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Southland Holdings, Inc.

For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 13, 2025.

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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 13, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-12.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-13.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The 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.

Compared 120 previous paragraphs and 89 current paragraphs.

42 unchanged; 37 reworded; 10 added; 38 removed; 3 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 11 previous and 8 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

In April 2025, the U.S. government announced a variety of tariff actions in response to which many countries have announced retaliatory trade actions, including tariffs on U.S. exports. The tariffs and retaliatory trade actions have increased the cost of importing certain construction materials into the U.S. and have caused disruption and uncertainty to both international trade, supply chains and financial markets. It is unclear to what extent, when and for how long announced trade actions will be in place. To date, these trade actions have had no meaningful impact on the results of our operations or the projects currently underway as the construction materials and equipment used for our current projects have generally been sourced and/or secured upon project inception. However, we are evaluating the potential impacts of these proposed tariffs, including potential impacts to our customers, as well as our ability to mitigate their related impacts. In addition, economic experts and policy makers have expressed concerns that increased tariffs and retaliatory trade actions could increase inflation or the risk of a recession, which could also affect our customers’ use of capital and demand for our services.

Current report

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $21.5 million, an increase of $1.1 million, or 5.2%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was attributable to a $4.8 million increase in gross profit in our Civil segment primarily due to new projects substantially started after March 31, 2024, offset by a $3.7 million increase in gross loss in our Transportation segment primarily due to projects approaching completion and increased project costs.

Current report

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $8.9 million, an increase of $3.2 million, or 56.9%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by a $1.0 million increase in interest expense related to the real estate transaction described in Note 2 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and $2.2 million due to the increase of interest rates on external borrowings compared to the same period in 2024.

Current report

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $102.9 million, an increase of $18.6 million, or 22.1%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to increased revenues of $9.2 million from a water pipeline project in the Southwest, $6.1 million from a water facility project in the Pacific Northwest, $5.8 million from a water treatment plant project in the Southwest and $5.5 million from a wastewater treatment plant project in the Southwest. All of these projects started after March 31, 2024. These increases were offset by decreased revenue of $7.5 million from another water pipeline project in the Southwest due to the project approaching completion in the three months ended March 31, 2025 versus the same period in 2024.

Current report

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $22.6 million, or 22.0% of segment revenue, compared to gross profit of $17.9 million, or 21.2%, of segment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The primary drivers to the increase in gross profit of $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 versus the same period in 2024 were new higher margin projects substantially started after March 31, 2024, which led to increased profit contributions, including $1.8 million from a water pipeline project in Southwest, $1.5 million from water treatment plant in the Southwest and $1.4 million from a water facility project in the Pacific Northwest.

Current report

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $136.6 million, a decrease of $67.3 million, or 33.0%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased revenues of $58.6 million from a project in the Bahamas due to the project approaching completion, $21.0 million from takeover work related to the American Bridge acquisition due to the project approaching completion and $20.5 million from the M&P line.

Current report

Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company and Administrative Agent entered into a first amendment to the Credit Facility that removed an Administrative Agent-requested borrowing base reserve amount in exchange for certain additional reporting obligations and a personal guarantee from Frank Renda, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, on any draws made on the Delayed Draw. As such, the Company has access to the Delayed Draw facility as supported by the borrowing base calculation.
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Previous report

Comparisons of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

Previous report

Cost of construction for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $224.4 million, a decrease of $58.5 million, or 20.7%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was attributable to a $54.4 million decrease in our Transportation segment and a $4.1 million decrease in our Civil segment.

Previous report

Gross loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $51.1 million, an increase of $80.6 million, or 273.1%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was attributable to a $49.8 million increase in gross loss in our Transportation segment and a $30.8 million increase in gross loss in our Civil segment.

Previous report

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $7.5 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 20.7%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The difference is primarily driven by an increase in external borrowings compared to the prior year and higher interest rates on additional borrowings.

Previous report

Comparisons of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

Previous report

Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $712.9 million, a decrease of $131.3 million, or 15.6%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $121.5 million decrease of revenue in our Transportation segment and a $9.8 million decrease in revenue in our Civil segment.

Previous report

Gross loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $70.7 million, an increase of $85.4 million, or 581.7%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to a $66.9 million increase in gross loss in our Transportation segment and a $18.5 million increase in gross loss in our Civil segment.

Previous report

Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $47.6 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.6%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven

Previous report

by an increase of $1.7 million in stock compensation expense offset by decreases of $1.3 million in public company costs compared to the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $19.9 million, an increase of $6.1 million, or 44.3%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The difference is primarily driven by an increase in external borrowings compared to the prior year and higher interest rates on additional borrowings.

Previous report

Income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $32.8 million, or an effective rate of 24.2%. The primary differences between the federal statutory tax rate of 21% and the effective rate were state income taxes, the reversal of a previously recorded uncertain tax position liability, the recording of a valuation allowances against certain subsidiaries’ separate company deferred tax assets, federal tax credits, the recording of a valuation allowance against certain subsidiaries’ deferred tax assets, the income earned in foreign jurisdictions with a zero tax rate; however that foreign income is included within U.S. taxable income through GILTI, and finally the impact of worldwide forecast on the interim calculation under ASC 740.

Previous report

Income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $11.5 million, or an effective rate of 50.2%. The difference from the federal statutory tax rate of 21% was driven by the pre-tax loss, change in the U.S. consolidated filing structure as a result of the Merger, permanent book and tax differences related to earnouts, elections made by various subsidiaries to voluntarily revoke their S-corporation status effective January 1, 2023, state income taxes, the income earned in foreign jurisdiction with a zero tax rate, however, that foreign income is included within U.S taxable income through GILTI, and finally the impact of worldwide forecast on the interim calculation under ASC 740.

Previous report

Comparisons of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

Previous report

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $55.8 million, a decrease of $34.9 million, or 38.4%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased revenues of $17.7 million from a tunnel project in Canada, $9.0 million from two tunnel projects in Texas and $8.6 million water pipeline project in the Midwest, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Gross loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $18.3 million, or (32.8)% of segment revenue, compared to gross income of $12.5 million, or 13.7%, of segment revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The primary

Previous report

drivers to the increase in gross loss of $30.8 million were decreased profit contributions of $13.0 million from a tunnel project in Canada, $10.6 million from three tunnel projects in Texas, $2.2 million from a water project on the east coast, $1.8 million water pipeline project in the Midwest and $1.5 million from a wastewater treatment plant project, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $117.5 million, a decrease of $104.3 million, or 47.0%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased revenues of $30.3 million from the M&P line, $54.6 million from a project in the Bahamas, and $16.0 million from a bridge project on the east coast, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Comparisons of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

Previous report

Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $219.5 million, a decrease of $9.8 million, or 4.3%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased revenues of $23.8 from a tunnel project in Canada, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023. This decrease was partially offset by increased revenue of $13.4 million from a water pipeline project in the Southwest, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $8.7 million, or 4.0% of segment revenue, compared to $27.1 million, or 11.8% of segment revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The primary driver to the decrease in gross profit of $18.4 million were decreased profit contribution of $15.7 from a tunnel project in Canada and $8.3 million from a tunnel project in Texas, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023. This increase in gross loss was partially offset by increased profit contribution of $4.8 million from a water project in North Dakota, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

The Company settled several contract disputes in its Transportation Segment during the second quarter that impacted the nine months ended September 30, 2024. These settlements resulted in approximately $39.7 million of non-recurring reductions to gross profit in the Transportation segment that arose from the M&P business. As a result of these settlements, the Company received $58.0 million of cash in the third quarter of 2024.

Previous report

Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $493.4 million, a decrease of $121.5 million, or 19.8%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased revenues of $77.6 million from the M&P line, $50.2 million from a project in the Bahamas, $47.9 million from a street maintenance project in Texas and $28.6 million from a bridge project in the Midwest, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023. These decreases were partially offset by increased revenues of $44.5 million from a bridge project on the east coast, $26.9 million from a project in the Bahamas and $16.0 million from an elevated roadway and bridge project in Florida, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Gross loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $79.4 million, or (16.1)% of segment revenue, compared to gross loss of $12.5 million, or (2.0)% of segment revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The primary contributions to the increase of gross loss of $66.9 million was a decrease in profit contribution of $4.1 million from the M&P line, $22.5 million from a bridge project in the Midwest, $14.5 million from a street maintenance project in Texas, $14.5 million completing takeover work related to the American Bridge acquisition and $10.5 million from a project in the Bahamas, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Previous report

Additionally, it is also customary to manage our business using adjusted EBITDA, which may include adjustments such as, but is not limited to, certain non-cash charges, stock-based compensation, and other one-time income or expenses (“Adjusted EBITDA”). Adjusted EBITDA is intended as a supplemental measure of our performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. We believe that the use of Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial measures with those comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. However, you should be aware that, when evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, we may have future activities similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same fashion.

Previous report

during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the primary drivers in cash used in operating activities were an increase of $69.5 million in accounts receivable and $22.1 million in deferred taxes, offset by a $53.0 million increase in contract liabilities.

Previous report

On June 25, 2024, the Board of Directors of Southland Holdings, Inc. approved adjustments to the compensation arrangements of the Company’s named executive officers (“NEOs”). The NEOs’ incentive compensation is subject to the terms of the Company’s Short-Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”), which includes a cash target between 75% and 100% of base salary depending on the NEO’s position. 70% of the STIP is based on certain performance metrics and 30% is discretionary. The NEOs can earn anywhere between 0% and 165% of their STIP target, based on Company and individual performance.
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Previous wording

The following discussion and analysis present information that we believe is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and results of operations. This information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis present information that we believe is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and results of operations. This information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes related thereto.

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Southland is based in Grapevine, Texas. We are the parent company of Johnson Bros. Corporation, American Bridge Company, Oscar Renda Contracting, Southland Contracting, Mole Constructors, and Heritage Materials. With the combined capabilities of these six subsidiaries, Southland has become a diversified industry leader with projects spanning North America in various end markets.

Current wording

Southland is based in Grapevine, Texas. It is the parent company of Johnson Bros. Corporation, American Bridge Company, Oscar Renda Contracting, Southland Contracting, Mole Constructors, and Heritage Materials. With the combined capabilities of these six primary subsidiaries, Southland has become a diversified industry leader with projects spanning North America in various end markets.

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Our Civil segment currently operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of water pipeline, pump stations, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, concrete and structural steel, outfall, and tunneling.

Current wording

Our Civil segment primarily operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of water pipeline, pump stations, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, concrete and structural steel, outfall, and tunneling.

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Our Transportation segment currently operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of bridges, roadways, marine, dredging, ship terminals and piers, and specialty structures and facilities. Our Transportation segment is responsible for the construction of bridges and structures including many of the most recognizable bridges, convention centers, sports stadiums, marine facilities, and Ferris wheels in the world.

Current wording

Our Transportation segment primarily operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of bridges, roadways, marine, dredging, ship terminals and piers, and specialty structures and facilities. Our Transportation segment is responsible for the construction of bridges and structures including many of the most recognizable bridges, convention centers, sports stadiums, marine facilities, and Ferris wheels in the world.

Previous wording

Both our Civil and Transportation segments continue to identify new opportunities to grow our business, and the future outlook of the end markets we serve remains positive. Although risk and uncertainty exists, including, but not limited to, the items addressed within our forward-looking statements and risk factors, we believe that we are well positioned to compete on new infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors. We believe that we have the operational excellence, reputation, and technical skill to continue to grow our business.

Current wording

Both our Civil and Transportation segments continue to identify new opportunities, and the future outlook of the end markets we serve remains positive. Although risk and uncertainty exist, including, but not limited to, the items addressed within our forward-looking statements and risk factors, we believe that we are well positioned to compete on new infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors.

Previous wording

In both our Transportation and Civil segments, we have competitors within the individual markets and geographic areas in which we operate, ranging from small, local companies to larger regional, national, and international companies. Although the construction business is highly competitive, there are few, if any, companies which compete in all of our market areas, both geographically and from an end market perspective. The degree and type of competition is influenced by the type and scope of construction projects within individual markets. Equipment ownership and ability to self-perform across numerous disciplines are two of our significant competitive advantages. We believe that the primary factors influencing competition in our industry are price, reputation for quality, safety, schedule certainty, relevant experience, availability of field supervision and skilled labor, machinery and equipment, as well as knowledge of local markets and conditions. We believe that we can compete favorably in all of these factors.

Current wording

In both our Transportation and Civil segments, we have competitors within the individual markets and geographic areas in which we operate, ranging from small, local companies to larger regional, national, and international companies. Although the construction business is highly competitive, there are few, if any, companies which compete in all of our market areas, both geographically and from an end market perspective. The degree and type of competition is influenced by the type and scope of construction projects within individual markets. Equipment ownership and ability to self-perform across numerous disciplines are two of our significant competitive advantages. We believe that the primary factors influencing competition in our industry are price, reputation for quality, safety, schedule certainty, relevant experience, availability of field supervision and skilled labor, machinery and equipment, financial strength, as well as knowledge of local markets and conditions.

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We believe that the combination of our experience, reputation, and technical expertise places us at the top among companies of our size. This combination of skills has allowed us to pursue complex projects with fewer competitors.

Current wording

We believe that the combination of our experience, reputation, and technical expertise are unmatched among companies of our size. This combination of skills has allowed us to pursue complex projects with fewer competitors.

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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses earned and incurred, respectively, during the reporting period. Critical accounting estimates are fundamental to the portrayal of both our financial condition and results of operations and often require difficult, subjective, and complex estimates and judgments. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in these estimates resulting from the continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods. With respect to our critical accounting policies and estimates, there have been no material developments or changes from the policies and estimates discussed in our annual disclosures.

Current wording

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses earned and incurred, respectively, during the reporting period. Critical accounting estimates are fundamental to the portrayal of both our financial condition and results of operations and often require difficult, subjective, and complex estimates and judgments by management. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in these estimates will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods. The following discussion addresses the items we have identified as our critical accounting estimates. There have been no material developments or changes from the policies and estimates discussed in our annual disclosures.

Previous wording

More information about our accounting policies can be found in Note 2 of our audited financial statements, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, for the year ended December 31, 2023 on our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as originally filed with the SEC on March 4, 2024.

Current wording

More information about our accounting policies can be found in Note 2 of our audited consolidated financial statements, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, for the year ended December 31, 2024 on our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on March 4, 2025.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2024, M&P contributed $17.5 million to revenue and $18.3 million in gross loss. There is additional information on the M&P gross loss in the Transportation portion of the Segment Results section of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. This compares to $47.8 million to revenue and $11.3 million to gross loss for the three months ended September 30, 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, M&P contributed $65.0 million to revenue and $75.4 million in gross loss. This compares to $142.6 million

Current wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, M&P contributed $18.1 million to revenue and $9.1 million in gross loss. There is additional information on the M&P gross loss in the Transportation portion of the Segment Results section of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. This compares to $38.6 million to revenue and $10.4 million to gross loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 5.6% of Southland’s backlog was in M&P, and Southland estimates this work to be substantially completed in the next nine months.

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Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $173.3 million, a decrease of $139.2 million, or 44.5%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was attributable to a $104.3 million decrease in revenue in our Transportation segment and a $34.9 million decrease in revenue in our Civil segment.

Current wording

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $239.5 million, a decrease of $48.6 million, or 16.9%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was attributable to a $67.2 million decrease in revenue in our Transportation segment primarily due to projects approaching completion and impacts related to exiting the M&P business line, offset by a $18.6 million increase in revenue in our Civil segment primarily due to new projects substantially started after March 31, 2024.

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Cost of construction for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $783.6 million, a decrease of $45.9 million, or 5.5%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $54.6 million decrease in our Transportation segment offset by a $8.7 million increase in our Civil segment.

Current wording

Cost of construction for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $218.0 million, a decrease of $49.7 million, or 18.6%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was attributable to a $63.5 million decrease in our Transportation segment primarily due to projects approaching completion and impacts related to exiting the M&P business line, offset by a $13.8 million increase in our Civil segment primarily due to new projects substantially started after March 31, 2024.

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Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $17.5 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 14.7%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $1.5 million in insurance expense, $0.4 in stock compensation expense and $0.3 million in bad debt expense, compared to the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $16.5 million, an increase of $2.1 million, or 14.4%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to a $1.7 million increase in incentive compensation expense and a $0.5 million increase in real estate tax expense, compared to the same period in 2024.

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Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $17.1 million, or an effective rate of 22.8%. The primary differences between the federal statutory tax rate of 21% and the effective rate were state income taxes, the reversal of a previously recorded uncertain tax position liability, the recording of valuation allowances against certain subsidiaries’ separate company deferred tax assets, federal tax credits, the recording of a valuation allowance against certain subsidiaries’ tax assets, the income earned in foreign jurisdictions with a zero tax rate; however that foreign income is included within U.S. taxable income through Section 951A Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”), and finally the impact of worldwide forecast on the interim calculation under ASC 740.

Current wording

Income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $0.3 million, or an effective rate of 10.1%. The primary differences between the federal statutory tax rate of 21% and the effective rate were state income taxes, the recording of valuation allowances against certain subsidiaries’ separate company deferred tax assets, federal tax credits, and the income earned in foreign jurisdictions with different tax rates than the domestic rate; however, this foreign income is included within U.S. taxable income through Section 951A Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”).

Previous wording

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $5.4 million, or an effective rate of 53.6%. The primary differences between the federal statutory tax rate of 21% and the effective rate were state income taxes, the income earned in foreign jurisdiction with a zero-tax rate, however, that foreign income is included within U.S taxable income through GILTI, and finally the impact of worldwide forecast on the interim calculation under ASC 740.

Current wording

Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $0.3 million, or an effective rate of 36.9%. The primary differences between the federal statutory tax rate of 21% and the effective rate were state income taxes, federal tax credits, and the income earned in foreign jurisdictions with different tax rates than the domestic rate; however, this foreign income is included within U.S. taxable income through GILTI, and finally the impact of worldwide forecast on the interim calculation under ASC 740.

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Gross loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $32.8 million, or (27.9)% of segment revenue, compared to gross income of $17.1 million, or 7.7% of segment revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The primary contributions to the increase in gross loss of $49.8 million were decreases in profit contribution of $7.0 million from the M&P line, $23.1 million from five bridge projects, $12.3 million from a project in the Bahamas, $5.4 million from a street maintenance project in Texas, and $2.0 million completing takeover work related to the American Bridge acquisition, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Gross loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $1.2 million, or (0.8)% of segment revenue, compared to gross income of $2.6 million, or 1.3% of segment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The primary contributions to the increase in gross loss of $3.7 million were decreases in profit contribution of $10.7 million from a project in the Bahamas due to the project approaching completion, $2.4 million from a bridge project in the Southeast due to increased project costs to avoid project delays and $0.8 million from a bridge project in the Northeast due to the project approaching completion. These increases in gross loss were offset by an increase in profit contribution of $8.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 versus the same period in 2024, from a bridge project in the Midwest in a loss position that is nearing completion, and a $1.9 million increase in profit contribution from a project in the Bahamas substantially started after March 31, 2024.

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In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operational performance. We use the following non-GAAP measures to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that the non-GAAP financial information may be helpful in assessing our operating performance and facilitates an alternative comparison between fiscal periods. The non-GAAP financial measures are not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for GAAP reporting measures.

Current wording

In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operational performance. We use the following non-GAAP measures to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning, forecasting and compensation purposes. We believe that the non-GAAP financial information may be helpful in assessing our operating performance and facilitates an alternative comparison between fiscal periods. The non-GAAP financial measures are not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for GAAP reporting measures.

Previous wording

In our industry, it is customary to manage our business using earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). EBITDA assists management and the Board of Directors and may be useful to investors in comparing our operating performance consistently over time as it removes the impact of our capital structure and expenses that do not relate to our core operations. Our computation of EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate EBITDA in the same fashion.

Current wording

In our industry, it is customary to manage our business using earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). EBITDA assists management and the Board of Directors and may be useful to investors in comparing our operating performance consistently over time as it removes the impact of our capital structure and expenses that do not relate to our core operations.

Previous wording

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA on a supplemental basis. The reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA below

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Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures on a supplemental basis. The reconciliation of net loss to non-GAAP financial measures below

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should be reviewed, and no single financial measure should be relied upon to evaluate our business. Below is a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

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should be reviewed, and no single financial measure should be relied upon to evaluate our business. Below is a reconciliation of net loss to these non-GAAP financial measures.

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Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenue as many of our contracts can be terminated by our customers on relatively short notice, and Backlog does not include future work for which we may be awarded or new awards for which we are awaiting an executed contract or an authorized “Notice to Proceed.” In the event of a cancelation, we are typically reimbursed for all of our costs through a specific contractual date, our costs to demobilize from the project site, and in certain cases overhead costs and profit associated with the contract through the cancellation date. Costs may include preconstruction and engineering services as well as that of our subcontractors. Our contracts do not typically grant us rights to revenue reflected in Backlog. Projects may remain in the Backlog for extended periods of time as a result of schedule delays, regulatory requirements, project specific issues, or other reasons. Contract amounts from contracts where a transaction price cannot be reasonably estimated are not included within our Backlog amount.

Current wording

Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenue as many of our contracts can be terminated by our customers on relatively short notice, and Backlog does not include future work for which we may be awarded or new awards for which we are awaiting an executed contract or an authorized “Notice to Proceed.” In the event of a termination, we are typically reimbursed for all of our costs through a specific contractual date, our costs to demobilize from the project site, and in certain cases overhead costs and profit associated with the contract through the termination date. Costs may include preconstruction and engineering services as well as that of our subcontractors. Our contracts do not typically grant us rights to revenue reflected in Backlog. Projects may remain in the Backlog for extended periods of time as a result of schedule delays, regulatory requirements, project specific issues, or other reasons. Contract amounts from contracts where a transaction price cannot be reasonably estimated are not included within our Backlog amount.

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We will receive cash proceeds from the exercise of any Warrants that are exercised on a cash basis. We believe the likelihood that Warrant holders will exercise their Warrants, and therefore the amount of cash proceeds that we would receive, is dependent upon the trading price of our common stock. On November 1, 2024, the closing price of our common stock was $2.84 per share. To the extent the market price of our common stock remains below the exercise price of $11.50 per share, we believe that Warrant holders will be unlikely to exercise their Warrants for cash, resulting in little or no cash proceeds to us for any such exercise. To the extent we receive any cash proceeds, we expect to use such proceeds for general corporate and working capital purposes, which would increase our liquidity. However, we do not expect to rely materially on the cash exercise of Warrants to fund our operations.

Current wording

We will receive the proceeds from the exercise of Warrants for cash. We believe the likelihood that Warrant holders will exercise their Warrants, and therefore the amount of cash proceeds that we would receive, is dependent upon the trading price of our common stock. On May 2, 2025, the closing price of our common stock was $3.23 per share. To the extent the market price of our common stock remains below the exercise price of $11.50 per share, we believe that Warrant holders will be unlikely to exercise their Warrants for cash, resulting in little or no cash proceeds to us for any such exercise. To the extent we receive any cash proceeds, we expect to use such proceeds for general corporate and working capital purposes, which would increase our liquidity. However, we do not expect to rely materially on the cash exercise of Warrants to fund our operations.

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Based on historical results, losses and other negative impacts related to M&P and other certain projects, and delays in settling claims and change orders, our liquidity position has been negatively impacted. However, we believe anticipated future operating results, available cash, and other financing sources and initiatives will be adequate to meet our liquidity needs for at least the next twelve months, including any anticipated requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, and scheduled debt service.

Current wording

Based on historical and anticipated future operating results, we believe cash flow from operations, available cash, and other financing sources will be adequate to meet our liquidity needs for at least the next twelve months, including any anticipated requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, and scheduled debt service.

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Our current and future liquidity is greatly dependent upon our operating results, which are largely determined by overall economic conditions, our current contracts and Backlog. Our liquidity could be adversely affected by a disruption in the availability of credit. If such a material adverse event were to occur, we may be unable to borrow under our Credit Facility (as defined below) or may be required to seek additional financing. In addition, we may be required to seek additional financing to refinance all or a significant portion of our existing debt on or prior to maturity. We may also seek to access the public or private equity markets to support our liquidity whenever required or conditions are favorable to us. We have filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC that was declared effective by the SEC on April 8, 2024 (File No. 333-278008), which allows us to offer and sell up to an aggregate amount of $150.0 million of any combination of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or units of these securities from time to time subject to Instruction I.B.6 to Form S-3 which limits the aggregate market value of securities we may sell during any 12 consecutive months to one-third of our public float for so long as our public float is less than $75.0 million. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital or obtain additional financing when needed or on terms that are favorable to us.

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Our current and future liquidity is greatly dependent upon our operating results, which are largely determined by overall economic conditions, our current contracts and Backlog. Our liquidity could be adversely affected by a disruption in the availability of credit. If such an event were to occur, we may be unable to borrow under our Credit Facility (as defined below) or may be required to seek additional financing. In addition, we may be required to seek additional financing to refinance all or a significant portion of our existing debt on or prior to maturity. We may also seek to access the public or private equity markets to support our liquidity whenever required or conditions are favorable to us. We have filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC that was declared effective by the SEC on April 8, 2024 (File No. 333-278008), which allows us to offer and sell up to an aggregate amount of $150.0 million of any combination of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or units of these securities from time to time subject to Instruction I.B.6 to Form S-3 which limits the aggregate market value of securities we may sell during any 12 consecutive months to one-third of our public float for so long as our public float is less than $75.0 million. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital or obtain additional financing when needed or on terms that are favorable to us.

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The following table sets forth summary change in cash, cash equivalent and restricted cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table sets forth summary change in cash, cash equivalent and restricted cash for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the primary drivers in cash provided by operating activities were a decrease of $97.8 million in contract assets, an increase of $50.1 million in contract liabilities, $16.9 million in depreciation and amortization and $1.2 million increase in operating lease liabilities, offset by $105.1 million in net loss, $26.7 million in deferred taxes, and a decrease of $22.1 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Net cash used in operating activities was $36.6 million

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the primary drivers in cash provided by operating activities were an increase of $10.4 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, a decrease of $8.6 million in accounts receivable, and an increase of $6.9 million in contract liabilities, offset by an increase of $10.7 million in contract assets and an increase of $7.5 million in other current assets. Net cash used in operating activities was $9.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the primary drivers in cash used in operating activities were increases of $32.1 million in accounts receivable and $16.2 million in contract assets, offset by an increase in accounts payable of $40.0 million.

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Net cash provided by investing activities was $2.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the primary drivers in cash provided by investing activities were $4.5 million in proceeds from sale of property and equipment and $4.2 million in distributions from investees, offset by $6.2 million in purchases of property and equipment. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the primary driver in cash used in investing activities was $0.5 million in capital contribution to unconsolidated investments.

Current wording

Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the primary drivers in cash provided by investing activities were $2.9 million in proceeds from sale of property and equipment offset by $1.8 million in purchases of property and equipment. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the primary drivers in cash used in investing activities were an increase of $3.1 million in purchase of property and equipment, offset by $2.7 million in proceeds from sale of property and equipment.

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Net cash provided by financing activities was $28.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the primary drivers in cash provided by financing activities were $167.8 million in borrowings on notes payable and $42.5 million in proceeds from financing obligations, offset by $95.0 million of payments on the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below), $80.6 million in payments on notes payable and $5.5 million in payments of deferred financing costs. Net cash provided by financing activities was $11.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the primary drivers in cash provided by financing activities were $17.1 million in proceeds from the Merger and $3.0 million in borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, offset by $8.0 million in payments on the revolving credit facility.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $14.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the primary drivers in cash used in financing activities were $13.6 million in payments on notes payable and $0.3 million in payments of finance lease and financing obligations. Net cash used in financing activities was $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the primary drivers in cash provided by financing activities were $10.7 million in payments on notes payable and $1.4 million in payments on finance lease and financing obligations, offset by $5.0 million in borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility.

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As of September 30, 2024, we had total debt of $318.3 million, of which $43.1 million is due within the next twelve months.

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As of March 31, 2025, we had total debt of $288.1 million, of which $46.8 million is due within the next twelve months.

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We enter into secured notes in order to finance growth within our business. In July 2023, we refinanced approximately $76.4 million of existing secured notes in exchange for a new equipment note in the amount of $113.5 million. The equipment note is secured by specific construction equipment assets and has a five-year fully amortizing term at a fixed rate of 7.25%. We incurred $0.3 million as deferred financing cost in connection with the refinancing. The deferred financing costs are included in long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, as part of the refinancing, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.6 million, which was included in other income, net on our consolidated statements of operations and $0.6 million as bank service charges in connection with the refinancing. As of September 30, 2024, we had outstanding secured notes expiring between December 2025 and March 2033. Interest rates on the secured notes range between 0.00% and 12.90%. The secured notes are collateralized by certain assets of Southland’s fleet of equipment.

Current wording

We enter into secured notes in order to finance growth within our business. As of March 31, 2025, we had outstanding secured notes expiring between December 2025 and March 2033. Interest rates on the secured notes range between 0.00% and 12.90%. The secured notes are collateralized by certain assets of Southland’s fleet of equipment.

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On September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a term loan and security agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Callodine Commercial Finance, LLC as administrative agent and lender. The Credit Agreement provides for a four-year secured $160.0 million term loan facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $140.0 million initial draw term loan (the “Term Loan”) and a $20.0 million committed delayed draw term loan (the “Delayed Draw”). The Delayed Draw is a committed facility in which the Company may request all or a portion of the Delayed Draw to be available to the Company. The Delayed Draw can be drawn no more than once per quarter in minimum increments of $2.5 million, and once drawn, any repaid amounts of the Delayed Draw cannot be re-borrowed. Any undrawn portion of the Delayed Draw commitment will terminate on September 30, 2027, the third anniversary of the closing date. The Credit Facility has a maturity date of September 30, 2028.

Current wording

On September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a term loan and security agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Callodine Commercial Finance, LLC as administrative agent and lender. The Credit Agreement provides for a four-year secured $160.0 million term loan facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $140.0 million initial draw term loan (the “Term Loan”) and a $20.0 million committed delayed draw term loan (the “Delayed Draw”). The Delayed Draw is a committed facility in which the Company may request all or a portion of the Delayed Draw to be available to the Company, subject to specified advance rates against eligible collateral and other criteria of the Credit Facility. The Delayed Draw can be drawn no more than once per quarter in minimum increments of $2.5 million, and once drawn, any repaid amounts of the Delayed Draw cannot be re-borrowed. Any undrawn portion of the Delayed Draw commitment will terminate on September 30, 2027, the third anniversary of the closing date. The Credit Facility has a maturity date of September 30, 2028.

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The Credit Agreement requires quarterly principal payments on the Term Loan, which will commence on December 31, 2024. The required principal amortization is as follows: (i) 5.0% in the first year (1.25% per quarter), (ii) 10.0% in the second year (2.50% per quarter), (iii) 15.0% in the third and fourth years (3.75% per quarter), and (iv) the remaining balance at maturity. The amortization for the Delayed Draw will also be paid quarterly and apply to each individual draw at the same prevailing quarterly rate that is in effect for the Term Loan and will commence with the first full quarter after the draw date of any Delayed Draw.

Current wording

The Credit Agreement requires quarterly principal payments on the Term Loan, which commenced on December 31, 2024. The required principal amortization is as follows: (i) 5.0% in the first year (1.25% per quarter), (ii) 10.0% in the second year (2.50% per quarter), (iii) 15.0% in the third and fourth years (3.75% per quarter), and (iv) the remaining balance at maturity. The amortization for the Delayed Draw will also be paid quarterly and apply to each individual draw at the same prevailing quarterly rate that is in effect for the Term Loan and will commence with the first full quarter after the draw date of any Delayed Draw.

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As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Current wording

As of March 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

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We enter into mortgage notes in order to finance growth within our business. As of September 30, 2024, we had mortgage notes expiring between October 2024 and February 2029. Interest rates on the mortgage notes range between 3.84% and 5.99%. The mortgage notes are collateralized by certain real estate owned by Southland.

Current wording

We enter into mortgage notes in order to finance growth within our business. As of March 31, 2025, we had a mortgage note expiring in February 2029. The interest rate on the mortgage note was 5.99%. The mortgage note is collateralized by certain real estate owned by Southland.

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In July 2021, we entered into the Revolving Credit Facility agreement with Frost Bank for $50.0 million. As of December 31, 2022, the Revolving Credit Facility agreement had been amended and increased to $100.0 million. In August 2023, the Revolving Credit Facility was extended through January 15, 2025. In July 2024, the Company made a $3.0 million payment on the Revolving Credit Facility, in connection with a real estate transaction (see Note 2).

Current wording

The Revolving Credit Facility was extended through January 15, 2025. In July 2024, the Company made a $3.0 million payment on the Revolving Credit Facility, in connection with the real estate transaction described in Note 2 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Previous wording

On August 9, 2024, a principal payment of $2.5 million was made and the Revolving Credit Facility limit was reduced to $84.5 million. An additional payment of $10.0 million was made on September 15, 2024, which further reduced the Revolving Credit Facility limit to $74.5 million. Concurrently with the Company’s entry into the Credit Agreement, the Company terminated the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company used a portion of the Term Loan proceeds to pay in full outstanding amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility.

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On August 9, 2024, a principal payment of $2.5 million was made and the Revolving Credit Facility limit was reduced to $84.5 million. An additional payment of $10.0 million was made on September 15, 2024, which further reduced the Revolving Credit Facility limit to $74.5 million. The Company used a portion of the Term Loan proceeds to pay in full outstanding amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility. Concurrently with the Company’s entry into the Credit Agreement, the Company terminated the Revolving Credit Facility.
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to revenue and $71.3 million to gross loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, approximately 6.5% of Southland’s backlog was in M&P, and Southland estimates this work to be substantially completed in the next nine months.

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The following table sets forth summary financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table sets forth segment information for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023: