FY23 Revenue Up 20%, Net Income Up 129%, Adjusted EBITDA Up 57%, Compared to FY22

Q4 Revenue up 21%, Net Income Up 136%, Adjusted EBITDA Up 76% Compared to Q4 FY22

Company Reports Record Backlog of $1.60 Billion

DOTHAN, Ala., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) ("CPI" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across six southeastern states, today reported financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report a record fourth quarter to complete a strong fiscal year 2023, with significant period-over-period revenue and profit growth for both the fourth quarter and the fiscal year.  The growth we are experiencing on both the top and bottom lines continues to be supported by a healthy bidding environment.  The IIJA and state funding programs are continuing to provide a generational investment in public infrastructure, and a sustained strong commercial market throughout our six southeastern states also contributed to a record high project backlog of $1.6 billion at fiscal year-end. During our fiscal year, the operating environment began to normalize, resulting in a more stable cost environment that we believe will continue into fiscal 2024. Across our geographic footprint, we remain focused on executing on the strategic priorities outlined in our ROAD-Map 2027 and building shareholder value.  Our team's hard work, dedication to detail and focus on safety are critical to our success and to positioning our organization for continued growth in fiscal 2024 and beyond."

Fiscal 2023 revenues were $1.56 billion, an increase of 20% compared to $1.30 billion in fiscal 2022. Gross profit was $196.4 million in fiscal 2023, an increase of 41% compared to $139.3 million in fiscal 2022. Fourth quarter revenues were $475.0 million, an increase of 21% compared to $393.1 million in the fourth last year. Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $75.5 million, an increase of 52% compared to $49.6 million in the fourth quarter last year.

General and administrative expenses were $126.9 million for fiscal 2023, compared to $107.6 million in fiscal 2022, and as a percentage of total revenue, 8.1% and 8.3% respectively. Fourth quarter general and administrative expenses were $33.0 million, compared to $31.0 million in the fourth quarter last year, and as a percentage of total revenue, 6.9% and 7.9% respectively.

Net income was $49.0 million for fiscal 2023, an increase of 129% compared to net income of $21.4 million in fiscal 2022.  Fourth quarter net income was $30.9 million, an increase of 136% compared to net income of $13.1 million in the fourth quarter last year. 

Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ for fiscal 2023 was $174.1 million, an increase of 57% compared to $111.2 million in fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA Margin⁽¹⁾ in fiscal 2023 was 11.1%, compared to 8.5% in fiscal 2022. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ was $69.5 million, an increase of 76% compared to $39.4 million in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA Margin ⁽¹⁾ in the fourth quarter was 14.6%, compared to 10.0% in the fourth quarter last year.

Project backlog was $1.60 billion at September 30, 2023, compared to $1.41 billion at September 30, 2022 and $1.59 billion at June 30, 2023.

Smith continued, "Capitalizing on the positive trends for strong demand and more stable construction costs that persisted in the second half of fiscal 2023, we expect further revenue growth and margin expansion in fiscal 2024. Today we are maintaining our fiscal year 2024 outlook that was introduced last month at our Analyst Day event and reflects our confidence in executing the same strategy we have had since CPI's inception to generate growth and enhance shareholder value."

Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook

The Company's outlook for fiscal year 2024 with regard to revenue, net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is as follows:

• Revenue in the range of $1.750 billion to $1.825 billion
• Net income in the range of $63 million to $70 million
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ in the range of $197 million to $219 million
• Adjusted EBITDA Margin⁽¹⁾ in the range of 11.3% to 12.0%

Ned N. Fleming, III, the Company's Executive Chairman, stated, "Fiscal year 2023 marked strong top-line growth and margin expansion consistent with CPI's historical trends. Since our IPO five years ago, CPI has doubled in size and outperformed all of the targets we set at that time. Today, we are even better positioned than in the past to continue executing on our proven growth strategy, and we are experiencing the highest demand for infrastructure services across our geographic footprint in the fast-growing Sunbelt than at any time in our past. The Board and I are pleased with the strength of the organization, the commitment of our team and the opportunities to grow within our existing markets and expand into new markets. In a highly fragmented industry with an extremely long runway for continued growth, we believe CPI will continue to enhance value for all of our stakeholders."

Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss financial and operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. To access the call live by phone, dial (412) 902-0003 and ask for the Construction Partners call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.  A telephonic replay will be available through December 6, 2023 by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode ID: 13741509#. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.constructionpartners.net.

About Construction Partners, Inc.

Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating across six southeastern states. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, the company focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "project," "outlook," "believe" and "plan." The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements related to financial projections, future events, business strategy, future performance, future operations, backlog, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: our ability to successfully manage and integrate acquisitions; failure to realize the expected economic benefits of acquisitions, including future levels of revenues being lower than expected and costs being higher than expected; failure or inability to implement growth strategies in a timely manner; declines in public infrastructure construction and reductions in government funding, including the funding by transportation authorities and other state and local agencies; risks related to our operating strategy; competition for projects in our local markets; risks associated with our capital-intensive business; government requirements and initiatives, including those related to funding for public or infrastructure construction, land usage and environmental, health and safety matters; unfavorable economic conditions and restrictive financing markets; our ability to obtain sufficient bonding capacity to undertake certain projects; our ability to accurately estimate the overall risks, requirements or costs when we bid on or negotiate contracts that are ultimately awarded to us; the cancellation of a significant number of contracts or our disqualification from bidding for new contracts; risks related to adverse weather conditions; our substantial indebtedness and the restrictions imposed on us by the terms thereof; our ability to maintain favorable relationships with third parties that supply us with equipment and essential supplies; our ability to retain key personnel and maintain satisfactory labor relations; property damage, results of litigation and other claims and insurance coverage issues; risks related to our information technology systems and infrastructure; our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and the risks, uncertainties and factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.  The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events, or circumstances or other changes affecting such statements except to the extent required by applicable law.

Contacts:

Rick Black / Ken Dennard
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600

⁽¹⁾ Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are financial measures not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Please see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this press release.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization, (iv) equity-based compensation expense, (v) loss on the extinguishment of debt, and (vi) certain management fees and expenses. Periods commencing subsequent to September 30, 2023 will not include an adjustment for management fees and expenses, which have historically related to the Company's management services agreement with an affiliate of SunTx Capital Partners, the Company's controlling stockholder ("SunTx"). Effective October 1, 2023, the term of the management services agreement was extended to October 1, 2028. As a result of the term extension, the Company no longer views the management fees and expenses paid under the management services agreement as a non-recurring expense. Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues for each period. These metrics are supplemental measures of the Company's operating performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of the Company's operating performance. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and the Company believes that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in the Company's industry. The Company's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. Potential differences may include differences in capital structures, tax positions and the age and book depreciation of intangible and tangible assets.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA and the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):

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