur an obligation to pay liquidated damages up to the maximum amount.

Commitments as a Result of Acquisitions

In December 2021, we completed our acquisition of Plug Smart which provided for an earn-out based on future EBITDA targets beginning with EBITDA performance for the month of December 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, over afive-year period through December 31, 2026. The maximum cumulative earn-out is $5,000 and we evaluated financial forecasts of the acquired business and concluded that the fair value of this earn-out was approximately $1,465 upon acquisition and as of December 31, 2023. At March 31, 2024, the fair value of the contingent consideration remained consistent at $1,465 and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 11 for additional information.

The August 4, 2023 purchase and sale agreement with BCE includes a potential earn-out that could be earned if the projects achieve specified value thresholds in certain phase 2 projects, each of which is very early in development, or if milestones are achieved on other future projects that are not yet started. The total earn-out is limited to $40,000 over aseven-year period beginning on January 12, 2024. We shall record a liability for the phase 2 earn-out payments when the amounts are probable and estimable. As of March 31, 2024, none of the earn-out amounts are considered probable and estimable.

  1. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

We recognize our financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1: Inputs are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2: Inputs are based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques.

The following table presents the input level used to determine the fair values of our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair Value as of
LevelMarch 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets:
Interest rate swap instruments2$5,172$3,970
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap instruments2$—$629
Make-whole provisions24,7556,012
Contingent consideration31,4651,465
Total liabilities$6,220$8,106

The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liability classified as level 3:

Fair Value as of
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Contingent consideration liability balance at the beginning of period$1,465$4,158
Changes in fair value included in earnings—347
Payment of contingent consideration—(3,040)
Contingent consideration liability balance at the end of period$1,465$1,465

The following table sets forth the fair value and the carrying value of our long-term debt, excluding financing leases:

As of March 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Long-term debt (Level 2)$1,527,006$1,536,879$1,466,458$1,478,394

The fair value of our long-term debt was estimated using discounted cash flows analysis, based on our current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements which are considered to be level two inputs. There have been no transfers in or out of level two or three financial instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023.

We are also required to periodically measure certain other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. We calculated the fair value used in our annual goodwill impairment analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis and determined that the inputs used were level 3 inputs. There wereno assets recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

  1. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The following table presents information about the fair value amounts of our cash flow derivative instruments:

Derivatives as of
March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023
Balance Sheet LocationFair ValueFair Value
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate swap contractsOther assets$1,752$1,023
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate swap contractsOther assets$3,420$2,947
Interest rate swap contractsOther liabilities$—$629
Make-whole provisionsOther liabilities$4,755$6,012

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, all but 3 of our freestanding derivatives were designated as hedging instruments.

The following table presents information about the effects of our derivative instruments on our condensed consolidated statements of income and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income:

Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net (Loss) Income
Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net (Loss) Income · Three Months Ended March 31,
2024 · 2023
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate swap contractsOther expenses, net$(276)$11
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate swap contractsOther expenses, net$(1,102)$458
Make-whole provisionsOther expenses, net$(1,257)$(295)

The following table presents the changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), net of taxes, from our hedging instruments:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Accumulated gain in AOCI at the beginning of the period$746
Unrealized gain recognized in AOCI815
Gain reclassified from AOCI to other expenses, net(276)
Gain on derivatives539
Accumulated gain in AOCI at the end of the period$1,285

The following tables present all of our active derivative instruments as of March 31, 2024:

Active Interest Rate SwapsExpiration DateInitial Notional Amount ($)Status
11-Year, 5.77% FixedOctober 2029$9,200Designated
15-Year, 5.24% FixedJune 2033$10,000Designated
10-Year, 4.74% FixedDecember 2027$14,100Designated
8-Year, 3.49% FixedJune 2028$14,643Designated
8-Year, 3.49% FixedJune 2028$10,734Designated
13-Year, 0.72% FixedMarch 2033$9,505Not Designated
13-Year, 0.72% FixedMarch 2033$6,968Not Designated
17.75-Year, 3.16% FixedDecember 2040$14,084Designated
18-Year, 3.81% FixedJuly 2041$32,021Not Designated
Other DerivativesClassificationEffective DateExpiration DateFair Value ($)
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityJune/August 2018December 2038$169
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityAugust 2016April 2031$35
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityApril 2017February 2034$27
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityNovember 2020December 2027$26
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityOctober 2011May 2028$2
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityMay 2021April 2045$11
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityJuly 2021March 2046$2,085
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityJune 2022March 2042$797
Make-whole provisionsLiabilityMarch 2023December 2047$1,603
  1. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS

Variable Interest Entities

The table below presents a summary of amounts related to our consolidated investment funds and joint ventures, which we determined meet the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”), as of:

March 31, 2024 (1)December 31, 2023 (1)
Investment FundsOther VIEsTotal VIEsInvestment FundsOther VIEsTotal VIEs
Cash and cash equivalents$1,556$6,529$8,085$5,099$16,780$21,879
Accounts receivable, net—4,6454,645—1,9771,977
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings1,16914,23015,39966213,40914,071
Prepaid expenses and other current assets263,1643,190333,7493,782
Total VIE current assets2,75128,56831,3195,79435,91541,709
Property and equipment, net————267267
Energy assets, net77,76879,394157,16279,104173,808252,912
Operating lease assets4,7089435,6514,74812,90817,656
Restricted cash, non-current portion73—7373—73
Other assets10537547107484
Total VIE assets$85,310$109,442$194,752$89,729$222,972$312,701
Current portions of long-term debt and financing lease liabilities$2,180$—$2,180$2,190$132,427$134,617
Accounts payable1,40613,94015,3461,4406,4907,930
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities2234,9085,13124122,78023,021
Current portions of operating lease liabilities138952331336,9537,086
Total VIE current liabilities3,94718,94322,8904,004168,650172,654
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, net of current portion, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs16,754—16,75417,167—17,167
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion5,0368975,9335,0633,8238,886
Other liabilities301—301356—356
Total VIE liabilities$26,038$19,840$45,878$26,590$172,473$199,063
(1) The amounts in the above table are reflected in Note 1 on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

See Note 14 for additional information on the call and put options related to our investment funds.

Non-controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests represents the equity owned by the other joint venture members of consolidated joint ventures. On February 9, 2024, we entered into an equity purchase agreement and sold a 40% interest in a consolidated joint venture for $28,864 in cash.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we acquired the remaining interest inone joint venture when we closed on the phase 2 acquisition of BCE as discussed in Note 6.

Equity and Cost Method Investments

Unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method. For these unconsolidated joint ventures, our investment balances are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and our pro rata share of net income or loss is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, one of our equity method investments was sold to another company. We received distributions and net proceeds totaling $12,956 and recognized a gain on the sale in the amount of $89, which is included earnings from unconsolidated entities in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

The following table provides information about our equity and cost method investments in joint ventures:

As of
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Equity and cost method investments$10,927$18,709
  1. REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Our subsidiaries with membership interests in the investment funds we formed have the right to elect to require the non-controlling interest holder to sell all of its membership units to our subsidiaries, a call option. Our investment funds also include rights for the non-controlling interest holder to elect to require our subsidiaries to purchase all of the non-controlling membership interests in the fund, a put option.

The call options are exercisable beginning on the date that specified conditions are met for each respective fund. The put options for the investment funds are exercisable beginning on the date that specified conditions are met for each respective fund.

We initially record our redeemable non-controlling interests at fair value on the date of acquisition and subsequently adjust to redemption value. At both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 redeemable non-controlling interests were reported at their carrying values, as the carrying value at each reporting period was greater than the estimated redemption value.

  1. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)20242023
Numerator:
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders$(2,937)$1,102
Adjustment for accretion of tax equity financing fees(27)(27)
(Loss) income attributable to common shareholders$(2,964)$1,075
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding52,28951,963
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options—1,298
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding52,28953,261
Net (loss) income per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic$(0.06)$0.02
Diluted$(0.06)$0.02
Potentially dilutive shares (1)2,6761,901
(1) Potentially dilutive shares attributable to stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
  1. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We recorded stock-based compensation expense, including expense related to our employee stock purchase plan, as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Stock-based compensation expense$3,026$4,037

Our stock-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. As of March 31, 2024, there was $33,866 of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

Stock Option and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) Grants

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we granted 524 common stock options to certain employees under our 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (“2020 Plan”), which have a contractual life often years and vest over afive-year period. We also granted awards of 93 RSUs to certain employees and directors under our 2020 Plan. We did not grant awards to individuals who were not either an employee or director of ours during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

  1. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were North America Regions, U.S. Federal, Europe, Alternative Fuels and All Other. On January 1, 2024, we changed the structure of our internal organization, and our U.S. Regions and Canada are now included in North America Regions. Additionally, our Asset Sustainability Group was formerly included in Canada, but is now included in “All Other”. As a result, previously reported amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

Our North America Regions, U.S. Federal and Europe segments offer energy efficiency products and services which include the design, engineering and installation of equipment and other measures to improve the efficiency and control the operation of a facility’s energy infrastructure, renewable energy solutions and services and the development and construction of small-scale plants that Ameresco owns or develops for customers that produce electricity, gas, heat or cooling from renewable sources of energy and O&M services.

Our Alternative Fuels segment sells electricity, thermal, renewable fuel, or biomethane using biogas as a feedstock from small-scale plants that we own and operate, and provides O&M services for customer-owned small-scale plants.

The “All Other” category includes consulting services and the sale of solar PV energy products and systems which we refer to as integrated-PV.

These segments do not include results of other activities, such as corporate operating expenses not specifically allocated to the segments. Certain reportable segments are an aggregation of operating segments.

The tables below present our business segment information recast for the prior-year period and a reconciliation to the condensed consolidated financial statements:

North America RegionsU.S. FederalEuropeAlternative FuelsAll OtherTotal Consolidated
Revenues$138,285$60,890$44,122$32,859$22,250$298,406
Gain on derivatives(1,256)(795)—(308)—(2,359)
Interest expense, net of interest income1,6977759185,682—9,072
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets8,0742,0164967,19659618,378
Unallocated corporate activity—————(22,143)
Income before taxes, excluding unallocated corporate activity5,5937,357(592)1,1762,43115,965
North America RegionsU.S. FederalEuropeAlternative FuelsAll OtherTotal Consolidated
Revenues$140,542$59,556$19,096$28,339$23,509$271,042
(Gain) loss on derivatives(295)(62)—520—163
Interest expense, net of interest income1,5852981212,351(2)4,353
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets6,4531,2251755,86813113,852
Unallocated corporate activity—————(18,843)
Income before taxes, excluding unallocated corporate activity8,2505,2121233,5152,79719,897

See Note 3 for additional information about our revenues by product line.

  1. OTHER EXPENSES, NET

The following table presents the components of other expenses, net:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(Gain) loss on derivatives$(2,359)$163
Interest expense, net of interest income14,2357,193
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs982790
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)1,132(157)
Government incentives1254
Factoring fees169—
Other expenses, net$14,171$8,043
  1. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we determined that there were five energy asset projects under construction that were considered to be assets held for sale, since these assets were being marketed for sale and all the criteria to be classified as held for sale under ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment—Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, had been met. The carrying value of these assets was $58,748 and $38,404 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale of $13,097 and $8,351 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Assets held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying value or the fair value less cost to sell.

The table below reflects the assets and liabilities associated with assets held for sale by segment:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
North America RegionsU.S. FederalTotalNorth America RegionsU.S. FederalTotal
Other assets$19,835$36,920$56,755$18,895$18,253$37,148
Operating lease assets1,2507431,9931,256—1,256
Assets classified as held for sale$21,085$37,663$58,748$20,151$18,253$38,404
Accounts payable$183$9,900$10,083$5,418$601$6,019
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities4131714—14
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings—1,0151,015—1,0881,088
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,2527301,9821,230—1,230
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale$1,439$11,658$13,097$6,662$1,689$8,351
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