Ameresco Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

– Record Q1 Revenue and Profit –

– Added Over $400 Million in New Project Awards –

– Added 60 MWe to Energy Assets in Development –

– Added Over $100 Million in Long-term O&M Contracts –

– Reaffirms FY22 Guidance –

First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:

(All financial result comparisons made are against the prior year period unless otherwise noted)

  • Revenues of $474.0 million, up 88%
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders of $17.4 million, up 56%
  • GAAP EPS of $0.32, up 46%
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $0.36, up 44%
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $45.1 million, up 52%

 

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#carbonreduction–Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Company also furnished supplemental information in conjunction with this press release in a Current Report on Form 8-K. The supplemental information, which includes Non-GAAP financial measures, has been posted to the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.ameresco.com. Reconciliations of Non-GAAP measures to the appropriate GAAP measures are included herein.

“Excellent execution by all of our teams led to robust first quarter revenue and profits, keeping us on track to achieve another year of record results in 2022. Each of our lines of business posted significant year-over-year growth. Even with record project revenues, we continued to grow our total project backlog with significant new awards, ending the quarter at $3.1 billion. Our work on the three Southern California Edison (SCE) BESS projects were a significant contributor to first quarter revenue growth as we hit many key milestones ahead of our expectations.

Update on the SCE BESS projects

  • The production of the majority of the battery components needed for the projects is complete
  • Construction, mobilization and the delivery of other major equipment is proceeding at the SCE sites
  • As we stated in our previous press release, we are expecting delays in the delivery of certain batteries due to the COVID-19 lockdowns in several regions around China and newly implemented Chinese transportation safety policies
  • Under the SCE contract, Force Majeure events, including COVID-related delays, result in extensions of required completion deadlines without liquidated damages and the contract price may be increased to account for the impact of the Force Majeure event
  • Ameresco is engaged in continuing discussions with SCE regarding the applicability and scope of any Force Majeure relief relating to these circumstances
  • We expect up to 300 MW of capacity to be online in August 2022, with the remainder to be online this year

“We were excited to announce another transformative win during the first quarter with the City of Bristol, UK in support of their ambitious 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Just six months after winning the SCE projects, Ameresco was awarded our second largest project ever. Once contracted, this unique 20-year partnership is designed to encompass a full range of advanced technologies, and efficiency and renewable solutions involving Project work, O&M as well as Energy Assets. We anticipate that this project will serve as a blueprint for cities, campuses and corporations across the US and Europe as they develop their net zero initiatives. The comprehensive scope of this project once again highlights our core capabilities to compete and win increasingly large and complex projects.

“The Energy Asset group had several significant wins during the quarter and our O&M business continued to add contracts as well, building its contracted backlog to over $1.2 billion. These sources of recurring revenue together with our project backlog provide us with over $5 billion in revenue visibility,” commented George P. Sakellaris, President and Chief Executive Officer.

First Quarter Financial Results

(All financial result comparisons made are against the prior year period unless otherwise noted.)

Total revenue increased 88% with growth across all our lines of business. Project revenue increased 118% as aspects of the SCE and other projects progressed ahead of our expectations during the quarter. The growth in our operating energy asset base, increased performance of existing assets and strong RIN prices drove a 15.4% growth in Energy Asset revenue with O&M and Other revenue increasing 9.6% and 11.0%, respectively. Gross margin was 14.4%, in line with our expectations given the impact from the lower gross margin profile of the SCE design/build project. Revenue performance combined with the Company’s strong operating leverage helped drive net income to $17.4 million, a 56% increase, and Adjusted EBITDA to $45.1 million, a 52% increase. Energy asset line of business net income was negatively impacted by non-cash mark-to-market charges on our commodity gas swaps that totaled approximately $2.5 million.

(in millions)

1Q 2022

1Q 2021

 

Revenue

Net Income (1)

Adj. EBITDA

Revenue

Net Income (1)

Adj. EBITDA

Projects

$393.4

$10.2

$18.5

$180.7

$4.4

$8.3

Energy Assets

$38.4

$3.9

$21.2

$33.3

$5.9

$18.7

O&M

$20.3

$2.6

$3.6

$18.5

$0.6

$1.8

Other

$21.9

$0.7

$1.8

$19.7

$0.2

$0.9

Total (1)

$474.0

$17.4

$45.1

$252.2

$11.2

$29.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Net Income (Loss) represents net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders.

(2) Numbers in table may not foot due to rounding.

($ in millions)

 

At March 31, 2022

Awarded Project Backlog (1)

 

$1,754

Contracted Project Backlog

 

$1,342

Total Project Backlog

 

$3,096

 

 

 

O&M Revenue Backlog

 

$1,212

Energy Asset Visibility (2)

 

$1,040

Operating Energy Assets

 

353 MWe

Assets in Development

 

464 MWe

 

 

 

(1) customer contracts that have not been signed yet

(2) estimated contracted revenue and incentives on our operating Energy Assets, which may vary with actual production and future values of certain environmental attributes

Project Highlights

In the first quarter of 2022:

  • We were awarded a 20-year project to reduce energy costs and decarbonize the City of Bristol by 2030 through a series of energy and infrastructure investment opportunities, designed to attract upwards of £1 billion of inward investment to be shared with us and our partner Vattenfall.
  • We announced a contract through our partnership at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Air Force Base in Hawaii for a $102 million energy conservation project and accompanying $95 million 25-year O&M service agreement increasing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing the comfort of military families on Hickam Air Force Base.
  • We were awarded the 10-MW Slemon Park Microgrid project in collaboration with PEI Energy Corporation incorporating a 10-MW solar facility with direct current-coupled energy storage.

Asset Highlights

In the first quarter of 2022:

  • Ameresco brought 10 MWe assets into operation while adding 60 MWe (gross) to our Assets in Development, bringing our total Assets in Development to 464 MWe.
  • Added a 50 MWe battery and medium RNG project into our Assets into Development.

Summary and Outlook

Ameresco’s first quarter performance demonstrates our strong positioning in an expanding addressable market that is benefiting from long term industry trends. These trends, together with the breadth of our technological expertise and proven track record position Ameresco to benefit from the growing number of opportunities on the horizon,” Mr. Sakellaris noted.

“We are pleased to reaffirm our 2022 guidance for year-over-year revenue growth of 52%, Adjusted EBITDA growth of 34% and Non-GAAP EPS of 26% at the midpoints of our guidance ranges. During 2022, we anticipate placing between 60 and 80 MWe of energy assets in service, while investing approximately $225 million to $275 million of capital, the majority of which we expect to fund with non-recourse debt. In addition, we now expect Q2 revenue to be about 10-15% higher than Q1. Q2 gross margins are still expected to be approximately 14%. Q3 revenue is expected to be slightly greater than Q4. We expect Q3 and Q4 gross margins to be approximately 18%,” Mr. Sakellaris concluded.

FY 2022 Guidance Ranges

Revenue

$1.83 billion

$1.87 billion

Gross Margin

15.5%

16.5%

Adjusted EBITDA

$200 million

$210 million

Interest Expense & Other

$25 million

$27 million

Effective Tax Rate

13%

17%

Non-GAAP EPS

$1.85

$1.95

The Company’s guidance excludes the impact of any non-controlling interest activity, one-time charges, asset impairment charges, restructuring activities, as well as any related tax impact.

Conference Call/Webcast Information

The Company will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss first quarter financial results, business and financial outlook and other business highlights. The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:

  • U.S. Participants: Dial +1 (877) 359-9508 (Access Code: 1647646)
  • International Participants: Dial +1 (224) 357-2393 (Access Code: 1647646)

Participants are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to register. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will also be available over the Internet. Individuals wishing to listen can access the call through the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.ameresco.com. An archived webcast will be available on the Company’s website for one year.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and the accompanying tables include references to adjusted EBITDA, Non- GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP net income and adjusted cash from operations, which are Non-GAAP financial measures. For a description of these Non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses these measures, please see the section following the accompanying tables titled “Exhibit A: Non-GAAP Financial Measures”. For a reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, please see Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Non-GAAP Financial Guidance in the accompanying tables.

About Ameresco, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Ameresco’s sustainability services in support of clients’ pursuit of Net-Zero include upgrades to a facility’s energy infrastructure and the development, construction, and operation of distributed energy resources. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,200 employees providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Ameresco, Inc., including statements about market conditions, pipeline and backlog, as well as estimated future revenues, net income, adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP EPS, gross margin, capital investments, other financial guidance, statements about our agreement with SCE including the impact of any delays, and other statements containing the words “projects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “will” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the timing of, and ability to, enter into contracts for awarded projects on the terms proposed or at all; the timing of work we do on projects where we recognize revenue on a percentage of completion basis, including the ability to perform under recently signed contracts without delay; demand for our energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions; our ability to complete and operate our projects on a profitable basis and as committed to our customers; our ability to arrange financing to fund our operations and projects and to comply with covenants in our existing debt agreements; changes in federal, state and local government policies and programs related to energy efficiency and renewable energy and the fiscal health of the government; the ability of customers to cancel or defer contracts included in our backlog; the effects of our acquisitions and joint ventures; seasonality in construction and in demand for our products and services; a customer’s decision to delay our work on, or other risks involved with, a particular project; availability and costs of labor and equipment particularly given global supply chain challenges; our reliance on third parties for our construction and installation work; the addition of new customers or the loss of existing customers including our reliance on the agreement with SCE for a significant portion of our revenues in 2022; the impact from Covid-19 on our business; global supply chain challenges, component shortages and inflationary pressures; market price of the Company’s stock prevailing from time to time; the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time; the Company’s cash flows from operations; cybersecurity incidents and breaches; and other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 1, 2022 and other SEC filings. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

AMERESCO, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

March 31, December 31,

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

ASSETS (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

68,288

 

$

50,450

 

Restricted cash

 

26,792

 

 

24,267

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

204,082

 

 

161,970

 

Accounts receivable retainage, net

 

40,555

 

 

43,067

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

460,240

 

 

306,172

 

Inventory, net

 

9,720

 

 

8,807

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

19,025

 

 

25,377

 

Income tax receivable

 

4,337

 

 

5,261

 

Project development costs, net

 

12,162

 

 

13,214

 

Total current assets

 

845,201

 

 

638,585

 

Federal ESPC receivable

 

605,871

 

 

557,669

 

Property and equipment, net

 

13,063

 

 

13,117

 

Energy assets, net

 

908,006

 

 

856,531

 

Deferred income tax assets, net

 

3,722

 

 

3,703

 

Goodwill, net

 

71,334

 

 

71,157

 

Intangible assets, net

 

5,974

 

 

6,961

 

Operating lease assets

 

39,485

 

 

41,982

 

Restricted cash, non-current portion

 

13,323

 

 

12,337

 

Other assets

 

20,869

 

 

22,779

 

Total assets

$

2,526,848

 

$

2,224,821

 

 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portions of long-term debt and financing lease liabilities

$

80,191

 

$

78,934

 

Accounts payable

 

231,533

 

 

308,963

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

43,784

 

 

43,311

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

6,134

 

 

6,276

 

Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings

 

31,729

 

 

35,918

 

Income taxes payable

 

1,771

 

 

822

 

Total current liabilities

 

395,142

 

 

474,224

 

Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, net of current portion, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs

 

659,695

 

 

377,184

 

Federal ESPC liabilities

 

600,507

 

 

532,287

 

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

 

6,063

 

 

3,871

 

Deferred grant income

 

8,379

 

 

8,498

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

32,854

 

 

35,135

 

Other liabilities

 

40,560

 

 

43,176

 

Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interests, net

 

47,438

 

 

46,182

 

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 35,910,759 shares issued and 33,808,964 shares outstanding at March 31, 2022, 35,818,104 shares issued and 33,716,309 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

3

 

 

3

 

Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 144,000,000 shares authorized, 18,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

2

 

 

2

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

289,459

 

 

283,982

 

Retained earnings

 

456,088

 

 

438,732

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

(3,889

)

 

(6,667

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,101,795 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

(11,788

)

 

(11,788

)

Stockholder’s equity before non-controlling interest

 

729,875

 

 

704,264

 

Non-controlling interest

 

6,335

 

 

 

Total stockholder’s equity

 

736,210

 

 

704,264

 

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and stockholders’ equity

$

2,526,848

 

$

2,224,821

 

AMERESCO, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2021

 

Revenues

$

474,002

 

 

$

252,202

 

Cost of revenues

 

405,624

 

 

 

205,293

 

Gross profit

 

68,378

 

 

 

46,909

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

39,692

 

 

 

28,601

 

Operating income

 

28,686

 

 

 

18,308

 

Other expenses, net

 

7,081

 

 

 

3,672

 

Income before income taxes

 

21,605

 

 

 

14,636

 

Income tax provision

 

2,307

 

 

 

2,205

 

Net income

 

19,298

 

 

 

12,431

 

Net income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests

 

(1,914

)

 

 

(1,257

)

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

17,384

 

 

$

11,174

 

Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.23

 

Diluted

$

0.32

 

 

$

0.22

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

Basic

 

51,744

 

 

 

48,975

 

Diluted

 

53,636

 

 

 

50,357

 

AMERESCO, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2021

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

$

19,298

 

 

$

12,431

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation of energy assets, net

 

11,806

 

 

 

9,686

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

734

 

 

 

833

 

Gain on contingent consideration

 

(320

)

 

 

 

Accretion of ARO liabilities

 

36

 

 

 

24

 

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs

 

852

 

 

 

747

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

578

 

 

 

80

 

Provision for bad debts

 

237

 

 

 

3

 

Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entity

 

(637

)

 

 

62

 

Net loss (gain) from derivatives

 

1,622

 

 

 

(377

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

3,531

 

 

 

766

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

1,284

 

 

 

1,410

 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

 

132

 

 

 

19

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(40,859

)

 

 

15,535

 

Accounts receivable retainage

 

2,582

 

 

 

(1,844

)

Federal ESPC receivable

 

(46,300

)

 

 

(65,973

)

Inventory, net

 

(914

)

 

 

48

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

(154,325

)

 

 

6,544

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

2,813

 

 

 

(726

)

Project development costs

 

1,260

 

 

 

1,259

 

Other assets

 

105

 

 

 

(600

)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

(77,163

)

 

 

(19,333

)

Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings

 

(4,309

)

 

 

(3,973

)

Other liabilities

 

(33

)

 

 

(226

)

Income taxes receivable, net

 

1,868

 

 

 

4,881

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

(276,122

)

 

 

(38,724

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(889

)

 

 

(656

)

Capital investment in energy assets

 

(56,844

)

 

 

(55,823

)

Cash flows from investing activities

 

(57,733

)

 

 

(56,479

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs

 

 

 

 

120,216

 

Payments of debt discount and debt issuance costs

 

(2,570

)

 

 

(850

)

Proceeds from exercises of options and ESPP

 

1,708

 

 

 

1,386

 

Proceeds from (payments on) senior secured revolving credit facility, net

 

76,000

 

 

 

(53,073

)

Proceeds from long-term debt financings

 

286,744

 

 

 

30,811

 

Proceeds from Federal ESPC projects

 

64,788

 

 

 

33,520

 

Proceeds for (payments on) energy assets from Federal ESPC

 

1,925

 

 

 

(59

)

Contributions from non-controlling interest

 

4,594

 

 

 

 

Distributions to redeemable non-controlling interests, net

 

(357

)

 

 

(495

)

Payments on long-term debt and financing leases

 

(77,432

)

 

 

(19,073

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

355,400

 

 

 

112,383

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(196

)

 

 

330

 

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

21,349

 

 

 

17,510

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

87,054

 

 

 

98,837

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$

108,403

 

 

$

116,347

Non-GAAP Financial Measures (In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Adjusted EBITDA:

Projects

Energy Assets

O&M

Other

Consolidated

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$ 10,160

$ 3,870

$ 2,630

$ 724

$ 17,384

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

1,914

1,914

Plus (less): Income tax provision (benefit)

3,299

(1,784)

392

400

2,307

Plus: Other expenses, net

1,424

5,460

115

82

7,081

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

851

11,485

335

447

13,118

Plus: Stock-based compensation

2,934

286

153

158

3,531

(Less) plus: (Contingent consideration) and restructuring and other charges

(155)

(26)

(14)

(14)

(209)

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 18,513

$ 21,205

$ 3,611

$ 1,797

$ 45,126

Adjusted EBITDA margin

4.7 %

55.2 %

17.8 %

8.2 %

9.5 %

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Adjusted EBITDA:

Projects

Energy Assets

O&M

Other

Consolidated

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$ 4,426

$ 5,910

$ 617

$ 221

$ 11,174

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

1,257

1,257

Plus: Income tax provision

1,119

981

82

23

2,205

Plus: Other expenses, net

1,193

2,068

177

235

3,673

Plus: Depreciation and amortization

1,012

8,405

828

354

10,599

Plus: Stock-based compensation

554

98

57

58

767

Plus: Restructuring and other charges

20

5

22

2

49

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 8,324

$ 18,724

$ 1,783

$ 893

$ 29,724

Adjusted EBITDA margin

4.6 %

56.3 %

9.6 %

4.5 %

11.8 %

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Non-GAAP net income and EPS:

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

17,384

 

$

11,174

 

Adjustment for accretion of tax equity financing fees

 

(28

)

 

(31

)

Impact from redeemable non-controlling interests

 

1,914

 

 

1,257

 

(Less) Plus: (Contingent consideration) and restructuring and other charges

 

(209

)

 

 

Less: Income tax effect of Non-GAAP adjustments

 

54

 

 

(12

)

Non-GAAP net income

 

19,115

 

 

12,388

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per common share

$

0.32

 

$

0.22

 

Effect of adjustments to net income

 

0.04

 

 

0.03

 

Non-GAAP EPS

$

0.36

 

$

0.25

 

 

 

 

Adjusted cash from operations:

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

$

(276,122

)

$

(38,724

)

Plus: proceeds from Federal ESPC projects

 

64,788

 

 

33,520

 

Adjusted cash from operations

$

(211,334

)

$

(5,204

)

Other Financial Measures (In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

2021

New contracts and awards:

 

 

New contracts

$

226,700

$

73,000

New awards (1)

$

438,000

$

275,000

Contacts

Media Relations

Leila Dillon, 508.661.2264, news@ameresco.com

Investor Relations

Eric Prouty, AdvisIRy Partners, 212.750.5800, eric.prouty@advisiry.com
Lynn Morgen, AdvisIRy Partners, 212.750.5800, lynn.morgen@advisiry.com

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